Nikkei, Japan’s daily business newspaper, reports that it was learned on Feb. 7 that the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has engaged Apple and Google, urging them to remove unregistered crypto exchanges from their respective app stores. Japan’s FSA Directs App Stores to Expunge Unauthorized Crypto Platforms On Friday, it was reported that the FSA […] Source
US-based crypto exchange platform Gemini is reportedly mulling over pursuing an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025. According to a new report by Bloomberg, anonymous people familiar with the matter say the billionaire Winklevoss twins’ crypto firm is considering launching an IPO sometime this year. An IPO is when a company sells shares of its own stock to the public for the first time as a means of raising funds. Though the talks are still ongoing, no firm decisions have been made on the matter, the people said, according to…
Berachain’s (BERA) mainnet launch has made headlines – with BERA defying early expectations after hitting the open market. But while all eyes are on BERA’s breakout, another project is gaining traction under the radar: Solaxy (SOLX). This new Layer-2 solution for Solana has raised over $18.5 million in its ICO. Berachain Launches Mainnet as Proof-of-Liquidity […] Source
Ripple USD (RLUSD) is expanding to more platforms, including Zero Hash and Revolut, strengthening its presence in trading, payments, and financial applications across multiple blockchains. RLUSD Lands on More Platforms Ripple is strengthening the presence of its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), through new partnerships, adding Zero Hash and Revolut to its growing list of platforms, […] Source
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly downsizing a special unit of more than 50 lawyers and staff members tasked to bring crypto enforcement actions. Citing five people familiar with the matter, The New York Times reports that a leading lawyer in the unit was pulled out from the enforcement division and some were assigned to other departments within the agency. The crypto enforcement unit was created during the first Trump administration but it nearly doubled its size in 2022 under previous SEC chair Gary Gensler, who initiated…
Crypto exchange Bybit has been fined and blocked in India for violating anti-money laundering laws, as authorities crack down on unregistered crypto operations in the country. Bybit Hit With Penalty, Website Blocked in India Over AML Violations The Indian Ministry of Finance announced last week that the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) had imposed a financial […] Source
A Canadian man has been indicted in the United States for allegedly orchestrating a $65 million cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Andean Medjedovic, 22, reportedly exploited vulnerabilities in blockchain protocols to siphon millions from investors. If convicted, he faces up to 90 years in prison. Exploiting Blockchain Vulnerabilities According to U.S. prosecutors, Medjedovic leveraged weaknesses in automated smart contracts used by cryptocurrency platforms KyberSwap and Indexed Finance between 2021 and 2023. These platforms facilitate decentralized financial transactions through self-executing contracts on the blockchain. The indictment states that he used deceptive trading strategies…
BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is set to bring its Bitcoin investment offering to Europe, marking a major step in its growing crypto ambitions, Reuters reported. After its successful US Bitcoin ETF, which has reportedly amassed over $58 billion in assets, BlackRock is now targeting European investors by listing a Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Switzerland. If successful, this could mark a rising demand for institutional-grade crypto investment vehicles as the industry gains a wider acceptance in global finance. Bitcoin Demand Drives BlackRock’s Expansion The firm’s entry…
Travala has integrated its hotel listings with Trivago, allowing users of the global accommodation search platform to book stays using cryptocurrency. Travala Expands Reach Through Integration With Trivago The collaboration merges Travala’s catalog of more than 2.2 million accommodations into Trivago’s interface. Travelers opting for a Travala-affiliated lodging via Trivago will seamlessly transition to Travala’s […] Source