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Kraken parent clears Dubai’s final hurdle for dirham trading rollout

Payward received full market approval from Dubai’s VARA to expand its digital asset services in the UAE, building on the preliminary approval received...

Standard Chartered adds Ripple USD custody, eyes LMAX collateral deal

Standard Chartered has launched custody for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and plans to let institutions use the tokens as trading collat...

XRP ETF Buyers Refuse to Quit Despite Sitting on a $230M Paper Loss

U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in a net $11.31 million last week, even as XRP lost about 8% over the same five trading days. A Gree...

Tokenized stock DEX volume tops $3.4 billion a week after Robinhood Chain launch

The surge in tokenized stock trading highlights growing interest in decentralized finance, but sustainability depends on long-term user engagement. Th...

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs bleed $1.22 billion in a single week

The significant outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs could signal shifting investor sentiment, potentially impacting broader crypto market stabilit...

FTX Bitcoin Bet Takes an Unexpected Turn as SWI Group Raises $900 Million

SWI Group has raised €800 million at a €6.1 billion valuation to fund AI infrastructure, power projects and compute across Europe and the US. The post...

Bitcoin Traders Brace for CPI and 4 Other Key Events This Week

The attention has once again turned toward the US macro calendar. Here's what ahead of us.

OKX’s Star Xu criticizes Binance’s $800M compensation framing

The criticism highlights the need for transparency and accountability in crypto exchanges, potentially influencing future regulatory actions. The post...

Ethereum Price Prediction: $11 Million ETH Foundation Transfer Raises Questions

ETH trades near $2,563 as 4,393 ETH reaches Kraken. Key levels, fee data and market catalysts shape the near-term Ethereum outlook. The post Ethereum ...

NEAR, FIL, ICP Rocket by Double Digits, BTC Rejected at $84K Again: Market Watch

ZRO, ALGO, and VVV have posted notable gains as well over the past day.

South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report

Jeonbuk Bank reportedly began offering Bitcoin-backed loans to corporate customers, with a third-party custodian holding the cryptocurrency used as co...

Kraken Plans UAE Launch After Securing Full Dubai License

The planned rollout includes dirham deposits and withdrawals, AED trading pairs, staking and xStocks, with retail investors covered by Payward’s licen...

Kraken parent Payward wins final VARA approval for UAE launch

Kraken's UAE entry under VARA approval could boost regional crypto adoption, enhance market liquidity, and attract institutional investments. The post...

Kraken parent wins final Dubai approval to offer dirham trading, institutional crypto services in the UAE

Kraken's UAE entry under VARA approval could boost regional crypto adoption, enhance market liquidity, and attract institutional investments. The post...

Kraken parent wins final approval to offer dirham trading, institutional crypto services in the UAE

Kraken's UAE entry under VARA approval could boost regional crypto adoption, enhance market liquidity, and attract institutional investments. The post...

Saudi-backed forces launch campaign against Houthis in Yemen

The campaign may escalate regional instability, but a decisive outcome remains unlikely due to entrenched Houthi control in northern Yemen. The post S...

XRP Holders Have Now Parked 90 Million Coins in a Single Yield Vault

Doppler Finance’s XRP Vault has crossed 90 million XRP, worth more than $125 million, as holders keep moving idle tokens into yield products in the sa...

Tencent reportedly plans $5 billion bond sale to fund its AI buildout

Tencent's AI investment strategy highlights the growing reliance on debt financing, potentially impacting future innovation and market dynamics. The p...

ESMA Calls for Noncompliant Stablecoin Wind-Down by Jan. 8

The regulator’s opinion includes custody and transfers, moving beyond earlier guidance that allowed those services to continue.

Crypto Liquidations Explained: Why Ethereum Was Hit Harder Than Bitcoin in the $1.19B Flush

Standard Chartered builds out institutional custody amid unconfirmed RLUSD reports

Standard Chartered's expansion into institutional crypto custody could significantly influence regulatory frameworks and stablecoin adoption. The post...

Standard Chartered launches RLUSD custody and plans LMAX collateral integration

Standard Chartered's expansion into institutional crypto custody could significantly influence regulatory frameworks and stablecoin adoption. The post...

Kraken Gets Final Dubai Crypto License, Plans UAE Launch Within Weeks

Kraken's parent Payward received Full Market Approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) today (Monday). Kraken plans to start se...

From TOKEN2049 to Ecosystem Co-Building: HTX Advances Its Multifaceted Engagement Across the Global Crypto Industry

Singapore, October 12, 2026 – From October 6 to 8, the global crypto industry turned its attention to Singapore for TOKEN2049, a major international i...

XRP Price Prediction: Treasury’s Nasdaq Debut Just Hours Away

XRP trades at $1.4109 as Evernorth prepares its Nasdaq debut with a reported 473 million XRP treasury. Key levels, scenarios, and risks. The post XRP ...

Crypto Exchange Bybit Moves From Stock CFDs to Real US Shares

Bybit opened trading in more than 1,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds today (Monday), with purchases paid in the USDC stablecoin. Orders ...

Circle mints approximately $3.5 billion USDC on Solana in the past seven days

Circle's USDC minting on Solana may boost liquidity and network activity, potentially influencing Solana's market dynamics and price trends. The post ...

Anthropic reportedly signs multiyear cloud deal with IREN: The Information

Anthropic's potential cloud deal with IREN could enhance its infrastructure, possibly boosting its market value and technological expansion. The post ...

CZ Alleges Hackers Bought CryptoBilis as Ledger Probes Wallet Drains

The reseller’s former founders say they handed over operations in March and that their acquisition agreement delayed a public announcement until mid-O...

French lawmakers advance proposal for €100K crypto wallet disclosure

The proposal could tighten tax oversight on large crypto holders, potentially prompting shifts in investment strategies or relocation decisions. The p...