Banks are using their proxies, organizations like the Bank Policy Institute and Better Markets, to promote the approval or modification of current regulation to affect the level of involvement of crypto and stablecoins in U.S. retail and institutional markets. Banks Are Taking Action Against Existing and Upcoming Crypto Regulation The Facts Banks are now taking […]
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A Spanish High Court judge has ordered cryptocurrency entrepreneur Álvaro Romillo Castillo into provisional detention without bail over allegations that he orchestrated a $300 million pyramid scheme. Political Connections and Arrest A Spanish High Court judge has ordered Álvaro Romillo Castillo, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur known as “Cryptospain” and “Luis Crypto,” into provisional detention without bail. […]
The budget introduces a massive deficit and still requires a vote of confidence from Parliament; otherwise, another federal election will be triggered. Canada’s New Budget Channels Resources into Developing Stablecoin Governance It’s hard to believe, but for much of 2025, Canada operated without a budget after its new Prime Minister Mark Carney, narrowly won a […]
Satnotes to dispense 500 satoshi‑denominated banknotes via a community ATM pilot on Jan 1, 2026. The Satnotes El Zonte Experiment announces in El Zonte, El Salvador on 6 November 2025 a pilot launch of the world’s first physical bitcoin banknote ATM network, with the inaugural dispensing of 500 “El Zonte Founding Edition” Satnotes scheduled for […]
A team of analysts led by JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said bitcoin is currently oversold relative to gold. Panigirtzoglou estimated bitcoin would need to rise above $170K to reach gold’s private-investor level of investment. JPMorgan Analysts: Bitcoin Oversold Compared to Gold, Fair Value Close to $170K The Facts Analysts from JPMorgan have estimated that bitcoin, […]
OKX rolls out OKX Pay and OKX Card in Brazil to offer USD stablecoin access, up to 10% APY, and no IOF tax on international spending. OKX announces in São Paulo the launch of OKX Pay and OKX Card in Brazil, enabling instant PIX‑linked conversion of reais to USD‑denominated stablecoins, domestic and cross‑border stablecoin transfers, […]
Bank of England deputy governor vows UK stablecoin regime will be implemented promptly, with temporary holding limits. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden tells a London conference on 5 November 2025 that the UK will unveil a proposed stablecoin regime on Monday and aims for it to be “up and running, just as quickly […]
The governor spoke about the complexities of U.S. monetary policy at the Brookings Institute this past Monday in Washington, DC. Fed’s Lisa Cook Highlights Delicate Balance of Inflation and Employment Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook seems to have pushed the pause button on her high-profile feud with U.S. President Donald Trump. The governor recently made […]
The decentralized finance platform Balancer has acknowledged a significant security breach affecting its V2 protocol and its forks on other chains. Balancer Confirms ‘Significant’ V2 Exploit The decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Balancer has acknowledged that a recent security breach targeting its V2 protocol and forks on other chains “was significant.” In its latest update, Balancer […]
Zerohash Europe obtains AFM MiCAR authorization to provide regulated crypto and stablecoin infrastructure across the EEA. Zerohash Europe announces in Amsterdam that it has received authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR) from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), enabling the company to offer regulated crypto‑asset and stablecoin infrastructure services, including […]
Google announces Project Suncatcher to test space‑based TPUs, optical links, and scalable artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Google unveils Project Suncatcher on 4 November 2025, announcing plans to test Trillium‑generation tensor processing units (TPUs) in space and to launch two prototype satellites with Planet by early 2027 to validate optical inter‑satellite links, radiation tolerance, and clustered […]
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has seemingly defied gravity during the most tumultuous period for crypto this year. What’s Driving Zcash’s 40% Rally in the Middle of a Crypto Sell-Off? Bitcoin fell below $100K on Tuesday for the first time since May 2025. Liquidations across the broader crypto market topped $2 billion. How did a privacy-focused second-generation […]
The crypto economy kicked off the second day of the week in a downturn, with bearish sentiment resulting in a 3.2% decline in total market capitalization, dropping to $3.55 trillion. Bitcoin Leads the Crash, Triggering Massive Liquidations The crypto economy began the second day of the new week deep in the red, as bearish sentiment […]
The recent donation from Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange, to the construction of the White House ballroom pushed by President Trump, has awakened concerns from Senator Chris Murphy, who alleges the involvement of the company is part of a “corruption factory.” Senator States Coinbase’s Donation to White House Ballroom Are Part of Trump’s ‘Corruption […]
Nasdaq-listed NIP Group Inc, is expanding its bitcoin mining operations, increasing its total capacity to approximately 11.3 EH/s and is projected to generate around 160 per month. NIP Group Scales Bitcoin Mining Capacity to 11.3 EH/s NIP Group Inc. (NIPG), a Nasdaq-listed digital entertainment firm, announced the expansion of its bitcoin ( BTC) mining operations, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 ( […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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