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US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance
August 17, 2025 1:43 AM

US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance

The Treasury is considering embedding digital identity checks into DeFi smart contracts as part of its GENIUS Act consultation on crypto compliance tools.

5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025
August 17, 2025 12:53 AM

5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025

Looking to live tax-free with crypto in 2025? These five countries, including the Cayman Islands, UAE and Germany, still offer legal, zero-tax treatment for cryptocurrencies.

How to book a flight with crypto in the UAE: Step-by-step guide
August 17, 2025 12:20 AM

How to book a flight with crypto in the UAE: Step-by-step guide

Airlines in the UAE accept crypto for flight bookings. The country has become a torchbearer when it comes to accepting crypto for flight bookings.

Bitcoin has ‘greater than 50% chance’ of $150K before bear hits: Exec
August 17, 2025 12:07 AM

Bitcoin has ‘greater than 50% chance’ of $150K before bear hits: Exec

Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg’s bear market warning comes as other industry executives don’t expect a sharper downturn for Bitcoin anytime soon.

$1M Bitcoin in 2026 would signal trouble: Galaxy's Mike Novogratz
August 16, 2025 9:52 PM

$1M Bitcoin in 2026 would signal trouble: Galaxy's Mike Novogratz

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz’s comments come the same week Bitcoin surged to new all-time highs of $124,128.

Here’s what happened in crypto today
August 16, 2025 5:29 PM

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Kraken pauses Monero deposits following 51% attack
August 16, 2025 5:13 PM

Kraken pauses Monero deposits following 51% attack

Withdrawals and trading for Monero (XMR) on the Kraken exchange remain open, and deposits will resume once it is safe, the exchange said.

Basel Bank capital rules create 'chokepoint' for crypto — Investment exec
August 16, 2025 3:37 PM

Basel Bank capital rules create 'chokepoint' for crypto — Investment exec

The current capital reserve requirements and rules make holding cryptocurrencies too costly for banks, limiting the sector's growth.

Crypto to become UAE’s second-biggest sector in 5 years — Institutional investor
August 16, 2025 12:11 PM

Crypto to become UAE’s second-biggest sector in 5 years — Institutional investor

The crypto industry is set to experience massive growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to its pro-tech and business regulations.

Blockchain security must localize to stop Asia’s crypto crime wave
August 16, 2025 7:30 AM

Blockchain security must localize to stop Asia’s crypto crime wave

Without localized risk detection and public–private cooperation, illicit capital will continue to flow unchecked, and trust in the system will collapse.