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Bitcoin Holds Above $74,000 as Institutional Demand and Whale Activity Support Crypto Market
Bitcoin traded near $74,000 on Monday as institutional demand and steady macroeconomic signals supported the crypto market. Analysts said strong ETF inflows and whale accumulation are helping stabilise prices above the $70,000 level. Ethereum and major altcoins also gained, while investors continue to monitor macroeconomic developments and central ...
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HSBC, Standard Chartered Said to Be First Recipients of Stablecoin Licences in Hong Kong
HSBC and Standard Chartered could become among the first banks to receive stablecoin issuer licences in Hong Kong under the city’s new regulatory framework. Reports suggest regulators may grant initial approvals soon as authorities move forward with plans to expand the city’s regulated digital asset ecosystem.
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Thailand Targets Crypto Mule Accounts Linked to Scams, Illegal Transfers as Authorities Freeze 10,000 Wallets
Thai crypto operators have frozen more than 10,000 accounts suspected of involvement in money laundering and scam-related transactions. The move follows tighter screening measures introduced by regulators and industry groups. Authorities say enhanced monitoring, stronger Know Your Customer procedures, and data sharing between exchanges, banks, and ...
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Rs 547 Crore 'Mule' Bank Account Fraud Busted In Telangana
Eighteen people were arrested in Telangana's Khammam district for operating "mule" bank accounts through which transactions amounting to Rs 547 crore linked to cyber fraud were routed, police said on Sunday.
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Crypto Traders Remain Cautious Amidst Tight Liquidity and Mixed Global Cues
Crypto markets traded cautiously on Friday as Bitcoin and Ethereum remained range-bound amid tight liquidity and mixed global signals. Investors stayed defensive ahead of key central bank decisions, while altcoins lagged due to weak volumes and limited risk appetite. Analysts said macro uncertainty and uneven liquidity continue to shape near-term p...
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Bitcoin Surges Above $93,000 as Liquidity Boost, Institutional Access Lift Market Confidence
Bitcoin surged above $93,000 (roughly Rs. 84.1 lakh) after a strong liquidity boost from the US Federal Reserve, and broader institutional access helped revive market momentum. Altcoins also advanced, with Solana, XRP, and BNB posting notable intraday gains. Analysts say easing macro uncertainty and expanding ETF participation are supporting short-...
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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Granted Hong Kong Licence to Serve Institutions
Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to offer institutional digital asset trading and custody through its AMINA Hong Kong subsidiary. The licence allows the bank to support around 13 cryptocurrencies and marks a notable step in the city’s strategy to expand regulated access for...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Hong Kong Unveils Fintech 2030 Strategy to Accelerate AI, RWA Tokenisation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched Fintech 2030, a five-year roadmap built on the success of Fintech 2025. Centred on Data, Artificial Intelligence, Resilience and Tokenisation (DART), it introduces 40 initiatives, including tokenised bonds, e-HKD trials and quantum-safe infrastructure to strengthen Hong Kong’s global fintech le...
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Bitcoin Holds Above $74,000 as Institutional Demand and Whale Activity Support Crypto Market
Bitcoin traded near $74,000 on Monday as institutional demand and steady macroeconomic signals supported the crypto market. Analysts said strong ETF inflows and whale accumulation are helping stabilise prices above the $70,000 level. Ethereum and major altcoins also gained, while investors continue to monitor macroeconomic developments and central ...
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HSBC, Standard Chartered Said to Be First Recipients of Stablecoin Licences in Hong Kong
HSBC and Standard Chartered could become among the first banks to receive stablecoin issuer licences in Hong Kong under the city’s new regulatory framework. Reports suggest regulators may grant initial approvals soon as authorities move forward with plans to expand the city’s regulated digital asset ecosystem.
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Thailand Targets Crypto Mule Accounts Linked to Scams, Illegal Transfers as Authorities Freeze 10,000 Wallets
Thai crypto operators have frozen more than 10,000 accounts suspected of involvement in money laundering and scam-related transactions. The move follows tighter screening measures introduced by regulators and industry groups. Authorities say enhanced monitoring, stronger Know Your Customer procedures, and data sharing between exchanges, banks, and ...
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Rs 547 Crore 'Mule' Bank Account Fraud Busted In Telangana
Eighteen people were arrested in Telangana's Khammam district for operating "mule" bank accounts through which transactions amounting to Rs 547 crore linked to cyber fraud were routed, police said on Sunday.
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Crypto Traders Remain Cautious Amidst Tight Liquidity and Mixed Global Cues
Crypto markets traded cautiously on Friday as Bitcoin and Ethereum remained range-bound amid tight liquidity and mixed global signals. Investors stayed defensive ahead of key central bank decisions, while altcoins lagged due to weak volumes and limited risk appetite. Analysts said macro uncertainty and uneven liquidity continue to shape near-term p...
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Bitcoin Surges Above $93,000 as Liquidity Boost, Institutional Access Lift Market Confidence
Bitcoin surged above $93,000 (roughly Rs. 84.1 lakh) after a strong liquidity boost from the US Federal Reserve, and broader institutional access helped revive market momentum. Altcoins also advanced, with Solana, XRP, and BNB posting notable intraday gains. Analysts say easing macro uncertainty and expanding ETF participation are supporting short-...
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Sony Bank Plans US Dollar Stablecoin to Support Game, Anime Payments by 2026
Sony Bank is developing a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at simplifying payments across Sony’s entertainment ecosystem. The project is currently under regulatory review in the US and is being built with stablecoin provider Bastion. Sony has already begun experimenting with crypto payments, including enabling USDC purchases in Singapore, signal...
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Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Granted Hong Kong Licence to Serve Institutions
Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has received approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission to offer institutional digital asset trading and custody through its AMINA Hong Kong subsidiary. The licence allows the bank to support around 13 cryptocurrencies and marks a notable step in the city’s strategy to expand regulated access for...
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Hong Kong Unveils Fintech 2030 Strategy to Accelerate AI, RWA Tokenisation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched Fintech 2030, a five-year roadmap built on the success of Fintech 2025. Centred on Data, Artificial Intelligence, Resilience and Tokenisation (DART), it introduces 40 initiatives, including tokenised bonds, e-HKD trials and quantum-safe infrastructure to strengthen Hong Kong’s global fintech le...
