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G+D: Navigating the Future of Fintech Agility and Innovation

At Money20/20 Europe 2026, Philippe Serres Chief Sales Officer at Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) outlines how they […]

Bitget Wallet Partners With Cryptorefills to Enable Crypto Travel Payments

Bitget Wallet, a leading Web3 non-custodial wallet, has partnered with Cryptorefills to enable seamless crypto payments for travel. Users can now book flights, hotels, and other services using Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, and more, eliminating the need for fiat conversions and making digital assets more practical for everyday spending.

Binance Honored by Singapore Police Force for Collaborative Cybercrime Prevention Efforts

Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is proud to announce that it has received an appreciation award from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for its proactive contribution in the fight against cyber threats.

Crypto Markets Rebound from November Lows as Ripple Gains DFSA Approval for Regulated Payments

Ripple has recently achieved a significant milestone by securing regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), positioning it as the first blockchain payments provider to be licensed in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This approval marks a key development for Ripple, enabling fully regulated cross-border crypto payments in the UAE, Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro commented.

OKX Europe Enhances Institutional Offering, Announces MiFID II License Acquisition at Exclusive Event in Malta

OKX, a leading global blockchain technology company, today announced its strategic acquisition of a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) licensed entity at a star-studded exclusive event at Manoel Island in Malta. This entity is expected to become operational later this year subject to the approval of the MFSA.

HTX Ventures: DeepSeek Triggers AI's "iPhone Moment", Accelerating AI Agents into Real Crypto Use

HTX Ventures recently released its latest research report, titled "DeepSeek Ignites AI's 'iPhone Moment' as Agent Tokens Integrate into Real-World Crypto." The report explores how DeepSeek's use of pure reinforcement learning (RL) is transforming AI's role in the crypto industry by boosting AI capabilities and cutting costs.

COCA Enters the U.S. Market with Ramp Network Partnership, Bringing Crypto Access to 330 Million Americans

COCA, the next-generation crypto wallet designed with security and simplicity, has announced its strategic partnership with Ramp Network

Bitso Report Reveals That 39% of Crypto Users in Latin America Prefer Buying Stablecoins

The third edition of the Crypto Landscape in Latin America report presented by Bitso –the leading crypto-driven financial services company in the region– reveals that in 2024 the number of its Latin American clients grew by 12%.

Bitget Appoints Intae Song as the Chief Sales Officer to Drive New Growth Opportunities

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has appointed Intae Song as Chief Sales Officer, commemorating a key turning point in his tenure with the company. As one of the earliest employees at Bitget, Song has played a key role in shaping the exchange’s approach and is now a Business Partner at the firm. His appointment as the CSO comes at a time when Bitget is the fastest-growing CEX.

Gemini Launch USD Rails for UK and EU Institutions

Gemini have shared that USD payment rails are now available for institutional customers in the UK and Switzerland

Kraken Secures UK EMI Authorization; Creates Foundation for Next Phase of UK Growth Ambitions

Kraken are excited to announce they have officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Bitget's Continues to Strengthen Community Initiatives in February, Transparency Report Highlights

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released its February 2025 transparency report, marking yet another landmark month of industry recognition and ecosystem growth. Driven by innovation, strategic business decisions and a strong demand for trustworthy platforms have pushed the ecosystem to expand beyond expectations.

BRL1 Debuts on the Market and Increases Cryptoasset Liquidity

The crypto exchanges Bitso, Foxbit, and Mercado Bitcoin (MB), together with Cainvest, an international liquidity provider, announced the launch of BRL1, a stablecoin pegged to the Brazilian real. Initially created to eliminate barriers in the movement of Brazilian real values between national and international exchanges, BRL1 aims to make the Brazilian market much more liquid and attractive. Developed through a pioneering consortium among the four companies, BRL1 emerges as the most efficient and accessible way to transfer Brazilian reais between cryptocurrency platforms in Brazil and abroad, offering speed, liquidity, and integration among the key players in the sector.

Backed Issued Tokenized Coinbase Stock ($bCOIN) on Base

Backed's tokenized Coinbase stock (bCOIN), is live on Base and is available to swap on CoW Swap with a pool on Aerodrome. In a major step towards the future of onchain finance, Backed’s tokenized version of Coinbase stock is now live on Base and available for trading via Aerodrome. This marks another milestone in bridging traditional equity markets with the blockchain, bringing 24/7 access to tokenized securities.

BlockFills, CQG Partner to Offer Streaming Crypto Liquidity on CQG Platform

BlockFills, a premier destination for digital asset trading and market technology leveraged by institutions and professional traders, and CQG, a leading global provider of high-performance technology solutions for market makers, traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, today announced that the firms have partnered to stream BlockFills liquidity onto the CQG platform.

Syz Capital Selects Coinbase to Launch Innovative BTC Alpha Fund

Syz Capital, the $2 billion alternatives investment arm of the family-owned Syz Group, has launched the Syz Capital BTC Alpha Fund, with Coinbase as Prime Broker and Custodian. This pioneering fund of crypto hedge funds taps into volatility, market inefficiencies, and fragmented liquidity to deliver low volatility uncorrelated returns, denominated in bitcoin - a first for any financial institution globally.

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