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Mastercard and Safaricom have partnered to improve payment acceptance and cross-border remittances in Kenya. The partnership will benefit over 636,000 merchants using M-Pesa and enable them to serve customers globally. This collaboration will provide faster and more reliable payment solutions for Kenyan businesses and their customers. Streamlining Cross-Border Transactions The multinational payment card services corporation, […]View the full article

Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select clients in Germany. This marks an important step towards broadening institutional crypto services […]View the full article

Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify their portfolios by exploring and investing in cryptocurrencies,” he opined. Bybit’s Chris Aruliah […]View the full article

Boerse Stuttgart Digital is collaborating with DZ Bank to bring secure cryptocurrency trading and storage to over 700 cooperative banks across Germany. The move marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe, with banks now offering regulated crypto services to retail customers. This collaboration will help meet the growing demand for digital assets, […]View the full article

German authorities have dismantled 47 exchange services involved in facilitating anonymous crypto transactions for criminal activities. These platforms bypassed anti-money laundering protocols, enabling cybercriminals to exchange digital currencies without identity verification. The takedown follows a series of other operations targeting major cybercrime networks. With seized user and transaction data, authorities are set to pursue further […]View the full article

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter as much,” said the JPMorgan executive. Jamie Dimon: […]View the full article

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians for bitcoin and ether holdings. SEC Reviews Proposal for […]View the full article

Terraform Labs has received court approval to wind down operations in bankruptcy following a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company had been at the center of a scandal that left cryptocurrency investors facing significant losses after the Terra ecosystem collapsed. Court Approves Terraform Labs Wind-Down Terraform Labs has been granted […]View the full article

Lightspark hopes to enter Latin America’s cryptocurrency market through its partners in the region, including exchanges like Bitso and fintech institutions like Nubank. Nicolas Cabrera, Lightspark’s vice president of product, explained that the company will focus on targeting Latin America’s remittances and cross-border payments market, using its products to streamline these processes. Lightspark Aims to […]View the full article

This week, Cryptoquant researchers highlighted a new rivalry heating up in the wrapped bitcoin market, with Coinbase’s cbBTC stepping up to challenge Bitgo’s long-established reign. Coinbase’s Wrapped Bitcoin Token cbBTC Shakes Up Market Coinbase introduced its wrapped bitcoin token, cbBTC, in mid-September 2024, and it has swiftly expanded to a supply of 1,670 cbBTC, according […]View the full article

A bitcoin investor has pleaded guilty to underreporting his cryptocurrency gains, including $3.7 million from BTC sales, resulting in a tax loss to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $550,000. The Department of Justice emphasized that taxpayers must accurately report crypto transactions to the IRS. The bitcoin investor now faces up to three years […]View the full article

Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re paving the way towards real-world solutions that will enable our members to access and transact with regulated digital assets and […]View the full article

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has criticized the debate over whether bitcoin or gold is better. He stressed that the only facts that matter are how much gold and bitcoin you own, pointing to the $35 trillion U.S. debt as the real issue. Cautioning that the bond market is crashing, Kiyosaki opined: […]View the full article

Seven Senate Democrats have called on the 10 largest bitcoin ATM operators in the U.S. to address growing crypto fraud that targets elderly Americans. The lawmakers explained that scammers are reportedly exploiting the anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions to steal from seniors through bitcoin ATMs. The senators urged companies to implement stronger measures to combat the […]View the full article

Kenyan President William Ruto announced measures to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from spreading disinformation, alongside the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership. The initiative aims to foster international cooperation for ethical AI use. This comes after AI-fueled social unrest incidents in 2021 and 2023, and mass protests earlier this year. […]View the full article

In the interview, Rey Fernando Verboonen, co-founder and CEO of Curioinvest, recounted his journey from speculator to builder in the digital asset space. We covered the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) using blockchain, the importance of regulatory compliance, and his optimistic vision for blockchain’s societal impact. Pioneering the Future: How Curio Invest Is Bringing Real-World […]View the full article

China is moving to update its legislation to tackle new money and cryptocurrency money laundering crimes. The Chinese Congress is set to introduce new money laundering concepts in the second review of the money laundering law draft revision, which will establish additional requirements for monitoring tech-related new money laundering risks. China to Address Crypto Money […]View the full article

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her extensive cooperation with authorities and personal acceptance of responsibility for her actions. Caroline Ellison’s Lawyers Push for No Jail Time in FTX Fraud Case In […]View the full article

Meta announced it will resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using U.K. adult user data to better reflect British culture. This follows a delay due to privacy concerns. Despite initial opposition, Meta has now engaged with U.K. regulators and is nearing the launch of its AI products in the U.K. The company clarified that […]View the full article

PRESS RELEASE. Web3 technology is leading a global technological revolution, propelling the internet industry into a new era of profound transformation and reconstruction. In this digital revolution, innovation is not only the driving force for the development of the Web3 industry, but also a crucial strategy for its future layout. In response to this trend, […]View the full article

Hamster Kombat, one of the world’s most successful Web3 games, has announced that Binance will list its HMSTR token and will include the project as the 58th initiative part of its Launchpool structure. Hamster Kombat’s team also stated that HMSTR would have a total supply of 100 billion tokens instead of the already announced 10 […]View the full article

Bandar Alkhorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, stated that while the petroyuan – the use of the Chinese currency to settle oil shipments – was not “substantial to the ministry,” the country was open to new ideas, trying not to mix politics and commerce. This hints at the yuan’s adoption for this purpose. […]View the full article

Although both bitcoin and ethereum have been cruising at lower prices compared to earlier this year, there’s been a silver lining: transaction fees on these leading blockchains have significantly decreased. With costs now sitting at notable lows, it could be the perfect moment to fine-tune transaction expenses for certain activities or even gather unspent transaction […]View the full article

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is actively seeking input from industry participants on proposed new licensing regulations for over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency services. The initiative aims to establish a comprehensive framework that mandates licensing and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing regulations. This move, which includes joint supervision by the SFC and […]View the full article

It’s a golden era for Ethereum layer 2s. On-chain activity is exploding, and new innovations are releasing daily. Not least is the meme coin-focused Ethereum layer 2 Pepe Unchained ($PEPU), which has just cleared the $13 million total raised milestone at presale. This comes as Coinbase announced its new brainchild, cbBTC, a wrapped version of […]View the full article