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5 Legal Hurdles Stand in Path of Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu’s Naver Merger – Report
Dunamu, the operator of the South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, will have to overcome five legal hurdles if it is to complete its much-vaunted merger with the tech giant Naver , according to a new rep...
UK to Appoint Digital Lead to Oversee Financial Market Tokenization
The UK will appoint a dedicated official to support the country’s transition to blockchain-based financial infrastructure, according to remarks prepared by Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigb...
Gemini Could Expand Australia Presence After AUSTRAC Registration, May Seek AFSL While Watching Crypto Law Consultation
Gemini Australia expansion: Gemini has registered a local entity, Gemini Intergalactic Australia, with AUSTRAC to connect to Australian payment rails and build a Sydney team, while observing draft AFS...
North Dakota Debuts First State-Backed ‘Roughrider’ Stablecoin for 2026 Launch
North Dakota is preparing to launch its own state-backed stablecoin, the “Roughrider Coin,” in 2026 through the Bank of North Dakota, marking a major step in the state’s digital finance strategy. The ...
Pantera Backs TransCrypts with $15M Seed Round to Expand Blockchain Identity Platform
The funds will be used to expand the company’s credential verification system beyond employment into healthcare and education.
Nvidia stock rose 2% after CEO Jensen Huang said AI computing demand has surged in the last six months
Nvidia stock surged by 2% on Wednesday after CEO Jensen Huang said the demand for AI computing has grown at an explosive pace this year. Speaking live on CNBC’s Squawk Box , Jensen explained, “This ye...
The Global Crypto Industry Convened: TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 Sold Out as the World’s Largest Industry Gathering
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 began, bringing together the entire global crypto industry for its largest gathering of the year. With a fully sold-out e...
BMW stock drops 8.5% in Europe after 2025 earnings outlook downgrade
BMW stock collapsed by 8.5% on Wednesday in Europe’s market close after the Munich-based automaker slashed its 2025 earnings outlook, according to data from Google Finance. The company said delays in ...
Kazakhstan Seizes $16.7M from Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges, Shuts Down 130 Platforms
Kazakhstan has shut down 130 illegal crypto exchanges suspected of laundering criminal proceeds and seized virtual assets worth $16.7 million. According to a report by The Times of Central Asia , only...
Europe rolls out $1.1B plan to reduce reliance on U.S. and Chinese AI, defense tech
The European Commission (EC) has launched a $1.1 billion “Apply AI Strategy” to expand AI use across the bloc’s key industries. The plan will reduce Europe’s reliance on U.S. and Chinese technology an...
Kazakhstan’s Crackdown Could Affect Bitcoin-Linked Platforms as AFM Shuts 130 Exchangers, Seizes $16.7M
Kazakhstan crypto crackdown accelerated in 2025: authorities closed 130 crypto platforms and seized $16.7 million in cryptocurrencies, while introducing mandatory ID verification for card top-ups over...
Dubai’s crypto grand strategy aims to challenge Asian crown
Dubai deploys oil wealth and Islamic finance to challenge Asian crypto dominance, but Hong Kong’s liquidity firepower and Beijing backing maintain supremacy....
