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Wall Street heavyweight Morgan Stanley has quietly applied for a new national trust bank charter focused on digital assets. A public listing from the Office of the Comptroller of the...

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has doubled down on its interest in the crypto space. This top-tier bank, with more than 18 million customers and over $7 trillion in assets under...

Barclays is weighing a deeper move into blockchain as global banks race to modernize payments. The $2 trillion lender has begun reviewing technology partners to build a new platform that...

German digital asset firm AllUnity just launched a Swiss franc stablecoin called CHFAU, which is a big step for regulated digital currencies in Europe. It’s fully backed 1:1 by Swiss...

According to reports, American Bitcoin (ABTC), the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency company backed by Donald Trump’s sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., posted significant losses in the final quarter of 2025. ...

No doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries. However,  a troubling trend is emerging: AI-driven layoffs.  AI is seen as an exciting technological advancement, but it is now causing widespread...

Tensions escalated between neighboring Pakistan and Afghanistan following military action overnight, as the Pakistan armed forces launched airstrikes on targets in Kabul. The attack prompted Pakistan’s defence minister, Khawaja Muhammad...

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation intended to narrow the scope of federal criminal liability for blockchain software developers. The Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act of...

Gate has officially obtained a Payment Institution license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), a key regulatory milestone. This license, issued under the EU’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2),...

David Schwartz, Ripple’s former CTO, made it clear that once a transaction is valid on the XRP Ledger, neither Ripple nor anyone else can block it, thus addressing lingering worries...

Tokenized investment platform Fundtir Capital Ltd launched its FNTR Public Sale on January 21st, expanding access to its structured crypto-native investment ecosystem. The initiative emphasizes disciplined token issuance and on-chain...

Telegram’s built-in, self-custody crypto TON Wallet just rolled out a way for users to earn interest on their Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT, bringing DeFi-style returns straight to everyday messaging app...

Authorities have released new details about the 2022 collapse of crypto exchange AAX, including losses and the alleged mastermind behind the shutdown. Hong Kong’s Commercial Crime Bureau says 191 victims...

AllUnity has introduced CHFAU, a Swiss franc-backed stablecoin structured to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The digital token, pegged 1:1 to the Swiss franc and...

Lighter, a decentralized perpetual futures trading platform, reported that its liquidity protection system was tested during a market move involving the ARC perpetual contract, resulting in an $8.2 million loss...

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has unveiled a program to accommodate public commentary on draft rules implementing the GENIUS Act. According to its latest announcement,...

Kalshi has fined and suspended MrBeast video editor Artem Kaptur for insider trading on February 25, 2026. Kaptur used confidential information to place about $4,000 in bets on YouTube milestone...

Indiana’s House and Senate have passed House Bill 1042, titled the “Cryptocurrency Regulation and Investment Act.” The bill now awaits action from Governor Mike Braun. The House concurred with Senate...

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued an enforcement advisory following two cases involving prediction markets traded on KalshiEX, a Designated Contract Market. Both cases focus on the misuse of...

The crypto market is pushing higher again, with total market capitalization rising roughly 4.6% in 24 hours to around $2.35 trillion. Bitcoin briefly moved above $69,000 before stabilizing near $68,500,...

Brazil’s foreign exchange banking sector is moving deeper into blockchain-based finance. Banco Braza, one of the country’s major FX banks, has launched its Brazilian real-backed stablecoin, BBRL, on Polygon, bringing...

Bitcoin traded at $65,082 on Wednesday after gaining 3% in 24 hours, even as President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address without mentioning cryptocurrency or Bitcoin. The...

Federal prosecutors in North Carolina have confirmed the seizure of more than $61 million in cryptocurrency tied to an alleged digital asset investment fraud operation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for...

Stripe is reportedly evaluating an acquisition of its longtime rival, PayPal Holdings. The acquisition could involve acquiring all or specific parts of PayPal’s business, though neither company has publicly confirmed...

RedotPay, a Hong Kong-based stablecoin payments company, is reportedly considering launching an Initial Coin Offering (IPO) in the US. The proposed IPO targets over $1 billion, with the firm valued...