cryptocurrency
Yahoo Finance Partnership Lets US Users Trade Coinbase Assets with One Click
- Users can fund trades with USD or USDC and buy fractional shares from $1.
- Platform integrates crypto, equities, derivatives, and prediction markets with near real-time capital movement.
Tuesday, 24/02/2026 | 17:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bithumb $43 Billion Bitcoin Mistake “Highlights Gaps” in South Korea’s Crypto Market
- FSC proposes shareholder limits as investigation into Bithumb error continues through February.
- Most miscredited BTC recovered; 125 remain missing, worth about $8.6 million.
Friday, 20/02/2026 | 13:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hacker Changes Heart, Returns $21M Bitcoin to South Korean Prosecutors, Hunt Continues
- Authorities requested local exchanges to freeze the hacker’s wallet to prevent liquidation.
- Crypto theft totaled $3.4 billion in 2025, with North Korea-linked actors responsible for $2 billion.
Thursday, 19/02/2026 | 13:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Gemini Accounts in the UK, EU, and Australia Can Be Transferred to eToro Ahead of Closure
- Customers urged to unstake, cancel orders, and withdraw crypto and fiat before April.
- Last year, eToro Europe received CySEC approval, enabling operations under MiCA and MiFID.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 17:12 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Binance Reworks SAFU Reserves, Shifting $1B From Stablecoins to Bitcoin
- SAFU, created in 2018, protects users during extreme events; now moving toward Bitcoin exposure.
- Binance’s Proof of Reserves verified $162.8B in assets across 45 categories by late 2025.
Friday, 30/01/2026 | 11:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Outlines Final Crypto Framework, Seeks Feedback on Governance and Consumer Duty
- FSMA authorisation applications expected in September this year, with the regime launching October next year.
- Existing FSMA or AML-registered firms must obtain full authorisation; no automatic conversion.
Friday, 23/01/2026 | 13:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The US Wants Crypto Innovation: So Why Is It Still Regulating with an Orange-Era Test?
- The Howey test struggles to classify decentralized crypto networks and modern token designs.
- Functional token utility should matter more than speculative trading expectations.
Friday, 23/01/2026 | 10:51 GMT by
Anndy Lian
After Two Years Without Banks, Australian Traders Can Move Fiat on Binance Again
- A survey showed 58% wanted unrestricted deposits, 22% switched banks to buy crypto more easily.
- Cuscal previously cut support, citing fraud prevention and compliance requirements, leaving card or crypto options.
Monday, 19/01/2026 | 06:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Backpack Beta Lets Retail Traders Manage All Crypto Predictions in One Account
- Coinbase and MetaMask also expanding into prediction markets through partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket.
- Prediction markets face regulatory scrutiny; Polymarket blocked in Ukraine.
Wednesday, 14/01/2026 | 13:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto Firms Must Apply for FCA Authorisation Starting September This Year
- Existing FSMA firms must vary permissions; third-party promotion approvals no longer valid.
- Late applicants enter transitional provision; can keep existing contracts but not start new activities.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 11:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Third-Party Dependencies Are the Biggest Friction for Stablecoins,” Insight from FMLS:25
- The panel of “Stablecoins for a Destabilized World: Use Cases in Financial Services” says regulatory clarity and scalable blockchain infrastructure are critical for adoption.
- Top-layer infrastructure—exchanges, wallets, custodians—remains the biggest adoption friction.
- Watch the full video from Finance Magnates London Summit 2025.
Tuesday, 23/12/2025 | 16:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK Moves to Regulate Crypto by 2027 After FCA Sought Public Feedback on Oversight
- Crypto related losses in the UK increased by 55%, leading to plans for “stricter oversight and transparency”.
- FCA registration process accelerated; approval rates for crypto firms now 45%.
Tuesday, 16/12/2025 | 05:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Human Support Builds Safety, Trust, and Loyalty in Crypto
- Human support is essential for safety, trust, and loyalty in crypto, outweighing the cost.
Thursday, 11/12/2025 | 13:02 GMT by
FM
Ondo’s SEC Clearance Comes as European Tokenized Stocks Advance via Bitget
- Under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, crypto-related enforcement actions have been “reduced.”
- The firm recently received approval in Liechtenstein to offer tokenized stocks and ETFs across Europe.
Monday, 08/12/2025 | 17:08 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Colombia Gets Local Crypto Access Through Kraken Following Its MiCA Approval
- Colombia’s crypto adoption grows due to digital finance, stablecoins, and cross-border remittance demand.
- The company now also serves all 30 European Economic Area countries under its MiCA license.
Thursday, 04/12/2025 | 17:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bitmain Hardware Draws “Security Concerns” in Trump Family-Backed Mining Venture: Report
- Senate warns Bitmain devices could be manipulated from China, Bloomberg reported.
- Bitmain denies remote control claims, says it complies with US laws and FCC rules.
Friday, 21/11/2025 | 16:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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