cryptocurrency
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
XRP Trades in Range as Ripple-SEC Case Paused for 60 Days Following Joint Request
- Two paths are possible: a settlement with or without SEC support for the rule change, both requiring court approval.
- A full agreement could end the appeal by next month, but without a deal, the case may extend into 2026 or beyond.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 10:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
WazirX Investors Told to Approach Government After Court Dismissal in ₹2,000 Crore Crypto Hack
- Victims have been directed to approach the Union Government, RBI, SEBI, and CBI.
- Allegations of negligence and ownership disputes between WazirX and Binance have increased uncertainty.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 13:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XRP Awaits Direction; Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Sees Bitcoin Hitting $200K
- Brad Garlinghouse raised his Bitcoin forecast from $175K to $200K due to the shifting market and regulatory environment.
- He declined to predict XRP’s price, citing his role in the project.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 15:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Binance, KuCoin Withdrawals: Trading Disruptions Continue
- Crypto wallet Rabby and analytics tool DeBank also went offline.
- Binance resumed withdrawals just over five minutes after the incident, but trading issues persisted.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 09:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Google Tightens Crypto Ad Policy in Europe to Comply with MiCA and CASP Regulations
- New policy may boost investor safety but increase compliance costs for smaller crypto firms.
- Some see Google’s update as legal risk avoidance, not real investor protection improvement.
Monday, 14/04/2025 | 13:17 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Following US Tariff Pause, Trump Reverses IRS DeFi Rule Easing Crypto Concerns
- The IRS rule, updated under Biden, faced backlash from the crypto industry for being unworkable for DeFi.
- Trump has taken steps to support cryptocurrency, creating a working group and ordering a federal bitcoin stockpile.
Friday, 11/04/2025 | 11:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Despite Hidden Road Acquisition, XRP Struggles as SEC Disagrees on Appeal Status
- Ripple claims the Appeal and Cross-Appeal are settled, while the SEC says they're ongoing.
- The acquisition of Hidden Road for $1.25 billion makes Ripple the first crypto company to operate a multi-asset prime broker.
Wednesday, 09/04/2025 | 12:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Breaking: Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25 Billion, Becomes First Crypto Company with Multi-Asset Prime Broker
- The deal broadens Ripple's services, including clearing, prime brokerage, and financing across markets.
- RLUSD is positioned as the first stablecoin for cross-margining between digital and traditional markets.
Tuesday, 08/04/2025 | 12:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bybit Teams Up with Zodia Custody for Off-Venue Settlement Following $1.4 Billion Breach
- The Interchange solution allows institutions to trade while keeping assets in independent custody.
- Zodia Custody offers custody services certified under SOC 1 Type I and II.
Friday, 04/04/2025 | 10:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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