Canada regulator shores up digital asset custody rules
Canada’s investment regulator CIRO unveils interim custody rules for crypto, setting new expectations for dealers and brokers handling digital assets.
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WooBSV: Fast, simple payments for WooCommerce store operators
Millions of WooCommerce stores can now accept BSV via WooBSV, a free plugin that routes instant Bitcoin payments straight to merchants’ trusted wallets.
India holds ground on crypto tax, cuts jail time for defaults
In her Budget 2026 presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the continuance of the punitive crypto tax, causing dismay among investors.
UK regulator signals final crypto rules by 'early summer'
David Geale says final crypto rules will be set in early summer, signaling a proportionate, competitive framework and support for digital asset firms.
Strategy loses billions, Gemini retreats behind US borders
BTC’s slump leaves Strategy billions underwater as analysts warn of deeper downside, while Gemini spins layoffs and global retreat as success in crypto.
$370M lost to crypto exploits as 'wrench attacks' swell: CertiK
Crypto theft surged in January, with $370M stolen via scams and exploits, alongside a 75% rise in wrench attacks, further damaging the sector’s image.
Philippines: BSP plans CBDC for government bond settlements
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas eyes wholesale CBDC to settle government bonds, supporting tokenized treasury bonds and interbank payments.
Coinbase sued by Nevada gambling regulator over sports wagering
Coinbase faces legal action from the Nevada Gaming Control Board for allegedly offering unlicensed sports-event contracts and percentage games.
Blockchain Futurist 2025: Feeling the shift
Kurt Wuckert Jr.'s visit to the Blockchain Futurist Conference in 2025 revealed a maturing crypto industry, with focus shifting from hype to utility.
Block reward miners doubt future as BTC price hits 15-month low
BTC miners face a crisis as prices plummet and costs soar, threatening the viability of mining amid rising energy competition and weather disruptions.