Bithumb to reimburse customers after mistakenly distributing $40B in Bitcoin

Bithumb's incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures in crypto exchanges to prevent costly errors and maintain trust. The post Bithumb to reimburse customers after mistakenly distributing $40B in Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Major German bank opens free crypto access as MiCA ends the legality debate and sparks a bank rush

Germany's ING Deutschland just made crypto exposure feel like buying an index fund, indicating the path Europe is taking in crypto adoption. Starting Feb. 2, the bank's 3. 2 million brokerage customers can purchase crypto exchange-traded notes with zero order fees above €1,000 and set up automatic savings plans. дальше »

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Coinbase rolls out Kalshi-powered prediction markets across all 50 US states

Coinbase has expanded its prediction markets feature to users across all 50 US states, giving customers nationwide access to event-based trading directly inside its app. The company confirmed the rollout on Jan. дальше »

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Coinbase expands Kalshi prediction market feature to all 50 U.S. states

Coinbase has expanded its prediction markets feature to users across all 50 U. S. states, giving customers nationwide access to event-based trading inside its app. The company confirmed the rollout on Jan. дальше »

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Evening digest: Nvidia’s bet CoreWeave, gold breaks $5,100, Bitcoin teeters at $88K

Markets opened the week with nerves on edge as Nvidia doubled down on CoreWeave in a $2 billion vote for AI infrastructure, even as sceptics questioned whether chipmakers’ funding customers signals late-cycle froth. дальше »

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In the battle of chains, distribution is king

The blockchain battle is now centered on distribution, as established firms convert existing customers into network participants and create new competitive landscapes. дальше »

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Bitcoin Finds A Real-World Use Case In Las Vegas Stores

Small shops and some bigger chains in Las Vegas are now taking Bitcoin for everyday buys. People scan a QR code, pay from a phone, and the merchant gets paid. According to local reports, owners are trying this out to cut the cost of credit card processing and to attract customers who prefer crypto. Related […] дальше »

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SEC dismisses lawsuit against billionaire Winklevoss twins-backed Gemini over Earn product

The SEC said Gemini Earn customers had already received 100% of their assets back through Genesis' bankruptcy, warranting the dismissal of the case. дальше »

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U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation

The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation. дальше »

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Kalshi and Polymarket face a “sports gambling” probe that could void your trades and shut down the market

On Jan. 9, Tennessee’s sports betting regulator sent a set of letters that, at first glance, looked like the kind of paperwork most crypto natives scroll past. The message was blunt: stop offering sports-related event contracts to Tennessee residents, void unsettled positions, and refund customers by Jan. дальше »

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Customers are benefitting from the global stablecoin arms race — but that won’t last forever

It would be a mistake to see the incoming wave of aggressive APYs as the new baseline, according to Ron Tarter, CEO of MNEE. This is merely the promotional phase of stablecoins. дальше »

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Big 4 Accounting Firm PwC Steps Up Its Crypto Efforts Amid Clearer U.S. Regulation

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Latin America’s Stablecoin Bank Kontigo to Compensate Customers Post Hack

Latin America's Stablecoin Bank Kontigo to Compensate Customers Post Hack The post Latin America’s Stablecoin Bank Kontigo to Compensate Customers Post Hack appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Ledger customer data breached including info that leads violent criminals to your door

Ledger customers woke up on Jan. 5 to an email no one wants to see: their names and contact information had been exposed through a breach at Global-e, a third-party payment processor. The company clarified what hadn't been compromised: no payment cards, no passwords, and critically, no 24-word recovery phrases. дальше »

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Stablecoin neobank Kontigo hit by $340K USDC hack, vows 100% reimbursement

Venezuela-focused stablecoin neobank Kontigo has announced plans to compensate customers after over $340,000 in USDC was drained from customer wallets in a security breach. According to a Jan. 5 update, Kontigo confirmed that they “detected unauthorized access that affected the… дальше »

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Ledger Crypto Wallet Hit With Data Breach, Here's Who Is at Risk

Ledger partner Global-e has informed that email addresses and contact details of its customers have been leaked. дальше »

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Mark Cuban Cleared As Court Dismisses Voyager Digital Investor Lawsuit

A US federal judge has tossed a class-action lawsuit brought by former Voyager Digital customers against billionaire Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks, ruling the court did not have the power to hear the case. дальше »

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Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons

Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website. дальше »

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Best antivirus software of 2025: Features, costs, who should use them

We’ve reviewed the top antivirus programs for 2025 and highlighted their advantages, limitations, costs, and target customers. дальше »

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Coinbase claims arrest in the $355 million insider extortion scheme that targeted nearly 70,000 customers

Coinbase said a former customer support agent was arrested in India as investigators probe a breach tied to insider bribery and customer data theft. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong said on Dec. дальше »

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Crypto.com says market maker boosts liquidity, denies trading edge on customers

Crypto.com is hiring an internal market maker for its prediction markets, saying the move complies with regulations and aims to boost liquidity amid scrutiny. дальше »

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Bitget Wallet launches zero-fee USDC on-ramp across emerging markets

Bitget Wallet, the everyday finance app, has partnered with Alchemy Pay to launch a zero-fee USDC on-ramp, with the goal of increasing access to digital currencies in emerging economies. According to a press release sent to Invezz, the new program enables customers to buy USDC with no transaction or network costs, competitive foreign exchange rates, […] дальше »

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Coinbase's CEO Threatens Scammers Targeting Its Customers After Collaboration With Brooklyn DA

Brian Armstrong has promised to find all crypto scammers targeting the funds of its customers after recently joining efforts with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office to fight bad actors. дальше »

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BNB payments go live for AWS customers through BPN network on BNB Chain

BNB payments AWS integration now lets AWS customers pay for cloud services with BNB via BPN network on the BNB Chain platform. The post BNB payments go live for AWS customers through BPN network on BNB Chain appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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OxaPay: A crypto invoice generator built for online businesses

Global merchants turn to crypto invoice generators to cut payment friction and streamline cross-border transactions. Cross-border businesses deal with late payments, friction-heavy checkout flows, and customers who hold very different digital assets. дальше »

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How to use a crypto payment processor to accept payments on a website

Crypto payments are no longer optional, they offer fast, secure, and global options customers expect. Accepting crypto is no longer a novelty. Customers want fast, global, and secure ways to pay. A modern crypto payment processor gives its users that… дальше »

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Tangem Integrates MoonPay On- and Off-ramps to Expand Crypto’s Real-World Utility and DeFi Access

By integrating with MoonPay, Tangem connects crypto with traditional payments, allowing customers to use crypto for everyday activities and DeFi access. дальше »

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Bitcoin Meets Shari’ah Finance As UAE Bank Leads The Way

Ruya Bank has launched in-app Bitcoin trading, becoming the first Shari’ah-compliant bank to let customers buy and sell the cryptocurrency using a mobile banking app. Related Reading: South Korea Tightens Grip On Crypto Exchanges, Imposes Bank-Level Standards According to the bank, the move follows approval by its Shari’ah-governance board and was built with a regulated […] дальше »

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BNB Chain extends zero-fee stablecoin transfers through the end of 2025

BNB Chain has confirmed giving its customers an extension on free stablecoin transfers. The team announced today, November 28, that the platform will extend its 0 Fee Carnival to December 31. This program has been running since November 20, 2024, removing gas charges for withdrawing, bridging, or transferring stablecoins like USD1 and USDC. Notably, it […] дальше »

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Revolut Drops All Fees on Tezos Delegation Rewards, Giving Users 100% of Earnings

Revolut has removed all platform fees on tez (XTZ) delegation rewards, allowing customers to receive 100% of their on-chain earnings. дальше »

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RWA Lender Aave’s Horizon Market Surpasses $590 Million as Demand for Tokenized RWAs Surges

Aave's Horizon RWA Market total deposits surpassed $590 million as more customers and institutions adopt tokenized RWAs to access liquidity and yields. дальше »

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Japan Regulator Moves To Mandate Liability Reserves For Crypto Exchanges

Japan’s financial regulator is planning legislation to require crypto exchanges to maintain liability reserves to protect customers against hacks or security breaches. A report by [...] дальше »

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CRO soars as Crypto.com announces $55,000 festive rewards campaign

Crypto. com exchange is welcoming the festive season with a campaign designed to boost users’ CRO balances. The trading platform has launched its Festive CRO Campaign today, offering its customers new ways to accumulate Cronos’ native token. дальше »

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Coinbase Launches Ethereum-Backed Loans

Ethereum can now be used as collateral for crypto loans on the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, especially for U.S. customers. дальше »

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There is an antidote to your wealth manager’s crypto FOMO | Opinion

Since the demand of customers is valid, asset managers may have no choice but to bank on crypto and crypto native solutions. дальше »

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CDL Token: Creditlink Integrates with Binance Wallet for Enhanced On-Chain Credit Accessibility to Global Web3 Users

Through this integration, Creditlink broadens its platform's accessibility and lowers barriers for customers to engage with decentralized lending opportunities. дальше »

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'Behind XRP, Solana': ZEC Rally Has Nothing to Do With Retail, Data Says

Interest in Zcash (ZEC) among retail customers is simply not there, Google Trends say. дальше »

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Ban on rewards tied to stablecoin payments is un-American: Coinbase

Coinbase Institute has criticized banking groups for asking regulators to prevent merchant rewards for stablecoin customers, arguing the request has no merit under the GENIUS Act. дальше »

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Nationally chartered bank SoFi rolls out crypto trading for US customers

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto says the bank also plans to introduce a stablecoin called SoFi USD and views blockchain and crypto as a “super cycle technology.” дальше »

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SoFi steps into crypto, becomes first bank to bridge TradFi and DeFi

SoFi Technologies unveiled a new app, becoming the first nationally chartered bank to offer in-app crypto trading to its customers. дальше »

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Coinbase launches 3.75% FSCS-protected UK savings account

Coinbase is taking another step toward blending crypto with everyday finance in the UK with the introduction of a new savings account for GBP balances.  Coinbase has introduced a new savings account product for customers in the United Kingdom, offering… дальше »

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70% of top Bitcoin miners are already using AI income to survive bear market

Seven of the top ten miners by hashrate report AI or high-performance computing initiatives already generating revenue, with the other three planning to follow suit. The shift pairs miners’ energized land and interconnections with contracted revenue from GPU customers, creating a second line of business that competes with running ASICs at full power. дальше »

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XRP Poised To Break New Grounds As Ripple Officially Rolls Out Spot Prime Brokerage Services In The U.S.

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Money giant Western Union to pilot stablecoin-powered transfers as Digitap ($TAP) races ahead with non-KYC Visa + Apple Pay card

Stablecoin adoption is going well beyond what anyone expected, and 2025 truly marks the golden age of digital dollars. Western Union is piloting stablecoin settlements on Solana to cut costs and speed up cross-border transfers for its 150 million customers. дальше »

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Venezuelas Possible Move to Bring Bitcoin Into Banks

Venezuela is making a bold move that could change how countries handle cryptocurrency. The nation plans to let its banks offer Bitcoin and stablecoin services directly to customers starting in December 2025. дальше »

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SBF Claims FTX Was Never Insolvent, Says Creditors Paid 120%

In a surprising twist, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) resurfaced on X this week with a detailed report claiming that FTX was never insolvent. The post, shared via his account @SBF_FTX, argues that the exchange always had enough assets to repay all customers in full, and accuses bankruptcy lawyers of “destroying value” through mismanagement. The report marks [...] дальше »

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New prison report flouts claim FTX could have repaid customers from $25B in assets

Sam Bankman-Fried is again challenging the core narrative of his downfall: that FTX was insolvent when it collapsed in November 2022. In a 15-page report written from prison and dated Sept. 30, the convicted founder claimed the exchange “was never insolvent” but merely trapped in a “liquidity crisis” after customers pulled $5 billion in two […] The post New prison report flouts claim FTX could have repaid customers from $25B in assets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Fold Holdings partners with Steak ’n Shake, offers $5 Bitcoin reward to customers

Fold Holdings, the publicly traded Bitcoin financial services company, has partnered with Steak ’n Shake to launch a new promotion that merges fast food with Bitcoin rewards. The campaign, which began on October 31, gives customers $5 in Bitcoin when they order the Bitcoin Burger or Bitcoin Meal at participating Steak ’n Shake locations across […] дальше »

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Steak ’n Shake Partners With Fold to Launch $5 Bitcoin Burger Reward

Bitcoin Magazine Steak ’n Shake Partners With Fold to Launch $5 Bitcoin Burger Reward Fold Holdings has partnered with Steak ’n Shake to offer customers $5 in bitcoin through the Fold app when they purchase a Bitcoin Meal or Steakburger and upload their receipt. дальше »

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Concordium Joins Forces with Transak to Widen CCD and Ecosystem Global Accessibility  

By integrating its asset into Transak, Concordium enables customers and enterprises to interact with its ecosystem more seamlessly and internationally. дальше »

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