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Binance founder Zhao injects €60m into Irish firms using cryptocurrency
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has used almost €60m worth of cryptocurrency to invest in three of his Dublin-based firms, according to company filings.
Where Is Coinbase Located ? Understanding Its Structure
If you’ve ever wondered where Coinbase is located, you’re not alone. As interest in crypto investing continues to rise, especially on major platforms like Coinbase, it’s important to understand where …
Kraken To Buy NinjaTrader For $1.5 Billion, Entering US Crypto Futures Market In 2025
NinjaTrader’s 2 million traders gain global reach via Kraken’s U.K., EU, Australian licenses, per acquisition terms. Deal faces regulatory scrutiny despite Kraken’s $1.5B revenue …
News Explorer — Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Scores Another Big Investor
DWF Labs has acquired $25 million in WLFI tokens through a strategic private transaction with World Liberty Financial, a crypto project linked to U.S. President Donald Trump. The Dubai-based firm aims …
OKX launches U.S. exchange, a self-custody wallet and names new CEO
With a new exchange, Web3 wallet, and San Jose headquarters, OKX increases its U.S. presence. Amid regulatory momentum, it names Roshan Robert as U.S. CEO.
Coinbase Urges Australia to Vote for Crypto Progress in May
Coinbase called on Australia to back crypto reform in the May 3 vote, warning lack of regulation is driving talent and capital offshore.
Standard Chartered And OKX Introduce New Crypto Trading Model In Dubai
Banking powerhouse Standard Chartered, in collaboration with global cryptocurrency exchange OKX, has launched an innovative pilot programme in Du …
Binance seeks to loosen U.S. oversight and forge ties with Trump family crypto venture
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, met with U.S. Treasury officials to seek the removal of a court-appointed monitor overseeing its compliance with anti-money-laundering laws.
Crypto Polo Cup 2025 Returns to Dubai with Binance FZE, The Sandbox, and OpenWallet as Headline Sponsors
The Crypto Polo Cup established itself as Web3’s most prestigious networking event when it returned to Dubai UAE for its highly awaited 2025 version. This …
Binance founder Zhao appointed as strategic adviser to Pakistan Crypto Council
Binance’s billionaire founder Changpeng Zhao on Monday was appointed as a strategic adviser to the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), a press release issued by the Finance Division said.
Former Binance CEO CZ To Advise Kyrgyz Republic On Blockchain Technology, Crypto Regulation
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has entered an MOU with the Kyrgyz Republic to advise on blockchain technology and crypto regulation.
Kraken’s new CEO makes his big pitch for the energy market’s future
The chief executive of Kraken, the technology arm of Origin Energy-backed Octopus, says there is an enormous opportunity to grow the start-up in a world where utility companies are stuck on legacy …
Standard Chartered, OKX launch crypto-backed tokenized collateral pilot in Dubai
According to the announcement, US-based asset manager Franklin Templeton will be the first in a series of money market funds that will be offered under the OKX-SCB programme. Meanwhile, Brevan Howard …
Standard Chartered and OKX pilot crypto, tokenized fund collaterals
Standard Chartered and cryptocurrency exchange OKX are piloting a new program allowing institutions to use crypto assets and tokenized money market funds (MMFs) as collateral. Announced on April 10, …
Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Ground-breaking Collateral Mirroring Programme for Institutional Clients
In a groundbreaking move, Standard Chartered and OKX have announced the launch of a pioneering collateral mirroring programme designed for institutional clients. This innovative initiative allows …
Standard Chartered and OKX launch world-leading collateral mirroring programme
The programme will see leading institutions, such as Brevan Howard Digital, onboard onto this pioneering programme.