Markets

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have seen a strong reversal in sentiment as the sector recorded fresh inflows worth $250 million, marking a notable turnaround after weeks of subdued activity and net outflows. The latest capital injection...

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. has secured $6 million in new funding to accelerate its digital asset and blockchain strategy, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing transformation. The fintech company, known for its financial technology services, announced the financing...

Hong Kong’s latest move to open retail crypto trading under strict regulations has reignited competition among global financial centers vying for leadership in the fast-growing Web3 space. By granting retail trading licenses to OSL and HashKey, the city has positioned...

Hong Kong has taken a decisive step toward reestablishing itself as a leading global crypto hub, with regulators officially granting the first retail trading licenses to OSL and HashKey. For the first time, retail investors in the city will gain...

Hong Kong has taken a major step in its efforts to position itself as a leading global hub for digital assets. For the first time, retail investors in the city will be able to directly trade major cryptocurrencies such as...

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has officially granted retail crypto trading licenses to OSL and HashKey, marking a significant milestone in the city’s push to establish itself as a leading digital asset hub in Asia. This...

Hong Kong has taken a major step in its push to become a global digital asset hub by granting its first retail cryptocurrency trading licenses. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced today that two licensed exchanges, HashKey Exchange and...

The European Union (EU) has officially approved a comprehensive roadmap for the rollout of the long-awaited digital euro, marking a significant step in the bloc’s journey toward a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The European Central Bank (ECB) announced that...

In a landmark moment for the non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem, Solana (SOL) has overtaken Ethereum (ETH) in daily NFT transactions for the first time, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics that have long been dominated by Ethereum. According to...

PayPal has taken a significant step in its crypto journey by expanding its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), into Latin American markets. The move marks a major push toward mainstream adoption of digital currencies in regions where financial inclusion...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun testing a blockchain-based foreign exchange (forex) settlement system aimed at modernizing cross-border payments and reducing inefficiencies in the country’s currency market. The pilot project, currently underway with select financial institutions, could mark...

Mastercard is teaming up with a fintech leader in Africa to offer a new crypto payroll service across the continent, aiming to simplify salary payments for remote workers and gig-economy participants. The initiative reflects growing demand for faster, lower-cost cross-border...

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has rolled out a new artificial intelligence-driven fraud detection system aimed at tackling the sharp rise in crypto-related scams. The initiative comes as global regulators tighten oversight and demand stronger security measures across digital...

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has approved a new regulatory framework that allows tokenized real estate investment products to be offered directly to retail investors. The move marks a major step forward in democratizing access to one of the country’s...

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled a proposal to regulate tokenized real estate, aiming to create a clearer framework for one of the fastest-growing applications of blockchain in the country’s financial sector. The move marks Tokyo’s latest effort to...