Italy Engages with Crypto Firms on Regulatory Safeguards
Banca d'Italia and Consob are engaging with crypto firms to enforce compliance amid growing regulatory disparities between the EU and the...
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A Third of Central Banks Cool on Launching CBDCs Over Regulatory Concerns
A central bank-focused think tank survey revealed that less than 20% of central banks are currently inclined to issue a CBDC.
Solo Miner Strikes Gold: Wins Bitcoin Block Reward Worth $300K
Bitcoin climbed back above $98,000 after briefly dipping following US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs.
Saudi Arabia Partners with Tech Giants in $14.9B AI Expansion
Saudi Arabia has pledged $14.9 billion toward AI investments through global tech collaborations with companies.
UK Landfill Containing $768M Bitcoin Hard Drive Set to Close
A Welsh landfill site in Newport, where a hard drive allegedly holding 8,000 Bitcoin is buried, is set to close.
Austin University to Launch $5M Bitcoin Fund with 5-Year HODL Strategy
The university’s endowment fund plans to adopt a BTC holding strategy for at least five years, emphasising its long-term growth potential.
Kraken’s Jesse Powell Alleges Housing Discrimination Due to Crypto Involvement
Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell has filed a lawsuit for housing discrimination because of his connections to the cryptocurrency industry.
South Korean Elders Need Bitcoin, Ether ETFs, Finance Industry Chief Says
The head of the finance industry association has pledged to introduce a crypto ETF on the domestic exchange in 2025.
El Salvador Continues Bitcoin Accumulation, Adds 12 BTC to Its Reserve
El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings again, bringing its total stockpile to 6,068 BTC, valued at over $554 million.
Cboe Global Markets to Introduce 24-Hour Trading for US Equities
As 24/7 on-chain trading continues to gain traction, traditional exchanges are looking to extend their trading hours.
Thailand SEC Plans to Launch Tokenised Securities Trading System
Thailand's SEC states that the platform will enable securities firms to trade digital tokens, leveraging their extensive investor networks.
Solana-Based Ridesharing App Teleport Shuts Down Due to Market Challenges
Teleport ceased operations eight months after its public launch due to insufficient market readiness for decentralised ridesharing.
El Salvador Rushes in New Bitcoin Law to Comply with IMF Deal
The legislation is said to reverse a prior requirement for businesses to accept Bitcoin as a payment method.
China Convicts BKEX Staff for Illegal Gambling via Crypto Contracts
A Chinese court ruled that BKEX’s crypto contract trading was illegal gambling, sentencing employees to prison for unauthorised betting.
Coinbase Gains Approval to Expand Services in Argentina
Coinbase's successful registration in Argentina allows it to provide local payment options and services in Argentine pesos.
Utah House Committee Approves Bill for State to Purchase Cryptocurrency
The bill must now secure a majority vote in Utah’s House and Senate before receiving approval from Governor Spencer Cox.
Global CBDC Development Faces Challenges After US Ban
The US might not find CBDCs particularly useful, but other regions have strong incentives to continue developing wholesale CBDCs.
Brazil Bans Worldcoin from Offering Crypto in Exchange for Eye Scans
Worldcoin, is now prohibited from providing crypto rewards to individuals in Brazil through its iris-scanning digital ID initiative.
Morgan Stanley to Explore Crypto Offerings for Clients
Morgan Stanley is considering adding crypto to its E-Trade trading platform in response to changes in the regulatory environment.
Bitcoin Not a ‘Threat to the US Dollar, Says Goldman Sachs CEO
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon described the original cryptocurrency as a "fascinating speculative asset."