The Bank of Russia has postponed the mass rollout of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, as authorities work to refine the pilot program and ensure a robust economic framework for banks and their customers. According...
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, is skeptical about traditional financial institutions successfully entering the stablecoin market. He expressed concerns on X about major banks' ability to capture significant market share in this sector. His remarks come in...
Binance has announced the listing of $SHELL, the native token of MyShell, a decentralized AI consumer layer project. In a customer update on February 26, 2025, the exchange confirmed that $SHELL will be available for trading on February 27...
Bybit is advancing toward securing a full operational license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following recent regulatory approval despite facing one of the largest crypto hacks in history. On February 27, Bybit announced that it had received in-principle...
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is set to issue 2 billion JPY (approximately 13.6 million USD) in bonds to EVO FUND, with the proceeds dedicated to expanding its Bitcoin holdings. This move aligns with the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position...
Blockchain forensic experts are raising alarms over the rapid laundering of funds from the recent Bybit hack, with evidence suggesting North Korea may have expanded its illicit financial operations. According to a February 27 report from TRM Labs, nearly...
Changpeng Zhao has raised concerns over a potential account hack involving a trader known for supporting Binance. In a recent post, Zhao shared a screenshot highlighting unusual activity, noting that the account had suddenly begun promoting meme coins to...
Leading figures in the cryptocurrency industry have strongly criticized the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over its continued ban on crypto derivatives, arguing that the policy is doing more harm than good for retail investors. According to a Financial...
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has contributed $1.25 million to assist Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev in his legal battle as he prepares to appeal his money laundering conviction in the Netherlands. Announcing the donation on February 26 via X,...
Singapore's iconic department store chain Metro will soon integrate stablecoin payments across its physical outlets and online marketplace, Metro Mall. According to a local news outlet, the move is part of a partnership with crypto payments firm DTCPAY, allowing...
