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CZ refutes claims in latest WSJ article on Trump-linked crypto dealings
23.5.2025
Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has pushed back against a report in The Wall Street Journal, calling it a “hit piece” filled with inaccuracies and negative assumptions. In an X post, Zhao criticized the publication’s portrayal of his alleged...
CZ refutes claims in latest WSJ article on Trump-linked crypto dealings
23.5.2025
Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has pushed back against a report in The Wall Street Journal, calling it a “hit piece” filled with inaccuracies and negative assumptions. In an X post, Zhao criticized the publication’s portrayal of his alleged...
US tourist drugged by fake Uber driver and robbed of $123K BTC — Report
22.5.2025
An American tourist in the United Kingdom was reportedly drugged by an individual posing as a taxi driver, who stole the tourist's $123,000 in Bitcoin stored on a cell phone. According to a report from My London, Jacob Irwin-Cline went out to a London bar and had several drinks before calling...
US tourist drugged by fake Uber driver and robbed of $123K BTC — Report
22.5.2025
An American tourist in the United Kingdom was reportedly drugged by an individual posing as a taxi driver, who stole the tourist's $123,000 in Bitcoin (BTC) stored on a cell phone. According to a report from My London, Jacob Irwin-Cline went out to a London bar and had several drinks before calling...
Kraken to offer tokenized US stocks to non-US clients
22.5.2025
Crypto exchange Kraken is planning to offer non-US customers the option of trading tokenized US stocks, part of the company’s push to offer more traditional assets via tokenization.The products will be offered through Backed, a new Kraken partner, according to a statement shared with...
Kraken to offer tokenized US stocks to non-US clients
22.5.2025
Crypto exchange Kraken is planning to offer non-US customers the option of trading tokenized US stocks, part of the company’s push to offer more traditional assets via tokenization.The products will be offered through Backed, a new Kraken partner, according to a statement shared with...
U.S. Stablecoin Bill Approval Could Trigger a Long-Term Crypto Bull Market: Bitwise
22.5.2025
The passage of a U.S. stablecoin bill could be one of the most important regulatory developments in the history of crypto, the report said
Report: Colombia Running CBDC Pilot on Cosmos
22.5.2025
According to Maghnus Mareneck, co-CEO of Interchain Labs, the Colombian government will be testing a still-unannounced CBDC on the Cosmos network. Colombia aims to target cross-border payments with this new CBDC, which has just emerged from stealth with this announcement. Colombia Hops Onto...
Yield-bearing stablecoins surge to $11B, now 4.5% of market: Report
21.5.2025
Yield-bearing stablecoins have soared to $11 billion in circulation, representing 4.5% of the total stablecoin market — a steep climb from just $1.5 billion and a 1% market share at the start of 2024.One of the biggest winners of this trend is Pendle, a decentralized protocol that enables...
SEC crypto task force to release first report 'in the next few months'
20.5.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Paul Atkins appeared before lawmakers in one of his first hearings since becoming chair of the financial regulator, addressing questions about his plans for the cryptocurrency industry.In a May 20 hearing discussing oversight of the SEC, Atkins reiterated...
SEC crypto task force to release first report 'in the next few months'
20.5.2025
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins appeared before lawmakers in one of his first hearings since taking the reins at the financial regulator, addressing questions about his plans for the cryptocurrency industry.In a May 20 hearing discussing oversight of the SEC, Atkins...
Widening Government Strategy Holdings Suggests Increased Structural Demand for BTC: StanChart
20.5.2025
Holdings of the stock by government bodies reflects a desire to gain bitcoin exposure where in some cases local regulators do not allow direct ownership, the report said
Circle Has Explored Potential $5B Sale to Coinbase or Ripple Instead of IPO: Report
20.5.2025
The stablecoin issuer took part in informal talks over a potential sale from which it was seeking at least $5 billion
DOJ is investigating Coinbase data breach— Report
19.5.2025
The US Department of Justice is reportedly conducting a probe over Coinbase’s contracted customer service agents in India, who accepted bribes in exchange for allowing criminals access to user data.According to a May 19 Bloomberg report, DOJ investigators are looking into the data breach...
Circle plans IPO but talks with Ripple, Coinbase could lead to sale: Report
19.5.2025
Circle, the issuer of stablecoin USDC (USDC), is still planning an initial public offering (IPO), but the company is also in informal talks with Ripple and Coinbase about a sale, according to a report from Fortune.Circle is seeking at least $5 billion, which is its target for the IPO, according...
Chinese printer maker spread Bitcoin stealing malware — Report
19.5.2025
Chinese printer manufacturer Procolored distributed Bitcoin-stealing malware alongside its official drivers, according to local media reports.Chinese news outlet Landian News reported on May 19 that Shenzhen-based printer company Procolored has been distributing Bitcoin-stealing (BTC) malware...
Crypto execs beef up security following string of kidnappings: Report
18.5.2025
Crypto industry executives are beefing up personal security and demanding more bodyguard services in response to a recent string of kidnapping and ransom attempts worldwide — particularly in France — targeting investors and professionals in the sector.According to a Bloomberg report...
Report: VCs See Stablecoins as Crypto’s ‘Killer App’
18.5.2025
Despite the geopolitical tensions from the U.S. trade war causing a decline in most liquid tokens, venture capitalists continued to focus on the core utility of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. VCs’ Growing Positive View of Stablecoins Although the geopolitical tensions sparked by...
UK to require crypto firms to report every customer transaction
18.5.2025
United Kingdom crypto companies will need to collect and report data from every customer trade and transfer beginning Jan. 1, 2026 as part of a broader effort to improve crypto tax reporting, the UK government said.Everything from the user’s full name, home address and tax identification...
UK to require crypto firms to report every customer transaction
18.5.2025
United Kingdom crypto companies will need to collect and report data from every customer trade and transfer beginning Jan. 1, 2026 as part of a broader effort to improve crypto tax reporting, the UK government said.Everything from the user’s full name, home address and tax identification...