Gemini receives in-principle approval for an investment firm license in Malta
The approval marks a significant step for Gemini which has picked Malta as its EU hub for its MiCA application Gemini will be able to offer customers perpetual futures contracts…
Crypto trading firm GSR secures FCA approval
GSR has received a regulatory nod from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The cypto trading firm also holds a crypto license from the Singapore Monetary Authority. GSR, a crypto trading…
Crypto custody firm Copper withdraws UK registration
Copper has withdrawn its application to register in the UK. The crypto custody firm first failed to register in 2022 amid changes around crypto asset firms by the UK’s Financial…
Bitpanda becomes first European firm to secure Dubai VARA in-principle approval
Bitpanda has secured in-principle approval from Dubai VARA. Dubai is emerging as a global crypto hub with a supportive regulatory environment. Bitpanda plans to establish a regional headquarters in Dubai…
Bitcoin firm Blockstream secures $210m to drive layer-2 growth
Blockstream will use the $210 million debt funding to boost adoption of its layer-2 solutions The company will also utilise the funds to add to its mining operations and treasury.…
TRON, Tether, and blockchain forensic firm TRM Labs launch T3 Financial Crime Unit (FCU)
TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs launch T3 FCU to combat illicit USDT transactions. T3 FCU has frozen $12M in fraudulent USDT and identified 11 suspects. Despite Circle halting USDC minting,…
P2P payments firm Valora launches “Mobile Stack” DApps launchpad
Valora launches “Mobile Stack” to enable mobile-first Web3 DApp development on iOS and Android. Mobile Stack aims to improve UX and accessibility in the Web3 ecosystem. Initial apps to launch…
Hon Kong’s asset management firm becomes the largest investor in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Yong Rong HK Asset Management emerges as the top holder in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF with $38M investment. Ovata emerges as biggest buyer in Bitcoin ETF market, investing $74M in various…
Tether leads $25M round for crypto payments firm Oobit
Tether led the $25 million Series A round for crypto payments firm Oobit. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko also backed the platform’s investment round. Oobit, a mobile payments firm that allows…
Solana (SOL) holds firm as a new cryptocurrency is emerging as an analysts’ darling
Solana (SOL) registered impressive growth in the decentralized finance ecosystem, marked by increased total value locked and price. Despite this positive outlook, investors are attracted to one of the new…