South Africa is set to enforce its Crypto Travel Rule regulations starting April 30, 2025, as part of its efforts to align with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) standards. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued Directive 9, which will mandate the Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) to implement the Travel Rule. This […]

The United States, under the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Secret Service, has said it has successfully recovered $7 million in proceeds from a cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme. The funds were reclaimed using civil asset forfeiture, and victims of the fraud will now have the opportunity to petition for […]

On Friday, Pi Network, the innovative blockchain-based platform, launched its .pi domain auction, which will enable users to bid for unique domain names. The company also released a comprehensive policy document detailing compliance measures, ownership regulations, and dispute resolution frameworks. Read also: Pi network enhances security with two-factor authentication for wallet confirmation According to Pi […]

Coinbase Global Inc. is reportedly negotiating to acquire Deribit, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges, in a deal that could reshape the crypto trading system. According to Bloomberg, the companies have informed regulators in Dubai, where Deribit holds a licence, about the ongoing discussions. No final agreement has been reached for now, but […]

On Friday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a key financial watchdog, took a significant step toward reshaping cryptocurrency regulation with its first public roundtable, organised by the newly constituted Crypto Task Force. The meeting, themed “Spring Sprint Toward Crypto Clarity,” brought together industry leaders, legal experts, and former SEC officials to debate existing […]

The Open House Group, a leading real estate firm listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, on Friday announced the addition of XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) to its cryptocurrency payment options. The company, which first introduced Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) payments in January 2025, said the decision aligned with the growing global demand […]

South Korea’s financial regulators are intensifying efforts to crack down on unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country. According to a March 21 report by local media outlet Hankyung, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is considering blocking access to platforms like BitMEX, KuCoin, CoinW, Bitunix, and KCEX, which allegedly offered services to South Korean users […]

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s digital economy at the Binance Nairobi Meetup 2025, which attracted over 430 attendees and 12 industry experts. The event, held on Wednesday in Nairobi, focused on the future of cryptocurrency and Web3 in Africa, with discussions on regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity, and financial inclusion. Read […]

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to position America as a global leader in cryptocurrency, promising to make the nation a trailblazer that sets the pace for others in a world that is leaning towards digital assets.. In a video address at the Digital Asset Summit in New York, Trump pledged to make America […]

Dubai has taken a bold step toward transforming its real estate sector by launching a pilot project for real estate tokenisation. The initiative is spearheaded by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) in partnership with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). Together, they aim to harness blockchain technology to simplify […]

Australian authorities have uncovered a large-scale cryptocurrency scam in which fraudsters posed as representatives of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to deceive local investors. Over 130 victims have been identified, with scammers using fake messages that appeared within existing Binance chat threads to trick users into transferring their assets. Read also: Binance launches advanced […]

On March 18, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, unveiled ‘Verified Pools’, a new liquidity solution designed to make on-chain trading safer and more transparent for both institutional and retail users. According to information posted on their official X handle on Tuesday, this feature aims to reduce counterparty risks while maintaining decentralisation by integrating identity verification […]

On Tuesday, Jan Kubicek, a board member of the Czech National Bank (CNB), voiced concerns about adding bitcoin to the bank’s reserves, citing legal uncertainties and volatility of the cryptocurrency. This comes as the bank considers expanding its reserve portfolio to include new types of assets, including bitcoin, which is among the options being evaluated. […]