Tagged: Crypto Adoption

October 21, 2025 @ 6:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is asking the US Treasury Department to update the existing anti-money-laundering rules, claiming that ongoing innovation instead of stricter enforcement measures is the answer to dealing with the rise of illicit finance in the nasent web3 and digital assets space. Coinbase Chief Legal… Read More

October 18, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

There are now around 241,700 people with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency holdings worth $1 million or more, which is up a considerable 40% from the past year, according to Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. As first reported by CNBC, there are 450 crypto centimillionaires,… Read More

October 17, 2025 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital Bank, the federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., supports global USD wire transfers. With this feature, Anchorage Digital Bank becomes a crypto-native institution to offer cash and crypto services via a unified, federally regulated platform. Clients are able to now hold, send,… Read More

October 16, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European challenger bank Lunar recently announced that it has been authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, making its crypto platform Lunar Block one of the “first” in Scandinavia to operate under this particular license. According… Read More

October 9, 2025 @ 10:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

India’s regulatory ecosystem for digital currencies remains a study in contrasts. While the country claims the world’s highest grassroots cryptocurrency adoption rate, as highlighted in Chainalysis‘ 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index, policymakers continue to favor Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) like the digital rupee (e₹)… Read More

October 7, 2025 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Between July 2022 and June 2025, Latin America reportedly recorded around $1.5 trillion in crypto transaction volume, according to an update from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Chainalysis also noted that the trajectory has been volatile but consistently upward: from $20.8 billion in crypto transaction volume… Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 11:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) claims to be focused on building the trusted bridge to the on-chain ecosystem. According to an update from the digital asset firm, this means making crypto easy to access — “anytime, anywhere, and for anyone.” Now, Samsung Galaxy users who are residing in… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is emerging as a hub of innovation and adoption, with on-chain activity surging threefold from $81 billion in July 2022 to peaks of $244 billion by December 2024. As we move into late 2025, insights from Chainalysis reveal that this acceleration… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ReserveOne has submitted key documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing may pave the way for a merger with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp., a Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This transaction is poised to unlock over $1 billion in funding,… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 3:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD), a key player in the bitcoin financial services sector, has revealed a partnership with Stripe, a programmable financial services platform, to facilitate the launch of its Fold Bitcoin Credit Card. This new product, set to redefine how consumers interact with… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 2:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where cryptocurrencies aim to enable financial inclusion but often feel isolated from everyday life, Nebeus intends to make digital assets a part of our daily activities. Like many other Fintech and web3 platforms, the London-based fintech startup is on a mission to… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of digital finance, North America stands as a major player, with the United States still firmly at its helm steering global cryptocurrency adoption. According to Chainalysis‘ 2025 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report, the region ranks second worldwide in the Adoption Index, capturing 26%… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil’s digital banking platform Nubank (NYSE: NU) continues to focus on bringing together everyday conveniences with practical financial tools. This week, the company made several announcements: first, with a mobility partnership alongside Uber that aims fo savings and surprises for some its customers, and second, the… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is reshaping the digital economy with tech advancements, new partnerships, peer-to-peer transactions, and targeted advertising. As global commerce evolves amid demands for seamless, secure, and privacy-conscious experiences, PayPal’s updates signal its commitment to making a meaningful impact. These developments shared by PayPal… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 10:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pakistan’s  Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued a call to global cryptocurrency firms to apply for local licenses. The initiative, announced by the finance ministry, aims to integrate Pakistan’s expanding crypto market—estimated to serve 40 million users—into the global digital economy. This development signals… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ZOOZ Power Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: ZOOZ) has selected Crypto.com as its key partner to implement a digital asset treasury strategy. Announced on September 16, 2025, this collaboration positions ZOOZ Power as the first dual-listed company on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Senate has confirmed Stephen Miran, a supporter of the Trump Administration’s tariff policy and “crypto-friendly economist,” to join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The vote approving Miran took place Monday, September 15, 2025, and comes just ahead of the central bank’s interest rate meeting this… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 3:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, where digital assets promise innovation but also harbor risks like fraud and money laundering, tools like those from Chainalysis can be useful. Blockchain analytics firms Chainalysis claims that it has been at the forefront of providing more clarity… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Companies worldwide are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies as core treasury assets, blending traditional balance sheets with digital tech advancements. This trend, accelerating in 2025 under the Trump Administration, underscores a maturing digital assets ecosystem where institutions are not just exploring or considering this sector but… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 1:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency recently dismantled an international hacking ring responsible for stealing millions in cryptocurrency, leveraging advanced blockchain analytics from Chainalysis. This operation marks a critical step in combating the escalating wave of crypto-related crimes, which have surged globally in 2025, driven by… Read More