Crypto


Politiche

Binance's Former Russia Head, Blum Co-Founder Arrested in Connection to Fraud Case

Smerkis worked for Binance from 2022 for just under two years.

Russia, Moscow Ruslan Gibadullin / Unsplash

Finanza

Crypto Exchange CEO's Daughter, Grandson Targeted in Paris Kidnap Attempt

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he will meet with French crypto entrepreneurs to discuss how to protect them.

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Politiche

Thai Government to Issue $150M Worth of Digital Investment Tokens

The initial 5 billion baht offering is meant to "test the market," Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said Tuesday at a briefing.

Thailand flag (Dave Kim/Unsplash)

Finanza

From Early Michael Saylor Bet to Billions in Deals: How Jefferies Became a Crypto Powerhouse

The firm has advised on 120 transactions with over $150 billion of deal value across fintech, market structure, and exchanges since 2015.

Jefferies quietly becomes a power player in crypto investment banking. (Unsplash)

Finanza

Ripple M&A Target Hidden Road to Open New Office in Abu Dhabi With a Potential Royal Family Addition

The firm has received in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM.

The Abu Dhabi skyline (Nick Fewings/Unsplash)

Finanza

Portofino Technology's General Counsel and Compliance Head Is Latest Senior Exec to Exit

Celyn Armstrong had worked for the crypto trading firm for over three years, and was based in London.

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Finanza

Crypto Market Maker Portofino Technologies CFO Mark Blackborough Left the Business

The Swiss company's former CFO was based in London, and joined the crypto trading firm last September.

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Politiche

UK's Financial Regulator, FCA, Re-Appoints Nikhil Rathi as CEO for Another 5 Years

Under his leadership the FCA has hosted a registration regime for crypto firms and has launched discussion papers on the incoming 2026 regime.

Nikhil Rathi (FCA)

Politiche

Australia Warns Crypto ATM Providers on Missing Anti-Money Laundering Checks

Australia has the highest number of crypto ATMs in the Asia Pacific region.

View of Sydney harbor with Habor Bridge and opera house. (Caleb/ Unsplash)

Mercati

Hotter-Than-Expected Core Inflation in Japan Sparks Rate Hike Talk, Threatens Crypto

Japan’s headline inflation remains nearly 100 basis points higher than U.S.counterparts.

Japanese Diet Building. (Shutterstock)