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Morgan Stanley expands digital services with direct cryptocurrency trading

Morgan Stanley has taken another step into the digital asset market by introducing direct cryptocurrency trading through its E*TRADE investment platform, reflecting the growing integration of digital assets into traditional financial services. The new offering allows eligible E*TRADE clients to buy,......

US freezes over $130 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The United States has announced the freezing of more than $130 million in cryptocurrency assets that authorities allege are linked to Iranian financial networks, marking another step in Washington's efforts to strengthen economic pressure on Tehran. According to the US Department of the Treasury,......

Cryptocurrencies edge higher as Bitcoin ETFs attract fresh investor inflows

Cryptocurrency markets posted modest gains on Tuesday, showing resilience despite rising geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices that have renewed concerns about global inflation and the outlook for interest rates. Investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East, where geopolitical......

Poland moves to revive crypto assets law despite presidential veto

Poland is moving closer to aligning its cryptocurrency regulations with the European Union's new legal framework after a parliamentary committee voted to advance legislation that had previously been blocked by a presidential veto. The Finance Committee of the Polish Parliament recently backed efforts......

Carrefour expands Crypto access in France with Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana gift cards

French retail giant Carrefour is expanding access to digital assets by introducing cryptocurrency gift cards in its stores across France, allowing customers to purchase exposure to major cryptoassets while shopping for everyday products. The initiative is led by Cryptonow, a company specializing in......

Binance says U.S. stocks and ETF trading tops $3 billion within first month

Trading activity in U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Binance has surpassed $3 billion in just one month, marking a strong early response to the cryptocurrency exchange's expansion into traditional financial markets. The milestone was announced on Thursday by Richard Teng, co-chief......

India weighs tougher cryptocurrency restrictions as central bank renews call for ban

India's financial authorities are signalling a tougher stance on cryptocurrencies, with the country's central bank once again advocating policies that would effectively prohibit crypto assets while tax officials warn that offshore trading platforms present growing compliance challenges. Government......

Trump reports $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency income in 2025 financial disclosure

U.S. President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related income in his 2025 annual financial disclosure, highlighting the growing role of digital assets in his business portfolio. According to documents filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, cryptocurrency has become......

Visa, Mastercard and Coinbase back new US dollar stablecoin initiative

A coalition of leading financial and technology companies, including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, and more than 140 other partners, has announced the launch of a new US dollar-backed stablecoin designed to expand the use of digital assets in global commerce and cross-border payments. The new stablecoin,......