Author: Bitcoin.com

Tether, the largest stablecoin company in the cryptocurrency space, has become one of the largest buyers of U.S. treasuries as a way of backing the value of the over 140 billion USDT issued. According to data posted by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, the company purchased over $33 billion in treasuries in 2024…

OKX has announced the acquisition of a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy in Europe. This license, pending regulatory approval, will enable the exchange to launch derivative products and services tailored for institutional clients across the region…

French authorities have launched a judicial investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance over alleged money laundering, tax fraud, and unauthorized operations. The Paris public prosecutor’s office stated that the probe, covering 2019 to 2024, includes suspected money laundering linked to drug trafficking across the EU. Complaints from users who claimed financial losses and misleading information triggered

Bitoasis, a leading virtual asset platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has received a full virtual asset service providers (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). Securing the full VASP License marks the final step in VARA’s licensing process. This milestone allows Bitoasis to expand its services to retail…

Yellow Card, an African stablecoin platform, is taking steps to secure a license from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after obtaining a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license in South Africa. The CASP license has enabled Yellow Card to operate within South Africa’s regulatory framework…