Tether and UN Collaborate to win the Digital Economy in Africa

Key Takeaways: Tether has collaborated with the United Nations office on drugs and crime (UNODC) in fighting fraud and cybercrime of digital assets in the African continent. The partnership helps The post Tether and UN Collaborate to win the Digital Economy in Africa appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Unlikely to Receive Presidential Pardon from Trump

US President Donald Trump reportedly has no plans to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), despite issuing a wave of clemency since returning to office. In his first year back as President, Trump has granted hundreds of pardons and commutations. дальше »

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$630K Insider Bet Exposed as Polymarket Wallets Predicted Maduro’s Fall Hours Before Arrest

Key Takeaways: Three newly created Polymarket wallets earned $630,484 by betting on Venezuela’s president leaving office just hours before his arrest The wallets were pre-funded days in advance and placed The post $630K Insider Bet Exposed as Polymarket Wallets Predicted Maduro’s Fall Hours Before Arrest appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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El Salvador goes all-in on Bitcoin and AI: What does it mean for BTC’s future?

Nation-states rarely move quietly when they believe financial systems are changing. On the 1st of January, El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office stated the country went “all-in” on Bitcoin anThe post El Salvador goes all-in on Bitcoin and AI: What does it mean for BTC’s future? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Expert Says Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano May Face Existential Crisis If Trump Leaves Office

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US crypto legislation and policies to watch out for in 2026

With the Trump administration and many pro-crypto officials taking office, 2025 saw significant changes in US crypto policy, with ripples likely extending into 2026. дальше »

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Coinbase Rep Scam: Brooklyn DA Charges Man In $16M Fraud Case – Details

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Kings County, has charged a man for allegedly defrauding $16 million from unsuspecting individuals by posing as a Coinbase representative. The elaborate scam, which reportedly ran from April 2023 to December 2014, resulted in about 100 victims, 70 of whom were interviewed over the course of the investigation. Related Reading: […] дальше »

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Coinbase's CEO Threatens Scammers Targeting Its Customers After Collaboration With Brooklyn DA

Brian Armstrong has promised to find all crypto scammers targeting the funds of its customers after recently joining efforts with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office to fight bad actors. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price to $250K by 2028? Analyst Explains the Path

Something pretty important just happened in crypto, and most people completely missed it. No flashy headlines. No breaking news alerts. Just a regulatory letter that slipped under the radar. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the U. дальше »

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IcomTech promoter gets 71 months in prison for multi-million dollar crypto Ponzi scheme

A resident of Mexico who served as a senior promoter in the IcomTech crypto Ponzi has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York,… дальше »

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BitGo converts trust unit into national bank following OCC approval

BitGo Holdings, Inc. announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has approved its application to convert BitGo Trust Company, Inc. , a South Dakota-chartered trust company, into a national bank. дальше »

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SEC urges caution on crypto wallets in latest investor guide

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance issued a bulletin warning retail investors about crypto asset custody risks. The guidance covers how investors can store and access digital assets through crypto wallets, which hold private keys rather than the… дальше »

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US banks just unlocked a loophole to profit from your crypto trades without holding the bag

On Dec. 9, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency put out a press release with a very direct message for US banks: you are allowed to sit in the middle of crypto trades. In the memorably titled News Release 2025-121, the OCC published the somehow even worse-titled Interpretive Letter 1188 and confirmed that […] The post US banks just unlocked a loophole to profit from your crypto trades without holding the bag appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Ripple, Circle, Paxos Secure Path To National Banking Charters In The US

On Friday, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) approved national trust charter applications from several key firms in the industry including Circle’s First National Digital Currency Bank, Ripple National Trust Bank, BitGo Bank & Trust, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos Trust Company. дальше »

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Ripple wins U.S. trust bank charter as Garlinghouse hits back at banking lobby

Ripple has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [OCC] to form Ripple National Trust Bank. This marks one of the most significant regulatory breakthroughs foThe post Ripple wins U. дальше »

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BREAKING: Ripple Scores Big National Bank Win

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has handed Ripple a huge win. дальше »

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a16z Makes Bold Asia Push: Opens Seoul Office as It Targets the World’s No.2 Crypto Market

Key Takeaways: a16z opens its first Asia office in Seoul to tap into South Korea’s massive crypto user base. Sungmo Park, a veteran of Monad Foundation and Polygon Labs, will The post a16z Makes Bold Asia Push: Opens Seoul Office as It Targets the World’s No.2 Crypto Market appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Galaxy Digital opens Abu Dhabi office as Middle East push accelerates

Galaxy Digital opens an Abu Dhabi office under ADGM, deepening its Middle East footprint as UAE regulators fast-track major exchanges and stablecoin issuers. Digital asset firm Galaxy Digital has established a new entity in Abu Dhabi as part of its… дальше »

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a16z Opens First Asia Office: Park From Naver and Monad to Lead

a16z crypto, the crypto-focused venture arm of Andreessen Horowitz, has officially entered the Asian market with the opening of its first regional office in Seoul, South Korea. The Silicon Valley-based venture fund appointed Sungmo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market to lead the Seoul operations. дальше »

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OCC clears U.S. banks to run riskless principal crypto trades in 2025

OCC Letter 1188 confirms U.S. banks can run riskless principal crypto trades, capping a 2025 rollback of Fed, FDIC and OCC hurdles on custody and tokenized rails. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency published Interpretive Letter 1188 on… дальше »

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U.S. bank regulator OKs national banks to intermediate cryptocurrency transactions

This update from the Comptroller's office could shake up how banks approach cryptocurrency дальше »

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U.S. banks can now broker Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana trades — officially!

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [OCC] has confirmed that U. S. national banks may legally conduct “riskless principal” transactions in crypto-assets. This extends existing brokeraThe post U. дальше »

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OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions

Bitcoin Magazine OCC Confirms Banks Can Act as Intermediaries in Crypto Transactions The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) clarified today that national banks may conduct crypto-related “riskless principal” transactions. дальше »

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US Banks Cleared For ‘Riskless’ Crypto Transactions Following OCC Letter

In a new major breakthrough for the digital asset industry in the United States, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced on Tuesday that national banks are permitted to engage in “riskless principal transactions” involving crypto-assets. дальше »

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Банки способны эволюционировать от телеграфа до блокчейна — банковский регулятор США

Руководитель Управления контролера денежного обращения США открыто заявил: криптокомпании должны получать банковские лицензии наравне с традиционными финансовыми учреждениями. Джонатан Гулд (Jonathan Gould), глава Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), считает, что нет никаких оснований относиться к цифровым активам по-особому. дальше »

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CZ’s YZi Labs Moves To Oust CEA Industries Board After BNB Treasury Firm’s Stock Collapse

YZi Labs, the family office of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has launched a bid to take control of the BNB treasury company that it [...] дальше »

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Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutor probes alleged €2 million fraud tied to Monovex

The Spanish Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has received a complaint alleging fraud, criminal organisation, and money laundering against the cryptocurrency platform Monovex. This scheme allegedly involved approximately one hundred persons and resulted in losses of €2 million. дальше »

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KuCoin enters Australia with new Sydney headquarters and local leadership

Crypto exchange KuCoin has entered the Australian market with a new office in Sydney as it continues to grow its global footprint. According to the official Nov. 17 press release, the Sydney office will serve as the exchange’s regional headquarters… дальше »

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Community Banks Fight Sony’s Crypto Banking Plans

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) wants federal regulators to stop Sony Bank from getting a special license to run crypto services. The banking group sent a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) last week, asking them to reject Sony's application. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes says Zcash has become his family office’s second-largest holding after Bitcoin

Zcash (ZEC) soared more than 400% over the past month, climbing above $700 before easing to $548 amid a rally in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Zcash jumps to 2nd largest holding in Arthur Hayes’ family office crypto portfolio

The Zcash price rally has made the privacy coin the second-largest crypto holding for Maelstrom, Arthur Hayes’ family office. дальше »

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Banking Group “Strongly Opposes” Coinbase’s Trust Bank Charter Application, Urges OCC To Reject It

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is urging the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to reject Coinbase’s application for a [...] дальше »

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Coinbase Faces Flak from Traditional Bankers on Its Push for Trust Bank Charter

One of the biggest advocacy groups for banking in the U.S. has asked the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to dismiss Coinbase's licensing effort. дальше »

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Taurus sets up New York outpost for U.S. expansion

Taurus is continuing its North American strategy with a New York office, its second on the continent, signaling a deeper commitment to the region’s financial ecosystem amid increasing institutional crypto activity. дальше »

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TRON DAO Participates in Europol’s 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets

Geneva, Switzerland, October 28, 2025 – TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, held on October 28-29, 2025, at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) headquarters in Vienna, […] The post TRON DAO Participates in Europol’s 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Crypto.com pushes for full federal banking status

Crypto.com has petitioned the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a National Trust Bank Charter, a move that would place it under federal supervision and mark one of the highest regulatory accolades attainable in the digital asset industry.… дальше »

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What to expect from rate cut delay as UK inflation steady at 3.8% in September?

UK inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8%, keeping the Bank of England cautious on interest rate cuts. What does it mean for crypto? UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% amid mixed price trends The latest data from the Office for… дальше »

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Ripple Labs Wants to Lease Brookfield Corp’s Newest London Skyscraper

Ripple Labs is negotiating to lease some of the most expensive office space in London’s financial district. The post Ripple Labs Wants to Lease Brookfield Corp’s Newest London Skyscraper appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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How Crypto Investors Protect Wealth with a Family Office

You’ve finally made it. Your wallet shows seven figures. Your stack keeps growing. Maybe you caught everything at the right time and rode it up. You’re scrolling through your portfolio and feeling that mix of pride and dread. дальше »

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Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom To Raise $250 Million For Crypto Equity Fund

Arthur Hayes’ home office Maelstrom is seeking $250 million in capital investment to finance a private equity fund targeted at mid-sized crypto companies. According to Bloomberg, the fund is designed to provide traditional investors more access to the crypto market amid a spectacular recovery from the FTX-inspired market crash in November 2022. Related Reading: Ethereum […] дальше »

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Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom Eyes $250M Raise For Crypto Acquisitions

Maelstrom, managed by the family office of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, plans to raise $250 million for a private equity fund that will buy medium-size [...] дальше »

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Arthur Hayes’ family office seeks $250m for crypto buyout fund: Bloomberg

Arthur Hayes’s family office is looking to raise at least $250 million for a new fund that will invest in or acquire medium-sized cryptocurrency firms. Maelstrom, the family office of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, is seeking $250 million for its… дальше »

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Can New York’s new crypto office thaw America’s coldest market?

New York City Mayor Eric Adams just built a new power center for crypto inside City Hall. On Oct. 14, he signed Executive Order 57 and created the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology, a unit that sits in the Mayor’s Office, reports to the city CTO, and is led by Moises Rendon. дальше »

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Erebor secures conditional OCC charter for crypto banking

Erebor has obtained preliminary conditional approval for a national bank charter, positioning itself to target the innovation economy and become a cornerstone for crypto and AI startups. According to a press release dated Oct. 15, the Office of the Comptroller… дальше »

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NYC mayor launches official digital assets office to drive crypto adoption

In a move to formalize its crypto policy, New York City has launched the nation’s first office dedicated to digital assets and blockchain technology. New York City has launched the U.S.’ first-ever municipal office focused on digital assets and blockchain,… дальше »

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Boerse Stuttgart Group Introduces Crypto Trading Services in Spain – Europe’s 6th-Largest Bank Eyes European expansion

Boerse Stuttgart opens Madrid office to launch crypto trading in Spain. The bank aims to expand partnerships with major banks under favorable MiCA regulations. дальше »

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Australians trim crypto allocations in SMSF retirement funds by 4%

Australians have shaved nearly 4% off their crypto holdings in Self-Managed Super Funds over the past year. Data published by the Australian Taxation Office on Sept. 3 reveals that the total crypto holdings across these funds, which were at A$3.119… дальше »

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Сальвадор распределил биткоин-резерв по 14 кошелькам для защиты от квантовых атак

Центральноамериканская страна перевела свои 6 274 биткоина на сумму $678 млн с одного адреса на 14 новых кошельков, при этом каждый из них содержит не более 500 BTC. Такое решение Bitcoin Office Сальвадора объяснил необходимостью минимизировать ущерб от возможных квантовых атак в будущем. дальше »

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South Park Mocks Donald Trump’s Crypto Ties In ‘Sickofancy’ Episode

South Park’s latest episode mocks President Donald Trump’s crypto empire, showing tech leaders lining up in the Oval Office to curry favor with Bitcoin gifts. [...] дальше »

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Pennsylvania Democrats propose crypto ban targeting lawmakers in office

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