A court judge has ruled that the government can claim ownership of the seized funds The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has completed a major forfeiture tied to one of the earliest Bitcoin mixing services used on the darknet. More than $400 million in cryptocurrency and related assets connected to Helix have now been formally
Category: Crypto
Crypto Exchange Bybit Looking To Become Global Bank
Bybit’s “MyBank” will be launched in partnership with licensed banks Bybit is making a major shift in direction as it looks to move beyond crypto trading and closer to full-scale banking. The Dubai-based exchange plans to introduce fiat accounts that allow users to hold and move traditional currencies like U.S. dollars alongside digital assets. The
OKX Launches EU Stablecoin Mastercard Payment Card
The exchange’s card will be issued through an electronic money institution that operates on Mastercard’s network Crypto exchange OKX has rolled out a new payment card in Europe that allows users to spend stablecoins anywhere Mastercard is accepted. The launch marks another step toward making crypto usable for everyday purchases across the region. The OKX
Bitcoin Financial Services Firm River Says Most US Banks Will Adopt Crypto
River believes broader adoption is coming as pressure builds to keep up with changing client demand Bitcoin-focused financial services firm River says crypto is moving closer to the center of US banking. In a recent post on X, the company claimed that a majority of the largest banks in the country are now involved with
Crypto Start-up Entropy to Shut Down, Refund Investors
The a16z-backed company was never able to ramp up to its planned scale Crypto start-up Entropy is shutting down operations and returning remaining funds to investors, ending a four-year run marked by multiple strategy changes and staff reductions. Founder and CEO Tux Pacific shared the decision in a post on X over the weekend. I
Ledger Rumored to Be Discussing IPO With US Financial Giants
The negotiations reportedly involve Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays Ledger is reportedly exploring a possible initial public offering in the US, a move that could place the crypto hardware wallet maker’s valuation above $4 billion. The discussions are still informal, but they signal growing confidence in the market for digital asset security. According to a
BitGo Prices IPO at $18 a Share Ahead of Expected NYSE Trading Today
BitGo’s debut places it among a small group of crypto-focused firms to reach US public markets BitGo has set the price for its initial public offering at $18 per share, clearing the way for its expected first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange later today. The crypto custody firm will trade under
Stablecoin Blockchain Noble to Move from Cosmos to Ethereum
The move is meant to help the project gain access to a potentially larger user base Stablecoin-focused blockchain Noble has announced plans to leave the Cosmos ecosystem and relaunch as an Ethereum-compatible network. The project says the move is aimed at improving developer access and expanding its technical capabilities as it shifts toward broader real-world
Bermuda Teams up With Coinbase and Circle to Build ‘Fully On-Chain‘ Economy
The program will use the USDC stablecoin along with Coinbase’s Base blockchain infrastructure Bermuda is taking another step toward becoming a digital finance hub through a new partnership with Coinbase and Circle. The government plans to test parts of a “fully on-chain” economy using blockchain tools, with early efforts focused on payments and financial services.
Crypto Miner Manufacturer Canaan Faces Potential Nasdaq Delisting
Delisting could push trading to over-the-counter markets, where liquidity is thinner and investor interest often drops Crypto mining hardware maker Canaan Inc. is facing the possibility of being removed from the Nasdaq after its share price slipped below required levels. The company disclosed that it received a formal notice from the exchange warning that it
Megatel Homes Launches Program to Reward Renters Who Pay in Crypto
The program uses MP Tokens, which users can earn by paying rent through the MegPrime system Megatel Homes is preparing to roll out a new crypto-based rewards program aimed at renters, following approval from US regulators to move forward. The Texas-based homebuilder received a “no-action” letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission, clearing the way
Senate Committee Postpones Planned Debate of Crypto’s CLARITY Act
With disagreements still unresolved, the pause signals that crypto regulation may take longer than expected A key Senate committee has delayed its planned debate on the crypto-focused CLARITY Act, slowing momentum on a bill the digital asset industry has been closely watching. The markup, originally scheduled for Thursday, was postponed to allow more time for











