Virtual (VIRTUAL) — News

Argentina to Share Crypto User Transaction Data Globally by 2029

The exchange network will give Argentine tax authorities new tools to curb tax evasion linked to cryptoassets in transactions involving virtual asset ...

Mastercard lets AI agents shop with virtual cards as agentic commerce expands

AI-driven payment options could revolutionize consumer transactions, but widespread adoption hinges on overcoming significant trust barriers. The post...

Deribit Moves Beyond Crypto with 90+ USDC-Settled Perpetuals

Deribit is adding more than 90 USDC-settled linear perpetual futures, including contracts tied to public companies, ETFs, commodities and private-comp...

Digital Asset Leaders Converge at KBW2026 as Partner Lineup Unveiled

Upbit joins as Presenting Partner, with 0G and BRV confirmed as Official Conference Partners Stable and Tria join as Diamond Sponsors, while BitGo com...

Albuquerque Passes Strict Ordinance Banning Local Crypto ATMs

On September 10, the city passed O-26-49, known as the “Virtual Currency Ordinance,” banning cryptocurrency ATMs and cashier-facilitated crypto transa...

MoneyGram's Stablecoin Visa Card Goes Live In Colombia

The virtual card spends the dollar balance inside the MoneyGram app and works anywhere Visa is accepted. MoneyGram promised the card a year ago and ha...

The $245 Million Phone Call: How Crypto Fraud Became a Business

One of the largest cryptocurrency thefts from a single victim did not require breaking Bitcoin's cryptography. Stolen data, a credible story and the v...

ByteDance prepares AI model for real-time spatial video generation

ByteDance's advancements in real-time spatial video AI could revolutionize interactive media, enhancing virtual experiences and content creation. The ...

ByteDance prepares AI model for real-time spatial video generation, taking aim at Google, Meta

ByteDance's advancements in real-time spatial video AI could revolutionize interactive media, enhancing virtual experiences and content creation. The ...

Philippines eyes payment operator registration freeze, tighter VASP checks

A central bank proposal would pause new payment operator registrations while requiring enhanced monitoring and transaction limits for arrangements inv...

Australia Removes 45 Remittance and Crypto Providers From AML Registers

Australia removed 45 remittance and virtual asset businesses from its anti-money laundering registers over the past year. The Australian Transaction R...

Saint Vincent Regulator Freezes Virtual Asset Applications, Existing Submissions Continue

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has immediately suspended the submission of new applications for virtual as...

Taiwan FSC drafts nine regulations under Virtual Asset Service Act for Q1 2027

Taiwan's comprehensive crypto regulations could enhance market stability and competitiveness, influencing regional regulatory trends and innovation. T...

DWF Labs Expands Global Regulatory Footprint with BVI Virtual Asset Service Provider Approval

[PRESS RELEASE – Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, September 3rd, 2026] DWF Labs, an established, market-tested investor and market maker bu...

G20 Backs Clear Regulatory Pathways for Digital Asset Growth

G20 finance leaders endorsed clear regulatory pathways for digital asset innovation while pairing growth with financial stability safeguards. The stat...

World Labs unveils Atlas, an omni world model for spatial intelligence with pixel-perfect generation

Atlas's launch could revolutionize industries by enhancing AI's spatial understanding, impacting fields like robotics, gaming, and virtual reality. Th...

Shyft Partners With VARA-Licensed GAP3 as shCORE and shYIELD Near Pre-Deposits

Shyft Finance is set to open its first two curated yield vaults on Ethereum, with the regulated GAP3 Partners FZCO serving as the Co-Curator for both ...

Pakistan Is Moving at Startup Speed on Digital Assets. The World Is Starting to Notice

Cronos Halts Chain After $75M Tectonic Exploit

The Cronos network remains frozen following a massive price manipulation exploit targeting the Tectonic money market protocol. The Validator Dilemma: ...

Pakistan Built Its Crypto Regulatory Regime Using Just 8% of Its Budget, Minister Bilal Bin Saqib Reveals at Bitcoin Asia

Bitcoin Magazine Pakistan Built Its Crypto Regulatory Regime Using Just 8% of Its Budget, Minister Bilal Bin Saqib Reveals at Bitcoin Asia Pakistan h...

OpenAI develops virtual try-on feature for ChatGPT Shopping

OpenAI's virtual try-on feature could revolutionize online shopping, enhancing user experience and potentially reshaping retail industry dynamics. The...

Pakistan Puts Crypto Firms on Notice as Sept. 5 Deadline Looms

Pakistan has officially thrown the switch on its virtual asset licensing regime, putting existing crypto businesses against a hard deadline to secure ...

Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal, sets Sept 5 deadline

Crypto businesses operating in Pakistan finally have a formal channel to seek legal approval, after the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority(P...

Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal, firms must apply by September 5

Pakistan's crypto regulation could enhance market stability, attract new investments, and integrate virtual assets into the formal economy. The post P...

Pakistan opens crypto licensing portal, sets Sept. 5 deadline for existing firms

Existing virtual asset providers must apply for an NOC by Sept. 5 or cease operations under Pakistan’s new regulatory framework.

Pakistan’s Crypto Pitch: “Come Build Here” as Virtual Assets Act Moves Forward

Bitcoin Magazine Pakistan’s Crypto Pitch: “Come Build Here” as Virtual Assets Act Moves Forward Pakistan has announced a new regulatory framework for...

Capital.com bags UAE license to launch spot crypto trading

Capital.com is expanding into actual crypto ownership for its UAE customer base, moving beyond the derivatives-only model it has relied on in most mar...

Bitgo Breaks Into Korea With Hana and SK Telecom in Its Corner

Bitgo Korea just cracked one of Asia’s toughest crypto markets, securing regulatory registration to provide cryptocurrency custody and transfer servic...

Deribit Secures Dubai Broker-Dealer License via Coinbase

Deribit, the derivatives exchange Coinbase acquired for $2.9 billion, secured a Broker-Dealer Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority...

Payward Revenue Grew 17% in Q2 as Trading Volume Fell 13%

Payward, Inc., the parent company of Kraken, reported second-quarter adjusted revenue of $508 million, up 17% year over year, even as total platform t...