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LTIN Launches as Liechtenstein’s Sovereign Blockchain Infrastructure Network

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The Liechtenstein Trust Integrity Network (LTIN) has launched as a sovereign blockchain infrastructure network offering regulatory‑compliant services for enterprises and institutions, operating under Liechtenstein’s Blockchain Act (TVTG) with full alignment to the EU Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR). The majority‑state‑owned initiative is led by Telecom Liechtenstein with launch partners Bank Frick, Bitcoin Suisse, Solstice and … Read more

Binance Adds Direct USD Deposits and Withdrawals in 70+ Countries via Bpay Global

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Binance is offering direct US dollar (USD) deposits and withdrawals for users in over 70 countries through Bpay Global, a Payments Service Provider licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain. USD funding is available via SWIFT with zero deposit fees from Binance, and via credit/debit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Binance says … Read more

Roxom Launches Bitcoin‑Denominated Perpetual Futures for Gold and S&P 500

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Roxom announced the launch of bitcoin‑denominated perpetual futures that allow traders to price and trade exposure to the S&P 500 and Gold in BTC. Roxom co‑founder Borja Martel Seward calls the move foundational for “a new financial era.” The BTC‑settled instruments let users gain or hedge benchmark exposure without fiat conversion, enabling BTC‑native trading and … Read more

SEAL, Metamask, Walletconnect, Backpack and Phantom Launch Global Real‑Time Phishing Defense

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SEAL announced a coalition with Metamask, Walletconnect, Backpack and Phantom on October 2025 to deploy a global, real‑time phishing protection network for wallet end users using SEAL’s Verifiable Phishing Reports technology, which lets anyone submit cryptographically attested phishing reports. The system automates and trustlessly processes real‑time submissions to bypass advanced cloaking and integrates feeds into … Read more

Nordic Crypto Exchange Safello Sponsors Swedish Cup in Counter‑Strike 2025

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Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, is sponsoring the Swedish Cup in Counter‑Strike 2025, Sweden’s largest national esports tournament taking place in November 2025 and culminating with finals in Stockholm. The partnership marks Safello’s first esports sponsorship and will feature the brand across Fragbite Group channels, Expressen, and live broadcasts on Twitch, … Read more

Mexico’s White‑Glove Bitcoin Platform Aureo Raises $1.1M Pre‑Seed to Build Latam Multi‑Institution Custody

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Aureo (formerly Swapido) announced a $1.1 million pre‑seed round with Early Riders to develop the first Latin America‑native Multi‑Institution Custody (MIC) solution and expand its bitcoin financial services from Mexico across the region. The raise will fund founder salaries, marketing, development, compliance, custody-key agency infrastructure, and regional expansion with a team of founders experienced at … Read more

Austria’s 21bitcoin Launches Europe-First Bitcoin-Backed Loan Pilot With VR Bank and Sopra

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21bitcoin operator FIOR Digital GmbH has launched a Europe‑first pilot project with Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG and Sopra Financial Technology GmbH to develop a regulatory-compliant bitcoin-backed lending white‑label solution, announced October 20, 2025. The consortium will run the pilot from Salzburg and partner banks’ sites, combining 21bitcoin’s custody and user-experience capabilities with VR Bank … Read more

Kraken Wallet Analysis: Australians Favor Ethereum and Niche Tokens

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Kraken has released an anonymized, aggregate analysis of millions of wallets on its platform showing Australian clients’ holdings and trading activity from August 2024–2025, comparing local trends with global averages. The report finds bitcoin held by 36.70% of Australian users (average AU BTC balance $17,409 vs $29,830 globally) and ethereum comprising 33.17% of the average … Read more

Andrew Cuomo Plans to Make New York City the ‘World Capital’ for Crypto and Blockchain

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Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, running for mayor of New York City, announced on Oct. 19, 2025, that his administration would create a Chief Innovation Officer charged with positioning the city as a global center for digital finance and decentralized innovation, according to a campaign statement. Cuomo explained the CIO and an Innovation Council’s crypto … Read more

Youtube Star Mrbeast Seeks Trademark for Crypto Services

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Youtube creator Jimmy “Mrbeast” Donaldson’s company filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Oct. 13 to register “Mrbeast Financial,” seeking protection for mobile banking, online banking services, software-as-a-service and cryptocurrency-related services, according to the USPTO filing. The filing does not announce a launch date; company representatives declined to comment in media … Read more