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Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Saldo Bank in Europe
Kraken’s parent company Payward is acquiring European bank Saldo, marking a major push into traditional banking. The deal could reshape crypto services across Europe, offering users faster fiat integration, new financial products, and stronger regulatory compliance under MiCA.
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Standard Chartered Opens Bitcoin Trading in UAE Banks
Standard Chartered now allows eligible UAE clients to buy Bitcoin and Ethereum directly from their bank accounts. This move signals a major step forward for mainstream crypto adoption and reflects the UAE’s growing role as a global digital asset hub.
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USDC Labeled Significant Under MiCA: What It Means for Circle
Circle’s USDC has become the first stablecoin classified as ‘significant’ under MiCA by the European Banking Authority. This new designation brings stricter capital, liquidity, and governance requirements that could impact Circle’s profitability while strengthening its position in the European market.
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Kraken to Acquire European Bank: What It Means for Crypto
Kraken’s parent company Payward is set to acquire a Lithuania-regulated European bank, following in the footsteps of Revolut. The move could allow Kraken to offer direct banking services and bypass traditional financial intermediaries across the EU.
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Qivalis Wins Dutch Approval for Euro Stablecoin: What It Means
Qivalis has secured a Dutch e-money license to issue a euro stablecoin backed by 37 European banks. This regulatory milestone positions the project at the forefront of Europe’s compliant digital money movement under MiCA.
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VanEck Withdraws Lido stETH ETF Application: What It Means
VanEck has officially withdrawn its Lido stETH ETF application with the SEC, filing a Form RW on October 14, 2026. The move highlights the regulatory challenges facing staking-based crypto ETFs and signals a strategic pivot for the firm.
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US Inflation Surges to 3.7% in September: What Crypto Holders Should Know
US CPI inflation surged to 3.7% in September 2025, driven by rising oil prices from Iran-related tensions. With the Fed now considering rate hikes, crypto markets face fresh volatility. Here’s what Bitcoin holders need to watch.
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Vitalik Says Ethereum ZK Speed Race Is Won: ETH Impact
Vitalik Buterin says the ZK speed race on Ethereum is essentially won, thanks to breakthroughs like ZKsync’s Airbender Prime. Here’s what this milestone means for ETH price, Layer 2 adoption, and the network’s long-term scalability roadmap.