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Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Paulo

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

House Oversight Committee members discuss debanking claims tied to crypto industry and Operation Chokepoint 2.0.

Oversight Committee Republicans Launch Debanking Investigation

January 26, 2025 Paulo

House Republicans launch a probe into crypto debanking claims, as Democrats call for an investigation into Trump’s memecoin and potential conflicts.

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Cathie Wood Credits Crypto Deregulation for ‘Unleashing Animal Spirits’

January 25, 2025 Paulo

Cathie Wood credits crypto deregulation under Trump for sparking market optimism. ARK Invest eyes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana for growth.

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder David Balland Had His Hand Mutilated in Ransom Plot

January 25, 2025 Paulo

David Balland, ex-Ledger co-founder, was kidnapped in France. A 48-hour ordeal ended with his rescue, leaving him injured. Police arrested 10 suspects.

Executives from leading crypto trade groups urge lawmakers to support the CLARITY Act

a16z to Close London Office to Refocus on U.S. Crypto Market

January 24, 2025 Paulo

Andreessen Horowitz shuts London office, pivoting to U.S. crypto market growth amid Trump’s executive order and renewed SEC clarity efforts.

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Canadian Government Warns of Crypto’s Role in Illicit Opioid Trade

January 24, 2025 Paulo

Canada raises alarms over crypto use in opioid trade, citing darknet platforms and laundering tactics. FINTRAC’s Project Guardian combats illicit financing.

Chart depicting the rise in extremist crypto donations in Europe compared to North America.

Europe Sees Fastest Growth in Extremist Crypto Donations, Chainalysis Warns

January 24, 2025 Paulo

Europe sees fastest growth in extremist crypto donations, Chainalysis warns. Funding linked to hate groups rises amid global inflows exceeding $20M.

El Salvador’s Congress approves Bitcoin law amendments as part of an IMF loan agreement.

Trump Champions US Leadership in Crypto at Davos, Lummis Leads Senate Digital Assets Panel

January 23, 2025 Paulo

Trump backs US crypto leadership at Davos as Lummis chairs a new Senate panel focused on digital assets and bipartisan crypto legislation. (149 characters)

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Cardano Foundation Research Shows ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Blockchain Use

January 23, 2025 Paulo

Cardano research finds 54.6% of projects focus on authenticity, reflecting blockchain’s growing role in verifying identity and enterprise solutions.

Changpeng Zhao and Ella Zhang announce YZi Labs rebranding at a press event.

Binance Labs Rebrands to YZi Labs with CZ at the Helm

January 23, 2025 Paulo

Binance Labs rebrands to YZi Labs, led by CZ and Ella Zhang. Expanding to AI, web3, and biotech, YZi signals a new vision for transformative investments.