Nigeria Files $81 Billion Lawsuit Against Binance
Nigeria has initiated a legal action against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, seeking $81.5 billion in compensation for alleged economic damages and unpaid taxes.
Brazil to Launch First Spot XRP ETF
Brazil is set to introduce what might be the world’s first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) following the approval of Hashdex’s XRP fund by the country’s regulator.
BingX Unveils New Futures Trading Page, Reinforcing Its Position Among Top 5 Derivatives Platforms
PANAMA CITY, Panama, 19th February 2025, Chainwire
BitGo Rolls Out an OTC Trading Desk for Institutions
BitGo has announced the launch of its extensive OTC trading desk.
Coinbase Sued for Violating Securities Laws
Coinbase, along with several of its executives, is facing a shareholder lawsuit accusing them of misleading investors about the company’s bankruptcy risks and violating securities laws.
Nigeria to Introduce Tax on Crypto
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is developing a plan to impose taxes on crypto transactions as part of a broader strategy to boost government revenue.
Diffuse & Symbiotic Partner to Introduce Collateral Abstraction in Decentralized Finance
Road Town, BVI, 19th February 2025, Chainwire
CryptoAutos Acquires $20M Rental Fleet in Dubai, Advancing Real-World Asset (RWA) Adoption
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18th February 2025, Chainwire
BC.GAME Launches Pioneering Solana Airdrop with 400 Million $BC Tokens, Promising Full Transparency
NICOSIA, Cyprus, 18th February 2025, Chainwire
BTCS Unveils Strategic Partnership with Figment and WonderFi Leading its Staker Protection Plan
Silver Spring, US, 18th February 2025, Chainwire
EU Watchdog to Assess Knowledge of its Crypto Staff
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has introduced comprehensive guidelines that mandate crypto-asset service providers to ensure their staff meet rigorous knowledge and competency standards.
Standard Chartered Teams Up with Animoca and HKT to Launch an HKD-Backed Stablecoin
Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have announced a collaborative venture to create and issue a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar.
Tether Sings Agreement with Guinea to Drive Blockchain Innovation
On February 17, Tether Operations Limited announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Republic of Guinea.
Xross Road Announces Strategic Partnership with Allora Network to Expand Japanese IP in Web3
Tokyo, Japan, 18th February 2025, Chainwire
Avarik Labs Launches Red Covenant, a Strategic Mobile RPG with Blockchain Integration
Road Town, British Virgin Islands, 17th February 2025, Chainwire
