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South Korea’s leading crypto exchange, Upbit, is reportedly setting its sights on a Nasdaq IPO after merging with Naver, positioning itself as a global crypto-fintech leader. The post Crypto Giant Upbit Eyes Nasdaq IPO After Shock Merger With Naver: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Brazil has considered extending its IOF tax to crypto foreign-exchange operations after stablecoins have been reclassified as FX instruments, as authorities have sought to close a regulatory gap in a fast-growing market while public finances have faced renewed strain. The post Brazil Plans Crypto Tax Crackdown on Cross-Border Payments to Close Loophole: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Chinese money laundering networks are increasingly using Bitcoin and USDT to bypass strict capital controls. The post Crypto Emerges as Key Tool in China’s Money Laundering Networks: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Alibaba has developed a deposit-token payment system and AI-driven subscription tools for cross-border B2B trade, as Chinese regulators have tightened restrictions on private stablecoins and encouraged bank-based tokenization aligned with Beijing’s digital finance priorities. The post Alibaba Develops Deposit Token to Sidestep China’s Fierce Stablecoin Crackdown: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kazakhstan has planned a $500M–$1B national crypto reserve fund for early 2026, seeded by repatriated assets and mining revenues, managed via the Astana International Financial Centre with investments in ETFs and digital-asset-linked equities, while avoiding direct token exposure. The post Kazakhstan to Launch $500M–$1B Crypto Reserve Fund by 2026: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Iggy Azalea has unveiled Thrust on Solana, responding to pump narratives and limiting dump behavior via vetted projects, enforceable contracts, timed purchase windows, and vesting. MOTHER has been set to migrate as N3on debuts, amid a small but active celebrity-token market. The post Iggy Azalea Declares War on Memecoin Pump-and-Dumps With New Solana Launchpad: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

China has characterized stablecoins as a threat to stability and sovereignty, has maintained a strict domestic crackdown, and has monitored overseas growth. IMF and World Bank officials have raised similar concerns, while Hong Kong has launched licensing. The post China’s Central Bank Calls Stablecoins a ‘Threat,’ Vows Crackdown: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin mining crossed the zetahash threshold in September as the network averaged 1.034 ZH/s, and hashprice fell below $47 per PH per second. According to a new report by The MinerMag, the step up in difficulty coincided with miners’ equity values nearly doubling since August to about $90 billion by October 15, while BTC fell […] The post New debt-fueled era for Bitcoin miners marked by 1 zetahash milestone – Report appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Arthur Hayes has pursued a $250M raise for Maelstrom’s first equity fund to acquire profitable off-chain crypto firms via SPVs with institutional backing. The move has come as crypto M&A has hit $10B in Q3 2025, with deals like Coinbase–Deribit and Ripple–Hidden Road. The post Arthur Hayes’ Family Office Targets $250M Fund to Back Mid-Sized Crypto Firms: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Indonesia’s crypto industry could add $16.5 billion to the economy and create 1.22 million jobs. The post Indonesia’s Crypto Industry Could Add $16.5B to Economy, Create 1.2M Jobs: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Illegal and quasi-legal crypto mining is costing Russia “millions of dollars per year” in electricity and lost taxes, a news exposé has claimed. The post Russia Losing ‘Millions of Dollars a Year to Illegal Crypto Miners’ – Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

CZ's pardon talks have recently intensified, with reports indicating Trump has considered clemency for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Supporters have argued the case has been weak, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren has sought answers on Binance ties and potential conflicts involving the president’s circle. The post The Trump Administration’s CZ Pardon Talks Are ‘Ramping Up:’ Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Indian tax authorities have launched an investigation into over 400 high-net-worth traders using Binance, suspecting large-scale crypto tax evasion. The post India Probes 400 Binance Traders for Alleged Crypto Tax Evasion: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump has considered a pardon for Binance founder CZ following his four-month sentence, with White House discussions split over the potential political and legal consequences of such a move. The post Trump Weighs Binance Founder CZ Pardon as White House Fears Backlash: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Investigators in Norway have reviewed whether confidential details have circulated before the Nobel Peace Prize reveal, after trading on Polymarket has priced in María Corina Machado hours early; the platform has also disclosed major funding and a planned U.S. return. The post Norway Probes Potential Insider Trading Scandal Sparked by Suspicious Polymarket Bets: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dunamu, the operator of the South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, will have to overcome five legal hurdles if it is to complete its much-vaunted merger with the tech giant Naver, according to a new report. The post 5 Legal Hurdles Stand in Path of Crypto Exchange Operator Dunamu’s Naver Merger – Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kraken is in advanced talks to raise between $200 million and $300 million from a strategic investor in a move that could value the exchange at $20 billion. The post Kraken Eyes $20B Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

US regulators are probing stock swings before crypto treasury news as more non-crypto firms raise funds to buy digital assets. The post US Regulators Examine Trading Patterns Before Firms Announced Crypto Treasury Holdings: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

France has raised concerns about MiCA passporting and has pressed for ESMA to supervise larger crypto players, while some firms licensed in other EU states could face refusals; Italy and Austria have supported a more harmonized approach citing uneven standards and investor risk. The post France Threatens to Block EU-Licensed Crypto Firms, AMF Pushes for Centralized Oversight: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Caroline Pham has reiterated plans to step down from the CFTC once a new chair is named, with speculation suggesting she may join MoonPay. Brian Quintenz’s nomination for CFTC chair has yet to be confirmed, drawing both industry support and opposition amid ethics concerns tied to his past roles. The post CFTC Chair Caroline Pham Expected To Join MoonPay After Departure: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.