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Crypto exchange Kraken, legally known as Payward Inc. , is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2026. The company cites a more favorable regulatory environment under President Donald Trump, marking a significant shift from the constant regulatory hurdles the exchange suffered under the Biden administration.
Recent on-chain data indicates that Bitcoin (BTC) whales have shifted from a prolonged distribution period to renewed accumulation and that the stablecoin supply on Binance is increasing; both metrics suggest good momentum for BTC.
Bitcoin has encountered significant volatility, with market factors and geopolitical events making it difficult to predict where its price might settle, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets Geoffrey Kendrick Kendrick highlighted that the recent sharp decline in Nasdaq futures and Bitcoin prices may signal a bottoming out, but geopolitical uncertainty continues to apply […] The post Bitcoin faces continued downside risk amid geopolitical uncertainty – StanChart appeared first on CryptoSlate.
The Bank of Israel has introduced a potential design for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), though officials emphasized that no final decision has been made on its issuance. In a paper published on March 4, the central bank described the proposed digital shekel (DS) as a “multipurpose CBDC” that would cater to both retail […] The post Israel joins global CBDC discussions with digital shekel proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Standard Chartered warned that Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially slip further to between $69,000 and $76,500 over the next two days, continuing its recent streak of red weekends. According to the lender’s head of digital asset research Geoffrey Kendrick, the downside risk is driven by continued ETF outflows and mounting hedge fund short position.
Investors are urging Revolut to consider another secondary share sale as new stakeholders seek entry into the fintech firm, Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 27. Sources familiar with the matter told the news outlet that some shareholders were willing to sell shares in a transaction that could value the company at $60 billion.
Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The findings, published in the company’s latest Crypto Crime Report, indicate a surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks.