Millions Recovered: DOJ Orders Seized Funds Returned in Failed Bank’s Crypto Scheme

A judge ordered millions seized in a Kansas crypto fraud scheme be returned to defrauded investors, marking partial relief for victims of the bank collapse. Millions Lost, Millions Returned: DOJ Mandates Restitution for Defrauded Investors The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that a federal judge in Wichita, Kansas, has ordered that millions … Read more

Global Dollar Network Launches: Crypto Titans Aim to Redefine Payments

A consortium of crypto and fintech giants is launching the Global Dollar Network for seamless cross-border payments. A New Frontier: Crypto Leaders Launch Global Dollar Network for Payments Leaders in fintech and digital assets announced Monday the launch of the Global Dollar Network, which they described as “an open network designed to accelerate stablecoin usage … Read more

Analysts Double Down on $200K Bitcoin Amid Trump-Harris Election Clash

Bitcoin’s rise appears unstoppable, with Bernstein projecting a $200,000 target for 2025, undeterred by potential market volatility from the upcoming U.S. election. Bernstein’s $200K Bitcoin Target Faces a Trump-Harris Showdown Analysts at Bernstein, a major global research and investment management firm, have reiterated their long-term forecast for bitcoin, projecting a price of $200,000 by late … Read more

Standard Chartered’s Crypto Custody Unit Seeks $50 Million

Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody is raising $50 million to expand its crypto custody services amidst increasing competition from both traditional finance and crypto-native firms. Institutional Investors Drive Demand for Crypto Custody Standard Chartered’s crypto custody business, Zodia Custody, is reportedly in talks to raise $50 million to fund its expansion into new markets. CEO Julian … Read more

3 Central Banks Forge New Path in Cross-Border Digital Asset Innovation

New partnerships between central banks target digital currency integration to streamline tokenized cross-border transactions and modernize the global financial infrastructure. Cross-Border Finance Revolution: Three Nations Pioneer Digital Asset Integration The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) unveiled two significant partnerships this week to promote cross-border tokenization with the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and Brazil’s Banco Central … Read more

750 US Convenience Stores Embrace Crypto: Sheetz Brings Digital Currency Payments to Mainstream

Convenience store chain Sheetz now accepts crypto payments at all its locations — over 750 stores across multiple U.S. states — allowing customers to pay with cryptocurrencies and earn rewards. Sheetz Customers Gain a New Way to Pay — And Get Rewarded American convenience store chain Sheetz has expanded its partnership with crypto payment firm … Read more

9,500 Coinstar Kiosks Bring Crypto Closer to Millions of Americans

9,500 kiosks now offer cash-to-crypto access as Coinstar expands with a new digital wallet, driving affordable remittances and financial inclusion nationwide. Coinstar’s 9,500 Kiosk Rollout Redefines Financial Access With New Digital Wallet Coinstar, a leader in self-service financial kiosks, announced Tuesday the launch of CINQ by Coinstar, a digital wallet developed in partnership with crypto … Read more