Stablecoin issuer Circle saw a notable boost in investor confidence on June 11, with its shares (CRCL) closing 10.7% higher following two major announcements: a strategic partnership with Brazilian fintech Matera and the integration of its flagship stablecoin, USDC,...
French authorities have reportedly apprehended more suspects connected to the violent abduction of a crypto entrepreneur’s father, whose finger was severed as part of a shocking ransom demand. According to a June 11 report by the state-owned broadcaster France...
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has issued a final directive requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges operating without a license to cease operations by June 30. The mandate marks a firm regulatory stance aimed at enforcing compliance under the Payment Services Act,...
Ant International, the overseas arm of Jack Ma-backed Ant Group, is preparing to roll out stablecoin services across major Asian financial hubs, according to a Bloomberg report. The move represents a significant shift for one of the world’s largest...
Hyperion, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Aptos blockchain, has closed a strategic funding round led by OKX Ventures, with additional backing from Aptos Labs, Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom, and Mirana Ventures. The funding injection is set to accelerate...
Bybit has launched a new integrated rewards system that consolidates benefits across its payment platforms, including Bybit Pay and Bybit Card. The unified program is designed to accelerate tier upgrades, increase cashback potential, and activate rewards instantly, offering a...
Binance has resumed offering its full suite of cryptocurrency services to users in Syria following a significant shift in U.S. policy. The move comes after the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 25 on May...
Connecticut has become the first U.S. state to formally prohibit its government from investing in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, marking a significant departure from a growing trend among states considering digital assets as part of their financial reserves. On June...
Several high-profile footballers have been named in connection with an alleged $3.4 million cryptocurrency fraud case, a matter that has sent shockwaves through both the sports and crypto communities. The investigation, led by Spanish authorities, centers on a suspected...
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a sophisticated transnational cybercrime network, confiscating over $327,000 worth of cryptocurrency in a sweeping operation that highlights the growing use of digital assets in global financial crimes. The CBI’s recent crackdown...
