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OKX vs Kraken: Which Exchange Is Best for Europeans?
OKX and Kraken each offer distinct advantages for European crypto users. Compare MiCA licensing, SEPA payments, trading fees, derivatives, staking and security before choosing.
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Initia Halts Network After $2.7M Token Security Incident
Initia halted its network after reports of unauthorized token minting and a $2.7 million ether transfer. Investors and users should await the investigation while protecting their wallets from recovery scams.
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Bybit Secures Dubai VARA Approval for Spot Crypto Trading
Bybit’s Dubai entity has received VARA approval to provide spot cryptocurrency exchange services. The licence advances Bybit’s regulated Middle East expansion, while derivatives permission remains a future objective.
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Injective CEO Meets US Regulators to Advance Onchain Finance
Injective CEO Eric Chen met White House, SEC, and CFTC officials to discuss the future of onchain finance. The talks may support clearer DeFi rules, though institutional adoption will require both regulatory progress and robust security.
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Blockstream Expands Institutional Bitcoin Services in Switzerland
Blockstream has opened an office in Lugano, Switzerland, and launched consulting services for banks and asset managers. The expansion focuses on institutional Bitcoin infrastructure, security, integration, and custom engineering.
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Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Upgrade: What Is the Reason?
Ethereum developers delayed the Glamsterdam upgrade after detecting a risk in how failed smart contract transactions are processed. The issue was identified on the Hoodi testnet before any mainnet launch.
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Franklin Templeton Launches Bitcoin-Dividend ETFs
Franklin Templeton has registered two Nasdaq-listed ETFs that allocate 95% to U.S. stocks and 5% to Bitcoin, using stock dividends to buy more Bitcoin. The launch could bring crypto accumulation to income-focused investors.
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Stablecoin Surveillance: FSB Relies on Private Data
The FSB says it is monitoring roughly $300 billion in stablecoins, 99% of them dollar-denominated. Its reliance on private data compilers reveals both the scale of the market and the growing need for consistent regulatory oversight.