Crypto

KBC Becomes First Belgian Bank to Launch Regulated Bitcoin and Ether Trading

KBC Becomes First Belgian Bank to Launch Regulated Bitcoin and Ether Trading

Quick Summary KBC has become the first Belgian bank to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ether trading under the EU’s MiCA framework Crypto trading will launch via the Bolero platform from mid-February, operating on an execution-only basis A closed-loop custody model prevents external transfers, strengthening security and regulatory oversight   KBC…
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16th Jan 2026
State Street Launches Digital Asset Platform to Power Tokenized Finance

State Street Launches Digital Asset Platform to Power Tokenized Finance

Quick Summary State Street has launched a Digital Asset Platform to support institutional adoption of tokenized finance The platform enables tokenized funds, securities, and digital cash products, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits It provides custody, wallet, and cash infrastructure across permissioned blockchain networks The move signals a shift from pilot…
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15th Jan 2026
LMAX Group Partners with Ripple to Expand Institutional Stablecoin and Cross-Asset Trading

LMAX Group Partners with Ripple to Expand Institutional Stablecoin and Cross-Asset Trading

Quick Summary LMAX Group has partnered with Ripple to integrate RLUSD as a core collateral asset across its institutional trading infrastructure The deal enables cross-collateralisation and margin efficiencies across spot crypto, perpetual futures, and CFD trading Ripple will provide $150 million in financing to support LMAX’s long-term cross-asset growth strategy…
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15th Jan 2026
Coincheck Group to Acquire 3iQ in $112 Million Deal

Coincheck Group to Acquire 3iQ in $112 Million Deal

Short Summary Coincheck Group to acquire Canadian digital asset manager 3iQ in a deal valued at around $112 million The share-based transaction could bring Coincheck’s ownership to 100%, pending minority shareholder participation The acquisition strengthens Coincheck’s institutional crypto offering, with completion expected in Q2 2026   Coincheck Group has agreed…
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12th Jan 2026
Coinbase Suspends Peso-Based Services in Argentina While Maintaining Crypto Trading

Coinbase Suspends Peso-Based Services in Argentina While Maintaining Crypto Trading

Quick Summary Coinbase has suspended peso-based fiat services in Argentina, while keeping crypto trading fully operational From January 31, 2026, users will no longer be able to trade USDC with pesos or withdraw to local bank accounts Crypto-to-crypto trading, transfers, and custody remain unaffected, with customer funds unchanged The move…
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06th Jan 2026
Binance Pauses Visa and Mastercard Withdrawals in Ukraine

Binance Pauses Visa and Mastercard Withdrawals in Ukraine

Quick Summary Binance has paused Visa and Mastercard fiat withdrawals for users in Ukraine effective December 30 The move is linked to regulatory changes affecting Binance’s payment partner, Bifinity UAB Crypto trading, card deposits, and alternative payment methods remain available, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and SWIFT P2P trading is…
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04th Jan 2026
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