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Russia's Central Bank Grants Sberbank Authorization for Cryptocurrency Exchange and Custody Services
Sberbank, a major Russian bank, has received authorization from Russia's Central Bank to operate cryptocurrency exchange and custody services. The bank intends to introduce Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT to its retail client base, with product
Oct 15, 2026
Interactive Brokers Enters Ethereum Staking Market Through Zerohash Partnership
Interactive Brokers has expanded its cryptocurrency services to include Ethereum staking, partnering with Zerohash to offer the service to eligible clients. This move positions the brokerage within Ethereum's substantial staking market, rep
Oct 14, 2026
Standard Chartered Expands Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Professional Investors in UAE
Standard Chartered has expanded its spot cryptocurrency trading services to professional investors in the United Arab Emirates, facilitating direct trading of Bitcoin and Ether. The bank manages custody and settlement internally, aiming to
Oct 14, 2026
Kraken Parent Payward to Acquire Saldo Bank, Secures Dubai License
Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank, expanding its reach in the EU banking sector. Simultaneously, Payward has obtained a full operating license in Dubai, indicating br
Oct 14, 2026
South Korea Blocks 27 Crypto Exchanges, Citing Unregistered Operations
South Korean regulators have announced measures to block 27 cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bitmart, KuCoin, and MEXC, for operating without proper registration. This move expands previous restrictions and aims to prevent investor losse
Oct 13, 2026
South Korean Bank Reportedly Launches Bitcoin-Backed Business Loans
A South Korean bank has reportedly introduced business loans collateralized by Bitcoin, utilizing a third-party custodian for the digital asset. This development marks a new integration of cryptocurrency into traditional financial products
Oct 12, 2026
Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $82,500 Amid Geopolitical News and Security Concerns
Bitcoin has stabilized around $82,500 following reports of a potential hardware wallet exploit and geopolitical developments. The cryptocurrency remains down approximately 4% for the week, while Ether has seen a larger decline.
Oct 10, 2026
US Treasury Department Targets $1 Billion Crypto Seizure Linked to Iran
The US Treasury Department is reportedly planning to seize approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets. These actions are stated to be part of ongoing US sanctions targeting Iran.
Oct 10, 2026
Greece Proposes 10% Capital Gains Tax on Cryptocurrency, Annual Exemption for Small Gains
Greece is reportedly drafting legislation to introduce a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency, with an exemption for the first €500 of annual gains. This rate is lower than a previously discussed 15% figure.
Oct 8, 2026
US Government Moves Seized Crypto, Raising Questions of Potential Sale
The US government recently transferred a significant amount of seized cryptocurrency to addresses identified as likely belonging to Coinbase Prime. This movement, totaling over $100 million in Bitcoin and BNB, has prompted speculation regar
Oct 8, 2026
OKX and ICE Subsidiary Propose Tokenized US Stock Trading Venue Under SEC Exemption
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX and a subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, have notified the SEC of their intent to launch a tokenized securities trading venue. This initiative, operating
Oct 6, 2026
OKX and NYSE Parent ICE Venture Plans Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading Platform
A joint venture between cryptocurrency exchange OKX and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, is seeking to launch a platform for tokenized U.S. stock trading. The initiative plans to offer shares i
Oct 5, 2026
What Is Cryptocurrency? A Clear Beginner's Guide
What is cryptocurrency? A plain-English guide to how crypto works, what blockchains and wallets do, the main types of coins, and the real risks to know.
Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read