Crypto.com Unlocks Tourist Crypto Payments in Korea
Crypto.com partnered with KG Inicis to let tourists in South Korea pay with crypto while merchants receive local currency.
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Abra Eyes Nasdaq Listing in $750M Deal With SPAC Partner
Abra plans to go public via a $750 million merger with SPAC New Providence Acquisition Corp. III, targeting a Nasdaq listing.
Australian Senate Panel Reviewing New Crypto Licensing Bill
An Australian Senate committee is reviewing a bill that would introduce a licensing framework for cryptocurrency trading platforms.
SEC, CFTC Sign Pact to Coordinate Crypto Oversight
The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum to coordinate digital asset oversight, aiming to resolve longstanding disputes over crypto...
Iran Wagers Trigger U.S. Scrutiny of Prediction Markets
Iran-related betting on prediction markets has triggered scrutiny from U.S. regulators and lawmakers, raising questions about the future of...
JPMorgan Hit with Class Action Tied to Alleged $328m Goliath Crypto Ponzi
JPMorgan faces a proposed class action alleging it kept banking rails open for the $328 million Goliath Ventures crypto fraud. Plaintiffs...
Binance Sues WSJ Over $1.7B Iran Crypto Allegations
Binance has sued The Wall Street Journal over claims it processed $1.7B tied to Iran-backed groups, as the DOJ investigates potential...
DFPI Launches California’s Crypto Licensing Regime
California has begun accepting crypto license applications under its Digital Financial Assets Law, setting a July 1, 2026 compliance...
US Senate Adds CBDC Ban to Bipartisan Housing Reform Bill
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan housing reform bill that includes a provision temporarily blocking the creation of a US CBDC.
Revolut Secures UK Bank Licence, Signals New Services Ahead
Revolut has secured a UK banking licence from the PRA and Financial Conduct Authority, moving closer to becoming a fully regulated bank.
Ghana Approves 11 Crypto Firms for Regulatory Sandbox Pilot
Ghana has approved 11 cryptocurrency and blockchain companies to participate in a regulatory sandbox supervised by the Bank of Ghana.
Digital Asset Firms Target OCC Custody Charters
Eleven crypto and fintech firms sought OCC trust bank charters in just 83 days, racing to control custody and settlement infrastructure.
Societe Generale-FORGE Expands EURCV Stablecoin to Stellar
Société Générale-FORGE has expanded its euro-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), to the Stellar network.
Ripple Targets April for Australia Financial Licence Deal
Ripple is aiming to secure anAFSL by acquiring BC Payments Australia, with the deal expected to close around April.
EU’s DAC8 Rule: Crypto Platforms Start Tax Reporting
DAC8 and CARF went live January 1. For any crypto platform touching EU users, the compliance window has closed - and the stakes are...
OCC Faces Potential Lawsuit from BPI Over Crypto Trust Bank Charters
The Bank Policy Institute is weighing a lawsuit against the OCC over national crypto trust bank charters. The dispute focuses on whether...
Blockchain.com Expands Into Ghana After Nigeria Trading Boom
Blockchain.com is expanding into Ghana following a sharp rise in cryptocurrency trading across West Africa.
SEC Settlement to End Tron Case Against Justin Sun; Rainberry to Pay $10 Million
The SEC has moved to settle its Tron enforcement case, pending a judge’s approval in Manhattan. Rainberry would pay $10 million and accept...
Vancouver Staff Urge Council to Close Bitcoin Reserve Motion After Charter Review
Vancouver city staff recommend closing the city’s Bitcoin reserve and payments motion after concluding it is not allowed under the...
Dubai Regulator Orders KuCoin Entities to Halt Operations
VARA has ordered entities linked to crypto exchange KuCoin to halt activities it says were conducted without proper authorisation.