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Federal agents seize cryptocurrency linked to Hamas terror funding operation

German Regulator BaFin Bans Public Sales of Ethena’s USDe Stablecoin

March 21, 2025 Dan K

BaFin halts Ethena’s USDe sales in Germany over MiCAR violations, freezing reserves and ordering a shutdown of its website and user onboarding.

A view of the Dubai skyline representing the approval of USDC and EURC as stablecoins under the DFSA’s crypto regime.

Dubai Recognizes USDC, EURC as First Stablecoins Under Token Regime

February 24, 2025 Dan K

Dubai’s DFSA has approved USDC and EURC as the first stablecoins under its crypto regime, allowing their integration into DIFC’s digital asset ecosystem.

A South Korean courtroom with a judge delivering a verdict on cryptocurrency-related charges against lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk.

Hong Kong Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Acceleration After U.S. Crypto Czar’s Speech

February 5, 2025 Dan K

Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng urges faster crypto initiatives after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ speech, highlighting stablecoins and Bitcoin reserves.

A digital finance concept showing stablecoin transactions surpassing traditional payment giants.

Stablecoin Transfer Volumes Surpass Visa and Mastercard in 2024

January 31, 2025 Dan K

Stablecoin transfers hit $27.6T in 2024, surpassing Visa and Mastercard. Bots, DeFi, and USDT drove growth despite a 13.5% market share decline.

Illustration of Nexus Mutual payout aiding Arcadia Finance hack victims on Base blockchain

Crypto Hacks Surge Ninefold in January 2025, Totaling $73.9M in Losses

January 30, 2025 Dan K

Crypto hacks soared to $73.9M in January 2025, a ninefold jump from December. The Phemex breach accounted for $69.1M, per Immunefi’s latest report.

Bitcoin price chart showing sharp decline amidst massive crypto liquidations.

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

January 27, 2025 Dan K

Crypto markets crash with nearly $1B liquidated, Bitcoin below $98K, and Ethereum sinking. DeepSeek AI news sparks risk asset sell-off.

HashKey Group receives in-principle VASP approval from Dubai VARA for crypto services expansion.

Dubai VARA Grants HashKey In-Principle Approval for VASP Application

January 13, 2025 Dan K

Dubai VARA grants HashKey MENA in-principle VASP approval, enabling crypto services expansion and strengthening its global regulatory footprint.

Mark Zuckerberg partners with Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang for Meta’s Superintelligence initiative

Upbit Flags IOST for Caution Ahead of Layer-2 Transition

January 13, 2025 Dan K

Upbit warns investors as IOST transitions to layer-2, issuing 21B new tokens with a tokenomics overhaul, signaling potential market volatility.

OCBC tokenized bonds concept with blockchain technology elements on a futuristic financial background.

OCBC Launches Tokenized Bonds for Corporate Investors in Singapore

January 7, 2025 Dan K

OCBC launches tokenized bonds for corporate investors in Singapore, providing flexible S$1,000 denominations and same-day settlements via blockchain.

Police arrests seven suspects in the kidnapping of a Pakistani crypto trader.

Pakistani Crypto Trader Kidnapped for $340K; Seven Arrested, Including CTD Officer

January 6, 2025 Dan K

Pakistani crypto trader kidnapped, extorted for $340K in cryptocurrency. Seven arrested, including a CTD officer. Case raises crypto security concerns.