DZ BANK secures BaFin MiCAR approval for its “meinkrypto” platform, enabling cooperative banks to offer crypto trading. DZ BANK received MiCAR approval from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in late December 2025 to operate its crypto platform “meinkrypto,” developed with IT provider Atruvia and integrated into the VR banking app for primary institutions of […]
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M‑pesa Partners With ADI Foundation to Bring Blockchain to 60M Users Across Africa
M‑pesa Africa has partnered with the ADI Foundation to integrate ADI Chain, a sovereign‑grade Layer 2 blockchain, across its mobile money operations in eight African countries, potentially reaching 60 million users. Bridging Traditional Mobile Money and Web3 M-pesa Africa and the ADI Foundation recently announced a strategic partnership to integrate institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure across the […]
Read MoreBeyond the Barrel: Saudi Arabia Strikes 7-Million-Ounce Gold Vein in Pivot From Oil
Saudi Arabia’s state-backed miner Ma’aden expanded its gold resource base by 7.8 million ounces through new discoveries and drilling across four regions, led by a 3M‑ounce increase at Mansourah Massarah. Multi-Commodity Potential in the Arabian Shield The Saudi Arabian Mining Company has reported a significant expansion of its gold resource base after adding more than […]
Read MoreBinance Wallet Adds Perpetual Futures Trading to Self‑Custody Ecosystem
Binance Wallet launched perpetual futures trading on Jan. 14, integrating decentralized derivatives via Aster into its self‑custody ecosystem. Streamlining the DeFi Experience Binance Wallet announced Jan. 14 the launch of perpetual futures trading on its platform, integrating decentralized derivatives directly into its self-custody ecosystem. The new feature, powered by decentralized perpetuals platform Aster, allows users […]
Read MoreStrive Locks in Semler Approval, Positioning for a 12,798 Bitcoin Treasury
Strive Inc. cleared a pivotal hurdle to vault into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders after shareholders approved its all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, setting up a massive balance-sheet expansion tied directly to bitcoin. Semler Vote Positions Strive Among Top Corporate Bitcoin Holders A major corporate bitcoin transaction cleared a critical hurdle. Strive Inc. […]
Read MorePeter Schiff: Silver Is Running Out — Buy Now Before There’s Nothing Left
Silver’s surge to record highs is flashing urgent warnings about collapsing supply, mispriced mining stocks, and eroding currency confidence, with mounting volatility risks as prices race toward triple digits, economist Peter Schiff says. Peter Schiff Warns: Silver Supply Is Collapsing and the Market Isn’t Ready Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared on social media […]
Read MoreXRP Holds Technical Footing as Ripple’s Expanding Global Regulatory Footprint Strengthens Bullish Narrative
XRP holds a pivotal support zone as price steadies after a pullback, with tightening volatility, neutral momentum signals, and Ripple’s expanding European regulatory approvals reinforcing confidence that consolidation may be setting the stage for the next directional move. XRP Consolidates as Ripple Secures New Key Regulatory Approval At 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, XRP is […]
Read MoreRipple Expands 75-License Footprint After Securing Preliminary New EU Approval
Ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments across the EU’s financial system. Ripple Advances Toward EU Payments Core After Regulatory License Green Light A major step toward deeper regulatory integration unfolded in Europe’s financial sector. […]
Read MoreBitcoin Trades Elevated as CLARITY Act Nears, With Bulls Positioning for Fresh All-Time Highs
Bitcoin is consolidating after a strong rally as momentum cools and focus shifts to U.S. regulation, with Bitwise signaling the CLARITY Act could determine whether the market breaks higher or slips back into uncertainty. Bitcoin Holds the High Ground as CLARITY Act Momentum Builds Toward New All-Time Highs At 6:47 p.m. on Jan. 14, bitcoin […]
Read MoreSilver Gets a Major Upgrade: CME to Launch New Futures as Retail Demand Hits Record Levels
Silver’s sharp rally is reshaping metals trading as CME Group moves to capture surging retail demand with a smaller futures contract, signaling intensifying momentum, volatility, and investor interest across the silver market. Retail Traders Are Flooding Into Silver — CME’s New Contract Makes It Easier Than Ever A surge in silver prices is drawing heightened […]
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