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Stripe Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Stablecoin Platform Bridge

Payments giant Stripe is reportedly exploring the acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge, according to sources familiar with the matter. The potential deal is still...

DTCC Introduces Digital Sandbox to Drive Capital Market Innovation

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has launched its Digital Launchpad, a digital sandbox aimed at fostering innovation in capital market infrastructure. This...

94% of Asian Private Wealth Investors Engaged in Crypto

A recent report by Aspen Digital reveals that 94% of Asia’s private wealth sector is either already invested in digital assets or planning to...

Forcount Promoter Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for $8.4M Fraud

Juan Tacuri, a senior promoter of the Forcount Ponzi scheme, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding investors out of $8.4...

Security Firm’s Misstep Exposes Users to Further Risks

Crypto security firm Ancilia faced backlash after mistakenly sharing a harmful wallet drainer link while trying to help victims of the $52 million hack...

Trump-Backed PAC Raises $7.5 Million in Crypto for 2024 Election Bid

The Donald Trump-supporting political action committee (PAC), "Trump 47," has raised $7.5 million in cryptocurrency between July and September 2024. This significant amount, largely...

Italy Proposes Raising Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax to 42%

The Italian government is considering a significant increase in the capital gains tax on Bitcoin, raising it from 26% to 42%, according to Deputy...

MicroStrategy Shares Surge Over 1,500% Since 2020

MicroStrategy's stock has skyrocketed by over 1,540% since 2020, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, which grew just over 111% during the same period. This...

Indian Police, Binance Dismantle Fraudulent Solar Energy Scheme

Indian authorities, with support from crypto exchange Binance, have taken down a major scam involving M/s Goldcoat Solar, a fraudulent entity posing as part...

Tesla Transfers Entire $765 Million Bitcoin Stash to Unknown Wallets

Tesla has moved all of its Bitcoin holdings, valued at over $765 million, to unidentified wallets in a surprising transfer. Data from Arkham Intelligence...

Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval to Convert Multi-Crypto Fund into ETF

Grayscale Investments is moving forward with plans to convert its $524 million multi-cryptocurrency fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company recently filed a...

Cash Is King When Digital Payment Systems Fail

When hurricanes and other natural disasters strike, they expose the limits of digital finance and emphasize the importance of cash. While mobile apps like...