Bitcoin.de has kept most trading suspended after Germany’s financial regulator rejected futurum bank AG’s application for authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules, forcing the platform to pursue a new model using regulated partners. Summary Bitcoin.de trading remains suspended after BaFin rejected futurum bank’s application for MiCA authorization in Germany. Futurum bank can
Winklevoss Asset Services has filed for a Nasdaq-listed spot Zcash ETF under the proposed ticker WINK, as ZEC has gained more than 5% in 24 hours and is trading above $1,376. Summary WINK would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust Company serving as the fund’s custodian. Authorized participants would use cash to create and redeem
Securitize and LG CNS have signed a memorandum of understanding covering three areas of digital asset development for South Korean institutions, including tokenized securities and stablecoin infrastructure. Summary The agreement covers market development, tokenization technology, and digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions. Planned services remain subject to local laws, regulatory approvals, and both companies’ internal
The UK government has appointed six banks to lead its first digital gilt issuance, with the pilot expected by the first quarter of 2027. Summary Six banks will handle underwriting, investor engagement and distribution for the DIGIT pilot. HSBC’s Orion platform will host the bond within the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox. Industry executives say digital
A U.S. lawmaker has introduced legislation that would impose penalties of at least $10,000 on federal candidates who trade prediction market contracts tied to their own elections. Summary Rep. Don Davis has introduced a bill barring federal candidates and certain family members from trading contracts tied to their elections. Violations would carry a $10,000 civil
A $6 million exploit at an unidentified Base vault has exposed a gap in vulnerability reporting, according to Immunefi’s head of security, with roughly $31.7 million remaining in the vault at the time of the incident briefing. Summary About $6 million in wstETH was taken after a malicious contract gained access to the vault. Seven
Ripple has expanded its agreement with Brevan Howard, a fund manager overseeing about $35 billion, to provide its funds with multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing, and financing through Ripple Prime. Summary Brevan Howard funds will gain access to brokerage, clearing and financing through Ripple Prime. The agreement extends a relationship that included participation in Ripple’s $500
Pi Network price has fallen toward $0.087 after retreating from last week’s highs, leaving buyers defending rising daily support while a bullish analyst forecast hinges on a break above $0.11. Summary Pi Network price traded near $0.087 after retreating from its seven-day high around $0.0935. Daily price remained below the 20-, 50-, 100-, and 200-day
Virtuals opened an invitation only AI app test in October as established crypto networks tried to turn AI demand into paid activity. NEAR is building agent and settlement tools, Bittensor rewards competing subnets, Render supplies graphics and compute capacity, and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance is developing agent and cloud infrastructure. Their products have different customers
OKX has launched OKX Money, a standalone app that converts funding from more than 50 supported currencies into dollar-backed stablecoins while offering payments, transfers and rewards in selected markets. Summary OKX Money lets users save, send and spend stablecoins through one standalone app and card. Eligible USDG balances can earn up to 10% APY without
