crypto
After 15-Month Investigation, Sydney Darknet Probe Leads to Seizure of 52 Bitcoin
- The cybercrime unit seized BTC worth 5.7M Australian dollars during a darknet investigation.
- Police called it a major crypto seizure linked to darknet activity, following a similar 2021 case.
Friday, 08/05/2026 | 15:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro Crosses 200 Crypto Mark Despite Push to Cut Reliance on Digital Assets
- The trading platform added 19 tokens, including DoubleZero, Avantis and Virtuals Protocol, bringing its total list to over 200 names.
- The expansion runs alongside the firm's campaign to reduce dependence on crypto, which drove 90% of gross revenue and 30% of net contribution.
Thursday, 07/05/2026 | 08:15 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Coinbase Cuts 14% of Staff as AI and Crypto Downturn Reshape Its Operating Model
- The CEO cited “continued weakness in crypto markets” and shifts in work execution, alongside cuts of about 700 roles.
- Company will flatten management to five layers below CEO and COO to reduce complexity and speed decisions.
Tuesday, 05/05/2026 | 14:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
DeFi’s Next Chapter: Breaking the Loop of Speculation, Leverage, and Inflated Yields
- Structurally reflexive, DeFi is driven by leverage loops and incentive-based liquidity rather than real economic output.
- DeFi’s long-term sustainability depends on shifting away from internal speculation toward external, productive economic linkage.
Thursday, 30/04/2026 | 21:45 GMT by
Anndy Lian
Scammers Target Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences Before First Tokens Go Live
- Earlier this month, it approved its first stablecoin licences under the HKMA framework, with HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial as initial issuers.
- Fake stablecoins impersonating newly licensed issuers appeared before launches expected in 2026 or later.
Wednesday, 29/04/2026 | 17:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OKX Taps BlackRock’s $2.5B BUIDL for Margin, Extends Custody Model with Standard Chartered
- The fund allows institutions to earn yield on assets posted as trading margin, which would otherwise remain idle.
- Last year, Standard Chartered became OKX’s custodian in the EEA after Luxembourg regulatory approval.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 17:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Singapore Institutions Deepen Crypto Exposure as the Question Shifts from If to How
- Banks, funds, and family offices in Singapore integrate crypto portfolios with emphasis on compliance and infrastructure.
- Crypto in Singapore shifts from hedge narrative to structured portfolio asset with growing institutional confidence.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 02:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
Israel Approves First Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin Framework After Two-Year Regulatory Pilot
- The global stablecoin market exceeds $320 billion, with annual volumes around $46 trillion.
- Israel Capital Market Authority's approval marks an early but limited phase in its broader crypto regulatory framework.
Monday, 27/04/2026 | 17:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
France Charges 88 in Crypto Wrench Attacks Including Over 10 Minors
- 135 crypto-related incidents since 2023 have been reported in France, linked to organized criminal networks.
- Officials charge suspects with kidnapping, extortion, and money laundering in crypto-related cases.
Monday, 27/04/2026 | 16:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EU Regulators Advance Third-Party ICT Oversight Under DORA and Reiterate Crypto Warnings
- ESAs designate 19 ICT providers and expand cyber coordination tools under the framework in 2025.
- Supervisors continue work on PRIIPs updates, ESG stress testing and SFDR changes in the EU.
Friday, 24/04/2026 | 13:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Conducts First Coordinated Raids on Illegal P2P Crypto Trading in the UK
- The FCA, HMRC, and police raided multiple sites, confirming that all unregistered P2P crypto activity in the UK is treated as illegal.
- The operation signals a shift toward coordinated enforcement, with a focus on money laundering risks.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 16:50 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
B2C2 and TP ICAP Team Up for Institutional Crypto Trading With ‘Lower’ Pre-Funding
- TP ICAP acts as counterparty to both sides, lowering ‘counterparty risk’ for clients.
- Under TP ICAP’s matched principal framework, over $200 trillion in volumes were handled in 2025.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 12:31 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Coinbase Launches UK Crypto Lending Using DeFi Protocol Morpho as Its Backend
- Loans are issued via Morpho smart contracts on Base, with Coinbase acting as the user interface.
- The model removes balance sheet risk and allows lending to scale through on-chain liquidity.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 15:33 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Axi Reports 46% of Clients Hold Crypto Across CFDs, Perpetuals and Spot Trading
- Data shows the firm’s clients mixing derivatives and spot crypto within single platforms.
- Crypto adoption spans CFDs, perpetuals and spot trading as IG and Pepperstone expand offerings.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 11:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Japanese Institutions Turn to Crypto But Keep Allocations Small
- A growing share of Japanese institutions view crypto as a diversification tool, supported by clearer regulation.
- Allocations remain modest, with demand concentrated in yield products, derivatives, and regulated stablecoins.
Monday, 20/04/2026 | 15:37 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Retail Traders See Goldman Sachs Enter Bitcoin Yield ETF Race with Options-Based Filing
- The firm proposes a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF using derivatives and covered-call strategies.
- ETF would track Bitcoin via existing funds while selling options to generate premium income.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 17:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken’s Extortion Claim Points to a Growing Market for Insider Access
- Kraken says a recent extortion attempt tied to insider access involved limited exposure of support data affecting around 2,000 accounts, with no systems breached and no client funds at risk.
- Threat intelligence and recent cases point to a growing market for insider access, where attackers pay thousands for credentials that can enable multi-million dollar fraud, data leaks or extortion.
Tuesday, 14/04/2026 | 13:29 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
The 'TradFi-ing' of Crypto: Bank of Korea Pushes to Impose Stock Market Rules on Exchanges
- South Korea is moving beyond operational fixes, introducing trading controls such as circuit breakers alongside stricter reconciliation.
- As one of the largest retail crypto markets, changes in Korea could influence how exchanges are regulated globally.
Monday, 13/04/2026 | 16:04 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Crypto Built More Rails, but the Next Battle Is Over How Much Work a Dollar Can Do
- Programmable balances can enable earning, trading, and investing without constantly moving funds.
- Finance is shifting toward systems where money stays active while preserving optionality and generating value.
Thursday, 09/04/2026 | 05:21 GMT by
Hong Yea
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