Kraken Brings Back Staking for US Clients—Are Regulations Easing?

Kraken has relaunched onchain staking for U.S. clients, offering 17 crypto assets through Kraken Pro. The move expands access amid evolving crypto rules. Kraken Relaunches Staking for US Traders—Here’s What’s Different This Time Kraken has introduced an onchain staking service for U.S. clients in 37 states and two territories through Kraken Pro. The company said … Read more

Coinbase Launches in Argentina, Targeting 5 Million Daily Crypto Users

Coinbase has secured approval to operate in Argentina, aiming to tackle economic instability with crypto tools as 5 million Argentinians already rely on digital assets daily. Coinbase Secures Argentina Approval, Setting the Stage for Crypto’s Future Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Jan. 28 that it has received regulatory approval to operate in Argentina, … Read more

Crypto Giant Kucoin Pleads Guilty, Forced Out of US After $297M DOJ Settlement

Kucoin’s guilty plea exposed billions in illicit transactions, with $297M in penalties and a forced U.S. exit as the DOJ links it to darknet crimes. Kucoin Guilty Plea: DOJ Uncovers Billions in Suspicious Crypto Transactions The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that Peken Global Ltd., the Seychelles-based operator of cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin, … Read more

Coinbase Rethinks Token Listings as 1M New Tokens Weekly Break Current System

Coinbase’s CEO stated that the platform’s token evaluation process is no longer sustainable, citing the creation of a million tokens weekly. He called on regulators to adapt to the rapidly expanding crypto landscape. Coinbase Sees Pressing Need to Overhaul Token Listings With Bold Block List Shift Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has called for significant changes … Read more

Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans With Rewards and Flexible Repayment Options

Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling bitcoin, offering flexible repayment, tax advantages, and instant access to funds via its streamlined platform. Borrow USDC Without Selling Bitcoin: Coinbase Introduces New Loan Feature Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Thursday the introduction of bitcoin-backed loans, enabling customers to borrow stablecoin … Read more

Ripple Unleashes RLUSD on Bitstamp With High-Impact Trading Pairs

Ripple USD (RLUSD) has debuted on Bitstamp, offering global liquidity in key pairs and emphasizing stability, compliance, and utility for payments, tokenization, and decentralized finance. RLUSD Rolls Out on Bitstamp With Global Liquidity in Key Trading Pairs Ripple USD (RLUSD), an enterprise-grade stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, has been introduced on crypto exchange Bitstamp, … Read more

Binance Reaches Milestone in Brazil, Becomes First Exchange With Securities Brokerage Capabilities

Binance has become a pioneering cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil following the approval of its acquisition of Sim;paul Investimentos, a securities brokerage platform. With this acquisition, Binance can now offer a full range of investment options, including securities, stocks, and funds for Brazilian customers. Binance Gets Greenlight For Sim;paul Investimentos Acquisition in Brazil Binance, one of … Read more

Kucoin Pay Launches to Drive Crypto Payments in Retail, Expanding Digital Adoption

Kucoin’s launch of Kucoin Pay aims to drive retail crypto adoption by enabling seamless, borderless payments, lowering fees, and expanding merchant reach through digital currencies. Kucoin Launches Kucoin Pay to Boost Retail Crypto Adoption Cryptocurrency adoption in retail is gaining momentum as crypto exchange Kucoin announced on Thursday the launch of Kucoin Pay, a new … Read more

Binance Gains 21st Regulatory Approval – Crypto Giant Tightens Grip Worldwide

Binance has secured its 21st regulatory approval with Brazil’s central bank, bolstering its growing dominance and expanding its footprint in Latin America’s booming crypto market. Binance Expands Regulatory Dominance With Brazil Approval Crypto exchange Binance announced Thursday that it has secured approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer in … Read more

Malaysia Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges: Bybit Ordered to Halt Operations

Malaysia has ordered Bybit to halt its crypto exchange operations in the country, as regulators crack down on unregistered platforms. Bybit Faces Enforcement in Malaysia Over Unregistered Crypto Exchange Operations The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced on Dec. 27 that it has taken enforcement measures against Bybit Technology Ltd. and its CEO, Ben Zhou, citing … Read more