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Crypto · Digital Payments
JPMorgan Chase has frozen accounts linked to stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo after identifying activity tied to Venezuela and other high‑risk or sanctioned jurisdictions, raising fresh questions over…
The Distributed Team
Crypto · Digital Assets
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the big four accounting firms, is expanding its involvement in the crypto sector, Financial Times reports. This move comes as U.S regulations became clearer…
Eric Nkando
Markets · Banking
BNY, the world’s largest custodial bank, is offering institutional clients a way to settle bank deposits on a blockchain for the first time. The bank has launched a…
The Distributed Team
Crypto · Digital Assets
Nasdaq and CME Group rebranded the Nasdaq Crypto Index as the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index, tightening a decades-long partnership as institutional interest in digital assets accelerates. According to the…
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Markets · Federal Reserve
As the final trading day of 2025 came to a close, U.S. financial markets saw a striking development that caught the attention of analysts and investors alike. Banks…
Eman Shaikh
Crypto · Adoption
Iran has opened a new financial door for its defense exports, and it runs through the blockchain. Facing renewed international pressure, the country now allows foreign buyers to…
Jared Kirui
Crypto · Adoption
Bitfarms is closing a chapter that once defined its global expansion, using a $30 million asset sale to accelerate a broader transformation. The Bitcoin miner said it will…
The Distributed Team
Crypto · Crypto Mining
Tether has shut down its mining operations in Uruguay after failing to reach an agreement with authorities over electricity tariffs, ending a project that was set to attract…
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Markets · Banking
Italian banks have voiced strong support for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro but are asking regulators to spread out the implementation costs over time. The Italian…
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Crypto · Regulation
CoinShares stepped back from the race to launch a staked Solana ETF, pulling its Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday and leaving the field to rivals who…
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Crypto · Adoption
VTB prepares to open Russia’s banking system to spot crypto trading, but only for a narrow group of wealthy clients, as the country tests how far it can…
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Crypto · Digital Assets
Western Union is preparing to launch an inflation-resistant “stable card” and issue its own coin as it pushes deeper into digital assets and stablecoin-based payments. The group targets…
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Crypto · Digital Assets
Interactive Brokers Group Inc. has started to let retail investors fund individual brokerage accounts with stablecoins, highlighting how cash-like crypto tokens move deeper into mainstream finance, Bloomberg reported.…
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Crypto · Digital Assets
US regulators granted conditional national trust bank charters to five prominent crypto players. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued the approvals for national trust…
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Markets · Banking
Russia’s central bank has strongly criticized European Union plans to use Russian state assets frozen in Europe, calling the move illegal and a violation of international law. The…
Eman Shaikh
Crypto · Digital Payments
Japan is taking another decisive step into blockchain-powered payments. The country’s financial regulator has endorsed a joint initiative between its largest banks and corporations to roll out yen-backed…
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Crypto · Argentina
Latin American crypto exchange Ripio has launched a new stablecoin pegged to the Argentine peso, in a move that expands its blockchain-based payment offerings. The token, named wARS,…
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Markets · Banking
TXSE Group secured a strategic investment from Wall Street giant J.P. Morgan, adding to its growing list of high-profile backers as the Texas Stock Exchange prepares to launch…
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Crypto · Adoption
KuCoin Pay connected its crypto infrastructure to Pix in Brazil, opening a path for millions of people to move digital assets into real-world spending with a single scan.…
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Markets · Banking
Top ECB officials are urging the European Union to break down its own internal barriers as a way to protect the economy from the impact of U.S. tariffs…
Eman Shaikh
Crypto · Bybit
Coinbase Markets plans to launch continuous trading for futures tied to major altcoins on December 5. The expansion will cover assets such as Shiba Inu, Bitcoin Cash and…
The Distributed Team
Markets · Central Banks
After months of uncertainty, global central banks appear to be slowly aligning on one message: rate cuts are coming, but not too fast. The U.S. Federal Reserve, European…
Eman Shaikh
Crypto · Canada
Canada is preparing to introduce a new stablecoin regulation, set to be announced in the upcoming federal budget on November 4, a report by Bloomberg reveals. Officials have…
Eric Nkando
Markets · Banking
JPMorgan has expanded its operations in Dubai as it steps up efforts to win more mid-sized corporate clients in the Middle East. The move adds pressure to global…
The Distributed Team
Crypto · Banking
Alibaba is moving to modernize its global B2B business with new paid AI tools and a push into tokenized payments, marking one of its most significant updates to…
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