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Swiss crypto-banking group AMINA’s Austrian unit secured a MiCAR crypto-asset service provider license from the Austrian regulator. AMINA Bank AG announces in Zug, Switzerland on 3 November 2025 that its subsidiary AMINA (Austria) AG (AMINA EU) has received a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) under the Markets in Crypto‑Assets […]
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Euroclear, one of Europe’s leading clearinghouses, has implemented a procedure allowing Russian investors to unfreeze their assets without an OFAC license. The move opens a path to potentially unblocking more than $200 billion in Russian assets frozen by the institution. Euroclear Opens a Path for Unfreezing Russian Assets Without US Approval The Facts Euroclear has […]
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While Russia prepares for a nationwide launch of the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, it has also rejected crypto for domestic payments. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, stated that cryptocurrencies cannot be used for settlements within the country. Bank of Russia Rejects Crypto Usage for Internal Payments The Facts The Bank of […]
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CZ reminded that Nigeria detained ex‑Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan, responding to Trump and War Secretary Hegseth. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that “Nigeria also basically kidnapped Tigran Gambaryan, an ex‑Binance employee and an ex‑US federal agent, for 8 months without cause a year ago,” posting the remark in reaction to a Truth Social post […]
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The company, Brazil’s largest of its kind, repurchased nearly 100,000 ordinary shares between Oct. 27 and 30 as net asset value (NAV) fell below 1. OranjeBTC said the move “represents an efficient way to increase shareholder exposure to bitcoin.” OranjeBTC Repurchases Stock Amid Price Slump The Facts OranjeBTC, the largest Brazilian bitcoin treasury company ( […]
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Canaan revealed it has inked a 4.5-megawatt deal to deploy its Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled mining servers in Japan to help balance and stabilize the nation’s power grid. Canaan’s Avalon Systems to Power Japan’s Sustainable Energy Effort The Singapore-headquartered company, Canaan Inc. (Nasdaq: CAN), said the project will support grid reliability by dynamically adjusting frequency, voltage, […]
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A recent study by Electric Capital reveals that while stablecoin usage is global, the Americas lead in stablecoin activity compared to more populous regions. Wallet Size and User Activity Patterns According to the latest study by Electric Capital, stablecoin usage is global, but the Americas generate more stablecoin activity than even more populous regions. The […]
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Ripio stated that the Argentine peso stablecoin, wARS, would be available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, as a key element to expand the exchange’s infrastructure in Latam. It stated that additional local stablecoins would be launched to support several use cases using blockchain tech. Ripio Debuts Digital Peso in Argentina, Plans Local Currency Stablecoin […]
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Global momentum against crypto crime is accelerating as Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs drive a powerful enforcement alliance that has frozen over $300 million in illicit assets, redefining blockchain’s role in global financial integrity and security. Global Crackdown on Crypto Crime Advances as $300M in Assets Frozen Global cooperation against crypto-related financial crime is accelerating […]
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Nordea will allow customers to trade a Coinshares‑manufactured bitcoin synthetic ETP on its platforms from December 2025. Nordea announced on October 30, 2025, that it will permit customers in the Nordics to trade an externally manufactured crypto‑linked product — a synthetic exchange‑traded product (ETP) with bitcoin as the underlying asset — produced by Coinshares International […]
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Conexus, a payment‑processing company, is in the early development stages of a system to integrate stablecoins and bitcoin into Venezuela’s banking network. Rodolfo Gasparri, president of Conexus, said that current stablecoin adoption as a hedge against devaluation is driving the initiative. Venezuelan System to Integrate Bitcoin, Stablecoins Into Banking Network The Facts: A system that […]
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Flutterwave partners with Polygon PoS to power instant, low‑cost cross‑border payments across 30+ African countries. Polygon Labs and Flutterwave announced a multi‑year partnership making Polygon PoS the default blockchain for Flutterwave’s new cross‑border payments product, with a pilot for select Flutterwave for Business customers in 2025 and full availability to business and Send App users […]
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Taurus expands into the United States with a New York office to support institutional digital‑asset adoption. Taurus, a Swiss‑regulated digital asset infrastructure provider, announces the opening of a New York office on October 29, 2025, marking its second North American base after Vancouver, Canada and signaling U.S. expansion amid clearer regulatory conditions. The firm supports […]
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G‑Bot enables nontechnical users to create and run Fedimint federations for Lightning, onchain bitcoin, and e‑cash payments. Fedi launches the G‑Bot Federation Setup Service, a chatbot‑guided tool that walks users through a three‑step process inside the app to create a private federation with hosted Fedimint servers, instant matching of three trusted guardians, Lightning connectivity, liquidity, […]
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OpenAI is reportedly prepping for a $1 trillion IPO that could make Silicon Valley’s wildest fever dreams look quaint—cementing Sam Altman as the ringmaster of the world’s most valuable AI circus. According to Reuters, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, OpenAI, is quietly setting the stage for a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) that could debut […]
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Polygon Labs teams with Manifold Trading to deploy institutional‑grade liquidity management across Polygon Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Polygon Labs and Manifold Trading announced a collaboration, where Manifold will deploy quantitative market‑making and on‑chain arbitrage across major Polygon decentralized exchanges to improve price efficiency, reduce cross‑venue dislocations, and provide continuous two‑sided liquidity. The partnership targets Polygon’s DeFi […]
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A new, comprehensive crypto bill has been tabled in the French Parliament by the UDR party, led by Éric Ciotti. UDR’s Vision for ‘National Digital Gold’ Éric Ciotti, the leader of the French political party UDR, has unveiled a bill proposing the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve. The bill, which is unlikely to garner […]
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HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund awards 1 billion satoshis (10 BTC) to projects supporting privacy, decentralization, and dissidents. The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announces 1 billion satoshis in grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF), funding open‑source development, censorship‑resistant communications, mining decentralization, and financial privacy projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Grantees include Nymius, Daniela […]
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President Trump recently referenced the possibility of running for a third term, fueling speculation about its likelihood. Traders on Polymarket, a leading prediction platform, still consider it unlikely, assigning it a 13% chance. Trump Third Term Deemed Unlikely by Polymarket Traders The Facts The idea of an additional term run for Trump has reached mainstream […]
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The crushing victory of President Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, in the Argentine midterms drew praise from President Trump, who said the U.S. made “a lot of money” from his win. The dollar‑peso exchange rate nosedived after the results. Trump Celebrates Milei’s Victory, Says It Made the U.S. ‘A Lot of Money’ After Dollar Plunges […]
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Richard Ujueta, president of Cavecom‑e (the Venezuelan Electronic Commerce Chamber), said that because of scarce dollar cash, most payment activity has moved to USDT. He added that banks should implement USDT payments in point‑of‑sale devices by December. Venezuelan Banks Should Adopt USDT by December, Analyst States The Facts: Venezuela is advancing towards a real integration […]
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Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin JPYC and its issuance/redemption platform JPYC EX begin operations on October 27, 2025, enabling 1:1 yen redemption and onchain transfers. JPYC Co., Ltd. (Tokyo) announces that, after registering as a funds transfer service provider under Japan’s Payment Services Act on August 18, 2025, it begins issuing Japan’s first yen‑pegged stablecoin “JPYC” […]
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On early Monday morning, bitcoin surpassed $116,000 as traditional markets rose on favorable news about trade talks between China and the U.S. Recent inflation figures came in lower than expected, and expectations of interest-rate cuts may also have contributed. Bitcoin Surpasses $116K as ‘Uptober’ Takes Shape Again During a month where it reached all-time highs […]
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Zelle, a payments platform that focused primarily on the U.S. market, announced it will now offer international settlements aided by stablecoins. The app, owned by a consortium of large banks, is one of traditional finance’s first moves to leverage crypto. Zelle to Leverage Stablecoins in International Push The Facts: On Friday, Zelle, a popular U.S. […]
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Yuga Labs announced a partnership with Amazon Games at Apefest in Las Vegas to develop a co‑branded non-fungible token (NFT) game within the Otherside metaverse, with Otherdeed landholders integrated into the game ecosystem and the Voyager Boximus NFT series granting early access. The collaboration aims to accelerate mainstream adoption of web3 gaming by combining Yuga […]
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The Central Bank of Bolivia has taken preliminary steps to implement an interbank wholesale CBDC, saying it could benefit the modernization and security of the country’s financial system. By contrast, a retail‑based system would offer limited benefits. Central Bank of Bolivia Plans Implementation of Wholesale CBDC, Disregards Retail Focus The Facts: The Central Bank of […]
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Stablecoins are rapidly emerging as the backbone of a new global credit infrastructure, and Visa’s latest analysis highlights explosive lending growth, surging user adoption, and institutional momentum transforming capital access across decentralized and traditional financial systems. Visa Highlights Explosive Growth of Blockchain-Based Credit Markets The surge in blockchain-based credit markets is redefining how traditional finance […]
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Blockchain.com has unlocked a major gateway to the European crypto market, securing regulatory approval under MiCA that positions it to serve all 27 EEA nations with a single license—setting the stage for massive institutional and retail expansion. Blockchain.com Secures MiCA License, Unlocking EU-Wide Crypto Operations Regulatory alignment across Europe’s digital asset sector is accelerating as […]
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Crypto.com’s push into federally regulated crypto custody just hit a new level, signaling a seismic shift in institutional-grade digital asset services as it files for a National Trust Bank Charter to cement its U.S. regulatory dominance. Crypto.com Aims for Federal Charter in Institutional Crypto Custody Expansion Institutional demand for regulated crypto solutions continues to reshape […]
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A bombshell presidential pardon for Binance founder CZ has rocked the crypto world, energizing supporters, infuriating critics, and reshaping the future of U.S. digital asset regulation with seismic implications for web3 innovation and market leadership. CZ Addresses Accusations, Asserts Strength of Community and Crypto Values The U.S. crypto sector is experiencing renewed political and regulatory […]
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Swiss Sygnum Bank and bitcoin-backed lending platform Debifi announced a partnership to launch MultiSYG, a Bitcoin‑native 3‑of‑5 multi‑signature lending solution that the firms say will be the first from a regulated bank to let borrowers draw fiat loans against onchain verifiable bitcoin collateral while retaining distributed key control. The product, slated for H1 2026, aims […]
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The U.S. national debt has reached yet another milestone, surpassing the $38 trillion mark as the country fails to curb its spending and politicians across the aisle signal the dangers of this trend. The debt rose from $37 to $38 trillion in just months. U.S. Debt Surpasses $38T, Spending Expected To Rise The Facts: The […]
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From Dubai to El Salvador, wealthy Bitcoiners and degens with deep pockets are quietly relocating to crypto-friendly jurisdictions. Digital Nomads: Where Crypto Wealth Is Fleeing and Why Lark Davis grew up in a small former coal-mining town in western Pennsylvania tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains. Most of the townsfolk were poor, with many families […]
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The Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN) has launched as a sovereign blockchain infrastructure network offering regulatory‑compliant services for enterprises and institutions, operating under Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act (TVTG) with full alignment to the EU Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The majority‑state‑owned initiative is led by Telecom Liechtenstein with launch partners Bank Frick, Bitcoin Suisse, Solstice and […]
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The rapid growth of the AI industry has created a crisis characterized by rising compute costs. Andrew Sobko proposes radical decentralization as the key to overcoming this challenge. The Walled Garden Problem: Why Startups Pay Too Much The explosive growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry has created a systemic crisis: skyrocketing compute prices and […]
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Binance is offering direct US dollar (USD) deposits and withdrawals for users in over 70 countries through Bpay Global, a Payments Service Provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. USD funding is available via SWIFT with zero deposit fees from Binance, and via credit/debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Binance says […]
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Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, is sponsoring the Swedish Cup in Counter‑Strike 2025, Sweden’s largest national esports tournament taking place in November 2025 and culminating with finals in Stockholm. The partnership marks Safello’s first esports sponsorship and will feature the brand across Fragbite Group channels, Expressen, and live broadcasts on Twitch, […]
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A recent TRM Labs study highlights the dual nature of stablecoins, showing both their massive growth and increasing role in criminal activity, alongside shifts in global crypto adoption. The Dual Role of Speed and Cost Stablecoin transaction volumes reached a record high of over $4 trillion between January and July of this year, according to […]
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Draftkings Inc. has officially entered the regulated prediction markets arena with its Oct. 21 acquisition of Railbird Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary Railbird Exchange, LLC, expanding beyond its traditional sports betting, daily fantasy, and iGaming operations. Draftkings Expands Beyond Sports Betting With Railbird Deal Draftkings’ (Nasdaq: DKNG) move marks a strategic leap into a growing […]
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21bitcoin operator FIOR Digital GmbH has launched a Europe‑first pilot project with Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG and Sopra Financial Technology GmbH to develop a regulatory-compliant bitcoin-backed lending white‑label solution, announced October 20, 2025. The consortium will run the pilot from Salzburg and partner banks’ sites, combining 21bitcoin’s custody and user-experience capabilities with VR Bank […]
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Evernorth, a Nevada‑based company, announced it will go public in Q1 2026 with an “active” XRP‑linked investment initiative. The company, which will launch with $1 billion, will focus on acquiring XRP and growing its treasury by leveraging diverse activities and opportunities. Evernorth to Pioneer Active XRP-Linked Investment Options for Institutional Investors The Facts: Evernorth, a […]
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Kraken has released an anonymized, aggregate analysis of millions of wallets on its platform showing Australian clients’ holdings and trading activity from August 2024–2025, comparing local trends with global averages. The report finds bitcoin held by 36.70% of Australian users (average AU BTC balance $17,409 vs $29,830 globally) and ethereum comprising 33.17% of the average […]
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Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, running for mayor of New York City, announced on Oct. 19, 2025, that his administration would create a Chief Innovation Officer charged with positioning the city as a global center for digital finance and decentralized innovation, according to a campaign statement. Cuomo explained the CIO and an Innovation Council’s crypto […]
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Piero Cipollone, Executive Board Member of the ECB, explained that the adoption of central bank money, including a digital euro, would serve to set an European sovereign defense against stablecoins. He stressed that stablecoins pose distinct risks to financial stability and to the implementation of effective monetary policy. ECB Highlights Relevance of Digital Euro to […]
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Youtube creator Jimmy “Mrbeast” Donaldson’s company filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Oct. 13 to register “Mrbeast Financial,” seeking protection for mobile banking, online banking services, software-as-a-service and cryptocurrency-related services, according to the USPTO filing. The filing does not announce a launch date; company representatives declined to comment in media […]
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Bull Wallet, a self-custodial, bitcoin-only mobile wallet emphasizing privacy and low-fee payments, has launched worldwide on iOS and Android, the developer announced. The app combines onchain bitcoin, Lightning Network and Liquid support with non‑custodial atomic swaps (using Boltz) to let users send and receive across networks, includes autoswap to move Liquid funds onchain, and offers […]
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Dalio, known as a gold advocate for its safe‑haven properties, says the precious metal is uniquely positioned to serve as a diversifier because it is the most widely used non‑fiat medium of exchange and tends to perform well when fiat currencies falter. Ray Dalio Gives His Take on Gold, States It Serves as a Unique […]
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Safello has been named the Preferred Partner to Fragbite Group AB (publ) for bitcoin trading and related crypto services as Fragbite establishes a corporate Bitcoin Treasury. Under the agreement announced 17 October 2025, Fragbite — a Nasdaq First North–listed Swedish gaming and esports company — currently holds about 19.75 BTC and aims to build its […]
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DeFi Development Corp. has acquired 86,307 additional SOL at an average price of $110.91, increasing its total SOL holdings to more than 2.19 million. The company now holds roughly $426 million in SOL as it continues to execute its long-term staking and yield strategy. Fresh Acquisition Strengthens DeFi Dev Corp’s Solana Treasury DeFi Development Corp. […]
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Dubai’s Department of Finance has successfully completed a pilot test enabling the settlement of digital assets in UAE dirhams for instant government service payments. Pilot Transaction Details The Dubai Department of Finance (DoF) has successfully completed a preliminary technical test enabling the settlement of digital assets in UAE dirhams for instant payment of government service […]
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Stablecoins are surging into the financial spotlight as regulators push forward with frameworks that could unlock their full potential to revolutionize cross-border payments and reshape global finance—if executed with precision and consistency. Fed Official: Stablecoins Could Transform Payments if Regulators Get It Right The rapid evolution of payment technologies continues to reshape the financial landscape, […]
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While most mainstream attention has gone to quantum computing as a danger to Bitcoin’s existence, Duke Professor Harvey Campbell highlights that a 51% attack is a far more concerning event. Campbell estimates that a one-week attack could be completed for $6 billion, nearly 0.26% of bitcoin’s market capitalization. Duke Investigator: Quantum Risks Overestimated, 51% Attack […]
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Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist, warns about the sudden rise of the U.S. stock market and the surge of an unavoidable correction, which could have catastrophic effects on the global economy. She estimates that losses could amount to over $35 trillion. Former IMF Chief Gopinath: Next Financial Crash Could Wipe $35T From Global Economies […]
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The $6.49 sandwich features two steakburger patties topped with two slices of cheese. The bun is stamped with a Bitcoin logo. Now at Steak ‘n Shake: The Bitcoin Steakburger Fast food icon Steak ‘n Shake rolled out its new “ Bitcoin Steakburger” on Thursday to celebrate its successful transition to bitcoin payments earlier in the […]
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The UK government is weighing a compensation plan for victims of a major crypto fraud involving 61,000 BTC seized from Chinese scammer Zhimin Qian. Details of the Seizure and Conviction The United Kingdom government is considering a compensation plan for victims of a major fraud case that could see the Treasury retain a portion of […]
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Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) rolled out general availability for its Embedded Wallets, a toolkit that lets companies add crypto features directly inside their apps without seed phrases. Coinbase Opens CDP Embedded Wallets to All Developers According to the announcement, the production release brings the same infrastructure that powers Coinbase accounts to any business where the […]
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CAN is back above the $1 mark after trading below it for months. With a landmark 50,000-unit ASIC order and new partnerships with SLNH and Luxor, sentiment is shifting fast. So is this a smart entry point now? The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed […]
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Safello AB, the subsidiary of Safello — the leading cryptocurrency exchange in the Nordics with over 410,000 users — has been authorized by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) as a crypto-asset service provider under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA). The authorization, following Safello’s April application, covers a full suite of crypto asset […]
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Mo Shaikh and his team raised a total of $400 billion to launch Aptos Labs in 2022. Now he’s helping other founders do the same. Maximum Frequency Ventures Raises $50M to Fund Crypto Builders Aptos co-founder Mo Shaikh loves using the a-word, “adoption.” He believes today’s crypto venture funds are missing the key ingredients of […]
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U.S. authorities’ push to seize more than 127,000 bitcoin has revived a key thread: several of the wallets at issue are labeled by Arkham Intelligence as tied to the “Lubian.com Hacker,” a cluster previously connected to the Milky Sad weak-key incident. Wallets With 127K Bitcoin Flagged as Lubian.com Hacker Addresses in Milky Sad Connection Arkham’s […]
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