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Swiss digital asset bank AMINA has received a regulatory license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) to operate cryptocurrency services across Europe under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory regime. Austria’s approval paves the way for AMINA EU’s launch, which will offer crypto trading, custody, portfolio management services and staking to professional investors, including family offices, corporates and financial institutions, AMINA said. AMINA (previously known as SEBA Bank) holds a banking license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), as well as crypto licenses in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. The crypto bank is positioned in the private…
KuCoin Pay is forming a strategic alliance with CoinGate, one of Europe’s top cryptocurrency payment gateways. This partnership will expand its user’s ability to convert digital assets into a more purposeful purchase via gift cards for leading brands like PlayStation, Steam, Netflix, Airbnb, and hundreds more. A major gap in the crypto economy has successfully been filled- the users now have access to bringing convenience and ease of access, all without any stresses of redeeming/exchanging funds. Bridging Crypto and Everyday Commerce The partnership addresses one of cryptocurrency’s biggest challenges: reliance on the internet. While digital assets have emerged as investment…
Ethereum is showing renewed bullish energy after rebounding from the $3,435 low. The cryptocurrency now trades near $4,116, where price consolidation signals a pause before potential continuation. Market analysts observe that the current pattern reflects a short-term recovery that could evolve into a broader expansion phase if key resistance levels are cleared. Consequently, Ethereum’s rising open interest and growing exchange activity point toward increased market engagement from both institutional and retail traders. Fibonacci and EMA Levels Define the Next Direction Ethereum’s latest rally has seen it reclaim the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level at $4,099, turning it into immediate support. The…
The previous president of the United States, Donald Trump, declared that Japan will make an investment of 550 billion in the country. He said this in one of his diplomatic speeches, which underlines the fact that this investment is enhancing trade and industrial relations between the two countries. According to Trump, the agreement was a giant leap into broadening of mutual development and enlarging of industrial cooperation. He pointed out that both countries will benefit through this alliance since they will increase their trade, technology, and employment. 🚨BREAKING: Trump just confirmed $550 BILLION coming from Japan. 🇯🇵🇺🇸And guess which country…
Brazil’s crypto tax reform could charge a 30% levy for undeclared crypto (via Bill 458/21), reshaping institutional crypto compliance and investor flows. As Brazil’s crypto market booms, the 30% regularisation tax for hidden crypto holdings signals a new era of regulated digital-asset taxation and fiscal policy. Brazil is taking a big step toward bringing cryptocurrencies under its tax net, but not without controversy. Lawmakers have proposed a new bill that would let citizens declare previously hidden crypto assets like Bitcoin by paying a hefty 30% regularization tax. The move, while aimed at cleaning up the system, has triggered political and…
This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. How will we find new AI agents to use in the near future? What could a decentralized, more open AI ecosystem look like? And how will AI agents make payments for us? ERC-8004, a new Ethereum technical standard first unveiled this summer, aims to be an answer to all that. The standard is being peer-reviewed, and its smart contracts were launched on the Ethereum testnet this month. MetaMask AI Lead Marco de Rossi, Ethereum Foundation AI lead Davide Crapis, Google engineer Jordan Ellis, and Coinbase Developer Platform…
Two of the world’s most prominent financial institutions, DBS and Goldman Sachs (GS), said they executed the first-ever over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency options trade between banks, marking a major step toward institutionalizing digital assets in Asia. The trade involved cash-settled bitcoin BTC$113,051.77 and ether ETH$4,001.99 options, allowing the banks to hedge exposure tied to crypto-linked products, the companies said in an email. Such transactions mirror practices long common in traditional finance, offering structured and customizable risk management tools for institutional portfolios. The milestone comes amid surging demand for digital asset derivatives. In the first half of 2025 alone, DBS clients executed…
Lawmakers in France have voted to advance an amendment to the country’s tax laws that would impose levies on “unproductive wealth,” including some types of property and crypto holdings. Centrist MP Jean-Paul Matteï filed the amendment on Oct. 22, with members of the National Assembly, the country’s lower house, passing the amendment with a vote of 163-150 late on Friday, with the backing of socialist and far-right MPs. The measure will still have to survive the remainder of the parliamentary process as lawmakers look to pass a budget for 2026 and will have to pass through the Senate before it…
Bybit, a leading crypto exchange, has officially announced the integration of $USD1 stablecoin for withdrawals and deposits on the Aptos blockchain. The $USD1 integration aims to improve accessibility and transfer efficiency for consumers with zero fees. As revealed by Bybit in its official social media announcement, the initiative permits consumers to deposit $USD1 via Aptos as well as carry out withdrawals without any fees. This development is anticipated to significantly improve consumer experience and broaden adoption. 🚀 Bybit now supports USD1 deposits and withdrawals on Aptos — with 0 gas fees! @Aptos 🎁 Deposit via Aptos to enjoy fee-free withdrawals…
Evernorth Holdings, a new digital asset management company backed by Ripple, has attracted market attention by accumulating over $1 billion in XRP in a short time. Ripple-Backed Evernorth’s XRP Assets Surpass $1 Billion According to CryptoQuant data, the company holds approximately 389 million XRP tokens. With the XRP price trading around $2.6, Evernorth’s total assets exceed $1 billion. Evernorth announced last week that it plans to go public through a SPAC merger with Armada Acquisition Corp II. The company reportedly aims to raise over $1 billion in capital to create a large-scale treasury of XRP. CryptoQuant analyst JA Maartun reported…