FIU Blacklists 25 Exchanges, Coinbase Returns to India
Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has restarted its operations in India after securing approval from the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The move comes just days after the FIU issued a fresh blacklist of 25 offshore exchanges for failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) rules. Coinbase Returns After Regulatory Approval
SEC Freezes QMMM Stock After 959% Crypto-Fuelled Surge
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading in QMMM Holdings Ltd. following a staggering 959% surge in its share price fuelled by a sudden pivot into cryptocurrency. The move highlights the growing tension between market regulators and companies seeking to capitalise on digital assets. From Advertising to
Solana Pitches Blockchain for AI Transparency at Labour Conference
As the UK’s Labour Party gathered in Liverpool this week for its annual four-day conference, a parallel conversation unfolded away from the main stage. Solana Superteam UK, an ecosystem support group for the Solana blockchain, hosted a side event on 29 September highlighting how blockchain could help solve the growing
Stablecoin Inflows Soar $46B in Q3, Led by USDT and USDC
The stablecoin sector has posted one of its strongest quarters to date, with net inflows soaring to $45.6 billion in Q3, marking a 324% increase from the $10.8 billion recorded in the second quarter. The sharp rise highlights growing demand for dollar-pegged assets as traders, institutions and decentralised finance (DeFi)
Hypurr NFT Heist: $400K Stolen in HyperEVM Exploit
The Hyper Foundation’s highly anticipated Hypurr NFT airdrop turned sour after blockchain sleuth ZachXBT uncovered a $400,000 exploit. Malicious actors drained eight rare Hypurr NFTs from compromised HyperEVM wallets, flipping them for six-figure profits while legitimate holders were celebrating their windfall. On Sunday, 28 September, the Hyper Foundation launched its
Tether Targets $500B Valuation as Stablecoins Boom
The global stablecoin market is undergoing a historic expansion in 2025 and Tether, the sector’s largest player, is positioning itself at the forefront. According to reports, Tether is exploring a funding round of up to $20 billion that could value the company at a staggering $500 billion. If successful, the
Ripple’s DeFi Push: Uncollateralised Loans for XRP Holders
Ripple is preparing to launch a new lending market that will allow XRP holders to earn yield on their tokens directly through the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The move taps into the loyalty of the so-called “XRP Army” but raises questions about risk management and investor protection. Tapping into the XRP
TeraWulf Soars on $3B Google-Backed Data Centre Pivot
TeraWulf (NASDAQ: WULF), the U.S.-based Bitcoin miner pivoting into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, is preparing a $3 billion debt raise through Morgan Stanley, supported by tech giant Google. The financing marks a bold step in the company’s transition from a crypto-first business into a hybrid player supplying large-scale AI data
Ethereum Price Falls Below $4K: Bear Market Concerns Intensify
Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, is facing mounting pressure after slipping below the $4,000 support level for the first time since August. The decline has shaken investor confidence, as the token lost 13.86% over the past seven days, igniting concerns that ETH may be entering the early stages of
STBL Price Pulls Back After 1,400% Surge: Is a Rebound on the Horizon?
STBL, the governance token of the Real World Assets (RWA)-backed stablecoin project, has seen dramatic price action in recent days. After soaring 1,400% from its Token Generation Event (TGE), the token reached an all-time high of $0.60. However, the rally was followed by a swift correction, with the token retracing
