cryptocurrency
Webull Broke Up with Crypto, But Coinbase Sparks the Return in Brazil
- After halting global crypto services in 2023, Webull reintroduces digital asset trading on its main platform.
- Brazilian users gain 24/7 access to popular cryptocurrencies including BTC and ETH.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 14:39 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Stablecoins Take Off in 2025 as PayPal, Stripe, and Washington Back the Push
- Stablecoins are reshaping global finance, having processed $33 trillion in transactions last year.
- Standard Chartered projects stablecoin market growth from $230 billion to $2 trillion by 2028.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 19:00 GMT by
Mohadesa Najumi
HTX Backs Cold Storage and Automation in BitGo Deal to Attract Institutions
- Assets will stay in cold storage under MAS oversight, supporting the separation of custody and trading.
- Recently, HTX Ventures made 23 investments, focusing on DeFi, AI, and related sectors.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 14:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Relocates Headquarters to Wyoming Following Launch of Prime Platform
- Since 2021, Kraken invested $300,000 in Wyoming, including a university grant.
- The company co-hosted the 2023 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium and sponsored local blockchain events.
Friday, 20/06/2025 | 17:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
A $16 Trillion Path: AR Tokens, Which Can Close the Gap Between TradFi and DeFi
- Despite strong institutional interest, most RWAs remain custodial and legally complex, limiting DeFi use.
- For DeFi to become a financial backbone, tokenized assets must be designed to function as crypto—not just imitate TradFi.
Thursday, 19/06/2025 | 13:41 GMT by
Michael Bar Zeev
Georgia’s Tbilisi Free Zone Welcomes Bitget as Region Pushes Regulated Crypto Growth
- The country provides tax incentives and regulatory clarity, attracting global crypto firms.
- The company holds registrations in multiple jurisdictions across Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific.
Thursday, 19/06/2025 | 10:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Thailand Joins Countries That Exempt Crypto Capital Gains Tax, but Only for 5 Years
- Capital gains taxes will be waived on all crypto sales made between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2029.
- However, trades must be executed on a locally licensed crypto exchange.
Wednesday, 18/06/2025 | 04:46 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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
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