Ethereum's newest nonprofit wants to become Wall Street's guide to crypto
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we’re digging into Ethereum Institutional, a new nonprofit aimed at educating financial institutions and…
Hong Kong regulator orders new anti-phishing measures for crypto platforms
Hong Kong’s regulator has ordered crypto platforms and online brokers to meet newly issued phishingresistant login requirements within the next 12 months.…
Sony Bank gets US regulator nod to issue stablecoins
Sony Bank received preliminary approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a US stablecoin issuance business, with $40 million in…
Interpol operation exposes $122M crypto wallet tied to romance scam laundering
Interpol said a suspect's crypto wallet processed over $122.5 million in 10 months as authorities uncovered the scheme during a global antifraud operation that…
Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland
Revolut said USDT support remains unchanged outside EEA and Switzerland as it winds down the stablecoin offering in selected European markets.…
Hyperliquid shows how onchain perps could challenge Wall Street: Pantera
Perpetual futures and Hyperliquid’s blockchain infrastructure are expanding into traditional asset classes with aroundtheclock trading, according to Pantera…
Bank of Korea stands firm on bank-led stablecoin push as deposit token pilots advance
The Bank of Korea reiterated its call for bankled won stablecoin issuance while advancing deposit token pilots, as issuer rules remain a sticking point in…
SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank tokenized deposit pilot
SWIFT launched its new blockchain ledger that will host a tokenized bank deposit pilot for 17 major banks seeking faster crossborder payments.…
Regulators invited Binance to seek new licenses after MiCA setback, co-CEO says
Binance is exploring new licensing paths into Europe while continuing to expand its regulatory footprint in Asia, says coCEO Richard Teng. Source:Cointelegraph
Russia's largest private bank Alfa-Bank tests crypto trading
AlfaBank is testing cryptocurrency trading for qualified investors as Russia moves toward regulating digital assets and banks prepare new crypto services.…
Wyden urges Senate leaders to keep dev protections in crypto bill
Senator Ron Wyden has called on Senate leaders to ensure the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act remains in the CLARITY Act when it is brought to the floor.…
Trader loses $1M after signing phishing token approval
Onchain scammers netted more than $14 billion last year, and approval phishing remains a primary attack vector. Source:Cointelegraph