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Iran launches Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform targeting Persian Gulf shipping routes, potentially reshaping global shipping finance.…
Olena Oblamska's extradition and not guilty plea in the massive Forsage case marks a pivotal moment for DeFi accountability and investor protection.…
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are developing in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts, potentially transforming cryptocurrency access for millions of Japanese retail investors.…
The National Credit Union Administration's proposed stablecoin issuer standards mark a significant regulatory step toward integrating credit unions into digital finance markets.…
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are developing cryptocurrency investment trusts to offer Bitcoin and Ether exposure through traditional securities accounts.…
German authorities arrested alleged Dream Market administrator on U.S. money laundering charges involving cryptocurrency conversion to gold bars.…
Russia faces a brewing banking crisis as bad assets exceed 10%, threatening economic stability by 2026 with potential global market implications.…
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are planning crypto investment trusts for Japanese retail investors, potentially transforming market access while raising risk concerns.…
SBI, Rakuten, and Nomura are positioning themselves to launch crypto investment trusts as Japan prepares to formally allow crypto funds by 2028.…
House Agriculture leaders warn that vacant CFTC seats could undermine America's digital asset oversight capabilities as crucial legislation advances.…
A $344 million lawsuit against Tether over frozen Iranian cryptocurrency assets could reshape the legal landscape for stablecoin operators.…
Intesa Sanpaolo expanded crypto holdings from $100M to $235M in Q1 2026, adding Ethereum and XRP while reducing Solana exposure…