Japanese crypto exchange BitPoint has listed memecoin, $PEPE, on its trading platform. Notably, the cryptocurrency, which was inspired by the well-known "PEPE the Frog" meme launched in 2023, has quickly gained traction. It now ranks 24th in market capitalization,...
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is set to introduce a registration system for crypto exchanges on November 30, earlier than anticipated. This move represents a significant advancement in regulating the rapidly growing crypto industry, according to local news source Anue...
UK-based finance brokerage GCEX has partnered with RULEMATCH, a Swiss cryptocurrency trading venue, to offer its institutional clients ultra-low latency spot cryptocurrency trading. Through this partnership, GCEX will function as a digital prime broker, offering hedge funds, brokers, and...
Thai immigration officials have uncovered a cross-border cryptocurrency scam that defrauded a local woman of more than $620,000. As reported by the local news outlet Khaosod, five suspects have been arrested in connection with the scheme. These individuals, hailing...
Hong Kong-based stablecoin issuer IDA has entered into a strategic partnership with Zand Bank, the UAE's first fully licensed digital bank, to enable efficient, cost-effective cross-border transactions across Belt and Road regions and BRICS Plus countries. According to a...
The U.S. Treasury Department has described cryptocurrencies as more of a consumer risk than a tool for advancing financial accessibility in its National Strategy for Financial Inclusion unveiled on October 29. The Department developed the strategy document in response...
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, has called on the state’s retirement fund manager to explore the potential benefits of investing in Bitcoin. In an open letter to Chris Spencer, the executive director of Florida’s State Board of Administration...
Coinbase users in the U.S. and Europe can now fund their accounts instantly using eligible Visa debit cards, thanks to a new partnership with Visa announced on October 29. This integration leverages the “Visa Direct” feature and enables Coinbase...
So far, U.S. regulators have secured over $19 billion in settlements from crypto companies in 2024, and that is almost two-thirds of all the settlements ever recorded in the industry. With eight major settlements this year, the total amount...
A Web3 security researcher, known by the pseudonym "jayjonah.eth," recently earned a $150,000 bounty after discovering a critical vulnerability in the Evmos blockchain. The researcher claimed they identified the bug, which could halt the entire Evmos blockchain and disrupt...
