cryptocurrency
Syria Opens to Crypto as Binance Launches Trading After Years of Restrictions
- Users can now access spot, peer-to-peer, and futures trading, but must complete KYC checks.
- Services include access to over 300 tokens, cross-border payments, and educational tools in Arabic.
Thursday, 12/06/2025 | 11:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood Seals Bitstamp Acquisition, Marks Entry into Crypto Trading
- The deal gives Robinhood access to over 50 licenses and a customer base across the EU, UK, US, and Asia.
- Bitstamp’s institutional services now bring Robinhood into the institutional crypto space for the first time.
Monday, 02/06/2025 | 20:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood to Acquire Canada’s WonderFi for C$250 Million in All-Cash Deal
- WonderFi operates Bitbuy and Coinsquare, with over C$2.1 billion in assets under custody.
- The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending shareholder and regulatory approval.
Tuesday, 13/05/2025 | 11:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Trump’s Crypto Adviser David Bailey to Lead KindlyMD Merger with Bitcoin-Focused Nakamoto
- The merged firm aims to grow per-share Bitcoin holdings through a "Bitcoin Yield" strategy.
- Over 200 global investors participated in a PIPE round backing the Bitcoin-focused merger.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 15:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
US Banks Can Now Buy and Sell Customers’ Crypto Assets: OCC Clarifies
- The OCC has also allowed banks to outsource crypto custody and trade execution services to third parties.
- Recently, the Fed removed requirements for banks to notify it in advance of crypto-related activities.
Thursday, 08/05/2025 | 05:34 GMT by
Arnab Shome
BurjX Receives In-Principle FSRA Approval, Integrates Fireblocks Security
- The platform offers access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, and is expected to launch later this year.
- Fireblocks will integrate multi-party computation technology to support asset security and risk management.
Tuesday, 06/05/2025 | 12:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Binance Partners with Kyrgyzstan for Crypto Push amid CBDC Progress
- The agreement focuses on blockchain education, crypto payments, and digital infrastructure development.
- Binance Pay will be introduced for cross-border transactions in Central Asia and EAEU.
Monday, 05/05/2025 | 09:36 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Morgan Stanley to Add Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
- The bank may partner with crypto firms to develop infrastructure, with a possible launch next year.
- Charles Schwab and SoFi are also exploring or expanding crypto trading options.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 12:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
TradingView Updates Crypto Offerings with Coinbase Spot and Derivatives Integration
- Users can access over 550 spot pairs and 100 perpetual contracts from Coinbase Advanced.
- The move follows TradingView’s recent addition of Coinbase’s perpetual swaps to its tools.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 16:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
When Will Bitcoin Hit 100K Again; Japanese Firm Metaplanet Adds 330 BTC
- The firm's Bitcoin holdings are now valued at $414 million, making it the largest corporate holder in Asia.
- The firm aims to accumulate 21,000 BTC by 2026, following a strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy.
Monday, 21/04/2025 | 11:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bhutan Taps Hydropower for Green Crypto Mining to Achieve ESG Goals
- The country's green crypto hub plans rely on expanding its hydropower capacity from 3.5 to 33 gigawatts.
- Meanwhile, Russia has imposed a six-year crypto mining ban in 10 regions to conserve fossil fuel energy.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 15:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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