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China

Pakistan building Bitcoin ‘super team’ with Michael Saylor joining CZ on crypto council

Michael Saylor highlights Pakistan's push for a strategic Bitcoin reserve amid IMF tensions and evolving crypto policies.

Politics 1 hour ago

Pakistan building Bitcoin ‘super team’ with Michael Saylor joining CZ on crypto council

Japan

Investors price Metaplanet’s 10k Bitcoin holdings at $759k each as stock hits ¥1 trillion

The aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy has propelled Metaplanet's valuation over ¥1 trillion in record time.

Crypto 3 hours ago

Investors price Metaplanet’s 10k Bitcoin holdings at $759k each as stock hits ¥1 trillion

South Korea

South Korea’s new president races to approve Bitcoin ETFs for 16 million traders

South Korea’s new President pledges Bitcoin ETFs and a national stablecoin.

Politics 2 weeks ago

South Korea’s new president races to approve Bitcoin ETFs for 16 million traders

India

WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts

WazirX opts for Panama headquarters as Singapore tightens crypto regulations, raising eyebrows among industry watchers.

Legal 2 weeks ago

WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts

Indonesia

Worldcoin faces regulatory setback in Indonesia over compliance issues

Worldcoin's registration woes in Indonesia add to a string of global regulatory challenges.

Tokens 1 month ago

Worldcoin faces regulatory setback in Indonesia over compliance issues

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT

Kazakhstan's strict regulations and international partnerships aim to eradicate illegal crypto activities and enhance AML compliance.

Exchanges 5 months ago

Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT

North Korea

North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams

Lazarus group's advanced tactics involved registering three fake crypto firms in the US and using AI-generated identities.

Crime 2 months ago

North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams

Singapore

WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts

WazirX opts for Panama headquarters as Singapore tightens crypto regulations, raising eyebrows among industry watchers.

Legal 2 weeks ago

Thailand

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ‘CZ’ leads crypto community donations for deadly SEA earthquake

Over 1,700 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, prompting international aid and crypto donations, including a $630,000 pledge from Binance founder CZ.

Crypto 3 months ago

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ‘CZ’ leads crypto community donations for deadly SEA earthquake

Africa

Central African Republic sets date for tokenized land sale on Solana via controversial CAR memecoin

Entangled in controversy, CAR memecoin propels tokenized land sales while facing skepticism and deepfake accusations.

RWA 1 week ago

Central African Republic sets date for tokenized land sale on Solana via controversial CAR memecoin

Europe

Croatia

Brazil Fan Token drops 50% fall in hours after the Croatia World Cup loss

BFT was launched by Brazil's government and football federation on August 25, 2021, offering special privileged experiences to investors and sports fans.

Tokens 3 years ago

Brazil Fan Token drops 50% fall in hours after the Croatia World Cup loss

Estonia

Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

Estonia has passed new legislation which will impose new regulations on crypto companies and bring them under FSA supervision.

Adoption 1 year ago

Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

EU

CBDCs, control and the economic debate shaping Spain’s future – surveillance and stagnation, or freedom?

Madrid Economic forum tried to not be political, but attendees clearly demanded change. Javier Milei delivered the closing speech.

Contributor CBDCs 3 hours ago

CBDCs, control and the economic debate shaping Spain’s future – surveillance and stagnation, or freedom?

France

France eyes Bitcoin mining to cut energy waste and boost grid stability

France's wasted €80 million elecric power could be refit into economic gain through Bitcoin mining.

Mining 5 hours ago

France eyes Bitcoin mining to cut energy waste and boost grid stability

Germany

German authorities shut down eXch amid $1.9B money laundering allegations, seizes $38M in crypto

Despite a reported shutdown, blockchain analytics raise concerns over eXch’s continued activity and potential for illicit financial flows.

Exchanges 1 month ago

German authorities shut down eXch amid $1.9B money laundering allegations, seizes $38M in crypto

Gibraltar

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

The impact of the FTX meltdown has outstripped the crypto ecosystem and leeched into the mainstream tech industry and beyond.

Bankruptcy 2 years ago

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

Luxembourg

Bitfinex Securities to list tokenized bond denominated in USDT

The bond will primarily focus on debts and equities among micro-financing enterprises in emerging economies and Silk Road nations.

Investments 2 years ago

Bitfinex Securities to list tokenized bond denominated in USDT

Malta

OKX Malta hub gains MiCA pre-authorization for European expansion

OKX joins a growing trend of exchanges aligning with MiCA's consumer-centric regulations,.

Exchanges 5 months ago

OKX Malta hub gains MiCA pre-authorization for European expansion

Netherlands

Tornado Cash support: Ethereum Foundation pledges $1M to Storm’s defense, entities boost Pertsev appeal

While Tornado Cash developers await decisions on their court cases, the crypto entities rise their backing.

Legal 3 days ago

Tornado Cash support: Ethereum Foundation pledges $1M to Storm’s defense, entities boost Pertsev appeal

Portugal

Ripple partners with Unicâmbio to enable Portugal-Brazil remittances

The partnership with Unicâmbio is Ripple's first foray into the Portugal-Brazil payment corridor.

Crypto 4 months ago

Ripple partners with Unicâmbio to enable Portugal-Brazil remittances

Spain

CBDCs, control and the economic debate shaping Spain’s future – surveillance and stagnation, or freedom?

Madrid Economic forum tried to not be political, but attendees clearly demanded change. Javier Milei delivered the closing speech.

Contributor CBDCs 3 hours ago

Switzerland

How a futures trade literally melted $29B in gold bullion and crashed the Atlanta Fed’s model

Another reason why Bitcoin is better than gold. Bitcoin never has to be recast to fit into a vault and it can't be subjected to tariffs.

Analysis 3 weeks ago

How a futures trade literally melted $29B in gold bullion and crashed the Atlanta Fed’s model

Russia

Russia to allow crypto derivatives but not custody as local trading volume hits $93B

US president Donald Trump administration's crypto initiatives have been linked to the rise in Russian digital asset market activity.

Adoption 3 weeks ago

Russia to allow crypto derivatives but not custody as local trading volume hits $93B

UK

Kadena issues first grant from $50M tokenization fund in FCA, Bank of England pilot

CurveBlock leads the charge as the first real estate development firm in the UK Digital Securities Sandbox.

RWA 1 week ago

Kadena issues first grant from $50M tokenization fund in FCA, Bank of England pilot

Middle East

Iran

Bitcoin surges past $107k as crypto market defies global unrest over Israel-Iran tensions

Bitcoin's resilient recovery driven by renewed investor confidence and macroeconomic shifts.

Analysis 6 hours ago

Israel

Bitcoin surges past $107k as crypto market defies global unrest over Israel-Iran tensions

Bitcoin's resilient recovery driven by renewed investor confidence and macroeconomic shifts.

Analysis 6 hours ago

Turkey

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

Tether's boron-backed token proposal could transform Turkey's commodity trading landscape, offering new economic opportunities.

RWA 8 months ago

Tether proposes boron-backed tokens to revolutionize Turkey’s commodity market

UAE

‘Come to Dubai, habibi,’ what’s luring crypto companies to the Middle East?

Dubai's strategic allure: Tax breaks, top talent, and a vibrant crypto ecosystem draw global digital asset pioneers.

Slate Sundays 1 week ago

‘Come to Dubai, habibi,’ what’s luring crypto companies to the Middle East?

North America

US

Tron’s Justin Sun plans to public in US with Eric Trump through $210M SRM reverse merger deal

Eric Trump may lead new Tron firm as the blockchain network pushes for US market presence.

Trading 3 hours ago

Tron’s Justin Sun plans to public in US with Eric Trump through $210M SRM reverse merger deal

Canada

Canadian watchdog greenlights spot Solana ETFs with staking rewards

Canadian Solana ETFs introduce staking rewards, aiming to boost returns and solidify Canada's leadership in crypto innovation.

ETF 2 months ago

Canadian watchdog greenlights spot Solana ETFs with staking rewards

Mexico

Circle integrates USDC in Brazil and Mexico via national payment systems

This movement will allow users to buy USDC directly using Brazilian Reais and Mexican Pesos, reducing conversion costs to U.S. dollars.

Stablecoins 9 months ago

Circle integrates USDC in Brazil and Mexico via national payment systems

Miami

Pro-Bitcoin U.S. presidential candidate Francis Suarez suspends campaign

The Miami mayor was one of the three Republican candidates known for his support of the emerging crypto industry.

Politics 2 years ago

Pro-Bitcoin U.S. presidential candidate Francis Suarez suspends campaign

New York

Kidnappers arrested for 2 week torture of tourist in NY luxury mansion to get Bitcoin keys

Security analysts warn SoHo case exemplifies pivot from digital theft to "wrench attacks," with crypto investors facing real-world coercion for wallet credentials.

Crime 3 weeks ago

Kidnappers arrested for 2 week torture of tourist in NY luxury mansion to get Bitcoin keys

Puerto Rico

Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension

Binance takes on financial exclusion with 'Send Cash' in Latin America, sustaining innovation amid regulatory hurdles.

Exchanges 2 years ago

Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension

San Francisco

OpenAI ventures into hardware with $6.4B deal for legendary designer Jony Ive’s startup io

OpenAI currently stake in io contributes to $1.4 billion to the deal's valuation, while the remaining $5 billion will be transferred in equity.

Deals 4 weeks ago

OpenAI ventures into hardware with $6.4B deal for legendary designer Jony Ive’s startup io

Seattle

US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal

The prosecutors are justifying the historic $4.3 billion penalty saying Binance willfully violated the laws, led by senior executives.

Exchanges 1 year ago

US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal

Wyoming

Wyoming unveils first state-issued stablecoin called WYST, set to launch in July

The stablecoin is available on seven testnets in its testing phase, powered by LayerZero's interoperability infrastructure.

Stablecoins 3 months ago

Wyoming unveils first state-issued stablecoin called WYST, set to launch in July

Oceania

Australia

Visa, Chainlink successfully complete CBDC, stablecoin swap between Hong Kong, Australia

Visa pilot demonstrates potential of eliminating intermediaries with blockchain, drastically reducing cross-border transaction times.

CBDCs 7 days ago

Visa, Chainlink successfully complete CBDC, stablecoin swap between Hong Kong, Australia

South America

Brazil

Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions

Central bank executive Henrique Videira outlined a workflow in which anonymized data passes through internal filters and merges with wholesale settlement flow.

CBDCs 2 weeks ago

Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions

El Salvador

Donald Trump’s advisor Bo Hines meets Nayib Bukele as US eyes El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy

Bo Hines praises Nayib Bukele's transformative crypto initiatives during key meeting in El Salvador.

Crypto 2 weeks ago

Venezuela

Venezuelans turn to stablecoins as Government arrests Instagram FX rate account mods

With 160% exchange rate rise, stablecoins emerge as stable alternatives in Venezuela's economic turmoil.

Crime 2 weeks ago

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Asia

Pakistan building Bitcoin ‘super team’ with Michael Saylor joining CZ on crypto council

Investors price Metaplanet’s 10k Bitcoin holdings at $759k each as stock hits ¥1 trillion

South Korea’s new president races to approve Bitcoin ETFs for 16 million traders

WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts

Worldcoin faces regulatory setback in Indonesia over compliance issues

Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT

North Korean hackers used fake crypto firms to deliver malware in job scams

WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ‘CZ’ leads crypto community donations for deadly SEA earthquake

Africa

Central African Republic sets date for tokenized land sale on Solana via controversial CAR memecoin

Europe

Brazil Fan Token drops 50% fall in hours after the Croatia World Cup loss

Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

CBDCs, control and the economic debate shaping Spain’s future – surveillance and stagnation, or freedom?

France eyes Bitcoin mining to cut energy waste and boost grid stability

German authorities shut down eXch amid $1.9B money laundering allegations, seizes $38M in crypto

FTX creditors include Google, Meta, Circle, Genesis, govt. agencies

Bitfinex Securities to list tokenized bond denominated in USDT

OKX Malta hub gains MiCA pre-authorization for European expansion

Tornado Cash support: Ethereum Foundation pledges $1M to Storm’s defense, entities boost Pertsev appeal

Ripple partners with Unicâmbio to enable Portugal-Brazil remittances