Pakistan’s minister for crypto and blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, visited the White House to present the country’s new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and discuss digital asset cooperation with the United States. Saqib met with Robert “Bo” Hines, executive director...
The Czech government is under intense scrutiny following a high-profile Bitcoin scandal that has triggered a parliamentary vote of no confidence. Lawmakers are questioning the administration's handling of alleged corruption involving cryptocurrency transactions linked to government officials. Czech...
The Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit organization supporting the Ethereum blockchain, has announced a significant restructuring aimed at enhancing the design and development of the world’s second-largest blockchain network. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline...
Robinhood Markets, Inc. has finalized its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, a Luxembourg-based cryptocurrency exchange, marking a major step in its global expansion strategy. The deal, paid entirely in cash, brings Robinhood over 50 new licences and registrations,...
Sber, Russia’s largest commercial bank, has reportedly introduced a new Bitcoin-linked bond product, marking a significant step in the country’s evolving approach to digital asset investment. The product allows qualified investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s price movements...
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has introduced strict new rules for cryptocurrency ATM operators as part of a crackdown on scams targeting older Australians. The move follows a sharp increase in fraudulent activities linked to crypto kiosks nationwide....
BitMEX recently revealed that it was targeted by a phishing campaign allegedly connected to the North Korean Lazarus Group—the attack, which occurred in May 2020, aimed to compromise BitMEX employees through deceptive emails. News: BitMEX detects and stops...
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has raised concerns about front-running on decentralized exchanges (DEXs), urging the crypto community to address the issue to protect users and maintain trust in DeFi platforms. Binance Founder CZ Proposes DEX to Prevent...
A New York federal court has denied bail to a man accused of orchestrating a violent kidnapping and ransom scheme involving Bitcoin. Prosecutors allege that the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Nicholas Truglia, played a central role in a...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed significant compliance concerns regarding proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), according to a recent report by Decrypt. The SEC’s reservations could pose major hurdles...
