Latest from Ian Allison
Galaxy and BitGo Buddy Up for Crypto Staking Despite Legal Spat
The firms are driven by compelling mutual benefits: Galaxy gains extra staking business and BitGo customers are able to use staked assets as collateral for loans and trading.

Kraken Brings Back Crypto Staking for U.S. Customers
Kraken, which was forced to shutter its staking products in early 2023 thanks to the SEC, has re-introduced on-chain staking for U.S. clients in 39 state territories.

Apollo Unveils Tokenized Private Credit Fund as Blockchain Deepens TradFi Links
The Apollo Diversified Credit Fund digital offering marks the first integration for Securitize with the Solana and Ink blockchains.

Travala, Crypto-Native Travel Website, Said to Receive Unsolicited Takeover Approach
Discussions are at an early stage and the Binance-backed travel platform may decide to remain independent, people close to the matter said.

Crypto Lender Nexo Introduces $5,000 Minimum Limit to Focus on Wealthy Clients
The firm said the move strengthens its commitment to long-term HODLers and wealth builders through white-glove customer care and tailored products.

Bitstamp to Roll Out Regulated Derivatives Trading in Europe: Sources
Leveraging its MiFID credentials, Bitstamp is preparing a regulated perpetual swap offering.

Crypto Investor Arthur Hayes Doubts Trump Will Get Around to Doing a Bitcoin Reserve
"I don't know how borrowing money to buy bitcoin helps on any of Trump's platforms," Hayes said.

Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan: ‘It Would Be an Honor to Serve My Country Again’
Gambaryan has been recommended for several high profile crypto crime fighting roles by people associated with the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, which Donald Trump attended.

Crypto Firm Ctrl Wallet Up for Sale With Bids Due by the End of the Month
The self-custody wallet received two M&A approaches last year which triggered a sales process for the company.

Coinbase’s Layer 2 System Base Gets a Marketplace Linked to Gas Revenue
Dragonfly-backed startup Alkimiya unveils a DeFi market for betting on the price of blockspace on the Base rollup.

