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Ireland Targets Gambling Payments and Crypto in First National AML Strategy
18 August 2026

Upcoming Crypto Bill Vote Pushes Debate to Full Senate as ‘Major Obstacles’ Remain
The committee is scheduled to vote on the bill on May 14 despite ongoing concerns from banks over stablecoin yield provisions and objections from Democrats regarding the absence of ethics and conflict-of-interest safeguards.
Andrew Jones · 13 May 2026

Farage Faces Standards Probe over £5m Crypto-linked Gift
The Reform UK leader was referred to the parliamentary watchdog after acknowledging he received the money from Harborne in 2024.
Stephen Guppy · 13 May 2026

How to Convert Crypto to Cash Instantly (Step-by-Step Guide)
spoiler alert: by the end of this read, you’ll realize that hunting for physical cash in 2026 is like carrying a pager, saving files on a floppy disk, or renting a VHS tape.
Abigail Welch · 6 May 2026

GR8 Tech Enhances Crypto Capabilities with Cryptopay Partnership
The partnership gives operators access to cryptocurrency acceptance and processing built on 11 years of production experience across B2C and B2B payment flows.
Stephen Guppy · 21 April 2026

Interview: Cubeia’s Nano Platform and the Future of Crypto Casinos – Caroline Björkman on Innovation and Growth
16 April 2026

Infantino Revives Talk of Potential FIFA Digital Currency
Speaking at the World Freedom Forum last month, the FIFA president confirmed that the organisation is actively exploring the concept
Abigail Welch · 24 February 2026

GR8 Tech Crypto Turnkey Clients Report 1.6x Deposit Conversion, 3x Lower Transaction Costs
Crypto Turnkey is now available globally and can be deployed as a new solution or switched to from Hyper Turnkey.
Andrew Jones · 15 January 2026

D24 Fintech: Crypto Gaming and NFT ETFs Edge Closer to the Mainstream
According to D24 Fintech, as digital gaming increasingly integrates blockchain mechanics — from in-game tokens to player-owned digital assets — ETFs could evolve to target crypto gaming studios, platform tokens and supporting hardware developers.
Andrew Jones · 8 January 2026

GR8 Tech Launches Crypto Turnkey Solution
Crypto Turnkey removes operator dependence on third-party payment providers, enabling faster market entry and more stable operations.
Andrew Jones · 8 January 2026

Coinbase Poised to Expand Into Prediction Markets and Tokenised Equities
The new offerings are expected to enable users to trade event-based contracts and gain exposure to blockchain-based representations of publicly listed shares.
Abigail Welch · 16 December 2025

Mysterious Trader Places Multi-Million Crypto Bets Ahead of Trump’s 4pm Executive Order
Trump is expected to issue the order at 4:00pm EST on 24 November.
Beth Woods · 24 November 2025

TON Jumps 8% as Telegram Ecosystem Grows With AI Launch and Tokenised Stocks
The price move pushed TON decisively through the $1.60 level amid a sharp rise in trading volume, helping it outperform the broader crypto market. By comparison, the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index rose around 4% during the same period.
Beth Woods · 24 November 2025

Coinbase Carries Out Major Wallet Migration as Part of Routine Security Measures
According to the company, the migration was not triggered by any cybersecurity incident or external threat.
Andrew Jones · 23 November 2025

Introducing Daw Global: Redefining Alternative Banking for the iGaming Industry
The company’s ecosystem bridges the gap between fiat and digital finance, offering the flexibility and reliability modern operators demand.
Andrew Jones · 11 November 2025

WEISS Launches WEFT Token Sale 2.0, Expanding Blockchain Rewards in iGaming
Following the overwhelming success of its first sale—where 15 million tokens sold out in just 20 minutes—this second round aims to expand WEFT’s footprint across the blockchain and iGaming industries.
Abigail Welch · 11 November 2025

Bitcoin Surges Past $106,000 as US Government Shutdown Nears Resolution
The rally coincided with the US Senate’s vote to advance a deal that would bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history, now stretching to 40 days.
Abigail Welch · 10 November 2025

Crypto Investors Drive Surge in Demand for Offline Security Devices Amid Record Hack Attacks
Ledger, founded in Paris in 2014, sells hardware wallets resembling USB drives that allow users to store cryptocurrencies offline, away from the reach of hackers.
Andrew Jones · 10 November 2025

Samourai Wallet Developer Sentenced to Five Years for Unlicensed Money Transmitting
District Judge Denise Cote of the Southern District of New York (SDNY) handed down the statutory maximum for the crime Rodriguez pleaded guilty to — conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Andrew Jones · 7 November 2025

Google Integrates Real-Time Prediction Markets into Google Finance
Users can now access insights into global politics, sports, and other events, all within the platform.
Andrew Jones · 7 November 2025

Japan’s Financial Services Agency Launches Stablecoin Initiative and Proposes Stricter Crypto Lending Rules
On 7 November, the FSA unveiled the Payment Innovation Project (PIP) as part of its FinTech Experimental Hub.
Andrew Jones · 7 November 2025

Chainalysis CEO Warns of Growing Security Risks in DeFi Sector
In an interview with the Financial Times, Levin highlighted that the rapid expansion of cryptocurrency platforms — which operate on blockchains without intermediaries like banks — has left users’ assets exposed to attack.
Abigail Welch · 4 November 2025

Drake and Adin Ross Sued Over Alleged ‘Deeply Fraudulent’ Crypto Casino Promotion
Filed in a Missouri county court by Stake.us user Justin Killham, the suit names Aubrey Graham—better known as Drake—and internet personality Adin Ross as defendants, accusing them of promoting the site under “deeply fraudulent pretenses.”
Beth Woods · 4 November 2025

Ripple Strengthens Custody Capabilities with Acquisition of UK Firm Palisade
This latest deal marks Ripple’s fourth major acquisition in the digital assets space this year, following its purchases of prime broker Hidden Road, stablecoin payments platform Rail, and treasury management system provider GTreasury — collectively worth $4 billion.
Beth Woods · 4 November 2025

Trump Media to Launch Prediction Markets on Truth Social in Partnership with Crypto.com
The beta phase of Truth Predict is set to begin shortly, ahead of a full-scale US rollout, with a global launch to follow.
Beth Woods · 4 November 2025

Crypto Bank Custodia Loses Appeal in Fight for Fed Access
The court upheld a previous decision against Custodia, confirming that the Federal Reserve is not obligated to provide the Wyoming-based institution with a so-called “master account.”
Beth Woods · 1 November 2025

dYdX Prepares U.S. Launch as Regulatory Climate Shifts Under Trump Administration
Eddie Zhang, president of dYdX, said the expansion forms a key part of the company’s long-term strategy.
Beth Woods · 1 November 2025

Group-IB Warns of Rising Sophisticated Crypto and Forex Scams in Asia
According to a report from Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Investigation team, organised cross-border groups are targeting victims via social media and messaging apps.
Abigail Welch · 1 November 2025

Singapore Freezes $150M in Assets Linked to Alleged Bitcoin Fraud Kingpin Chen Zhi
The seizure follows a coordinated global enforcement effort launched in mid-October, when U.S. and U.K. prosecutors filed criminal indictments against Chen and began proceedings to confiscate approximately $14.4 billion in Bitcoin.
Andrew Jones · 1 November 2025

USDC Surges Ahead of Tether as Regulatory Clarity and Institutional Adoption Drive Growth
USDC’s market cap has risen from approximately $43 billion in January to around $74 billion today — a 72% increase that significantly surpasses USDT’s 32% growth over the same period, the analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou noted in a report released Wednesday.
Andrew Jones · 1 November 2025

Ethereum Foundation Moves $654M in Routine Wallet Migration Amid Organizational Changes
The transfer was flagged by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence.
Beth Woods · 29 October 2025

Crypto CEOs Scramble as Landmark Market Structure Bill Faces Delays in Washington
Top crypto executives held a series of Capitol Hill meetings on Wednesday to revive efforts on a landmark market structure bill that would establish new digital asset regulations.
Abigail Welch · 29 October 2025

Revolut, Blockchain.com, and Relai Secure MiCA Licenses to Expand Crypto Services Across Europe
Revolut, which serves over 65 million customers, said its MiCA license will allow it to “provide and market its comprehensive crypto-asset services across all 30 markets in the EEA.”
Beth Woods · 29 October 2025

FCA Takes Legal Action Against Crypto Exchange HTX
The regulator claims HTX “unlawfully promoted cryptoasset services to UK consumers” and notes that the platform is not authorised to operate in the UK.
Abigail Welch · 25 October 2025
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Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Bitcoin and Crypto Assets
If approved, the move would treat crypto holdings similarly to traditional financial instruments such as stocks or government bonds, rather than speculative assets.
Stephen Guppy · 25 October 2025

Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao, Ending ‘War on Crypto’
Zhao, widely known as "CZ," was sentenced in April 2024 to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating US money laundering laws.
Andrew Jones · 24 October 2025