KB Kookmin Bank to Launch JPMorgan Kinexys Cross-Border Payment Service

South Korea’s KB Kookmin Bank, the nation’s largest lender by assets, is poised to revolutionize its cross-border payment offerings for import and export businesses with the launch of a blockchain-based…

Binance Institutes Rigorous Phishing Simulation Program, Including Dismissal for Repeated Failures, to Fortify Cybersecurity Defenses

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance has implemented a stringent internal cybersecurity protocol that includes monthly simulated phishing attacks on its employees, with repeated failures potentially leading to dismissal. This aggressive strategy,…

Robinhood in Talks with Crypto.com over Prediction Markets: WSJ

The financial technology firm Robinhood, widely recognized for its commission-free cryptocurrency and stock trading application, is reportedly engaged in advanced discussions to significantly expand its existing prediction markets offering through…

US State Department Launches ‘Freedom Tech Excellence Program,’ Tapping Bitcoin Advocacy Group and Tech Giants to Bolster Global Digital Liberties

The United States Department of State has initiated a significant new program, the Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP), designed to bolster diplomatic efforts in safeguarding digital freedom and freedom of…

Ethereum ETFs See Inflow Streak End as Industry Pushes for CLARITY Act Vote, Hyperliquid’s RWAs Dominate Trading

Today in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, significant shifts were observed across market performance, regulatory efforts, and decentralized finance innovation. US-listed spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) concluded a five-day streak…

Strive’s SATA Rebounds Toward Par as Samson Mow Says Bitcoin bottom Is In

Strive’s SATA preferred shares have staged a robust recovery, rebounding significantly from a June low of $83.30 to trade at approximately $97, according to recent data from Yahoo Finance. This…

EU Authorities Include HTX Exchange in Russian Sanctions

The decision, made public by the European Council on Thursday, marks a significant escalation in the European Union’s efforts to curb Russia’s ability to finance its military aggression. HTX now…

Crypto Advocacy Groups Urge Senate to Prioritize CLARITY Act Amidst Bipartisan Stalemate Over Ethics Provisions and Looming August Recess

Three prominent cryptocurrency advocacy organizations—the Crypto Council for Innovation, the Digital Chamber, and the Blockchain Association—jointly appealed to United States Senate leaders on Friday, calling for the chamber to schedule…

Odos Protocol to Shut Down, Gives Users Until July 30 to Withdraw Assets

The decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator Odos Protocol has officially announced its imminent shutdown, effective July 30, providing its user base with a critical one-week window to withdraw all remaining assets.…

BitMEX Faces New Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Fraudulent Liquidations Coinciding with Exchange’s Impending Shutdown

BitMEX, once a titan in the cryptocurrency derivatives market, is confronting a fresh class-action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that…