Gemini has secured in-principle approval from Malta’s financial regulator for an investment firm license, marking a significant step in its European expansion, according to a Feb. 11 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval moves the exchange closer to offering regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area (EEA). European expansion […]

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Lido V3 introduces stVaults, a customizable staking system designed for institutions and more complex investment strategies. …

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced a regulatory framework allowing non-bank payment service providers (NB-PSPs) to access Eurosystem central bank payment systems. This move marks a shift in the region’s payments ecosystem. It enables payment institutions and e-money firms like stablecoin issuers to connect directly to key infrastructures such as SEPA and TIPS without […]

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Shrinking exchange reserves and whale accumulation indicate strong confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential, …

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Four.Meme, a memecoin launchpad on the BNB Chain, has suspended its Liquidity Provider (LP) on PancakeSwap after detecting a malicious exploit targeting its system. The team confirmed the attack on Feb. 11 and assured users that steps were being taken to resolve the issue. The platform halted its token LP to prevent further damage while […]

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Solana’s leadership in DEX volume and revenue supports the bull case in the SOL-ETH ratio. …

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The SEC and Binance filed a joint motion to pause their legal case for 60 days, citing the newly formed SEC Crypto Task Force’s potential impact on regulations.

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The crypto community appears to have lost interest in speculative meme coins and has refocused on leading layer-1 assets.  …

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The CME has not yet listed ADA futures, which is widely considered a prerequisite for gaining approval for a spot ETF …

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