Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Layer 2s Can Now Achieve What 2010s Blockchains Never Could

Crypto Treasury Firms Go on $8B Buying Spree in Historic Week

Turkish Ride-Hailing Firm Marti Becomes Latest Public Company to Embrace Bitcoin with 20% Cash Reserve Allocation in Treasury Strategy

Marti, a Turkish ride-hailing company, has put 20% of its cash into Bitcoin and plans to increase that to 50%. The move is part of a long-term plan to use crypto as a store of value while keeping its main business growing.

Trading Platform eToro Could Build Its Own Blockchain to Support Its Monthly “Millions of Transactions”

eToro has started offering tokenised US stocks on Ethereum and is planning to build its own blockchain. This would let users trade shares like crypto and use them in decentralised finance.

US SEC Gives Final Nod To In-Kind Bitcoin And Ether ETF Trades, Promising Lower Costs And Higher Efficiency For Investors: Are Altcoin ETFs Next In Line?

The US SEC has approved in-kind trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, letting firms trade crypto directly instead of using cash. This change is expected to cut costs, improve trading, and make it easier for big investors to enter the crypto market.

The Last Encore: CryptoBatz NFT Prices Surge Dramatically as Fans Rush to Own a Piece of Rockstar Ozzy Osbourne’s Iconic Legacy

Ozzy Osbourne’s NFT collection CryptoBatz saw a big jump in sales and price after news of his death. Trading volumes surged over 100,000% in one day, briefly raising the floor price to around $295.

JPMorgan Plans to Let Clients Borrow Against Bitcoin and Ether by 2026 as Crypto Lending Gains Momentum on Wall Street

JPMorgan is planning to let clients borrow money using crypto like bitcoin and ether as collateral. This comes as rules around digital assets in the US become clearer and demand from wealthy clients grows.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Ethereum Is Not a Security, Boosting Confidence for Corporate Treasury Investments: Are ETH Treasuries the New Bitcoin Play?

The SEC Chairman said Ethereum is not considered a security, which has encouraged companies to increase their Ethereum holdings. This clear regulatory view has helped boost Ethereum’s price and sparked more interest from investors and firms.

Shinhan Bank Becomes First South Korean Lender to Add Crypto Tracking and Guides to Its Mobile App

ChatGPT said: Shinhan Bank has added cryptocurrency tracking and educational tools to its SOL app, becoming the first South Korean bank to offer such services. The move signals growing acceptance of crypto in traditional banking, with plans to expand into crypto purchases and wallet management soon.

Standard Chartered Becomes First Global Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Spot Trading in the UK

Standard Chartered has started offering bitcoin and ether spot trading directly to institutional clients through its UK branch. This makes it the first major global bank to provide regulated crypto trading using existing foreign exchange systems.

Crypto.com Secures EMI Status from UK Regulator FCA

The EMI license empowers Crypto.com to introduce a range of UK-centric e-money offerings within the FCA's framework.

Spanish Founder Faces Extradition Over Crypto Scheme for North Korea

Spanish founder, Cao de Benos, faces extradition for his alleged involvement in a crypto scheme aiding North Korea.

Founder of Pro-North Korea Group Arrested in Spain over U.S. Charges

Alejandro Cao de Benos, a flamboyant Spanish aristocrat and founder of the pro-North Korea group Korea Friendship Association (KFA), was arrested in Madrid last week on U.S. charges related to cryptocurrency technology. Despite his release a day later, the saga highlights the complex web of international sanctions, political agendas, and alleged illicit activities surrounding North Korea.

Bullish Trend in Crypto Sees Record $1.76bn Inflows in 10 Weeks

This surge stands as the most significant since October 2021, coinciding with the introduction of the futures-based ETF in the US.

South Korea's Crypto Crackdown: Regulators Take Strides Against Unlicensed Exchanges

South Korea strengthens crypto oversight with DAXA and FIU, focusing on compliance and transparency.

Animoca's Mocaverse Resolves Security Vulnerability

On December 5, after thorough testing of mitigation measures, Mocaverse informed other Animoca Brands subsidiaries about the potential security issue.

Robinhood Notes 75% Crypto Trading Uptick in November

Robinhood shared in an SEC filing that crypto trading saw a notable 75% boost in November compared to the previous month

Singapore Refreshes AI Strategy to Foster Global Leadership

Singapore updates its national AI strategy, Nais 2.0, aiming for global leadership and innovation with a comprehensive plan including 15 action courses.

India Cracks Down On Offshore Crypto Exchanges

A total of 28 Offshore Virtual Digital Asset are now registering with the India

Brazil's Largest Bank Dives into Crypto: Itau Unibanco Expands Services

Brazil's Itau Unibanco embraces crypto, expanding services to align with global banking shifts.