Sygnum Bank has announced the expansion of its board of directors to support its global growth strategy, welcoming industry leaders Pia Tischhauser and Vinod Kumar. Tischhauser, a member of the Swiss Re Supervisory Board and former BCG Executive Committee member, brings over two decades of experience in financial services strategy and transformation. Kumar, Vice-Chairman of […]
Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,112 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,182,668 yen (approximately
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Binance has announced that it is now available to residents of Syria, allowing them to participate in the digital asset economy alongside its 270 million global users. This development follows the recent suspension of U.S. sanctions, which previously classified Syria as a Prohibited Country under Binance’s Terms of Use. Syrian residents can now access a
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms. Since joining the FCA in June 2021, Pritchard has led the supervision, policy, and
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, seeking to capitalize on increasing investor interest in digital assets during the Trump administration, according to the Financial Times. The company has submitted confidential paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to advance its listing plans while delaying
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Soneium, Sony’s entertainment-focused Layer 2 platform, has announced the launch of “Soneium For All,” a new developer program aimed at supporting blockchain developers in the Consumer and Gaming sectors. Building on its existing momentum of over 100 live decentralized applications (dApps), 7 million wallets, and up to 1.5 million transactions per day, the program addresses
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to introduce virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors, aiming to enhance product offerings while ensuring robust risk management. This initiative is part of the city’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global digital asset market, according to Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for financial services
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Ctrl Alt, a tokenization infrastructure platform, has officially received its license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP), becoming the first VASP authorized to conduct issuer-related services. This license enables Ctrl Alt to offer Broker-Dealer and Issuer services, allowing the company to create, manage, and distribute
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The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has confirmed the acquisition of 624 bitcoin ( BTC) for approximately €60.2 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,471 BTC valued at around €131.9 million. This acquisition follows the completion of a reserved capital increase and private placement announced on May 20, 2025, which raised about €8.6 million to
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Amboss, a solutions provider for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has launched Rails, a self-custodial bitcoin service aimed at enhancing asset utility for companies, custodians, and high net worth individuals. Rails allows participants, referred to as Liquidity Providers (LPs), to maintain full custody of their bitcoin while generating returns through payment routing and liquidity leases, thereby
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