Ripple Secures First European Bank Partner for Payments Platform with AMINA Bank
Ripple has partnered with Switzerland’s AMINA Bank, which is now the first European bank to adopt the company’s payments platform for cross-border transactions.
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Hex Trust Launches Wrapped XRP to Expand Cross-Chain DeFi Access
Hex Trust will issue and custody wrapped XRP to extend the token’s DeFi utility across multiple blockchains, launching with more than $100 million in locked value.
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Sei Integrates Crypto Wallet on Xiaomi Smartphones Globally
Sei launches a pre-installed crypto wallet on Xiaomi phones outside the US and China, with stablecoin payments planned for retail and online ecosystems.
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Canaan Reports Solid November Bitcoin Output as Expansion Advances
Canaan reported steady November Bitcoin production, expanded hashrate capacity, and growing crypto reserves as the company advances global mining buildout.
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PNC Introduces Direct Bitcoin Trading for Private Bank Clients
PNC began offering direct Bitcoin trading to its high-net-worth clients through a Coinbase integration, expanding beyond passive crypto exposure.
BMW and JPMorgan Complete First Fully Programmable Onchain FX Payment
BMW Group has completed its first fully automated EUR-to-USD FX transaction using JPMorgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments.
HashKey Seeks Up to $215 Million in Hong Kong IPO as Digital Asset Regulation Advances
HashKey launched its Hong Kong initial public offering, aiming to raise up to $215 million as the company expands its infrastructure, product capabilities and regional market…
Circle Gains ADGM License as UAE Expands Regulated Digital Asset Framework
Circle secured a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi Global Market, strengthening its position in the Middle East as the UAE accelerates the development of…
Binance Secures Landmark Global License under ADGM Framework
Binance has become the first crypto exchange to obtain a global license under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s regulatory framework, marking a significant shift in digital-asset oversight.
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Binance Introduces Parent-Controlled Crypto Savings Accounts for Kids and Teens
Binance has launched Binance Junior, a parent-managed crypto savings account for users aged 6 to 17. This tool offers controlled exposure to digital assets and early financial education.