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Europe dominates crypto banking with 55 friendly banks

March 14, 2025 1 min read

Europe leads the crypto-friendly banking sector, with 55 banks offering digital asset services. This number surpasses that of Asia and North America. These banks provide various services, including custody, trading, and fiat-crypto conversions. This makes Europe the top region for integrating cryptocurrency into traditional finance. The growth of crypto-friendly banks in Europe is largely due to a strong regulatory framework. Countries like Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Lithuania have taken the

Arkham’s new KOL Label tracks crypto influencers’ wallets

March 12, 2025 1 min read

Arkham Intelligence has launched a new tool to track the wallets of major crypto influencers. This tool, called the Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Label, focuses on influencers with over 100,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter). It aims to show whether these influencers genuinely support the projects they promote or if they are just involved in paid promotions. This comes at a time when meme coins are becoming popular, even though

FIFA to develop its own token

March 10, 2025 1 min read

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that FIFA might create its own cryptocurrency. This idea was shared after President Donald Trump’s Crypto Summit on March 7. Infantino expressed strong interest in developing a FIFA coin, aiming to connect with the 5 billion football fans worldwide. He stated, “If there is anyone here who wants to cooperate with FIFA, we are here with the United States, and we will conquer the

Kraken exchange considers going public

March 8, 2025 1 min read

Kraken crypto exchange is considering going public with an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2026. This information was first reported by Bloomberg, based on sources close to the company. However, Kraken may change its plans. A spokesperson for Kraken mentioned that the company recently shared its financial highlights for 2024 to be more open about its business. They have a history of transparency, having been the first to publish

Nayib Bukele says the country “won’t stop” buying Bitcoin

March 8, 2025 1 min read

El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has rejected a new request from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the country’s Bitcoin purchases. He stated that El Salvador will continue to buy Bitcoin regardless of outside pressure. Bukele expressed his determination on social media, saying that the country’s Bitcoin strategy will not change, even after facing challenges and criticism. The IMF’s request is part of a $1.4 billion loan deal with El

President Donald Trump set to introduce a strategic Bitcoin reserve

March 6, 2025 1 min read

President Donald Trump is set to announce plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve at the White House Crypto Summit this Friday. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shared this news, stating that the initiative aims to make the US a leader in digital assets and blockchain technology. Lutnick emphasized that Trump sees a Bitcoin reserve as essential for America’s financial future. He mentioned that the President has been interested in this idea

Chinese authorities warn about scammers impersonating DeepSeek developers

March 3, 2025 2 mins read

Chinese authorities have issued a warning about scammers posing as developers of a blockchain project called DeepSeek. These fraudsters used misleading tactics to attract investors, claiming that DeepSeek was a secure and efficient investment platform. They also distributed fake DeepSeek applications that contained malware, putting users’ data at risk. DeepSeek gained attention in January when its AI model matched OpenAI’s performance on certain benchmarks at a lower cost. This excitement

Switzerland rejects Bitcoin as a reserve currency

March 2, 2025 1 min read

Martin Schlegel, the head of Switzerland’s central bank, has rejected Bitcoin as a reserve currency. He believes Bitcoin is illiquid and highly volatile. In an interview, Schlegel stated that cryptocurrencies do not meet the essential requirements for a healthy currency. He became the president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in October 2024. Schlegel pointed out that Bitcoin and other crypto are too unstable to be part of a nation’s

The US SEC drops its case against MetaMask

March 1, 2025 2 mins read

The US SEC has decided to drop its case against ConsenSys, which operates the MetaMask wallet. They no longer believe that the wallet violates securities laws. Joseph Lubin, the CEO of ConsenSys, welcomed this decision. He praised the SEC’s new leadership for being supportive of innovation and investors. This is the sixth case the SEC has dismissed against crypto firms this week, indicating a change in their enforcement strategy. However,

Bittensor Price Soars, Filecoin Rally Loading; Analysts Predict BDAG Will Reach $20 by 2027—10 CEX Listings On the Way!

February 27, 2025 5 mins read

The hunt for the top crypto to buy in 2025 just got a lot more exciting as Bittensor’s price soars, Filecoin’s bullish rally approaches, and BlockDAG’s 10 upcoming CEX listings brew a massive surge in coin value. Bittensor (TAO) is on fire, jumping over 33% this week, driven by some strong bullish signs. Filecoin (FIL) has also made a steady climb, up 2.57% in the last week, and looks like

eXch denies accusations of laundering funds from the $1.4 billion Bybit hack

February 24, 2025 1 min read

Non-KYC crypto exchange eXch has denied claims of laundering funds from the $1.4 billion Bybit hack. Blockchain analysts have linked some stolen assets to eXch. The exchange acknowledged that it processed a small amount of the hacked funds but called the case “isolated.” On February 21, 2025, Bybit experienced a major theft. Hackers stole over $1.4 billion from its Ethereum cold wallet. Investigators believe the Lazarus Group, a North Korean

CZ responds to mounting speculation about his involvement with meme coins

February 23, 2025 1 min read

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, has addressed rumors about his involvement with meme coins. He clarified that he does not actively trade these coins. In a recent tweet, he rejected the idea of being a “real Chongtugou user” and described himself as a “blacksmith.” He sees himself as a builder who creates tools rather than following market trends. CZ also mentioned that he is not a typical centralized exchange