cryptocurrency
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
US Could Treat $13B Bitcoin “Seizures as Policy”, CFTC Advisor Says Amid Chinese Accusations
- China calls the theft a “state-level hacker operation” and a classic “black eats black” case.
- Chen Zhi remains outside US custody while his attorney seeks more time to trace the seized Bitcoin.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 16:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bitcoin Undervalued Compared to Gold, JPMorgan Flags $170K Fair Value
- Analysts describe Bitcoin transfer to institutions as a “silent IPO,” continuing price stabilization.
- Gold’s uptrend may continue if real yields fall, though near-term direction is uncertain, according to InvestingLive.
Friday, 07/11/2025 | 16:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Spain’s Forgotten Bitcoin Treasure Turns into a $10 Million Research Fund
- ITER, a public research institute, plans to sell 97 Bitcoin, bought for just $10K in 2012.
- Forgetting a Coinbase account, NBA star Kevin Durant cannot access Bitcoin he purchased.
Thursday, 06/11/2025 | 17:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Signals Possible Changes for New York City Crypto Rules
- Mamdani supports crypto consumer protections and proof-of-work mining moratorium.
- Polymarket predicted the outcome with 92% accuracy, highlighting regulatory expectations.
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 | 17:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Zerohash Gains MiCA License as Mastercard Considers Acquisition
- The company’s MiCA license allows it to provide stablecoin services across 30 EEA countries.
- The firm recently raised $104M, valuing it over $1B, with backing from Morgan Stanley and Interactive Brokers.
Monday, 03/11/2025 | 12:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Users Delegate 45% of Solana Stake Without Knowing Who Secures Their Assets
- Anonymous validation enables MEV exploitation and coordinated behaviour without consequences.
- Capital-based validator selection creates centralization disguised as decentralization.
Wednesday, 15/10/2025 | 07:39 GMT by
Tim Haldorsson
Elon Musk Links Bitcoin’s Energy Model to Inflation Concerns Amid AI Arms Race
- Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it attractive in inflation-hit economies like Venezuela, Argentina.
- Musk said that while governments can produce more fiat currency, “it is impossible to fake energy.”
Tuesday, 14/10/2025 | 17:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
$15 Billion Seized in DOJ’s “Largest Crypto Forfeiture” Linked to Pig Butchering
- DOJ targets Cambodia fraud; Chen Zhi allegedly used bribery and trafficked labor for crypto scams.
- SEC launches campaign highlighting “pig butchering” and other relationship-based investment scams.
Tuesday, 14/10/2025 | 16:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Blue Ocean Moves Toward Tokenized US Equities; eToro Shared Its Plan Earlier
- Tokenization is planned to enable 24/7 trading while maintaining investor protections and clearing controls.
- Pyth Network has added Blue Ocean as a data oracle for overnight U.S. equity prices.
Friday, 10/10/2025 | 15:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Ripple Partners with Bahrain Fintech Bay to Develop Blockchain and Payment Solutions
- The collaboration will focus on pilot projects, cross-border payments, tokenization, and fintech education.
- Ripple holds over 60 global regulatory licenses, including a DFSA license from Dubai.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 20:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
SCA Grants Bybit Full UAE License; Expansion Planned in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
- According to the firm, the license makes it UAE’s first fully licensed crypto exchange, offering trading, custody, and fiat services.
- The company has recently introduced 24/5 stock CFD trading, expanding its TradFi platform.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 17:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Binance Japan Links with PayPay Through 40% Stake to Bridge Payments and Crypto
- Recently, PayPay launched in South Korea and filed with the US for American depositary shares.
- Over half of Japanese institutional investors plan to invest in digital assets within three years, a survey finds.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 12:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
New Yorkers Gain Access to Crypto Staking as Coinbase Secures State Approval
- Ethereum, Solana, and other assets can now be staked by New Yorkers as the firm expands access across 46 states.
- The company estimates state restrictions have cost users over $130 million in missed rewards.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kazakhstan Targets Illegal Crypto, 130 Platforms Closed, $17 Million Seized
- AFM also confiscated $642K from unlawful mining activities last week.
- The country builds crypto hub, launches Bitcoin fund, stablecoin payments, and Alem Fund as state reserve.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 13:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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