Digital Euro Launches to Rival US Payments
The European Union approves a roadmap for a digital euro to reduce reliance on foreign financial systems, challenging US payment dominance. #Update #Crypto
Crypto News
General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
UAE Infrastructure Development Secures $300M Boost
@BreraHoldings PLC rebrands to @Solmate, investing $300M in Solana infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. Former Kraken exec Marco Santori leads the initiative. #Update #Crypto $SOL
MoonPay Powers Rekt Drinks 1M Can Sale
Rekt Brands sold its 1 millionth can of Rekt Drinks, collaborating with MoonPay on the “Moon Crush” flavor, as its REKT token hit a $583M market cap. #Update #Crypto
Trump Family Scandal: $2B Deals Exposed
Accountable.us accuses Trump family-linked World Liberty Financial of selling WLFI tokens to entities in North Korea, Iran, and Russia. #Breaking #Legal
Binance Alerts Ukrainian Users of SMS Attacks
@Binance warns of rising SMS spoofing attacks in Ukraine, where fraudsters blend fake messages with legitimate ones. Users should verify communications and follow security protocols. #Update #Crypto $BNB
PayPal Launches PYUSD on Eight New Blockchains
@PayPal expands its stablecoin $PYUSD to eight new blockchains via LayerZero’s Stargate Hydra bridge, enhancing accessibility. However, it still lags behind $USDT and $USDC in market cap. #Update #Crypto $PYUSD
EU Sanctions Ban All Russian Banks
The EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia bans transactions with Russian banks, targeting military and energy sectors, potentially impacting cryptocurrency trading linked to Russia. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Optimism Launches Superchain 16a Upgrade
@OptimismFND plans Sepolia Superchain Upgrade 16a for testnet on Sept. 22 and mainnet on Oct. 2, pending governance approval, with no user impact. #Update #Crypto $OP
Huawei Launches SuperPoD for 15000 AI Chips
@Huawei has launched its SuperPoD Interconnect technology, enabling clustering of 15,000 AI chips to boost computational power amid China’s Nvidia chip purchase restrictions. #Update #Tech
Crypto Seizes $56M After TradeOgre Shutdown
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police seized $56 million CAD in cryptocurrencies, including $BTC and $ETH, after shutting down the TradeOgre exchange for money laundering violations. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Crypto Platforms Targeted in EU Sanctions Move
The European Union targets cryptocurrency platforms in its latest sanctions against Russia, prohibiting transactions for Russian residents and restricting dealings with foreign banks linked to Russian payment systems. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoins Surge Bank of Canada Urges Guardrails
Bank of Canada urges federal stablecoin regulation to modernize payments and reduce high remittance costs, highlighting Canada’s lag behind the U.S. and UK. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Surges Argentina Overtakes Brazil in Adoption
Argentina surpasses Brazil in crypto adoption, says @SherlockComms. Despite Brazil’s larger market, Argentina leads in crypto regulation and activity. #Update #Crypto
Trump Challenges Fed Governor in Supreme Court
Trump escalates his legal battle with Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by taking the case to the Supreme Court. #Breaking #Legal