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In brief Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck plans to acquire French digital asset prime brokerage Aplo. Aplo’s founders will remain with the firm and continue expansion under Coincheck’s umbrella. The deal marks Coincheck’s latest effort to broaden institutional and retail offerings abroad. Coincheck, one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said Tuesday it plans to acquire French…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors mostly red heading into Jackson Hole; BTC -1% at $112,300 MetaMask introduces new stablecoin mUSD, to launch on ETH +…
In brief South Korea has temporarily suspended new crypto lending services, citing a lack of user protection. This development comes after a recent incident at Bithumb that resulted in widespread liquidations. Analysts suggest the accumulation of leverage has made the crypto market more fragile and susceptible to liquidation risks. South Korean financial authorities have temporarily…
In brief Google Play will require software wallets to obtain jurisdiction-specific licenses before distribution in regulated markets. The announcement prompted initial backlash over fears that the rules would extend to non-custodial wallets on Android devices. Google clarified that non-custodial wallets are exempt from the policy and said it will update its Help Center to reflect…
August 12, 2025 | News Our MiCA license is fully activated, unlocking regulated access to crypto services throughout the European Economic Area Kraken is now live in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under our Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license – a significant milestone that expands our secure, compliant crypto offering…
In brief Spanish bank BBVA will hold client funds in U.S. Treasuries, accepted by crypto exchange Binance as collateral for trades. The arrangement follows Binance’s $4.3 billion U.S. fine and FTX-driven demand for independent custody. Analysts say the move signals growing institutional trust and a maturing market infrastructure. Binance has tapped Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria…
In brief Acting Chair Caroline Pham says CFTC can regulate spot crypto through current DCM authority, sidestepping new legislation. The proposal seeks public comment by Aug. 18 and is part of the agency’s broader digital asset push. Some caution the plan may clash with SEC rules and fail to resolve crypto’s security-versus-commodity status. The CFTC…
In brief Osborne compares the crypto moment to the 1980s Big Bang reforms and warns that the UK risks becoming irrelevant. FCA data shows that 12% of UK adults now hold crypto, as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi pull ahead. Trade group CryptoUK and London startup Alvara spoke with Decrypt, calling for the legal…
Kraken is in build mode. We are creating a multi-asset platform that enables anyone to trade anything, anytime, anywhere. In Q2, our pace accelerated — new products launched, global access expanded and infrastructure scaled. We are pushing the envelope on geo expansion and establishing ourselves as the infrastructure provider that will power the next generation…
Western Union has become the latest financial giant to signal interest in stablecoins, as competition heats up in the global remittance market and regulatory clarity improves.Speaking to Bloomberg on Tuesday, CEO Devin McGranahan said the firm saw three opportunities for stablecoin use around faster cross-border payments, better fiat conversion options in harder-to-reach markets, and offering…
