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Etoro Expands US Crypto Offerings With Addition of a Dozen New Tokens

Etoro Expands US Crypto Offerings With Addition of a Dozen New Tokens

Social trading network Etoro has announced the addition of a dozen new cryptoassets to its platform for U.S. users, expanding its offerings beyond bitcoin, bitcoin cash, and ethereum. The newly available assets include aave, cardano, chainlink, compound, dogecoin, ethereum classic, litecoin, XRP, stellar, shiba inu, uniswap, and yearn finance. Andrew McCormick, Head of Etoro US, […]

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Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ Joins Sygnum Bank

Former CFTC Chairman ‘Crypto Dad’ Joins Sygnum Bank

Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks during his tenure at the CFTC, will leverage his experience in regulatory matters

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Partnership Signed to Enhance Blockchain-Powered Trade Between Malaysia and Singapore

Partnership Signed to Enhance Blockchain-Powered Trade Between Malaysia and Singapore

MYEG, a Malaysian e-government and digital services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sgtradex, Singapore’s national digital infrastructure for trade data exchange, to facilitate seamless blockchain-powered trade between Malaysia and Singapore. The agreement, signed at the ASEAN-GCC-China CEO Roundtable, aims to enhance digital connectivity in the ASEAN region by enabling interoperable, cross-border

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Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Could Be Released Four Years Early

Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Could Be Released Four Years Early

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme involving the misappropriation of customer funds to his hedge fund, Alameda Research. According to a Business Insider report, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) estimates that he could be released as early as December 14, 2044,

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Crypto Lending Platform Ledn Transitions to Bitcoin-Only Loan Model, Discontinuing ETH and Growth Accounts

Crypto Lending Platform Ledn Transitions to Bitcoin-Only Loan Model, Discontinuing ETH and Growth Accounts

Ledn, a crypto lending platform, has announced a strategic shift to become a bitcoin-only company effective July 1, 2025, discontinuing support for ethereum ( ETH) and focusing exclusively on bitcoin-backed loans. This decision is explained to be driven by the company’s commitment to providing a safer and simpler financial service for bitcoin holders, emphasizing client

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Dubai Land Department Launches Tokenized Real Estate Initiative on XRP Ledger

Dubai Land Department Launches Tokenized Real Estate Initiative on XRP Ledger

Ctrl Alt has officially launched its tokenization partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) for the Real Estate Tokenization Project, marking an advancement in property investment within the Emirate. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Dubai Future Foundation, utilizes the XRP Ledger to create a secure and

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BitcoinOS Launches Charms: Metaprotocol for Programmable Tokens on Bitcoin and UTXO Blockchains

BitcoinOS Launches Charms: Metaprotocol for Programmable Tokens on Bitcoin and UTXO Blockchains

BitcoinOS (BOS) has announced the launch of Charms, a groundbreaking metaprotocol designed to enable native, programmable tokens on Bitcoin and other UTXO blockchains without the need for bridges or custodians. This new protocol allows developers to create decentralized applications and smart assets directly on Bitcoin, facilitating seamless token transfers across UTXO-based chains such as Cardano,

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R3 and Solana Foundation Unite to Bridge TradFi and DeFi via Strategic Collaboration

R3 and Solana Foundation Unite to Bridge TradFi and DeFi via Strategic Collaboration

R3 announced a strategic collaboration with the Solana Foundation aimed at merging public and private blockchain networks to enhance institutional access to digital capital markets. This partnership will leverage R3’s enterprise-grade private blockchain technology alongside solana’s high-performance public mainnet, facilitating the integration of regulated financial institutions with tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The initiative is expected

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VeChain Launches Bridge Enabling Interoperability With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 40 More Cryptos

VeChain Launches Bridge Enabling Interoperability With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 40 More Cryptos

VeChain has announced the launch of its bridge through an integration with Wanchain, enabling interoperability with bitcoin, ethereum, and over 40 other leading blockchains. This milestone marks a significant evolution in VeChain’s transition to a fully interconnected Web3 ecosystem, allowing users to bridge assets such as BTC, ETH, and USDC directly into VeChain while also

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Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus

Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus

Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now access a comprehensive suite of liquid futures instruments, including both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts, all compliant with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive

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