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Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores
The Revolut Pay enhanced due diligence API will be rolled out to crypto customers from start of 2025.
Societe Generale Conducts Blockchain-Based Repo Transaction With French Central Bank
SocGen is claiming bragging rights as the first to conduct an on-chain repo transaction with a European central bank.
Binance Partners With Circle to Push USDC Stablecoin Adoption Across the Globe
The partnership will bring more USDC trading pairs, special promotions on USDC across trading and other products, Binance CEO Richard Teng said.
Bitcoin Buy and Sell App Relai Raises $12M for Europe Expansion
The Series A round was led by Ego Death Capital, with participation from Plan B Bitcoin Fund, Timechain, and Solit Group.
EU Countries Struggle to Implement MiCA as Deadline for Crypto Regulatory Revamp Looms
EU member states that have yet to adapt local law to implement MiCA by year's end include Belgium, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Luxembourg and Romania, according to a document shared with CoinDesk.
First Abu Dhabi Bank Joins Tokenization Firm Libre for Collateralized Lending
An MoU signed in the UAE by First Abu Dhabi Bank and Libre Capital kickstarts a pilot credit line for approved lenders to use RWA tokens as collateral.
Bitget Mulls U.S. Entry While Awaiting Trump’s Pro-Crypto Administration
In an interview, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen surveys the geopolitics of the crypto exchange landscape, including contested territories like Nigeria, Russia and India.
Blockchain for IoT Minima to Develop Ledger-Embedded Microchips With ARM
Minima is working with ARM’s Flexible Access Program, which gives startups access to the hardware giant’s IP portfolio and chip design system.
Tokenized Securities Exchange 21X Wins Approval from Germany’s BaFin
In the first quarter of 2025, Frankfurt-based 21X plans to start trading tokenized equity, debt securities and funds, as well as real estate or artworks.
Point72-Backed Exchange D2X Debuts in Europe With Regulated Crypto Derivatives
D2X comes out the gate with 7-days-a-week trading in cash-settled futures, with options to follow early next year.
