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Crypto · Coinbase
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking more time in its legal battle with Coinbase. Late Friday, the regulator filed a motion requesting a four-week extension…
The Distributed Team
Technology · Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI has recently unveiled a new agentic tool for ChatGPT called “Deep Research”. Built using the upcoming OpenAI o3 model, this new tool can “create a comprehensive report…
Mainul Alam
Crypto · Adoption
U.S endowments have supposedly joined on crypto investments. A Financial Times report revealed that the rise in Bitcoin’s value prompted this move, with learning institutions actively exploring the…
Eric Nkando
Markets · Banking
Singapore’s biggest banks are set to post impressive profits for the fourth quarter, fueled by higher interest income and strong wealth inflows. However, uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies,…
Eman Shaikh
Crypto · Coinbase
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, must answer allegations from customers who claim the company illegally sold securities without proper registration. A federal judge in Manhattan…
The Distributed Team
Crypto · CFTC
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making strides toward integrating stablecoins into financial markets through a new tokenization pilot. Acting Chair Caroline Pham is spearheading the…
The Distributed Team
Crypto · Coinbase
Coinbase announced on February 3, 2025, that it had received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an accredited Virtual Asset Services Provider (VASP). The FCA’s…
Eric Nkando
Crypto · Blockchain
The future of gold trading may be shifting to the blockchain as UBS, one of the world’s largest financial institutions, successfully tests its offering on the Ethereum blockchain…
The Distributed Team
Markets · Banking
Russia’s banking sector enjoyed a historic year in 2024, raking in 4 trillion roubles ($40.7 billion) in profits. According to a Reuters report, the financial rebound, fueled by…
The Distributed Team
Markets · Central Banks
In a survey by the European Central Bank this January, European manufacturers have expressed deeper concerns about competition from Chinese imports compared to the impact of American tariffs.…
Eman Shaikh
Technology · Artificial Intelligence
China has launched a new cutting-edge AI model called DeepSeek. Released on Monday, January 20, this new model has shaken up the global AI industry by offering a…
Mainul Alam
Crypto · Crypto.com
Bitpanda announced on January 27, 2024, that it had obtained the Market in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Germany’s regulator BaFin. Rival crypto firms Crypto.com and OKX also gained…
Eric Nkando
Crypto · Bitcoin Reserve
MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, announced the redemption of $1.05 billion in convertible senior notes due in 2027. This decision comes amid growing discussions about taxing…
The Distributed Team
Markets · Banking
Wall Street banks are preparing to sell $3 billion worth of loans tied to Elon Musk’s acquisition of X, formerly known as Twitter, in a crucial market test.…
The Distributed Team
Technology · Artificial Intelligence
US President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new AI company called the Stargate Project. This joint venture is mainly built on the collaboration between America’s…
Mainul Alam
Crypto · Adoption
The debut of the $Trump meme coin could potentially mark a critical shift within the U.S. crypto regulation, as Bernstein analysts noted. The $Trump token was introduced on…
Eric Nkando
Crypto · Crypto.com
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com secured in-principle approval under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This move positions the firm as one of the first global exchanges to earn…
The Distributed Team
Crypto · Genesis
Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its former Genesis subsidiary are once again under the spotlight. A $38.5 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals…
The Distributed Team
Technology · Artificial Intelligence
American tech company Microsoft recently announced a multi-year partnership with Pearson, a UK-based education company. According to Microsoft, this project aims to “transform the future of learning and…
Mainul Alam
Markets · Banking
United States of America’s leading financial institutions are stepping up with crucial mortgage relief programs. According to Reuters, banking giants JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are leading…
Eman Shaikh
Crypto · Creditors
FTX, a former cryptocurrency exchange powerhouse, is reportedly preparing to distribute $1.2 billion to its creditors, industry insiders shared. This is a payout that investors have waited for…
Eric Nkando
Crypto · CFTC
Ian McGinley, who led several high-profile crypto enforcement cases at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is stepping down just days before the Trump administration assumes office, according…
The Distributed Team
Business · Bitcoin
The push for Bitcoin as a state-held reserve asset is gaining steam across the United States. New Hampshire and North Dakota are the latest states to introduce legislation…
The Distributed Team
Technology · Artificial Intelligence
American tech company Microsoft recently announced a two-year project in India worth $3 billion. According to Microsoft, this investment will “empower India with cloud and AI” technology by…
Mainul Alam
Markets · Bonds
US corporations have launched an aggressive start to 2025’s bond market, with dozens of companies rushing to secure funding in the first week of January. The surge has…
Eman Shaikh
