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Asia

China

Anthony Scaramucci predicts China to create strategic Bitcoin reserve in 2025

Scaramucci's remarks hint at a geopolitical shift as nations prepare for a Bitcoin-inclusive financial strategy.

Japan

Coincheck crypto exchange enters Nasdaq as second publicly traded US crypto exchange

Coincheck's Nasdaq debut strengthens US-Japan crypto ties, raising expectations for favorable regulatory shifts in digital assets.

Exchanges 2 days ago

Coincheck crypto exchange enters Nasdaq as second publicly traded US crypto exchange

South Korea

South Korean watchdog squashes rumors of corporate crypto roadmap

South Korea's Financial Services Commission dismissed recent crypto roadmap reports and urged caution in speculative interpretations.

Regulation 1 week ago

South Korean watchdog squashes rumors of corporate crypto roadmap

India

Jetking Infotrain becomes India’s first public company to hold Bitcoin as treasury reserve

The company allocated over 26% of its market cap in Bitcoin, seeking to boost shares' prices in the long term.

Adoption 4 days ago

Jetking Infotrain becomes India’s first public company to hold Bitcoin as treasury reserve

Indonesia

CSAO region becomes global crypto hub with India, Singapore, and Indonesia leading the charge – Chainalysis

India, Singapore, and Indonesia are transforming the crypto landscape with strong adoption, innovative payment solutions, and explosive trading activity.

Adoption 3 months ago

CSAO region becomes global crypto hub with India, Singapore, and Indonesia leading the charge – Chainalysis

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan bans Coinbase amid crackdown on unregulated crypto activity

Coinbase's website was blocked by the Kazakh government as the exchange does not have a license to operate in the country.

Regulation 1 year ago

Kazakhstan bans Coinbase amid crackdown on unregulated crypto activity

North Korea

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

North Korean IT operatives use sophisticated AI and malware tactics to fund state nuclear arsenal and evade sanctions.

Hacks 2 weeks ago

North Korean hackers impersonate tech professionals to steal billions in crypto

Singapore

ADDX and ANZ pilot tokenized commercial papers with Chainlink’s private transaction tech

Cross-border transactions see enhanced privacy with tokenized commercial paper through ADDX, ANZ, and Chainlink partnership.

Technology 1 month ago

ADDX and ANZ pilot tokenized commercial papers with Chainlink’s private transaction tech

Thailand

BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

The project, designed to simplify cross-border payments through CBDCs, has raised concerns over potential misuse to evade US sanctions.

CBDCs 1 month ago

BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

Africa

Global crypto awareness hits 93% as trust in traditional finance falters

Survey shows 42% of global respondents own crypto, with interest surging in Asia and Africa.

Adoption 3 days ago

Global crypto awareness hits 93% as trust in traditional finance falters

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 2 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 9 months ago

Estonia passes legislation to regulate crypto service providers

EU

Robinhood Crypto marks milestone year with $38 billion in assets and European expansion

Robinhood achieved nationwide US coverage and kicked off its European expansion with new features and 40 supported coins.

Adoption 1 day ago

Robinhood Crypto marks milestone year with $38 billion in assets and European expansion

France

Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe

Polymarket has chosen a cautious approach toward compliance as French authorities scrutinize its operations amid soaring user interest.

Regulation 3 weeks ago

Polymarket blocks French users amid regulatory probe

Germany

German tradFi giants confirm trial to mine Bitcoin with surplus energy to stabilize grid

Deutsche Telekom calls the process of using Bitcoin to save wasted energy 'digital monetary photosynthesis.'

Mining 1 month ago

German tradFi giants confirm trial to mine Bitcoin with surplus energy to stabilize grid

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 1 year ago

Bitfinex Securities to list tokenized bond denominated in USDT

Malta

OKX chooses Malta as MiCA hub to serve 450 million EU residents

OKX said it selected Malta to leverage the country's high regulatory standards.

Exchanges 5 months ago

OKX chooses Malta as MiCA hub to serve 450 million EU residents

Netherlands

Netherlands seeks public input on crypto tax regulations amid EU-wide crackdown

The Netherlands looks to boost crypto transparency with new tax regulations.

Regulation 2 months ago

Netherlands seeks public input on crypto tax regulations amid EU-wide crackdown

Portugal

OP3N to trial first Twitch style Web3 creator house in Lisbon powered by Avalanche

OP3N will host top influencers with a combined following of over 580,000, aiming to elevate Web3 content creation standards.

Culture 7 months ago

OP3N to trial first Twitch style Web3 creator house in Lisbon powered by Avalanche

Spain

Spain extends Worldcoin ban until 2024-end

The Bavarian authority, where Worldcoin's main European office is located, is expected to conclude its investigation in the coming weeks.

Legal 6 months ago

Spain extends Worldcoin ban until 2024-end

Switzerland

Swiss canton passes legislation to explore Bitcoin mining with surplus energy

The canton of Bern will study how Bitcoin mining could stabilize the energy grid and drive broader developments.

Mining 2 weeks ago

Swiss canton passes legislation to explore Bitcoin mining with surplus energy

Russia

Russian lawmaker proposes strategic Bitcoin reserve to counter geopolitical challenges

As Bitcoin gains traction globally, Tkachev's plan positions Russia to use digital currency as a hedge against geopolitical financial barriers.

Adoption 4 days ago

Russian lawmaker proposes strategic Bitcoin reserve to counter geopolitical challenges

UK

Pump Fun updates terms to block UK users days after FCA warning

Compliance woes have resulted in Pump.Fun blocking UK users from Solana's go-to memecoin hub.

Regulation 1 week ago

Pump Fun updates terms to block UK users days after FCA warning

Middle East

Iran

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Iran's digital rial will leverage Shetab network for rapid transactions, boosting the nation's modern banking status within the region.

CBDCs 2 weeks ago

Irani central bank eyes CBDC, fintech progress to combat sanctions

Israel

Polymarket trading volume, users surge amid US election anticipation, Middle East tensions

Polymarket's decentralized platform attracts record user engagement with over 89,000 new accounts in September.

Culture 2 months ago

Polymarket trading volume, users surge amid US election anticipation, Middle East tensions

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 2 months ago

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

UAE

Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi

Chainlink's Cross-Chain Protocol offers secure and compliant solutions for Project Diamond's institutional user base.

Adoption 3 days ago

Coinbase taps Chainlink to boost institutional crypto adoption in Abu Dhabi

North America

US

VanEck foresees $180k Bitcoin by Q1 2025 in dual-peak bull market

VanEck predicts dual peaks in 2025, with Bitcoin hitting $180,000 and Ethereum reaching $6,000 in the first leg up during the first quarter.

Analysis 1 hour ago

VanEck foresees $180k Bitcoin by Q1 2025 in dual-peak bull market

Canada

Circle balances compliance in Canada with operational efficiency through staff layoffs

Circle's USDC is the first major stablecoin to comply with Canada's regulations for digital assets.

Stablecoins 1 week ago

Circle balances compliance in Canada with operational efficiency through staff layoffs

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 3 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 1 year ago

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

New York

Ripple secures NYDFS greenlight to launch RLUSD stablecoin

Bard Garlinghouse confirmed the regulator approval, stating the stablecoin will go live soon.

Stablecoins 3 days ago

Ripple secures NYDFS greenlight to launch RLUSD stablecoin

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 1 year ago

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

San Francisco

OpenAI unveils GPT-4 Turbo, custom GPTs, and more at OpenAI DevDay

The upgrades will bring GPT-4's knowledge base up to 2023, increase input capacity, and enable custom tools for users.

AI 1 year ago

OpenAI unveils GPT-4 Turbo, custom GPTs, and more at OpenAI DevDay

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 10 months ago

US prosecutors ask judge to approve Binance plea deal

Wyoming

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson vows legal action over Wyoming stablecoin snub

Wyoming's stablecoin commission faces backlash from Cardano for bypassing inclusive blockchain procedures.

Stablecoins 3 weeks ago

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson vows legal action over Wyoming stablecoin snub

Oceania

Australia

Australia’s ASIC fines Kraken operator Bit Trade $5M for regulatory breaches

Justice Nicholas highlighted Bit Trade's revenue priorities over regulatory obligations.

Regulation 1 day ago

Australia’s ASIC fines Kraken operator Bit Trade $5M for regulatory breaches

South America

Brazil

Brazil eyes prohibition on stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets

A public consultation notice from the Central Bank of Brazil intends to prohibit stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets.

Regulation 2 weeks ago

Brazil eyes prohibition on stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets

El Salvador

El Salvador required to remove mandatory Bitcoin acceptance to get $1.3 billion IMF loan – FT

IMF stipulations force El Salvador to rethink Bitcoin as compulsory legal tender.

Adoption 4 days ago

El Salvador required to remove mandatory Bitcoin acceptance to get $1.3 billion IMF loan – FT

Venezuela

Venezuelans turn to VPNs as government restricts Binance access

Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro also imposed a 10-day ban on the social media platform X.

Exchanges 4 months ago

Sui Partners with Ant Digital Technologies on its RWA Project

Stabull Finance Launches Stablecoin and Real World Assets DEX on Ethereum and Polygon

Bitcoin ETFs break $4 billion in inflows during first weeks of December

Ethereum supply squeeze and ETF demand set stage for $5,000 breakout

Trump reaffirms plans to do ‘something great with crypto’ under new administration

Elon Musk net worth now dwarfs Tether, Solana and XRP market caps combined

Democrats increase opposition to party’s anti-crypto position calling Bitcoin ‘the future’ of value

Bitcoin steadies below $99,000 as US inflation data meets expectations

Layer3 Co-founder Brandon Kumar on building a user-centric crypto engagement platform

Markus Maier on how Nudge is revolutionizing DeFi with reallocation rewards

CrossFi’s vision: Bridging traditional and decentralized finance

Exploring decentralized AI and artistic innovation with Dimitri de Jong of 204.ai

OORT’s Max Li emphasizes blockchain’s role in AI trust and ethics revolution

Sunny Aggarwal’s vision for seamless cross-chain trading with Polaris

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Asia

Anthony Scaramucci predicts China to create strategic Bitcoin reserve in 2025

Coincheck crypto exchange enters Nasdaq as second publicly traded US crypto exchange

South Korean watchdog squashes rumors of corporate crypto roadmap

Jetking Infotrain becomes India’s first public company to hold Bitcoin as treasury reserve