Ribbon Finance Exploit Resolution Draws Fire as Critics Question Treatment of Old Deposits

Aevo, previously known as Ribbon Finance, is facing mounting criticism after outlining its plan to resolve a legacy vault exploit, a response that has triggered accusations of unfair treatment, heated social media backlash, and restricted discussion on X. Aevo Proposes Partial Recovery After Exploit, Community Isn’t Buying It Aevo published an update detailing how it … Read more

Brazil’s Largest Bank Updates Bitcoin Portfolio Recommendations

Itau, Brazil’s largest bank, now recommends allocating up to 3% of investment portfolios to bitcoin, despite the cryptocurrency’s underwhelming performance in 2025. The bank’s recent report emphasizes bitcoin’s potential as a portfolio diversifier and hedge against fluctuations in Brazilian reais. Itau Unibanco’s Latest Report Advises Investors to Hold up to 3% of Their Portfolios in … Read more

Operation Kryptolaundry Dismantles $500 Million Crypto Money Laundering Group in Brazil

Conducted by Brazil’s Federal Police, the operation executed over 24 search and seizure warrants targeting a cryptocurrency money laundering organization that had been operating since 2021. The group was linked to Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, known as the “ Bitcoin Pharaoh.” Brazilian Police Disarms Crypto Money Laundering Group The Facts The Brazilian Federal Police acted … Read more

Capital A, Standard Chartered Malaysia Team up to Explore Ringgit Backed Stablecoin

Capital A and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia have signed an agreement to explore developing and testing a ringgit‑denominated stablecoin within Bank Negara Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub. Roles and Focus Within Central Bank’s Innovation Hub Capital A and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to jointly explore the development and … Read more

$310 Billion Stablecoin Market Hits New High While Yield Plays Lose Ground

Stablecoins are back on the move, with the fiat-pegged token economy notching another all-time high by clearing the $310 billion mark during the second week of December. Stablecoin Market Reaches a New Peak Tapping $310 Billion In mid-November, stablecoins logged a modest pullback after climbing to a collective high of $309 billion. From there, the … Read more

TRM Labs Underscores Venezuela’s Positive Crypto Adoption in a Risky Ecosystem

In a recent report, TRM Labs sustained that organic adoption dominates trading volumes, as stablecoins have become a key driver for Venezuelans navigating economic instability and exclusion from traditional global settlements and payments platforms, even in an ecosystem with structural risks. TRM Labs: Venezuela’s Organic Crypto Adoption Surpasses Illicit Activity TRM Labs, a global blockchain … Read more

Satoshi Walked Away 15 Years Ago — The 575th Forum Post Marked the Moment Bitcoin Stood on Its Own

Satoshi Nakamoto remains one of the most enduring mysteries in the digital asset world, and 15 years ago today, the inventor published the final entry — the 575th — on bitcointalk.org. As Nakamoto quietly receded from the project in the closing stretch, those last days were spent locked in a two-front effort: strengthening the software … Read more

A SWIFT Scare? Amina Bank Implements Ripple Payments in Europe

Amina Bank, a Switzerland-based financial institution, has announced the implementation of Ripple Payments, Ripple’s integral cross-border payment solution. With this move, Amina Bank becomes the first European bank to adopt Ripple’s service, reducing costs and friction for stablecoin and fiat payments. Amina Bank Pioneers Ripple Payments’ Implementation in Europe Amina Bank, a private bank based … Read more

Bybit Unveils 2025 Global Crypto Rankings Report

Bybit and DL Research have released the World Crypto Rankings 2025, an analysis of crypto adoption across 79 countries. The report highlights the rise of stablecoins, global tokenization, and the rapid normalization of onchain payrolls. New World Crypto Rankings by Bybit Shows Adoption Trends Bybit has introduced the World Crypto Rankings (WCR) 2025, an expansive … Read more

‘Out-of-the-Box Solutions’: Save the Children Unveils Bitcoin Fund to Counter Traditional Aid Failures

Save the Children has announced the launch of a “first-of-its-kind” Bitcoin Fund, developed in partnership with digital asset firm Fortris, to modernize its humanitarian aid delivery. Maximizing Value With a ‘Hodl’ Strategy Save the Children, a humanitarian organization for children, announced on Dec. 11 the launch of a Bitcoin Fund developed in partnership with digital … Read more