Exchange
eToro Acquires Self-Custody Crypto Wallet Firm Zengo for $70 Million
The deal signals eToro's strategic push into self-custody solutions amid growing demand for non-custodial crypto infrastructure.
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Exchange
Bitwise launches Avalanche ETF with plans to stake AVAX held
"Avalanche is emerging as one of the leading platforms for businesses, governments, and real-world use cases," says Bitwise.
Regulation
UK FCA seeks feedback on guidance for crypto rules ahead of 2027 rollout
The UK financial regulator has launched a consultation on crypto rules covering stablecoins, trading and staking ahead of a broader UK crypto regime expected to take effect in 2027.
Market
Why Morgan Stanley's CFO sees tokenization as the next big step for its multi-trillion wealth business
Morgan Stanley's Chief Financial Officer has identified tokenization as a critical next phase for the investment bank's wealth management division, which oversees trillions in client assets. Speaking at a recent industry conference, the CFO outlined how digital asset tokenization could transform how the firm structures and
Regulation
EU adviser says ‘MiCA 2’ is likely as crypto market matures: PBW 2026
EU officials plan to reassess MiCA as companies test its limits, with industry feedback set to shape potential changes to the bloc’s crypto framework.
Regulation
Pakistan allows banks to open accounts for licensed VASPs, ending 2018 ban
The State Bank of Pakistan ended a 2018 ban, allowing regulated entities to open accounts for licensed virtual asset service providers.
Regulation
Societe Generale unit adds MiCA-compliant stablecoin to MetaMask
Societe Generale's digital asset unit added its MiCA compliant USD stablecoin to MetaMask for fiat on- and off-ramps and trading.
Regulation
21Shares files second amendment to Hyperliquid ETF filing, seeks Nasdaq listing under THYP
The issuer plans to buy 20,000 shares from the trust at $25 per share as an initial seed creation basket to buy HYPE prior to the listing.
Technology
X rolls out smart cashtags in US, Canada in step toward ‘everything app’
Tat Thang, a partner at the prediction platform Polymarket, suggests X is building a Web3 equivalent of the Chinese WeChat Pay citing its recent moves to scrub crypto bots.
Regulation
Virginia to hold dormant crypto ‘in-kind’ for at least one year under new law
The legislation stipulates that unclaimed crypto assets in customer accounts will be transferred to state custody in-kind.
Security
North Korean hackers used AI-enabled social engineering in Zerion attack
It is the second long-term social-engineering attack this month, after the $280 million exploit of the Drift Protocol.
Technology
XRP News: Ripple Pioneers Korea’s First Tokenized Government Bond Settlement
Ripple partners with Kyobo Life Insurance, one of South Korea’s “Big 3” life insurance companies. The companies will pioneer Korea’s first real-time tokenized government bond settlement via Ripple Custody, a major news for the XRP community, especially in South Korea. Ripple Custody is a bank-grade,