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Metaplanet Acquires 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth-Largest Public Bitcoin Treasury

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Tokyo‑listed Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) today announced the purchase of 5,268 BTC for approximately $615.67 million at about $116,870 per bitcoin. This latest move brings the Japanese bitcoin treasury company’s total holdings to 30,823 BTC, acquired for roughly $3.33 billion (average cost

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Crypto.com Secures Full CFTC Derivatives Stack, Clears Way for Margined Crypto Products

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Crypto.com announced that its affiliate Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA) has received approval for an amended designated contract market (DCM) license, completing a full suite of U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) derivatives permissions — DCM, DCO and FCM. The DCM amendment authorizes margined derivatives trading (including crypto perpetuals) on

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Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Launches Regulated Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting 8–10% Annual Returns

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Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum today launched the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, developed with Starboard Digital and Starmark as AIFM, targeting an 8–10% annual return paid in bitcoin via systematic arbitrage strategies that convert trading profits into additional BTC. Designed for professional and institutional investors, the Cayman-domiciled fund offers monthly

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Cronos Partners With AWS to Advance Institutional Tokenization and RWA Adoption

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Cronos has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aiming to accelerate institutional adoption of tokenization and real-world assets (RWAs). Amazon Web Services Backs Cronos to Scale Onchain Finance Cronos has announced a new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) designed to make blockchain data and infrastructure more accessible to developers and financial

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UK Convicts Chinese Mastermind in Largest Bitcoin Seizure Case

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A Chinese national has been convicted in the UK for masterminding a fraudulent crypto scheme that defrauded more than 128,000 victims of over 61,000 bitcoins. Global Investigation and UK’s Largest Seizure A Chinese national has been convicted in the United Kingdom (UK) for her role in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme that fleeced over 61,000 bitcoin […]

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Binance Launches Crypto-as-a-Service for Banks and Brokerages

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Binance has launched a white-label infrastructure solution, Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS), allowing banks and brokerages to offer crypto trading while leveraging Binance’s technology and liquidity. Financial Institutions Gain Seamless Crypto Access With Binance’s New CaaS Offering Binance has rolled out Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS), a white-label infrastructure product designed

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New York Regulator Clarifies Rules on Sub-Custodians and Customer Asset Segregation

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued updated guidance on customer protection for virtual currency assets during insolvency. Emphasis on Customer Protection and Sub-Custody The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has released an updated guidance concerning customer protection for virtual currency assets in the event of an

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Bit Digital Plans $100 Million Convertible Notes Offering to Buy Ethereum

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Bit Digital announced plans to raise $100 million through a public offering of convertible senior notes, with proceeds primarily earmarked for ethereum purchases and broader digital asset opportunities. Crypto Miner Bit Digital to Raise $100 Million via Convertible Notes Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) has unveiled plans to raise $100 million through a registered public

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Zondacrypto CEO Warns Poland’s Crypto Law Could Stifle Innovation

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The CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto has described Poland’s interpretation of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) as a “major step backwards.” Key Criticisms of the Crypto-Asset Market Act The CEO of a Polish cryptocurrency exchange has joined a growing list of stakeholders criticizing the country’s interpretation of the European Union’s Markets

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Visa Targets Legacy Payments With Bold Stablecoin Liquidity Pilot

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Visa’s groundbreaking pilot is propelling global payments into a new era, merging stablecoin rails with its massive network to deliver instant liquidity, lower costs and unprecedented cross-border efficiency. New Visa Direct Pilot Sets Stage for Instant Global Payouts With Stablecoin Rails Global financial infrastructure is increasingly shifting toward blockchain-based