US Warns Hormuz Digital Asset Payments May Trigger Sanctions Risk
Key Takeaways: OFAC warned crypto payments tied to Hormuz transit may trigger sanctions exposure. Reports say Iran operates a crypto-based...
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SBI Group, Visa Launch Crypto Card With up to 10% BTC, ETH, XRP Promo Rewards
Key Takeaways: SBI and Visa launched credit cards that convert spending points into a user-selected cryptocurrency ( BTC, ETH, or...
JPX Targets 2027 Japanese Crypto ETF Launch
Key Takeaways: Japan Exchange Group targets 2027 crypto ETFs pending legal and tax reforms. JPX shift mirrors U.S. bitcoin ETF...
Digital Asset Security Moves Beyond Keys as Bitgo Adds 5-Layer Checks
Key Takeaways: Bitgo introduced five security layers for institutional digital asset transactions. Controls address deepfakes, API spoofing, address manipulation, and...
Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires
Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following the passage of the 2025 VASP Act. The recruitment...
France Drops Self-Custody Reporting Mandate
Key Takeaways: The move, considered a victory for the French cryptocurrency sector, comes after a heated debate as Deputy Daniel...
Porvenir Launches Crypto Pension Fund in Colombia
Key Takeaways: Miguel Lagarcha Martínez, Porvenir’s President, linked the rise of this new option to the surge in the popularity...
Silence Labs Launches Quantum-Safe Vault to Secure Crypto Custody
Key Takeaways: Silence Laboratories launched a quantum-safe vault using NIST’s 2024 ML-DSA standard. Bitgo and Infosys join early tests, signaling...
Tether Leads $14M Series A for Argentine Wallet
Key Takeaways: The round’s magnitude, which dwarfs the $3 million raised in Belo’s seed round in May 2022, underscores the...
28,000 Americans Sign Petition Urging Senate CLARITY Act Markup
Key Takeaways: Stand With Crypto delivered a petition urging Senate action on the CLARITY Act. Supporters say regulatory delays leave...
Ripple Expands Korea Banking Footprint With Kbank Custody Deal
Key Takeaways: Ripple will provide Kbank with managed custody infrastructure for institutional digital asset wallets. Kbank gains multi-party computation-based tools...
XRP Eyes Bigger US Payments Role Amid Fed Access Talks
Key Takeaways: Evernorth’s CEO said limited Fed account access could reshape stablecoin settlement infrastructure. XRP could serve as a dollar...
Robert Kiyosaki Escalates Giant Crash Warning, Says It Could Turn Into Depression
Key Takeaways: Kiyosaki predicts a potential 2026-27 crash and urges investors to prepare capital in advance. Strategy emphasizes buying discounted...
Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Regulated Payments Demand Rises
Key Takeaways: Dubai Licensing Strengthens Ripple Payment and Custody Strategy Recent regulatory progress has also played a key role in...
Senate Democrats Urge CFTC to Ban Sports and Election Contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket
Key Takeaways: Sen. Jeff Merkley led Democrats asking the CFTC to ban event contracts in 5 categories, including sports. Merkley...
