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In brief Neobank Revolut has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Cyprus. The license enables Revolut to provide and market crypto-asset services across all 30 markets in the EEA under MiCA legislation The move opens a path for Revolut to issue its own stablecoin, with the company having been in conversation with at…
In brief Solana Company says it has deepened its on-chain strategy by adding Twinstake and Helius as institutional validators, expanding its $396 million Solana treasury. The Nasdaq-listed firm, formerly a medical device maker, has rebranded as a Solana-focused treasury vehicle after a 96% stock decline this year. Chairman Joseph Chee said the firm is “leaning…
In brief Stanford’s PRIMA chip restores sight to patients once considered incurable. The wireless implant converts light into signals the brain can read. Human trials show restored reading and face recognition ability. After decades of trial and error, scientists at Stanford Medicine have given blind patients something rare in medicine—a second chance at sight.Their wireless…
In brief FalconX has agreed to acquire 21Shares, one of the largest crypto exchange-traded product providers, though terms of the deal remain undisclosed. The companies said the deal will combine their infrastructure and product capabilities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. 21Shares will remain independently managed under FalconX, with CEO Russell Barlow continuing in his…
In brief House of Doge, the Dogecoin Foundation’s commercial arm, acquired a controlling stake in U.S. Triestina Calcio 1918. The soccer club plays in Serie C, the third-highest league of Italian professional soccer. As part of the announcement, it added Toronto Blue Jays Vice Chairman Roger Rai to its advisory board to help with sports…
In brief Japan plans to ban insider trading in cryptocurrencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The move empowers its financial regulators to investigate and penalize illicit trades, extending securities-style oversight to digital assets. Policy experts say Japan’s clarity could trigger “competitive convergence,” pushing other major markets to align on crypto regulation. Japan is…
In brief Bitcoin broke below $110,000 Thursday morning, dragging top altcoins down in a broad sell-off. The drop triggered $524 million in liquidations as the total market cap fell 3.1% to $3.85 trillion. Options data shows heavy bearish betting, with traders pricing in more downside risk. The cryptocurrency market extended its losses on Thursday with…
In brief The Financial Stability Board’s review of nearly 40 jurisdictions found “significant gaps and inconsistencies” in crypto regulations that threaten financial stability. A separate European Banking Authority report revealed crypto firms engaging in regulatory “forum shopping” across EU member states. Cross-border cooperation remains “fragmented, inconsistent, and insufficient,” with authorities struggling to share information due…
We’re excited to announce we have acquired Small Exchange, a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM) from IG Group for $100 million. This move lays the foundation for us to launch a fully U.S.-native derivatives product suite, creating a deep, sophisticated onshore venue in the world’s largest capital market. The acquisition of Small Exchange advances our…
In brief China’s Aheadform unveiled its Origin M1 robot head, reviving debate over how human is too human in machine design. Spanish researchers found that moderately human-like robots inspire more trust than highly realistic ones. Analysts project the global service-robot market will surpass $293 billion by 2032 as humanoids enter daily life. A new ultra-realistic…
