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Anchorage Becomes First OCC-Approved National Crypto Bank
The crypto industry has its first federally chartered bank: Anchorage.
Ethereum-Based Nexus Mutual Expands Its Decentralized 'Insurance' to Centralized Exchanges
A way to be covered in the event of an exchange hack.
European eToro Traders Call Foul Over Closure of Leveraged Crypto Contracts
Traders in Europe are threatening legal action against eToro for allegedly closing their leveraged crypto positions without enough notice.
Oasis Protocol Adds Shyft Network in Bid to Attract Institutions to DeFi
Oasis Labs, creator of Oasis Protocol, appears to be looking to build an institution-friendly version of Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem.
Hong Kong-Listed BC Group Raises $90M as Institutional Crypto Demand Soars in Asia
The offering represents 13% of the company's issued share capital.
Argentina's Ripio Acquires Second-Largest Crypto Exchange in Brazil
Ripio has acquired BitcoinTrade in a bid to increase its footprint across the frothy Latin American crypto market.
Ukraine Government Picks Stellar Development Foundation to Help Build National Digital Currency
The Stellar Development Foundation's work with Ukraine's government to digitize the hryvnia will officially launch this month.
Puerto Rico-Based FV Bank to Offer Regulated Crypto Custody in the US
FV Bank says it has received permission from a Puerto Rico banking regulator to provide custody services for bitcoin, ether and more in the U.S.
Self-Hosted Bitcoin Wallets Become Front Line in Fight Over Crypto Regulations
The steady creep of know-your-customer (KYC) requirements over firms that touch digital assets is now at the foot of self-hosted wallets.
Seychelles, Longtime Home of BitMEX, Is Bending to US Pressure on KYC
When it comes to island-hopping crypto exchanges with relaxed know-your-customer rules, BitMEX could be just the tip of the iceberg.
