Trump’s World Liberty Financial Proposes Aave Deployment to Enhance Defi Accessibility

World Liberty Financial (WLF), the decentralized finance (defi) project backed by former President Donald Trump and his family, has submitted a proposal to Aave’s governance forum, seeking approval for the launch of an Aave v3 instance on the Ethereum mainnet. The proposal, subject to community and governance approval, aims to boost defi adoption through increased … Read more

National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investment Product

The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors a secure way to tap into bitcoin’s long-term growth potential. NBB Launches First Bitcoin-Linked Investment Product … Read more

South Korean Lawmakers Call for Full Investigation Into KOK Token Crash

Two South Korean lawmakers have called for a full investigation into the KOK token after its value collapsed to almost zero. Victims have accused Korea’s largest newspaper of promoting the scam, sparking concerns about its role. The alleged cryptocurrency fraud has caused an estimated $3 billion in losses, affecting about 1.86 million investors worldwide. Korean … Read more

Nigerian Regulator Pledges to Fight Crypto Fraud

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to crack down on fraud, money laundering, and market manipulation in the crypto sector. The SEC director general, Emomotimi Agama, emphasized the importance of educating investors. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said he supports regulating the crypto sector. Investor Education Nigeria’s securities regulator vows to crack down … Read more

Compass Mining Partners With Mindshift to Expand Bitcoin Mining in South Korea

Compass Mining has announced a partnership with Mindshift, a licensed digital asset service provider in South Korea, to extend bitcoin mining services to the region. The collaboration aims to address challenges like high electricity costs while making bitcoin mining more accessible to South Korean residents. Compass Mining Collaborates With Mindshift The partnership between Compass Mining, … Read more

Avalanche Powers Littio’s New USD Savings Accounts in Latin America

Littio, a Colombian neobank, has joined forces with Avalanche to offer interest-bearing USD accounts through Opentrade’s blockchain-based platform. The partnership aims to provide financial solutions to Latin Americans facing high inflation and currency devaluation. Neobank Littio Uses Avalanche to Boost Financial Services in Latin America Littio, known for its mobile banking services, is using Opentrade’s … Read more

Vaneck Launches $30M Fund to Boost Fintech, Crypto, and AI Startups

Vaneck, a global investment management firm, has announced the launch of a $30 million early-stage venture fund targeting fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Vaneck’s $30M Fund to Invest in Fintech, Digital Assets, and AI Named Vaneck Ventures, the fund will support companies in the pre-seed and seed stages, continuing the firm’s strategy … Read more

Boerse Stuttgart Unveils Insured Ethereum Staking on Bison Platform

European exchange group Boerse Stuttgart has announced a major step into Ethereum staking, offering users a secure, insured way to earn passive income through its Bison trading platform. By partnering with top German firms, Bison enables staking for as little as 0.005 ETH with weekly rewards. The service, currently only in Germany, promises annual returns … Read more