Binance Re-Enters South Korea with Gopax Acquisition
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe world’s largest crypto exchange has completed its acquisition of local platform Gopax after receiving final approval from South Korean financial regulators.
As Crypto Goes Mainstream, Japan Grapples with Applying Traditional Market Rules
Reading time: < 1 minuteJapan’s landmark move to ban crypto insider trading highlights the growing pains of a maturing asset class.
US Seizes Record $15B Bitcoin Stash, Becoming a Top Global Holder
Reading time: < 1 minuteA single, historic seizure has made the US government a crypto giant.
Stripe Subsidiary Bridge Files for OCC Charter, Citing New Stablecoin Law
Reading time: < 1 minuteCiting the recently enacted GENIUS Act, Stripe’s stablecoin unit Bridge has formally applied for a national bank trust charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Citi Opts for Hybrid “Build and Partner” Model for 2026 Crypto Custody Launch
Reading time: < 1 minuteCiti is taking a nuanced, hybrid approach to building its forthcoming crypto custody service, aiming for a 2026 launch.
Crypto’s Stunning Rebound: Inflows Smash Records Even as Market Crashed to Zero
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn a week of extreme volatility that saw some cryptocurrencies briefly plunge to zero, the crypto investment landscape delivered a stunning surprise.
Strategy Acquires 220 More Bitcoin for $27 Million, Boosting Total Holdings to 640,250 BTC
Reading time: < 1 minuteAccording to a Monday press release, Strategy purchased an additional 220 Bitcoin between October 6 and 12 at an average price of $123,561 per coin.
Longs Decimated as Crypto Market Sees Near-Record $10 Billion Liquidation
Reading time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency traders faced a devastating setback as a market-wide correction liquidated approximately $9.55 billion, primarily from investors betting on higher prices.
After Ban and Fine, Binance Traders Face Reckoning in Indian Tax Evasion Sweep
Reading time: < 1 minuteHundreds of India’s wealthy crypto traders are now in the crosshairs of the taxman, following the turbulent history of the Binance exchange in the country.
Controversial Pardon for Convicted Crypto Exec CZ Reportedly Under Consideration
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Trump White House is reportedly weighing a controversial pardon for Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the Binance founder who was convicted on federal money laundering charges just last year and served time in prison.
