Bpifrance, one of France's most powerful and influential state-backed institutions, announced Thursday plans to invest up to $27 million (€25 million) in lesser-known digital assets in an effort to “strengthen the French blockchain ecosystem.”
A summary of important job movements in the crypto industry over the last month, including hires, promotions and exits.
The cryptocurrency market has faced a significant drawdown, with the top five cryptocurrencies losing a combined $659 billion since their 2025 peak, according to Cryptoquant and its researchers, cryptoquant.com reports.
Data from analysts shows even big crypto whales have their off days, with one losing over $15.5 million on a bad run with the TRUMP memecoin.
TL;DR Bosera Asset Management and HashKey Group will launch the world's first tokenized money market ETFs in April, with prior approval from Hong Kong's financial regulator. The ETFs, denominated in HKD and USD, are part of “Project Ensemble,” a government initiative to explore real-world assets on the blockchain.
Crypto market participants, traders, and investors are increasingly divided over the consequences of mass token listings on centralized exchanges (CEXs).
Michael Novogratz's crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital has agreed to pay $200 million in a settlement related to its alleged promotion of the now-collapsed cryptocurrency Terra (LUNA) According to New York Attorney General's office documents filed on March 24, Galaxy Digital acquired 18.5 million LUNA tokens at a 30% discount while promoting them before selling them without abiding by disclosure rules. The filing states: “Ultimately, Galaxy helped a little-known token increase its market price from $0.31 in October 2020 to $119.18 in April 2022, while profiting in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Regulatory shock for crypto: insurers ordered to fully cover their risks. We provide you with the details in this article.
In the cryptocurrency trading arena, Gate.io is emerging as one of the key industry players. In 2024, the platform's user base exceeded 20 million, showing a growth of over 50% year-on-year.
The UK's crypto sector is bracing for sweeping changes, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) prepares to replace its current anti-money laundering (AML) registration system with a new authorisation regime by 2026.
Stablecoins are already eliminating delays and transaction costs—the main issues that traditional finance has failed to achieve.
The United Arab Emirates expects its digital dirham central bank digital currency to roll out in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to a report in the Khaleej Times, Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama reportedly said that the blockchain-based currency could improve financial stability and help combat financial crime.
Crypto meets convenience as Wirex Travel debuts with hotel savings up to 65% and 8% cashback, merging digital payments with real-world travel rewards worldwide.
AI generated art floods social media, sparking controversy: Is it creativity or theft? Blockchain watermarking and smart contracts may protect creators and resolve.
Senator Kennedy confronted SEC nominee Paul Atkins over SBF's parents' alleged benefits from FTX and reports of their seeking a presidential pardon for their son.
It follows the dismissal of the SEC's case against Coinbase, while other crypto firms still await confirmation of their cases being dropped.
The lawsuit accused Coinbase of offering unregistered securities to users through its staking service. This service allows customers from Coinbase to earn rewards by participating in blockchain networks.
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Despite its broader cost-cutting push, Julius Baer appears to be signaling an ongoing focus on digital assets with a key crypto hire.
The bank plans to support local blockchain projects in their early stages for the betterment of the broader blockchain industry in France
OKX Crypto Wallet:- OKX, the leading crypto exchange that last made headlines for securing the MiCA license and then for the suspension its DEX aggregator, has launched an independent application for its custodial crypto Wallet – OKX Wallet. This announcement was made by its Product Manager Kyle Chen in a X post, urging users to
CPIC Investment Management (Hong Kong) has launched its CPIC Estable MMF, the first tokenized USD money market fund under the SFC's regulated fund structure framework. The post CPIC Investment Management Launches Hong Kong's First Tokenized USD Money Market Fund appeared first on Cryptonews.
Do you remember 2021? It seemed like the whole world was going crazy for NFT art. Social media, digital galleries, million-dollar auctions: everything revolved around JPEGs, GIFs, and animated works sold on the blockchain. It was the new Eldorado of art. Today, only four years later, that glittering world seems like a distant memory. The market has collapsed. But is it really over? Or are we just entering a new phase?
Dunamu, the parent company of Upbit, has announced a threefold increase in cash dividends to common shareholders following a sharp rise in annual profits. The post Upbit Operator Dunamu Triples Dividends Following Profit Surge appeared first on Cryptonews.
The SEC dismissed enforcement actions against Kraken, ConsenSys, and Cumberland DRW with prejudice. Crypto.com also confirmed the SEC dropped its investigation without penalties.
North Korea-affiliated hackers may have scaled back their operations in the second half of 2024 while preparing for what became the largest crypto hack in history.The crypto industry was rocked by the enormous hack on Feb. 21 when Bybit lost over $1.4 billion to the infamous North Korean Lazarus Group, which seems to have prepared the attack months in advance. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, illicit activity tied to North Korean cyber actors sharply declined after July 1, 2024, despite a surge in attacks earlier that year.
Dubai advances in the world of blockchain: the Dirham digitale will be launched by the last quarter of 2025. The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has unveiled the new symbol of the national currency, both digital and physical. The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has unveiled the new symbol of the Dirham. The national currency will be issued in its digital version by the last quarter of 2025, for the retail sector.
The US Department of Justice seized $200,000 in cryptocurrency that was being funneled to Hamas through a network of digital wallets that had moved over $1.5 million since October 2024.
Off-ramping crypto assets can be a problem. In other words, how can you cash out crypto?
In Italy, there is a specific law on cryptocurrencies that came into effect two years ago, but some points are still not entirely clear. One of these concerned the calculation of taxes on crypto payments, because the law did not specify it in an explicit, evident, and clearly understandable way. This point was clarified yesterday by the Italian government itself, with an official response to a question from the honorable Giulio Centemero.
France's state bank Bpifrance is investing €25 million in local crypto projects to strengthen the country's position in the global blockchain ecosystem.
Binance denies that the data came from a breach of its systems. Instead, it blames malware on infected user devices.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority plans to implement a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in 2026, replacing the current anti-money laundering system with a more detailed authorization process for crypto companies.
The European Union's insurance watchdog is proposing a stringent new rule that would require insurers to maintain capital reserves equal to the full value of their cryptocurrency holdings. The post EU Proposes Capital Rule Requiring Insurers to Fully Back Crypto Holdings appeared first on Cryptonews.
Bpifrance, France's public investment bank, announced in a March 27 statement that it will invest €25 million (around $27 million) in cryptocurrency tied to locally developed blockchain and crypto ventures.
HIFI's value dropped 11% after Upbit suspended deposits, following the token's addition to DAXA's watchlist due to transparency issues.
Bpifrance has announced a strategic investment of 25 million euros to support blockchain projects with a "strong French footprint." This initiative aims to strengthen France's position in the rapidly expanding global crypto industry.
The market capitalization of tokenized gold surged to an all-time high of $1.4 billion in March, driven by a parallel rally in physical gold prices, which crossed $3,000 per ounce. According to CoinDesk Datas monthly stablecoin report, this rise was accompanied by a spike in trading volumes, surpassing $1.6 billion the highest in over a year.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized more than $200,000 in cryptocurrency tied to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, a U.S. and EU-designated terrorist organization. According to a statement released Thursday, the confiscated assets were traced to multiple wallets and exchange accounts allegedly used to collect and launder donations supporting Hamas.
Paul Atkins, former SEC commissioner and President Trumps nominee to lead the agency, hinted at a more crypto-friendly regulatory approach during his Senate confirmation hearing. Though not pressed on big-picture digital asset policy, Atkins emphasized a shift from former Chair Gary Genslers strict stance, promising a rational, coherent, and principled framework for crypto regulation.
As market sentiment improves and capital flows back into crypto, several altcoins are beginning to draw renewed attention from analysts and early investors alike. Polkadot (DOT) and Polygon (POL) have remained in the spotlight due to ongoing development and network upgrades.
South Carolina's crypto reserve would hold no more than 1 million BTC.
The U.K. is gearing up for tougher crypto regulations, with just over a year left for the industry to prepare, revealed a senior official from the country's financial regulator. New Authorization Process For Crypto Companies Matthew Long, director of payments and digital assets at the U.K.
The original, hand-written sign became the symbol of bitcoin's first financial crisis.
SEC closes its investigation into Crypto.com without taking any enforcement action, signaling a shift in regulatory approach under new leadership.
Threat actors on the dark web are allegedly selling sensitive user data belonging to Gemini and Binance.
According to CEO Kris Marszalek, the agency has officially closed its investigation into the crypto exchange. It decided not to take any action.
South Korea has taken another step in its strict approach to regulating crypto. Authorities recently confirmed that Google Play has blocked around 17 foreign crypto exchanges from its platform.