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3 US Banking Regulators Unite: Crypto Safekeeping Set for Major Bank Expansion
14.7.2025
U.S. regulators just cleared a critical path for banks to offer crypto asset safekeeping, signaling new momentum for compliant, risk-managed institutional entry into digital finance. US Banking Regulators Issue Joint Statement on Crypto A renewed regulatory focus is opening the door for banks...
Collapsed UK Crypto Firm Ziglu Reveals $2.7M Shortfall, Imperiling Investors
14.7.2025
Administrators of a collapsed UK-based crypto firm have identified a $2.7 million shortfall, increasing the risk of total investment loss for some customers. Management Accused of Misappropriating Customer Funds Administrators for Ziglu, the collapsed United Kingdom-based crypto firm, have...
Latam Insights: US Congress Scrutinizes El Salvador’s Bitcoin Usage; Brazil Faces 50% Tariffs
14.7.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the U.S. Congress introduces a sanctions bill against El Salvador, Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Brazil, and reports indicate that Argentina scored...
PUMP Ignites: Meme Coin Exchange Token Rockets 87% After Solana-Based ICO
13.7.2025
After the initial coin offering (ICO) of Pump.fun’s token PUMP, crypto market trackers like coinmarketcap.com (CMC) show the coin has climbed more than 87% above its debut price. PUMP Token Frenzy: From Mint to Billions in 48 Hours Pump.fun, the decentralized platform built on the Solana blockchain...
Tasmania Hit by Spate of Crypto ATM-Related Scams
13.7.2025
Over a dozen residents in Tasmania have been defrauded of approximately $1.64 million through scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs, with one victim losing over $493,000. Scammers Exploit ATMs Amidst Rapid Expansion More than a dozen residents of the Australian island state of Tasmania have been...
US Lawmakers Clash Over Crypto Bills That Could Blow Open Wall Street’s Back Door
13.7.2025
A high-stakes clash over crypto regulation is erupting as Republicans push controversial bills critics say imperil markets, embolden Trump’s digital gains, and erase oversight. Democrats Move to Kill Crypto Bills With ‘Anti-Crypto Corruption Week’ Strike Plan Democrats are intensifying their...
Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City Officially Terminated
12.7.2025
The Akon City project, a high-profile initiative by singer Akon, has been officially terminated following an agreement between Akon and a state owned enity. Akon City Terminated Amidst Construction Delays The futuristic crypto-themed Akon City project, a high-profile initiative from...
Crypto Cards Go Mainstream, Market Projected to Reach $152B by 2031
11.7.2025
Crypto cards, once seen as a niche innovation, are now significantly influencing everyday financial decisions, with the market expected to reach $152.2 billion by 2031. Demographics Driving the Shift Crypto cards, once considered a niche innovation, now shape everyday financial choices, with...
Analyst Predicts XRP Could Reach $4 to $6 Amid Breakout
10.7.2025
An analyst predicts that XRP is on the verge of a major breakout, suggesting that if it maintains a price above $2.34, it could breach the $2.65 mark and potentially hit a new high. Bitcoin Hits New Milestone, Altcoins Follow Suit After weeks of anticipation, bitcoin (BTC) peaked at $112,000 on...
IRS and US Treasury Officially Repeal Controversial Crypto Broker Tax Rule
10.7.2025
The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS have officially tossed out a controversial rule that would’ve forced non-custodial crypto service providers to report customer transactions—bringing an end to a lengthy regulatory standoff. Controversial Crypto Reporting Requirement Officially Nullified...
Crypto Takes Flight: Emirates and Dubai Duty Free Announce Crypto Payment Plans
10.7.2025
Dubai is advancing its payment systems by integrating cryptocurrency options through partnerships between Emirates Airline and Dubai Duty Free with the digital asset platform Crypto.com. This initiative follows the signing of strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at enhancing digital...
New Zealand Says Crypto ATM Ban Aims to Close Money Laundering Loophole
10.7.2025
The New Zealand government has announced it is banning crypto ATMs as part of its efforts to enhance anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism measures. New Zealand Says It Is Targeting Criminals, Not Legitimate Businesses The New Zealand government has announced a ban on crypto ATMs...
HMRC to Require Crypto User IDs for Tax Starting 2026
9.7.2025
The United Kingdom’s tax authority will implement new regulations starting January 1, 2026, requiring crypto asset users to provide tax identification numbers and other personal information to service providers. Streamlining Tax Assessments and Penalties The United Kingdom’s...
Dubai's Emirates Airline Explores Cryptocurrency Payments With Crypto.com Partnership
9.7.2025
The carrier aims to tap into a "younger, tech-savvy customer segment" that wants to pay with crypto, an Emirates executive said
The Evolution of Crypto Trading: From Wild West to Regulated Innovation
9.7.2025
The cryptocurrency trading landscape has evolved from a decentralized, unregulated "wild west" to a more sophisticated and regulated environment, fostering institutional adoption and boosting investor confidence, says Patrick Murphy of Eightcap
Japan's SBI to Let Users Swap Credit Card Points for Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP
9.7.2025
Although a relatively small amount, it marks the first time cryptocurrency has been added to APLUS’s prize catalog, which previously focused on cashbacks and partner rewards
QCP Capital: Markets Brace for August Tariffs, Debt Ceiling Amid Crypto Calm
8.7.2025
Global markets face a critical test from potential U.S. tariffs and the debt ceiling, even as cryptocurrencies exhibit unusual calm supported by institutional inflows, according to an analysis by Singapore-based digital asset trading firm QCP Capital. Analysis Shows Bitcoin Supported by Inflows...
Truth Social Platform’s Parent Company Proposes Blue Chip Crypto ETF
8.7.2025
Yorkville America Digital, LLC, in partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) – the company behind President Donald Trump’s “free speech” social media platform Truth Social – has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch...
Trump’s Truth Social Files for Crypto Blue Chip ETF With SEC
8.7.2025
On July 8, Donald Trump’s Trump Media and Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, filed for a…
Tether Invests in Blockchain Forensics Firm Crystal Intelligence to Fight Crypto Crime
8.7.2025
Tether aims to curb illicit use of its USDT stablecoin as cryptocurrency-related scams and fraud increase