Hong Kong’s JPEX Crypto Fraud Probe Widens: 16 More Indicted in $204 Million Scandal

Hong Kong authorities have indicted 16 more suspects in the $204 million JPEX crypto fraud, intensifying efforts to combat illicit activities in the digital asset market.
Coinbase Intensifies Mainstream Push with US Bank Charter Bid Amidst Regulatory Headwinds

Coinbase seeks a US bank charter to bridge traditional finance and crypto, facing regulatory hurdles. A major move for institutional crypto adoption.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s Polymarket Comments Spark Debate on DeFi Prediction Markets

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s comments on Polymarket spark debate, highlighting growing tensions & regulatory questions for decentralized prediction markets.
Senator’s ‘Corruption Factory’ Claim Rocks Coinbase: CLO Fires Back

A US Senator’s “corruption factory” claim against Coinbase sparks a fierce rebuttal from the exchange’s CLO, intensifying regulatory debate.
Hong Kong Intensifies Oversight of Listed Companies’ Digital Asset Treasuries

Hong Kong regulators are intensifying scrutiny on listed companies’ digital asset treasuries, demanding greater transparency and accountability.
Bybit Secures Landmark UAE Federal License, Pioneering Regulated Trading and Custody in the Middle East

Bybit becomes the first exchange to secure a full federal Virtual Asset License from the UAE’s SCA, marking a major step for regulated crypto trading and custody.
Fasset Secures Malaysia License: Pioneering Stablecoin-Powered Islamic Digital Banking

Fasset secures a landmark Malaysian license to launch an Islamic digital bank powered by stablecoins, bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation.
Upbit’s Ascendancy: South Korea’s Crypto Market Centralizes Amid Extinction Fears for Smaller Exchanges

Upbit now commands 72% of South Korea’s crypto market, raising concerns about consolidation and the survival of smaller exchanges.