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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 822 into law on Oct. 11, making it the first state in the US to prevent the forced liquidation of unclaimed crypto. The statute updates California’s Unclaimed Property Law to require that dormant crypto turned over to the state be held as crypto, not automatically converted to cash. The policy addresses a friction point in digital asset escheatment, which is when exchanges or custodians turn over dormant accounts under existing unclaimed property laws. Most states immediately liquidate the crypto and hold fiat. Owners who later reclaim their property receive the dollars at whatever price…

Indian crypto exchange WazirX is set to reopen within the next 10 business days after formally filing its court-approved restructuring scheme with Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) on October 15, marking the final step in its recovery process. The filing follows the High Court of Singapore’s sanction of the restructuring plan last week, which saw over 95% of creditors vote in favor, it said in an X post. 👋 tribe! We are pleased to share that the sanctioned Scheme of Arrangement has been duly filed with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) on 15 October 2025.The conclusion…

Verra’s partnership with Hedera aims to digitalize over 20 carbon credit methodologies by year-end. The collaboration incorporates Hedera’s blockchain for greater transparency, speeding up carbon credit processes. Verra, one of the leading organizations in the voluntary carbon markets, has announced a strategic partnership with the Hedera Foundation. This collaboration aims to accelerate the digitalization of the carbon credit ecosystem through open-source Hedera Guardian platform. Under a five-year investment plan, this initiative will digitize more than 20 processes by the end of this year. It aims to significantly improve the performance, transparency, and scalability of the carbon market. By adopting blockchain…

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The world of digital assets is dynamic, but sometimes this dynamism can lead to concerning trends. Imagine discovering that a massive 80% of illegal foreign exchange transactions in a major economy like South Korea were driven by cryptocurrency activities. This isn’t just a hypothetical scenario; it’s the startling reality revealed over the last five years, with crypto arbitrage schemes playing a central role in nearly $10 billion in illicit dealings. What Exactly is the Kimchi Premium and How Does Crypto Arbitrage Exploit It? For those new to the term, the “Kimchi premium” refers to a phenomenon where the price of…

Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, surprisingly announced yesterday that it has added Binance Coin (BNB), the native token of the Binance ecosystem, to its listing roadmap. This step marks the first time Coinbase has directly supported BNB, the main token of the Binance ecosystem. This development follows recent debates in the crypto industry regarding listing fees and transparency. Earlier this week, Coinbase Ventures-backed Limitless Labs CEO CJ Hetherington claimed that the exchange was demanding a commission for token listings, a claim Binance denied as “unfounded and defamatory.” While discussions regarding Binance altcoin listings continue, CZ initially…

As part of a partnership between BEEAH and The Hashgraph, the Hedera-backed IDTrust platform will first be implemented internally for employee and partner identity management. The deployment positions BEEAH as a MENA leader in decentralized identity solutions, demonstrating Hedera-powered secure digital authentication. Swiss-based Web3 technology engineering company, The Hashgraph Group (THG), which is also part of the Hedera ecosystem, joined hands with UAE-based BEEAH Group in efforts to bring the region’s first decentralized digital identity (DID) solution. This will allow unified and secure access to digital identity across BEEAH’s diverse services and businesses. BEEAH Partners with Hedera to Launch Enterprise-Grade…

Nearly all of the Ethereum accumulated by public companies to date occurred within a three-month window between July and September, according to recent data. This comes as several crypto executives predict that Ether’s (ETH) price will rise by as much as 200% before the end of the year. “95% of all ETH held by public companies was purchased in the past quarter alone,” Bitwise Invest said on Wednesday, referring to the $19.13 billion held in public treasuries, equivalent to roughly 4% of Ether’s total supply. Ether public treasuries added over 4 million ETH tokens in Q3 alone. Source: Bitwise Of…

Japanese investment firm Merchant Bankers (MBK Co.,Ltd) announced on September 22 a Bitcoin-based real estate settlement service intended to facilitate cross-border property payments for overseas investors. Trading resumed on September 24 after a national holiday, with the stock rising from ¥278 to a peak of ¥319 intraday before closing at ¥281, reflecting investor attention to the new service and potential operational implications. Announcement and Market Reaction The Tokyo Stock Exchange paused trading on September 23 for a national holiday, so investors resumed transactions on September 24. The stock reached ¥319 intraday, a ¥41 increase from the previous close of ¥…

Financial authorities in Serbia are strengthening government oversight over the trading of major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the country. The regulators in Belgrade now seek to implement a mechanism that will allow them to immediately flag suspicious transactions and identify wallet owners. Serbian government to amplify crypto supervision Serbia’s financial intelligence body has announced a public tender for a system that can scan cryptocurrency trade, local business media reported. According to the procurement’s technical specifications, the new platform should allow authorities to continuously monitor transfers on major blockchains. It is also expected to be able to recognize transactions related to…