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.
NEAR Protocol, ADI Chain, and Datrics have launched TravAI, an AI-driven travel platform that automates booking and uses blockchain-based settlement for cross-chain payments.
Polymarket is preparing an internal market-making desk that would trade against its users as the platform relaunches in the US.
WisdomTree introduced the region’s first exchange-traded product backed entirely by Lido’s staked Ether. The launch adds regulated access to Ethereum staking yields for European investors.
BitGo integrates IOTA into its custody services, enabling compliant, insured institutional access and liquidity solutions for the growing digital asset ecosystem.
HashKey is set to open investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO as early as next week, with the digital-asset firm targeting at least $200 million in proceeds.
DeepNode raised $5 million to develop a decentralized AI network on Base, using a relevance-based consensus model to reward high-utility AI contributions.
Italy’s markets regulator has set a hard December 30, 2025, deadline for crypto platforms to apply for MiCA authorization or exit the market.
Woori Bank becomes the first major Korean lender to display Bitcoin prices in its trading room, reflecting rising institutional interest in digital assets amid evolving regulation and stablecoin plans.
Gold and silver extend their steep year-to-date rally while Bitcoin stalls, as investors hedge the risk of a Federal Reserve policy error and brace for next week’s rate decision.
The European Commission has proposed expanding ESMA’s supervisory powers over crypto firms and key market infrastructure as the bloc seeks to streamline oversight and close competitiveness gaps with the United States.
Beast Industries plans to enter financial services and mobile telecom, extending MrBeast’s business portfolio beyond digital media. The move follows new hires and efforts to manage rising costs.
Horizon Quantum has deployed Singapore’s first commercial quantum computer, marking a step forward in the city-state’s push to deepen its quantum computing capabilities.
Kraken and Deutsche Börse partner to deliver institutional access across crypto, tokenized markets, and derivatives, integrating trading, custody, and FX liquidity across geographies.
U.S. spot ETF data for yesterday showed strong inflows into Ethereum, while Bitcoin and Solana posted notable outflows. XRP continued its streak of positive flow days.