Babylon and Ledger Join Hands to Expand Bitcoin Vault Access
Bitcoin infrastructure firm Babylon Labs has partnered with hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger to expand access to its Bitcoin Vault system. The collaboration is aimed at helping Bitcoin holders use their assets in financial applications while still maintaining control over their funds. The integration allows Ledger devices to sign transactions for
Bithumb Faces Possible Six Month Partial Suspension Over AML and KYC Concerns in South Korea
South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb may face a partial business suspension of up to six months after regulators raised concerns about its anti money laundering controls and customer verification procedures. The move comes as authorities tighten oversight of the country’s rapidly growing digital asset industry. According to local media reports,
Bitcoin Network Reaches 20 Million Mined Coins, Only One Million Left to Be Created
The global cryptocurrency community marked a major milestone as the network behind Bitcoin produced its 20 millionth coin. With this achievement, only one million Bitcoins remain to be mined over the next century, bringing the digital currency closer to its fixed supply cap of 21 million. The milestone highlights one
Florida Senate Approves Stablecoin Regulation Bill, Awaits Governor DeSantis’ Signature
Florida has moved a step closer to creating a clear regulatory framework for payment stablecoins after the state Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 314. The legislation now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis for final approval and is expected to be signed into law within the next month. The bill introduces
Bitcoin Dip May Not Be Over as Retail Buying Rises Below $70K: Santiment
Bitcoin’s recent slide below the $70,000 mark has triggered a wave of buying among retail investors, but market signals suggest the correction may not be finished yet. Data from blockchain analytics firm Santiment indicates that large holders, often called whales, have begun selling a significant portion of the Bitcoin they
ICE Invests in OKX at $25 Billion Valuation, Plans Tokenized NYSE Stocks by 2026
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has taken a major step into the digital asset ecosystem by investing in crypto exchange OKX. The investment values OKX at around $25 billion and will also give Intercontinental Exchange a seat on the exchange’s board. The move reflects
Bitcoin Bears Crushed as Price Hits $74K; Analysts Eye Possible $65K Support Test
Bitcoin surged to a fresh monthly high near $74,000, triggering massive liquidations across the crypto market and leaving short sellers facing heavy losses. Market data shows that the latest rally wiped out hundreds of millions of dollars in bearish positions, shifting sentiment sharply in favor of bulls. Despite the strong
Bybit Says AI Risk System Halted $300 Million in Suspicious Withdrawals in Q4 2025
Real time alerts stopped funds before they left the platform Crypto exchange Bybit says it prevented or disrupted more than $300 million worth of suspicious withdrawals in the fourth quarter of 2025, following the rollout of an AI assisted risk monitoring system designed to flag fraudulent transactions before funds exit
ECB Flags Stablecoin Growth as Risk to Bank Lending and Monetary Policy in Europe
The European Central Bank has cautioned that the rapid rise of stablecoins could weaken bank lending and complicate the transmission of monetary policy across the euro area. In a new working paper titled “Stablecoins and Monetary Policy Transmission,” the ECB said growing use of these digital assets may lead households
Hong Kong and Shanghai to Pilot Blockchain Platform for Cross-Border Trade Data
Hong Kong and Shanghai authorities are stepping up efforts to digitize trade finance and cargo documentation through a new blockchain collaboration aimed at improving cross-border data sharing. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority HKMA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shanghai Data Bureau SDB and the National Technology Innovation
