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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted GFO‑X Group in‑principle approval to establish a digital asset exchange and clearing house, the two parties announced. The approval positions GFO‑X to offer regulated venues for trading, clearing and settlement of tokenized securities and digital assets under ADGM’s financial services framework. GFO‑X said the platform will support institutional […]View the full article

On September 4, 2025, ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone addressed the European Parliament, advocating for a digital euro to strengthen Europe’s payment system resilience and strategic autonomy. Speaking in Brussels, Cipollone highlighted the digital euro’s role in reducing reliance on non-European payment providers, which dominate 66% of euro area card transactions, citing high fees […]View the full article

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Panama City, September 4, 2025 – HTX Research, the dedicated research division of HTX, has released its latest report “H1 2025 Key Industry Highlights”. The report highlights that the first half of 2025 witnessed a flourishing, multi-point prosperity across the crypto industry. From Digital Asset Treasury […]View the full article

The local press reported that the Peruvian Credit Bank (BCP) had completed the first bank-originated crypto-based payment in Peru. An employee used a bank-issued token to purchase a coffee in an internal coffee shop as part of a pilot for these technologies. Peru Debuts Cryptocurrency Payments in Banks More countries are dipping their toes into […]View the full article

Linea has launched Ignition, a ten-week incentive program distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to boost liquidity across major DeFi protocols. Brevis ZK Proofs Drive Linea’s New Liquidity Rewards Program Linea is rolling out Ignition, a 10-week growth initiative distributing 1 billion LINEA tokens to strengthen liquidity across Etherex, Aave, and Euler. Unlike traditional reward schemes, […]View the full article

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Google Play’s Policy Update Earlier this week, Google Play unveiled a dramatic policy update: […]View the full article

Sharplink Gaming now holds over 728,000 ETH after a $2.6 billion acquisition push, staking nearly all of it for yield. The company says the Ethereum network will serve as the core trust layer of the next-generation financial system. Ethereum-First: SharpLink Staking Nearly All ETH Holdings for Yield Sharplink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET) has emerged as one […]View the full article

Hive Digital Technologies reported its strongest quarterly performance to date for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, with $40.8 million in digital currency mining revenue. Digital Currency Mining Revenue Surges Bitcoin miner Hive Digital Technologies (Nasdaq: HIVE) has posted its “strongest” quarterly performance to date, driven by surging bitcoin ( BTC) […]View the full article

Bitcoin miner Terawulf announced on Aug. 14 that it has entered into two ten-year high-performance computing colocation agreements with AI cloud platform Fluidstack. Financial and Corporate Backing Bitcoin miner Terawulf announced on Aug. 14 that it had entered two 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreements with artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform Fluidstack. As part of […]View the full article

The Justice Department is unleashing over $450 million in seized crypto, real estate, and luxury assets to repay thousands of defrauded victims in a $577 million scheme. DOJ Plans Restitution for Thousands After $577M Cryptocurrency Fraud The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Aug. 12 that two Estonian nationals have been sentenced for operating […]View the full article

Crypto recovery scams are evolving fast, with sophisticated fraudsters now impersonating entire law firms and fake government agencies to exploit victims a second time. FBI Flags Fake Crypto Lawyers Exploiting Grief, Trust, and Empty Wallets The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a new public service alert on Aug. 13, 2025, highlighting an intensification […]View the full article

Gemini launches a self-custody wallet and onchain dashboard that streamlines DeFi access, dapp exploration, passkey login, and gas-free transactions across major Layer 2 networks. Gemini Debuts Onchain Dashboard and Wallet With DeFi and Dapp Support Crypto exchange Gemini announced on Aug. 14 the release of Gemini Wallet, a self-custody smart wallet engineered to streamline onchain […]View the full article

Citigroup is charging into the crypto frontier, targeting stablecoin custody, ETF infrastructure, and instant blockchain payments as demand explodes. Traditional Banking Giant Eyes Stablecoin Custody and Digital Payment Innovation Citigroup is advancing its digital asset strategy by exploring custody and payment services for stablecoins and crypto-linked investment products, marking a notable shift as traditional banks […]View the full article

A fierce showdown is brewing as over 80 crypto and fintech leaders demand immediate action to block major banks from throttling consumer data access and crippling digital finance. Trump Pressed by 80 Executives as Banks Move to Block Crypto Account Links Executives from the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors called on President Donald Trump on Aug. […]View the full article

DeFi Development Corp. has priced an upsized $112.5 million private offering of convertible notes to bolster its corporate treasury, including further acquisition of solana ( SOL). Company Funds SOL Strategy With Convertible Notes Worth $112.5 Million The Nasdaq-listed company (DFDV) announced the 5.5% convertible senior notes due 2030, marketed to qualified institutional buyers under Rule […]View the full article

Bitcoin is holding steady on July 29, 2025, with a price of $118,424, positioning itself within a $117,498 to $119,026 intraday range. With a market capitalization of $2.35 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $41.22 billion, the cryptocurrency is currently exhibiting technical signs of consolidation amid a broader uptrend. Bitcoin On the daily chart, […]View the full article

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Brazilian Congress must fight to block Lula’s blanket crypto taxation for the decentralized part of the crypto ecosystem to continue thriving. Latam Insights Encore: Brazilian Congress Must Reject Lula’s […]View the full article

Rakbank has launched a crypto brokerage service through its mobile app, becoming the first conventional bank in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to offer crypto trading for retail customers. This new service allows Rakbank customers to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies via Bitpanda’s trading platform, with all transactions conducted in AED to eliminate foreign currency […]View the full article

The Central Bank of Uruguay has hinted at the possibility of declaring bitcoin a “non-financial virtual asset,” potentially securing an easier compliance path for virtual asset service providers. Stablecoins, on the other hand, would be classified as “financial virtual assets.” Uruguay to Clarify Status of Bitcoin and Other Virtual Assets in New Regulation The Central […]View the full article

Grove Finance has officially launched on the Avalanche network, targeting an initial investment of up to $250 million in real-world assets (RWAs) as part of its institutional-grade credit protocol. This initiative aims to enhance Avalanche’s institutional ecosystem by introducing new capital and partners, including Centrifuge and Janus Henderson, which manages $373 billion in assets. The […]View the full article

Jürgen Schaaf, Advisor to the Senior Management of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the ECB, has warned about the potential impact of stablecoins in Europe, claiming that they could weaken the banking system by diverting deposits to decentralized alternatives. ECB Adviser Jürgen Schaaf Warns About Potential Erosion of the Banking System by Stablecoins European authorities […]View the full article

On July 24, 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia issued its decision in ASIC v Wallet Ventures Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 93, dismissing the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) appeal in a closely watched case concerning the regulatory status of crypto-asset products. The ruling affirms that Finder Wallet’s “Finder Earn” product does not […]View the full article

Since July 23, XRP has traded below $3.40, a dip attributed to reports that a wallet linked to Ripple’s co-founder dumped millions of tokens. However, one expert believes improving liquidity and institutional interest could support the digital asset’s continued rally. Post-ATH Struggles and Wallet Dump Allegations After dropping below $3.4 on July 23, XRP has […]View the full article

What started as a symbolic label (“Crypto Week”) ended with real legislative firepower. Meanwhile, ethereum seized the spotlight as the market’s narrative driver. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Crypto Week Delivered as Ethereum Broke […]View the full article

The world’s largest publicly-traded bitcoin miner is also the world’s second-largest bitcoin holder among publicly listed companies. Mara Secures $950M Funding to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Bitcoin mining firm Mara Holdings (Nasdaq: MARA) has raised $950 million by issuing interest-free senior convertible notes to private qualified investors, according to a Monday press release. The funds will […]View the full article