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US President Donald Trump granted pardons to three co-founders of BitMEX, a well-known global crypto exchange, as well as one of its former high-ranking employees.  The three co-founders include the former CEO, Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed. The...

Axis Bank, a private sector bank located in India, is now set to become the country’s first financial institution capable of offering near-real-time programmable USD clearing, which will be available around the clock. This 24/7 solution will be available for...

PrimaryBid, a company that powers smart retail inclusion in global capital markets, is currently negotiating with several financial institutions and investors about a potential takeover.  According to reports, the retail investment platform is collaborating with a number of advisers to...

The European Payment Alliance, also known as EuroPA, recently started a process of switching to instant cross-border payments between mobile transfer schemes Bizum, MB Way, Bancomat, and Iberia’s Sibs. The move will allow users in Portugal, Italy, Spain, and Andorra...

The UK’s digital baking and crypto platform called Ziglu recently launched a new feature called Crypto On Card. The new solution will allow the platform’s users to use their cryptocurrencies in everyday purchases and make real-world transactions with their Ziglu...

According to a new statement by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), US banks are no longer required to receive approval before they engage in crypto-related activities. The watchdog stated that companies that it supervises are now permitted to carry...

Circle Internet Financial, commonly known simply as Circle, is reportedly preparing to go public by organizing an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This is the company that created and issued the crypto industry’s second-largest stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC). Now, however, it...

Ethereum is only about a month away from its next major upgrade — the long-awaited and highly anticipated Pectra. According to the roadmap, the upgrade should go live on the mainnet on April 30, 2025, following a successful launch on...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently cleared the Web3 gaming platform Immutable — one among many crypto-related companies that have been investigated over the past few years. The regulator officially ended its investigation without taking any action, according...

Ripple Labs has been in the legal conflict with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for years now, marking one of the biggest, longest, and most high-profile legal conflicts in crypto history. However, the conflict may soon come to...

The UK financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently stated that it intends to focus on embracing technology as a key tool of its five-year strategy. The idea is to adopt modern technologies to make its work more efficient,...

The regulators of the US state of Massachusetts have launched an investigation into Robinhood, a popular trading app that recently announced a so-called ‘Predictions Hub.’  The Predictions Hub is a feature that allows users to bet on the outcomes of...

An AI-powered security platform Charm, which focuses on protecting various organizations and their customers from scammers, just emerged from stealth with $8 million in seed funding. The company is using advanced emerging technologies to combat the effects and risks posed...

Accenture’s branch, Accenture Federal Services, reported that it had lost sales in the 2024 fiscal year, blaming the uncertainty from the Trump administration as the main reason. Julie Sweet, who works as the CEO and chair of Accenture, commented on...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) found itself in a situation where it might lose 10% of its staff, after around 500 employees decided to accept the $50,000 buyout offer introduced by Trump and Musk. The alleged departure of...