Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced a multi-year partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, marking the first time an F1 team has publicly disclosed a sponsorship deal paid entirely in digital assets.  The agreement, settled in USD Coin (USDC), highlights the growing integration of cryptocurrency within professional sports. Under the deal, Coinbase branding will…

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been officially removed from the blacklist maintained by France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) after more than two years of obeying regulatory guidelines. Notably, this milestone positions Bybit for its next major regulatory goal: securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license to expand its operations across the European Union (EU). Bybit…

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the digital asset industry, has acquired a minority stake in Juventus Football Club S.p.A., one of the most decorated football clubs in the world.  Notably, the investment marks a strategic move by Tether as it continues to expand its reach beyond stablecoins and into industries such as artificial intelligence…

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea has announced plans to allow institutions, including law enforcement agencies and non-profit organizations, to liquidate cryptocurrency donations starting in the first half of 2025. The decision was confirmed during the third Virtual Assets Committee meeting held on Feb. 13, 2025, in Seoul. [Press Release] The FSC…

Metaplanet Inc. has announced a change in the allocation of funds raised through its recent bond issuance, redirecting JPY 4 billion toward bond redemption while maintaining its commitment to Bitcoin acquisitions. The adjustment was disclosed in a notice released on February 13. According to the notice, the Tokyo-based company had previously planned to allocate JPY…

DWF Labs, a prominent Web3 firm, has invested in Bidask Protocol and entered into a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on The Open Network (TON) blockchain.  Notably, the partnership was announced on February 12 by Bidask Protocol in a celebratory post on X. The partnership marks a significant step for…

President Donald Trump has secured the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russian custody in exchange for Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national accused of bitcoin-related fraud and money laundering. A senior administration official confirmed the prisoner swap on February 12 according to the New York Post. Vinnik, arrested in Greece in 2017, was extradited…

Avalon Labs, a digital asset firm focused on Bitcoin-backed financial products, announced its plan to evaluate a Bitcoin-backed public debt fund under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) framework. Notably, this move marks a significant step in integrating Bitcoin (BTC) into regulated investment structures. For context, the initiative aims to provide both cryptocurrency and…

Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian, has received in-principle approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for an Investment Firm license.  Once finalized, the license will allow Gemini to offer regulated crypto derivatives, including perpetual futures, across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II…

Stablecoin issuer giant, Tether, has made a strategic investment in Zengo Wallet, a self-custodial crypto wallet known for its security and ease of use. Notably, the move highlights Tether’s commitment to promoting stablecoin adoption while enhancing secure digital asset storage solutions. Tether Announces Strategic Investment in Zengo Wallet to Advance Global Stablecoin Adoption Learn more:…