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Vietnam Introduces $1,900 Fines for Unlicensed Crypto Trading

Vietnam has unveiled a tougher regulatory framework for its emerging cryptocurrency market, introducing fines of up to $1,900 for individuals who trade digital assets...

India and Spain Accelerate UPI-Bizum Integration Talks to Boost Cross-Border Digital Payments

India and Spain have agreed to accelerate discussions on linking India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Spain's Bizum instant payment platform, marking another step...

Russia Crypto Regulation Bill Moves Toward Final State Duma Readings

Russia's long-awaited cryptocurrency regulation bill is entering its final stage in the State Duma, bringing the country closer to establishing a comprehensive legal framework...

Morgan Stanley Overtakes Goldman Sachs in AI Debt Boom as Data Center Financing Surges

Morgan Stanley has emerged as Wall Street's leading arranger of artificial intelligence related debt financing, overtaking Goldman Sachs as banks compete for a growing...

HSBC Becomes First Firm Approved for UK Digital Securities Sandbox

HSBC has secured regulatory approval from the Bank of England to become the first company authorized to operate within the United Kingdom's Digital Securities...

Circle Expands Fireblocks Integration With USDC Gateway and Global Fiat Payouts

Circle has expanded its partnership with Fireblocks by bringing Circle Gateway and the Circle Payments Network directly into the Fireblocks platform. The integration allows...

Tether CEO Says USDT User Base Is Growing by More Than 30 Million Wallets Every Quarter

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says the company continues to add more than 30 million new USDT users every quarter, highlighting the rapid global adoption...

Bybit Expands Into Indonesia With Regulated Local Platform After NOBI Acquisition

Bybit has officially launched its Indonesia platform following the completion of its majority acquisition of PT Enkripsi Teknologi Handal, formerly known as NOBI. The...

UK Jails Fake Police Crypto Gang as Digital Asset Rules Tighten

British authorities have sentenced members of a criminal gang that posed as police officers to steal cryptocurrency from victims, marking another high-profile enforcement action...

Tanzania Moves Toward Crypto Regulation as Central Bank Signals Major Policy Shift

Tanzania is preparing to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, marking a significant change in the country's approach to digital assets after years of...

Volvo Group Tests Proprietary Cryptocurrency to Streamline Supplier Payments

Volvo Group is exploring a new way to improve supply chain efficiency by testing a proprietary cryptocurrency designed specifically for supplier payments. The initiative...

Dormant Bitcoin Wallet From 2017 Market Peak Springs to Life With 5,908 BTC Transfer

A Bitcoin wallet that had remained inactive since the height of the 2017 bull market suddenly became active on Thursday, transferring 5,908 BTC to...