The new license from BaFin, the country’s financial regulator, allows the company’s European arm to expand beyond custody into trading, staking, and transfer services. Institutional clients will gain access not only to custody solutions but also to an OTC desk and multiple liquidity venues, marking a significant step toward building a full-service platform for professional investor
German Regulators Greenlight BitGo’s Crypto Trading Push
The fact that Fed Chair Jerome Powell classified the rate cut made on Wednesday as one for “risk management” is a clue the central bank will cut again in October, an economist at Goldman Sachs says.
‘Risk management’ cuts usually come in pairs, says Goldman economist
Bitgo Europe GmbH received BaFin approval to extend its license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto trading services from Frankfurt, Germany. European institutional investors can now access Bitgo’s crypto OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading across thousands of digital assets and stablecoins. The platform aggregates liquidity from dozens of sources,
Bitgo Secures German Approval to Launch European Regulated Crypto Trading Services From Frankfurt
As cryptocurrency continues to dominate global finance, cloud mining has emerged as one of the most accessible and profitable ways to earn Bitcoin and other digital assets. Yet, the question remains: Is cloud mining legitimate? The short answer is yes—if you choose the right platform. In 2025, legitimate cloud mining platforms are secure, transparent, and designed to help both begi
Is Cloud Mining Legitimate? Trusted and Profitable Crypto Mining Platforms You Must Know in 2025
The controversy began when OpenVPP, a blockchain initiative targeting the energy sector, posted on social media that it was working “alongside” Peirce on tokenizing electricity markets. The project’s message was paired with a photo of Peirce and OpenVPP CEO Parth Kapadia, giving the impression of an endorsement. Peirce has since clarified that she does not provide backing or promot
SEC’s “Crypto Mom” Pushes Back on Claims of Endorsing Token Projects
An expert has warned that just five devices could be adding hundreds to annual energy bills - and has recommended unplugging three "vampire" devices
Electrician says 'switch off three common devices' to cut bills
As the overall market continues to move sideways, Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to reclaim its local range highs as support. After short-term volatility, fueled by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate cut, the cryptocurrency could be poised to close the month on a positive note. Bitcoin Nears Multi-Month Bullish Run On Wednesday, Bitcoin retested the $117,000 resistance for the first ti
Bitcoin Set Up For ‘Promising’ Q4, Next Two Weeks Could Be Decisive
Stablecoin intermediaries in Australia have been allowed to distribute licensed stablecoins without having to hold a separate financial services license as per a “first-of-its-kind” special exemption granted by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). According to ASIC, the exemption…
Australia’s ASIC cuts compliance burden for stablecoin intermediaries
Bitcoin Cash price rose 6% to above $646 for the first time since December 2024. Fed’s rate cut and SEC’s regulatory move bolstered investor sentiment. Momentum could see BCH eye key resistance levels and potentially the psychological $1,000 mark. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has surged by more than 6% in the past 24 hours to hit highs of $646, a year-to-date high that could see bulls targe
Bitcoin cash price: bulls eye $1,000 as BCH hits yearly high
Stablecoin development in South Korea has advanced with the launch of KRW1, a won-pegged token issued on the Avalanche blockchain. Seoul-based digital asset firm BDACS announced the launch of KRW1 on September 17, a stablecoin fully backed by South Korean…
Won-pegged stablecoin KRW1 launches in South Korea on Avalanche
Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework to help standardize and simplify cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework (OIF) as a core contributor, collaborating with dozens of…
Coinbase joins Ethereum Foundation to back Open Intents Framework for cross-chain interoperability
The move positions the exchange as more than a crypto trading hub, aiming instead to become a gateway to a broad spectrum of digital and traditional assets. The Universal Exchange concept blends crypto spot and derivatives trading with tokenized stocks, ETFs, forex, and even commodities like gold. Recent partnerships with xStocks and Ondo Finance have already pushed tokenized equit
AI, Tokenized Stocks, and Crypto: Bitget Unveils Next-Gen Exchange
Octopus Energy Group has picked bankers to oversee the sale of a minority stake in Kraken Technologies, its multibillion pound software arm.
Octopus Energy hires Goldman to sell minority stake in Kraken
Trump said his ownership amounts to roughly 7.5% of shares and emphasized that both he and the board are committed to keeping their holdings locked in for the long term. According to Trump, the move reflects not only loyalty to the firm but also resistance to pressure from traditional financial institutions. He claimed that major U.S. banks have repeatedly tried to restrict his acc