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. […]

A significant milestone for cryptocurrency investment in the U.S. is set to take place as Volatility Shares LLC, a Florida-based company, prepares to launch two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Solana futures. These funds, the first of their kind, will expose investors to Solana, the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation. Read also: Solana marks 5th anniversary, […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its appeal in the long-running legal battle against Ripple, leading to a significant victory for the blockchain company and a surge in XRP’s price. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the development on March 19, stating, “I’m finally able to announce that this case has ended. It’s […]

At the Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit 2025 in New York on Tuesday, Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, unveiled a bold plan by the Trump administration to expand the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings through budget-neutral strategies, positioning the cryptocurrency as a strategic national asset similar to gold. This […]

On March 17, 2025, Ethena Labs, in collaboration with Securitize, announced the launch of Converge, a purpose-built Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain designed to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The blockchain is set to go live in Q2 2025 and will serve as a settlement layer for institutional-grade DeFi and tokenised assets, […]

On Monday, Microsoft issued a critical warning about a newly identified malware, StilachiRAT, which targets cryptocurrency wallets and steals sensitive browser data, including information from Google Chrome. According to the company website, the malware was described as a remote access trojan (RAT). It employs advanced techniques to evade detection and extract credentials from at least […]

Ripple, a global payments network, has filed a trademark application for “Ripple Custody” to expand its offerings in the digital asset space. As a result of the February 25, 2025 submission, the application outlines several use cases for the trademark, including “financial services, namely, custodial services in the nature of maintaining storage and possession of […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a new “Name and Shame” journal to publicly expose non-compliant market operators, as it suspends Centurion Registrars Limited and cancels the registration of Mainland Trust Limited for failing to adhere to regulatory standards. SEC on Sunday, Nigeria’s capital market regulator, announced strict enforcement measures to maintain market […]

Malaysian authorities have raised concerns over the growing rate of cryptocurrency investment scams targeting professionals and senior citizens in the country and beyond. On Monday, the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) urged the public to exercise caution when dealing with digital currency-related investments. Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, who is the director of […]

On Monday, cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced the temporary suspension of its decentralised finance (DeFi) service following regulatory scrutiny and media reports that link the platform to a $100 million money laundering operation. The decision came after consultations with European Union (EU) regulators, who are investigating the exchange’s role in facilitating the laundering of funds stolen […]

Bank of Korea (BOK), a key financial institution overseeing South Korea’s $410 billion foreign reserves, has officially ruled out bitcoin as part of its strategic holdings. The decision comes amid growing global discussions on cryptocurrency adoption, particularly following the United States’ recent move to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Read also: South Korea bans DeepSeek […]

On March 16, 2025, Solana, the high-performance blockchain platform, celebrated its fifth anniversary since the creation of Block 0. Since its launch in March 2020, the prominent blockchain platform has emerged as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem, renowned for its high-speed transactions and low fees. Read also: Solana’s SIMD-0228 inflation proposal collapses as […]

President John Mahama of Ghana on Saturday identified Solana, a high-performance blockchain network, as a potential game-changer for fintech growth and cryptocurrency adoption across Africa. In a post on his official X handle, Mahama emphasised the importance of financial inclusion and how Solana’s low transaction costs could revolutionise the continent’s digital economy. Read also: President […]

Binance on Thursday, March 13, officially rolled out a suite of advanced derivative trading products for its users in Kazakhstan, marking a notable upgrade for the country’s crypto trading community. The new features, designed to enhance trading efficiency, risk management, and profitability for novice and experienced traders, include Binance Options, Futures Copy Trading, Easy Futures, […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, a U.S.-based leading digital asset platform, has made history by organising an impressive aerial display featuring 1,000 drones to form the Bitcoin (BTC) logo. The event, held on Thursday in Austin, Texas, earned Gemini a Guinness World Record for the largest-ever currency symbol created using drones. Read also: New memory feature lets […]

On Thursday, a proposal to reform Solana, a high-performance blockchain network, hit a snag after SIMD-0228 failed to secure the supermajority votes needed for implementation. The proposal, which aimed to replace Solana’s static 4.7 percent inflation rate with a dynamic system, faced strong opposition from smaller validators, preventing what could have been a drastic reduction […]

Today marks a pivotal moment for Pi Network as it celebrates its sixth anniversary and unlocks 188 million PI tokens, distributing them to over 1.1 million users. This massive release, one of the largest in the project’s history, has the crypto community buzzing with excitement—and apprehension. With Pi Coin trading at $48 after a 26 […]