UK advances crypto rules with FCA sandbox tests involving Coinbase, Crypto.com and Kraken
The tests will use standardised templates with major exchanges including Coinbase, Crypto.com and Kraken. The project links to…
Texas buys $5mn BTC ETF, pushes for Bitcoin reserve plan
The state legislation sets aside $10 million for Bitcoin accumulation. Texas is preparing a formal tender to choose…
Strategy ramps up capital mix shift as Bitcoin-focused funding model expands
The company used common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt this year. Preferred equity became a major part…
Shai Hulud malware hits NPM as crypto libraries face a growing security crisis
The infection includes at least 10 major crypto packages linked to the ENS ecosystem. A previous NPM attack…
UK launches major crypto fraud investigation into collapsed Basis Markets project
Two men were arrested during searches in London and near Bradford. Basis Markets raised at least $28 million…
Japan stimulus shakes global markets as yen sinks and crypto demand rises
Japan’s 40-year bond yield rose to 3.774% on Thursday. Five-year CDS spreads reached 21.73 basis points on 20…
BlackRock expands Ethereum staking plans with new Delaware trust
The trust was formed on Nov. 19 under the Securities Act of 1933. A Form S-1 filing with…
Bitcoin ATMs appear in Nairobi malls as Kenya’s new crypto law faces early compliance test
They appeared soon after the Virtual Assets Service Providers Act of 2025 took effect. CoinATMradar currently lists two…
Kraken boosts global strategy as Citadel joins fresh investment wave with $200 mn funding
Citadel Securities made a strategic investment at a $20 billion valuation. Institutional investors led the first tranche of…
Hong Kong crypto rules attract global banks as AMINA wins new approval
The licence covers 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, USD,C and Tether. AMINA reported a 233% increase in Hong…