The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has filed civil proceedings in the High Court against HTX (formerly Huobi), alleging the exchange unlawfully promoted crypto asset services to UK consumers in breach of Britain’s financial promotions regime. HTX is not authorized to operate in the UK. The FCA says the action is part of its commitment […]
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Dutch Gambling Rules Are Tightening (And Here’s What I Think Players Need to Know)
This article represents the personal views of Robin Burns; offering insights into how players can adapt to changing rules and maintain control while enjoying online gaming responsibly. I’ve been following the changes in the Dutch gambling market closely, and I believe the landscape has transformed more in the past few years than in the previous […]
Read MoreXDC Ventures Acquires Contour Network to Tokenize Trade Finance
XDC Ventures, the investment arm of the XDC Network, announced the acquisition of Contour Network, reviving the blockchain platform for digitized letters of credit (LCs) and combining Contour’s global bank consortium with XDC’s hybrid Layer‑1 settlement rails. The deal positions XDC as an institutional gateway for tokenized trade finance and real‑world asset settlement, with co‑founder […]
Read MoreLTIN Launches as Liechtenstein’s Sovereign Blockchain Infrastructure Network
The Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN) has launched as a sovereign blockchain infrastructure network offering regulatory‑compliant services for enterprises and institutions, operating under Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act (TVTG) with full alignment to the EU Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The majority‑state‑owned initiative is led by Telecom Liechtenstein with launch partners Bank Frick, Bitcoin Suisse, Solstice and […]
Read MoreArgentum AI Founder: Skyrocketing AI Compute Costs Drive Demand for Decentralized Alternatives
The rapid growth of the AI industry has created a crisis characterized by rising compute costs. Andrew Sobko proposes radical decentralization as the key to overcoming this challenge. The Walled Garden Problem: Why Startups Pay Too Much The explosive growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry has created a systemic crisis: skyrocketing compute prices and […]
Read MoreBinance Adds Direct USD Deposits and Withdrawals in 70+ Countries via Bpay Global
Binance is offering direct US dollar (USD) deposits and withdrawals for users in over 70 countries through Bpay Global, a Payments Service Provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. USD funding is available via SWIFT with zero deposit fees from Binance, and via credit/debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Binance says […]
Read MoreNigeria Forms Working Group to Explore Stablecoin Adoption
The Nigerian government has reportedly formed a working group to explore the adoption of stablecoins. The New Stance on Digital Assets The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly formed a working group to explore the adoption of stablecoins, signaling a significant shift toward embracing digital currencies. This initiative, announced by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor […]
Read MoreTether Invests in Kotani Pay to Boost Digital Asset Access Across Africa
Tether has made an undisclosed investment in Kotani Pay, an African fintech platform connecting Web3 users with local payment channels. Strategic Partnership to Drive Financial Inclusion Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a leading African fintech platform that bridges Web3 users with local payment channels. The move marks a significant […]
Read MoreBitcoin Miner Argo to Delist from London Stock Exchange Amid Debt Restructuring
Argo Blockchain, one of the earliest publicly listed bitcoin mining companies, said Tuesday it plans to delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as part of a sweeping recapitalization and debt restructuring plan. The company will retain its Nasdaq listing. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, […]
Read MoreCoinbase Calls on Treasury to Lead the Global Fight Against Illicit Finance
Coinbase is pushing the U.S. Treasury to embrace blockchain, AI, and decentralized identity systems to revolutionize anti–money-laundering efforts, aiming to crush illicit finance without throttling innovation or ceding fintech dominance. Coinbase Urges Treasury to Modernize AML Rules Using AI and Blockchain Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury on […]
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