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Binance Further Expands in Brazil with Regulator’s Approval

January 3, 2025 Gonzalo

Binance acquires Sim;paul in Brazil, gaining broker-dealer licensing to expand crypto offerings and strengthen compliance across Latin America.

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Frax Community Approves frxUSD Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL

January 2, 2025 Gonzalo

Frax community greenlights frxUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, merging decentralized finance with traditional financial assets.

Binance achieves 250m users, setting sights on 1b in 2025

January 2, 2025 Gonzalo

Binance hits 250M users, maintaining market dominance while tackling global regulatory challenges. The exchange aims to reach 1B users by 2025.

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Binance Labs Rebrands and Expands Investment Scope for 2025, Mentions CZ in Plans

December 31, 2024 Gonzalo

Binance Labs rebrands for 2025, broadening investments to AI, Biotech, secondary markets. CZ to connect with founders and engage in projects personally.

IRS Targets DeFi: Blockchain Groups Challenge New Broker Reporting Rule

December 29, 2024 Gonzalo

Blockchain groups sue IRS, claiming new broker rules harm DeFi innovation, privacy, and U.S. blockchain leadership. Regulatory overreach debated.

Blockchain Association Sues IRS Over Crypto Broker Rules

December 28, 2024 Gonzalo

Blockchain Association sues IRS, claiming new crypto broker rules infringe on privacy, exceed authority, and risk stifling U.S. blockchain innovation.

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US Government Unlikely to Buy Bitcoin in 2025, Says Galaxy Digital Research Head

December 28, 2024 Gonzalo

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn predicts the US government won’t buy Bitcoin in 2025, but policy discussions around Bitcoin reserves may gain traction.

Frax Finance Opens Vote on BlackRock’s BUIDL as Backing Asset for Stablecoin

December 27, 2024 Gonzalo

Frax Finance launches a vote to use BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as a reserve asset for its proposed stablecoin. All current votes favor the proposal.

Japan’s FSA Pushes for Stronger Internal Audits in Crypto Exchanges

December 26, 2024 Gonzalo

Japan’s FSA urges enhanced internal audits for crypto exchanges in its 2024 guidelines, aiming for better financial oversight and cyber risk mitigation.

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South Korea Sanctions 15 North Koreans Over Crypto Heists and Cyber Theft

December 26, 2024 Gonzalo

South Korea sanctioned 15 North Koreans tied to $1.3B crypto thefts in 2024, accusing them of funding DPRK’s nuclear weapons and missile programs.