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

Mantra and Damac Ink $1B Deal to Tokenize Middle Eastern Assets

January 9, 2025 Dan K

Mantra and Damac Group sign a $1B deal to tokenize real-world assets, enhancing blockchain-driven finance in the Middle East’s dynamic market.

A graphical depiction of a Discord server with a warning sign, symbolizing a cybersecurity breach in the crypto space.

Virtuals Protocol Discord Server Hacked Amid Rising Crypto Security Threats

January 8, 2025 Dan K

Virtuals Protocol’s Discord was hacked, with fake links posted. Phishing scams and private key breaches top crypto threats in 2024, causing $1.8B in losses.

Kazakhstan Shuts Down 36 Illegal Crypto Exchanges in 2024 Crackdown

January 8, 2025 Dan K

Kazakhstan closed 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, confiscating $112M in assets as part of its Anti-Money Laundering drive and digital tenge rollout.

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.

Rostin Behnam, chair of the CFTC, speaking at a public event

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to Resign on Trump’s Inauguration Day

January 7, 2025 Dan K

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam will step down on January 20, the day of Trump’s inauguration. His tenure advanced crypto oversight and industry policies.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaking about stablecoin regulation and interest benefits

US Crypto Excitement Mirrors ‘Space Race’ Under Trump

January 7, 2025 Dan K

Trump-era pro-crypto appointments spark a “space race” for digital assets as experts predict US dominance in crypto, stablecoins, and fintech innovation.

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.