Brian Armstrong, CEO of leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase, has made a bold prediction: cryptocurrencies are on track to become a standard investment option in Americans’ 401(k) retirement plans. Armstrong’s remarks highlight growing momentum for digital assets in mainstream finance, particularly as regulatory clarity improves and institutional adoption rises. Armstrong’s ...
American financial services giant Robinhood announced on May 13, 2025, its plan to acquire WonderFi, a prominent Canadian fintech and cryptocurrency platform, for approximately $178.9 million USD (250 million CAD). The deal involves purchasing WonderFi shares at $0.26 USD (0.36 CAD) each, marking Robinhood’s strategic entry into the Canadian crypto ...
Curve Finance, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, intends to permanently move to a new web domain following a recent DNS hijacking attack that exposed significant security risks to its users. The protocol announced on May 13, 2025, that it will now operate exclusively on Curve.finance, replacing the previously used ...
NeosLegal, the UAE's first crypto-native law firm, has launched the Founder’s Guide to UAE Crypto Laws, a groundbreaking legal resource designed for Web3 entrepreneurs. Officially unveiled at the VC Startup Connect event in Dubai, the guide seeks to demystify the legal complexities of the UAE’s rapidly developing crypto ecosystem. This ...
Tether Gold (XAUt), the gold-backed stablecoin issued by Tether, has officially launched in Thailand with its listing on the local cryptocurrency exchange Maxbit. This development was announced on May 13, marking a significant step for tokenized gold assets in the Thai market. Maxbit, a licensed digital asset exchange launched in ...
Australia has appointed Tim Wilson as the new Assistant Minister for Technology. This appointment is part of the government's effort to strengthen cryptocurrency regulations and promote innovation in the digital economy, highlighting a commitment to balancing tech advancement with oversight in the crypto sector. The Australian government has been actively ...
Uzbekistan has initiated a pilot project for the HUMO token, a state-backed digital currency pegged to the national currency, the Uzbekistani sum (UZS), at a rate of 1:1,000. Unlike typical cryptocurrencies prone to price volatility, HUMO is uniquely backed by government-issued sovereign bonds, aiming to provide price stability and foster ...
Bullish, the cryptocurrency exchange backed by Peter Thiel, has partnered with the Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission to co-develop a regulatory framework for the clearing and settling crypto derivatives. This strategic collaboration reflects Bullish’s commitment to bringing traditional market standards to the crypto sector. CEO Tom ...
Stocktwits, the social investing platform with over 10 million users, has officially launched Cryptotwits, a dedicated crypto-focused hub designed to deliver real-time sentiment data, trading insights, and community-driven signals for the digital asset market. The move signals Stocktwits’ strategic expansion into the cryptocurrency space at a time when the boundaries ...
Bybit has expanded its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform to support the Bolivian Bolíviano (BOB), marking a significant milestone for users in Bolivia who can now buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly in their local currency. This development underscores Bybit’s ongoing commitment to increasing financial inclusion and reflects its broader push to ...
