Revolut Gains Cryptocurrency License in Gibraltar to Accelerate Global Growth
Revolut Secures Cryptocurrency Services License Revolut, a prominent fintech firm headquartered in the UK, has announced a significant development in its business strategy by
Crypto Lending Vault Deposits Soar to $10 Billion Amid Rising Regulatory Focus on Risks
The Growth of DeFi Lending The decentralized finance (DeFi) lending landscape has experienced significant growth, with total deposits in crypto lending vaults surging to
Super League’s Shareholders Approve Major Deal Granting Metaplanet 93.7% Ownership Amid Bitcoin Investment Expansion
Super League’s Transformation In a significant business move, Super League, a company traded on the Nasdaq that specializes in gaming and digital media, is
Visa and Mesh Join Forces to Facilitate Cryptocurrency Payments at Millions of Merchants
Visa Partners with Mesh for Cryptocurrency Payments In a significant move for cryptocurrency adoption, Visa has announced a collaboration with Mesh, a provider of
Debate on Cryptographic Approaches: Zcash Co-Founder Supports Vitalik’s Quantum-Secure Vision
Discussion on Cryptography in Blockchain A lively discussion is currently taking place on Twitter regarding the merits of lattice versus hash-based cryptography in the
Strive bolsters BTC reserves to over 36,800 with recent $100M acquisition
Strive’s Bold Cryptocurrency Investments Strive, a company listed on the Nasdaq, has significantly bolstered its cryptocurrency assets by acquiring an additional 1,223 Bitcoin, representing
Circle’s USDC Becomes the First Significant E-Money Token in Europe: What to Expect?
Circle’s USDC Recognized as Significant E-Money Token The European Banking Authority (EBA) has officially recognized Circle’s USDC as its inaugural significant e-money token, a
Recent additions to ESMA’s MiCA register feature BingX and YouHodler as total reaches 375
ESMA Updates MiCA Register In the latest update from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) register has
Scam Alert for XRP Investors: Fraudsters Targeting Bank Names Amid Ripple’s Growth
Investors on Alert: Surge in XRP Scams Investors in XRP should remain vigilant due to a troubling surge in scams linked to the recent
JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin to Ethereum, Enabling Faster Transactions for Institutions
JPMorgan Chase Expands JPM Coin to Ethereum Blockchain JPMorgan Chase, recognized as the largest financial institution globally by market value, is set to broaden
Vitalik Buterin’s Proposal for Streamlined Cryptography Management in Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin Endorses EIP-8288 Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently endorsed EIP-8288, a proposal aimed at optimizing the handling of complex cryptographic processes
Mt. Gox’s Creditor Repayment Deadline Extended to October 2027, Leaving Many Awaiting Payment
Mt. Gox Repayment Schedule Extended Mt. Gox, the infamous cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed nearly a decade ago, has received judicial authorization to prolong its
Court in Seoul Exonerates ‘Jonber Kim’ in Notorious $253 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Acquittal of Influencer in Cryptocurrency Scam In a significant ruling, a court in Seoul has acquitted Park, a prominent influencer known as “Coin King
South Korean Finance Officials to Converge with Cryptocurrency Exchanges Amid Tax Delay Discussions
South Korea’s Engagement with Cryptocurrency Exchanges In a proactive step, South Korean finance authorities plan to engage with major cryptocurrency exchanges this coming Tuesday,
Christine Lagarde Champions Digital Euro to Enhance EU Financial Independence
Introduction In her recent address at the IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok on October 17, Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank
This Week’s Legal Developments in Cryptocurrency (October 18, 2026)
Legal Updates in Cryptocurrency In the latest installment of Law and Ledger, a news segment focusing on legal matters concerning cryptocurrency, we bring you
Crypto Market Sentiment for 2026-10-18
Current Sentiment in the Cryptocurrency Market The overall sentiment in the cryptocurrency market appears to be a mix of cautious optimism and concern, highlighted
Navigating Financial Safety: Evaluating $10,000 Across Cash, Gold, Bitcoin, and Treasury Bills During Banking Disruptions
Understanding Financial Security in Times of Crisis Imagine waking up to find your financial institution has failed, leaving your account balance of $10,000 in
Ledger’s CEO and Former Mt. Gox Leader Spar Over Massive Security Breach
Heated Exchange on Hardware Wallet Security Recently, Ledger’s CEO Pascal Gauthier and former Mt. Gox chief Mark Karpelès engaged in a heated exchange regarding
Babylon Labs Proposes New Lending Model for Bitcoin on Aave V4 Without Using Wrapped BTC
Introduction In a significant move for decentralized finance (DeFi), Bitcoin investors might soon have the ability to obtain stablecoins through Aave without needing to
Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Scams in West Africa Leads to 28 Arrests
International Operation Against Online Fraud In a recent international operation against online fraud, authorities in Ghana and Nigeria arrested a total of 28 individuals
Payward’s Acquisition of European Bank Signals Kraken’s Shift Towards Traditional Banking Services Amid Nasdaq’s $100 Million Investment
Payward’s Acquisition of Saldo Bank Payward, the company behind the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is set to broaden its financial footprint by acquiring a European
Polygon Labs Strengthens Its Payment Capabilities with Coinme Acquisition, Expanding Regulatory Reach in U.S.
Polygon Labs Acquires Coinme Polygon Labs has finalized its acquisition of Coinme, effectively enhancing its regulatory payment capabilities to encompass 48 states across the
Russia Imposes July 2027 Ban on P2P Crypto Transactions, Increasing Market Regulation
New Cryptocurrency Regulations in Russia Starting July 1, 2027, Russian citizens will face restrictions on using self-custody wallets for cryptocurrency transactions, according to recent
Ethereum Prepares for Major Upgrade: Gas Limit Set to Triple with Glamsterdam Initiative
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Initiative Ethereum is gearing up for a transformative upgrade with the upcoming Glamsterdam initiative, which will implement significant improvements to its gas