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Alchemy Pay and HTF Securities bridge traditional finance and cryptocurrency in Hong Kong's digital asset market.
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Alchemy Pay’s Strategic Integration with HTF Securities Unlocks New Era for Hong Kong’s Crypto Market

February 6, 2026 j n

Hong Kong, April 2025: In a significant move for the region’s financial technology landscape, cryptocurrency payment gateway Alchemy Pay has formally integrated with Hong Kong-based HTF Securities. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and the digital asset ecosystem, specifically to expand regulated advisory and payment services within Hong Kong’s burgeoning […]

Nevada judge orders Polymarket to halt event markets in a landmark crypto regulation case.
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Polymarket Faces Stunning Nevada Court Order to Halt All Event Markets

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Carson City, Nevada – April 2025: In a stunning legal development with far-reaching implications for the cryptocurrency sector, a Nevada state judge has issued a formal order compelling the decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket to immediately halt all event-based contracts for residents of the state. This decisive ruling represents a significant escalation in regulatory pressure […]

Nomura headquarters in Tokyo with digital asset market analysis showing reduced crypto exposure after Q3 losses
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Nomura’s Strategic Pivot: Japanese Banking Giant Cuts Crypto Exposure After Q3 Losses

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Tokyo, Japan – March 2025: Japanese financial conglomerate Nomura Holdings has implemented a significant reduction in its cryptocurrency market positions following substantial losses reported in its third-quarter earnings. This strategic adjustment represents a cautious recalibration rather than a full retreat from digital assets, as the banking giant simultaneously advances its long-term blockchain ambitions through regulated […]

Russia's largest Bitcoin miner BitRiver faces bankruptcy amid energy debt crisis
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BitRiver Bankruptcy: Russia’s Largest Bitcoin Miner Faces Stunning Collapse

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Moscow, Russia, April 2025: Russia’s cryptocurrency mining industry faces a seismic shock as BitRiver, the nation’s largest Bitcoin mining operation, teeters on the brink of bankruptcy. The stunning development follows a bankruptcy petition filed by energy conglomerate En+, which claims the mining company failed to repay a 700 million ruble ($9.2 million) advance and penalty […]

Courtroom scene symbolizing Ahn Sung-hyun's acquittal in the cryptocurrency listing bribery case.
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Stunning Verdict: Pro Golfer Ahn Sung-hyun Acquitted in Crypto Listing Bribery Appeal

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Seoul, South Korea – February 2, 2025: In a stunning legal reversal, professional golfer Ahn Sung-hyun has been acquitted of all charges related to a high-profile cryptocurrency listing bribery scandal. The Seoul High Court’s decision overturns a previous four-and-a-half-year prison sentence, marking a dramatic turn in a case that has captivated South Korea and exposed […]

India's cryptocurrency tax policy document with official emblem, representing the maintained 30% capital gains and 1% TDS framework.
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India Crypto Tax Framework Stands Firm: Government Rejects Industry Pleas for Relief

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New Delhi, March 2025: The Indian government has delivered a definitive verdict on the future of cryptocurrency taxation, choosing stability over concession. Despite persistent appeals from the digital asset industry for a more lenient fiscal regime, authorities have confirmed the existing cryptocurrency tax framework will remain unchanged for the upcoming fiscal year. This decision, embedded […]

Bithumb crypto exchange complies with OFAC sanctions by suspending transactions with Iran-related exchanges Zedxion and Zedcex.
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Bithumb Takes Decisive Action: Suspends Transactions with Sanctioned Iran-Related Crypto Exchanges

February 2, 2026 j n

Seoul, South Korea: In a significant move highlighting the tightening regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency, South Korea’s leading digital asset exchange, Bithumb, has announced a decisive suspension of deposit and withdrawal services for two specific platforms. The action targets the Iran-related exchanges Zedxion and Zedcex, following their designation on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office […]

Legal proceedings for the Coinbase lawsuit targeting executives over stock sales, set against a backdrop of cryptocurrency symbolism.
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Coinbase Lawsuit: The Explosive Legal Battle Targeting Brian Armstrong and Executives Over $2.9 Billion Stock Sales

February 1, 2026 j n

Wilmington, Delaware, January 2025: A significant legal challenge now confronts Coinbase Global, Inc., one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. A shareholder lawsuit, which a Delaware judge has allowed to proceed, alleges that top executives, including CEO Brian Armstrong and investor Marc Andreessen, sold approximately $2.9 billion in company stock based on confidential information ahead […]

Changpeng Zhao denies Binance caused the October cryptocurrency market crash and $19 billion liquidation.
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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Blasts ‘Absurd’ Claims Exchange Caused Devastating October Crypto Crash

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Global, April 2025: In a firm rebuttal to swirling industry speculation, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has categorically denied that the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange was responsible for the severe market downturn last October. Labeling the accusations as “absurd,” Zhao’s statements directly address one of the most significant and debated events in recent crypto history—a $19 […]

SEC and CFTC officials sign a Memorandum of Understanding for cryptocurrency regulation cooperation.
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Landmark SEC and CFTC MOU to Forge Unified Path for US Crypto Regulation

January 29, 2026 j n

Washington D.C., January 28, 2025: In a pivotal move for the United States digital asset landscape, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have announced plans to formalize their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This landmark agreement aims to establish a coordinated framework for cryptocurrency regulation, directly […]