Bybit Secures MiCA License in Austria, Expanding EU Operations
Bybit has obtained the MiCA license in Austria, enabling its expansion across 29 EU countries.
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Nik is a content and public relations specialist with an ever-growing interest in Crypto. He has been published on several leading Crypto and blockchain based news sites. He is currently based in Spain, but hails from the Pacific Northwest in the US.
Japanese Firm Metaplanet Launches $21M Zero-Interest Bond Series for Bitcoin Expansion
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has announced a fresh $21 million bond issuance to fund additional Bitcoin purchases through zero-interest bonds sold to Evo Fund.
Norwegian Crypto Firm K33 Secures $6.2M for Corporate Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
Norwegian crypto brokerage K33 raised 60 million Swedish krona ($6.2 million) to fund its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, becoming the latest firm to embrace Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
Eric Adams Advocates for NYC Bitcoin Bond at Bitcoin Conference
New York City Mayor Eric Adams proposes launching a Bitcoin-backed municipal bond and calls for the repeal of the state's BitLicense program to foster crypto innovation.
Russia's Central Bank Greenlights Crypto Derivatives for Qualified Investors
Russia's central bank has approved a three-year pilot allowing qualified investors to trade crypto derivatives, marking a significant regulatory shift.
Bank of Korea to Launch Blockchain-Based Deposit Token Pilot in 2025
South Korea is set to pilot a blockchain-based deposit token system in 2025, aiming to modernize financial transactions and enhance digital currency integration.
Thailand to Pilot Crypto Payments for Tourists, Unify Financial Regulations
Thailand introduces a pilot program allowing tourists to use cryptocurrency via credit cards, while planning comprehensive financial regulatory reforms.
Elon Musk Confirms X Money in Beta Testing, to Launch in 2025
Elon Musk has confirmed that X Money, the upcoming payment and banking platform from X (formerly Twitter), has entered beta testing ahead of its planned 2025 launch.
Cybercriminals Exploit Celebrity Instagram to Expose Solana Executive's Private Information
Hackers compromised rapper Migos' Instagram account to leak sensitive personal information of Solana co-founder Raj Gokal in an extortion attempt demanding 40 bitcoin.
Meme Tokens Transform Digital Attention Into Market Value, Banking Executive Claims
Meme coins represent a "tokenization of attention" in the digital age rather than fundamental value, according to Sygnum Bank's chief clients officer Martin Burgherr.
Buterin Champions Ethereum as Financial Safety Net Amid Cashless Society Retreat
Vitalik Buterin positions Ethereum as a decentralized financial fallback solution amid growing concerns over centralized digital payment system vulnerabilities.
Japanese Energy Giant Remixpoint Expands Bitcoin Holdings With $7M Purchase
Remixpoint approves a $7 million Bitcoin purchase following board resolution, expanding its total cryptocurrency holdings to approximately $84 million.
