Robinhood Shares Plans to Acquire Crypto Firm WonderFi
Robinhood has announced plans to acquire WonderFi, a prominent Canadian fintech and crypto platform, for $178.9 million CAD (250 million CAD).
Australia Appoints New Pro-crypto Assistant Minister
Australia has appointed Andrew Charlton as Assistant Minister for Science, Technology, and the Digital Economy, as well as Cabinet Secretary, to advance its agenda on digital asset regulation and tech sector modernization.
BitGo Secures MiCA License from German Regulator
BitGo has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).
Dubai Will Accept Crypto for Government Services in Association With Crypto.com
Dubai will soon allow residents and businesses to pay for government services using cryptocurrency, thanks to a new partnership with the global crypto platform Crypto.com.
Senate Democrats Block US Stablecoin Bill
Senate Democrats blocked a bipartisan bill intended to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrency, after concerns arose about President Donald Trump’s ties to the industry, disrupting negotiations.
Space and Time Launches on Mainnet to Power a New Generation of Data-Driven Crypto Apps
San Francisco, California, 8th May 2025, Chainwire
OCC: US Banks Can Buy and Sell Customer Digital Assets
The OCC’s latest interpretive letter, published Wednesday, cements national banks’ authority to engage in crypto asset transactions and custody without pre-approval—a significant pivot from 2021’s restrictive stance.
