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Aurum Partners With Tangem, Allocating 1,000 Co-Branded Wallets to its Community

The global crypto payments market is accelerating. According to Grand View Research, the cryptocurrency payment apps market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2025 to 2033, reaching $2.4 billion, driven by rising merchant acceptance and consumer demand for flexible spending options. Meanwhile, Visa reported more than

May 20, 2026 3 mins read

Bhutan’s GMC Launches Fast-Track Licensing for Global Financial Firms

Today, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan’s Special Administrative Region for economic growth, unveiled a new expedited license route for businesses currently subject to regulation in major international financial hubs, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). By combining accelerated regulatory assessment with instant access to banking

May 12, 2026 5 mins read

Largest Custody Bank BNY Brings Digital Asset Custody Services to UAE

The world-leading custodian, BNY, which is responsible for the custody of $59 trillion in assets, is extending its digital asset custody operations to the UAE via local partners. Regulatory digital asset infrastructure will be established in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial free zone in Abu Dhabi that has attracted

May 7, 2026 2 mins read

A16z Launches $2.2B Crypto Fund Amid AI Boom

Raising $2.2 billion for its sixth crypto-focused fund, the crypto-focused branch of venture capital company Andreessen Horowitz is now funding crypto startups. The fifth Crypto Fund, according to a Tuesday blog post by a16z Crypto, will support entrepreneurs that are “turning new infrastructure into products people use every day.” This

May 6, 2026 2 mins read

Crypto VC Funding Crashes 74% in April Amid Market Slowdown

In April, investors withdrew their money from crypto start-ups and early-stage enterprises, causing venture capitalist funding to plummet to a level not seen in almost two years. When compared to March, when 84 rounds of investment totaled $2.6 billion, April’s total of $659 million represents a 74% decline, according to statistics

May 2, 2026 2 mins read

US Seizes $500M in Iran-Linked Crypto Amid Intensified Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that as part of a comprehensive economic pressure campaign against Tehran, the US had confiscated approximately $500 million worth of cryptocurrency assets from Iran. During an appearance on Fox Business’s “Kudlow,” Bessent explained the extent of Operation Economic Fury, a campaign launched

April 30, 2026 2 mins read

Meta Expands Creator Payments With USDC Payouts on Solana and Polygon

US tech behemoth Meta is planning to expand to other regions after launching USDC payouts for creators on its platforms in Colombia and the Philippines. Faster Settlement with USDC Participating creators will have their payments sent straight to their Solana or Polygon blockchain wallets. According to Wednesday’s release, however, an external exchange is necessary

April 30, 2026 2 mins read

Polymarket Denies Alleged Data Breach Amid Dark Web Leak Claims

There have been rumors circulating that a hacker on the dark web leaked what they said was a treasure mine of confidential user information from Prediction markets platform Polymarket, but the company has disputed the claims. On Tuesday, numerous X accounts that monitor the dark web—including cybersecurity firm Vecert Analyzer—shared pictures

April 29, 2026 2 mins read

Canada Weighs Nationwide Crypto ATM Ban to Fight Fraud

Canada is considering banning cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a larger effort to combat fraud and money laundering. The country is concerned that these machines have become an essential tool for scammers. The Liberal government’s Spring Economic Update, which was issued on Tuesday, includes a provision that would ban cryptocurrency

April 29, 2026 2 mins read

Skynet Report Flags Shift in Crypto Regulation Risk Toward AML Enforcement

The exploratory phase of the worldwide regulatory framework for digital assets has been surpassed by full enforcement. Frameworks are active, enforceable, and increasingly in line with conventional financial regulation in many important countries, such as the United States, the European Union, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkey, and

April 28, 2026 2 mins read