Bybit to launch retail bank accounts with personal IBANs in February
Crypto exchange Bybit said its new “My Bank” accounts will give users personal IBANs, instant fiat access, multi-currency transfers and…
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South Korea tightens crypto licensing rules for exchanges and shareholders
Regulators gain wider discretion to vet shareholders, finances and controls as South Korea tightens crypto market access. ...
Metaplanet approves $137M overseas raise to buy Bitcoin and repay debt
Metaplanet said proceeds will be used for Bitcoin purchases, its Bitcoin income business, and partial debt repayment as it executes…
AI data centers hit same local resistance that slowed Bitcoin mining
AI data center expansion is facing growing local opposition over power, infrastructure and costs, echoing the resistance that once slowed…
US Marshals confirm probe into $40M theft claims involving seized crypto
The US Marshals Service confirmed “the matter is under investigation” following claims that millions in government-seized crypto was stolen. ...
Morgan Stanley appoints new head of digital asset strategy
Morgan Stanley largely sat out the first wave of institutional crypto adoption across 2024–2025 but surprised many with three crypto…
Ivan Montik, SoftSwiss, and the Shadow of Money Laundering
SoftSwiss and its potential involvement in money laundering and is Montik responsible for enabling illicit financial activity.
Crypto users affected in massive 149M infostealer data dump
A researcher uncovered a 149 million-credential dump from infostealer malware, including 420,000 Binance logins, exposing growing risks to crypto users.…
UK banks block or delay 40% of crypto exchange transfers: Survey
A new UK Cryptoasset Business Council report found that almost all major banks are imposing blanket limits or blocks on…