According to data from app analytics platform AppsFlyer, 2024 cryptocurrency app adoption in the United Arab Emirates saw a significant increase, with downloads of the top 49 crypto apps rising from 6.2 million in 2023 to 15 million, a...
Russian-language no-KYC crypto exchanges continue to re-emerge despite crackdowns, often as rebranded versions of previously shut-down platforms. A report from blockchain forensic firm Chainalysis, dated February 19, notes that while new platforms keep appearing, the overall inflows have declined,...
Canary Capital has launched the Canary AXL Trust, a private investment vehicle for institutional and accredited investors, focusing on AXL, the native cryptocurrency of the Axelar Network. This marks Canary as the first firm to provide an investment trust...
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has weighed in on the rising popularity of memecoins, recognizing their growing presence in the crypto space while cautioning against illegal activities such as insider trading. Armstrong emphasized the historical presence of memecoins in...
Dubai-based fintech firm MANSA has closed a $10 million funding round, marking a significant milestone in its global mission to solve liquidity challenges for payment providers. According to a blog post on February 20, The investment, led by Tether...
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reinforcing the city's role as a global leader in cryptocurrency and virtual assets. Announced on February 19, the ASPIRe initiative seeks to modernize Hong...
Aleš Michl, governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), has called on financial institutions to study Bitcoin's underlying technology rather than fear it. In a February 19 post on X, Michl emphasized that Bitcoin should not be grouped with...
Hong Kong is accelerating its efforts to establish itself as a global Web3 and digital finance leader, and tokenization and stablecoins are at the core of its strategy. According to the South China Morning Post, Christopher Hui Ching-yu, Secretary...
Crypto exchange Bullish has received regulatory approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to operate in the city. In a February 19 blog post, Bullish announced that its subsidiary, Bullish HK Markets Limited, has been granted...
Crypto companies must embrace public listings to gain the trust of traditional financial institutions, according to BitGo CEO Mike Belsche. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 on February 19, Belsche emphasized that going public is essential for integrating digital...
