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Belarus central bank building symbolizing upcoming digital ruble launch in 2026

Belarus to Fully Roll Out Digital Ruble by Late 2026, Central Bank Chief Confirms

April 17, 2025 Paulo

Belarus eyes full CBDC rollout in late 2026, coordinating with Russia on cross-border use and digital ruble infrastructure development.

Giancarlo Giorgetti warns that U.S. stablecoin policy could destabilize the euro

Italy’s Economy Minister Warns U.S. Stablecoins Threaten Euro’s Stability

April 16, 2025 Paulo

Italy’s Giorgetti warns U.S. stablecoins pose a greater threat to the euro than tariffs, pushing EU to accelerate digital euro efforts.

Securitize expands digital asset services after acquiring MG Stover’s fund administration business

Securitize Acquires MG Stover Fund Admin Arm, Boosts AUM to $38B

April 16, 2025 Paulo

Securitize’s MG Stover acquisition pushes AUM to $38B, enhancing its digital asset fund services and boosting tokenized treasury dominance.

Joint U.S.-Canadian operation disrupts Ethereum phishing scam

U.S. and Canadian Authorities Disrupt $4.3M Ethereum Phishing Scam

April 16, 2025 Paulo

U.S. and Canadian agents disrupt $4.3M Ethereum phishing scam using “approval phishing” in Operation Avalanche. More wallets still being traced.

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Ethena Labs Exits Germany, Shuts Down Subsidiary After BaFin Crackdown

April 15, 2025 Paulo

Ethena Labs winds down its German unit and ends MiCAR efforts after BaFin flags serious flaws in USDe compliance and halts local operations.

Futuristic illustration of an Ethereum-powered tech conference set in Mumbai’s skyline

CBEX Crypto Collapse Sparks Outrage in Nigeria Amid Ponzi Scheme Allegations

April 15, 2025 Paulo

CBEX exchange crashes, wiping investor funds and sparking looting in Nigeria as Ponzi scheme fears grow. SEC warns against unlicensed platforms.

Kraken trading interface showing stocks and ETFs alongside cryptocurrencies

Kraken Launches Commission-Free Stock & ETF Trading in Major Expansion Beyond Crypto

April 14, 2025 Paulo

Kraken enters stock and ETF trading with a commission-free model, expanding its services beyond crypto to rival Robinhood in the U.S.

Tether joins OCEAN mining pool to support Bitcoin decentralization

Tether to Deploy Hashrate on Bitcoin Mining Pool OCEAN to Boost Decentralization

April 14, 2025 Paulo

Tether to mine Bitcoin via OCEAN’s decentralized pool, expanding its global footprint and supporting censorship-resistant mining protocols.

Digital illustration showing the Federal Reserve building and declining rate chart symbolizing cautious monetary policy and inflation risks

Trump’s SEC Leadership Triggers Probes by Congressional Watchdogs

April 14, 2025 Paulo

GAO probes Trump’s SEC leadership after reports of regulatory rollbacks, staff exits, and alleged crypto-related corruption spark watchdog concerns.

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Ripple Settles With SEC, XRP Surges as CEO Credits Trump for Regulatory Shift

April 12, 2025 Paulo

Ripple pays $50M to the SEC in a settlement. XRP price surges as CEO Garlinghouse thanks Trump and highlights a shift toward crypto-friendly regulation.