Crypto takeover deals have fully migrated to Wall Street territory — surpassing $10 billion in Q3 alone, a 30x increase year-over-year, according to Bloomberg data. Bloomberg reporters Isabelle Lee and Suvashree Ghosh note that this surge marks a clear transition for the industry: moving away from small, experimental startups and into the hands of major…
The European Union (EU) is launching the “EU Digital Identity Wallet”, a project designed to allow citizens to securely store their identity cards, diplomas, driver’s licenses, and other official documents in digital form.The new system is expected to be rolled out across all member states by 2026. Citizens Take Control of Their Identity According to…
The aftermath of the October 11 crypto market crash continues to reverberate through the industry, as leading market makers and trading firms — including Wintermute — signal possible legal action against major exchanges such as Binance. “The Biggest Liquidation Wave the Crypto World Has Ever Seen” Evgeny Gaevoy, founder and CEO of Wintermute, one of…
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) is hosting a high-profile conference today that holds significant implications for the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. Originally announced on September 3 and scheduled for October 21, the event will focus on the integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology into the financial system — particularly how these innovations can enhance the efficiency…
Global investors are rapidly expanding their exposure to digital assets, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as one of the world’s most advanced markets. Global wealth-tech provider Avaloq, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, released a report last week titled Avaloq Wealth Insights 2025. The report reveals that UAE investors are leading globally in…
Ahead of the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings (October 13–18), IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered a speech titled “Opportunities in a Time of Change,” addressing the global economic outlook and key policy priorities. Georgieva noted that global uncertainty is rising — and will remain elevated: “Be prepared — uncertainty is the new normal, and it…
Susan Collins, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, said that the U.S. central bank should continue lowering interest rates this year, while keeping them high enough to ensure inflation remains under control. In prepared remarks for an event at the Boston Fed on Tuesday, Collins stated: “While inflation risks have become somewhat more…
As interest in digital asset regulation grows in the United States, lawmakers are trying to clarify how cryptocurrencies should be governed. The U.S. Senate is currently considering a new market structure bill that could determine how Bitcoin and other digital assets are overseen. The initiative, now before the Senate Banking Committee, reflects the increasing pressure…