Olivier Acuna

A breaking news reporter and generalist at Coindesk, Olivier has been a journalist since 1984. He worked for UPI, AP, the Guardian, ITV News and several other major news organizations, covering everything from sports, finance, business to global affairs, politics, elections, economy and organized crime. He dove into crypto and Web3 in 2018 and has been intensely involved in the space since. He holds a MA in Broadcast Journalism from U.K.’s Birmingham City University and a postgraduate marketing diploma from King’s College London. He holds XION and AP3X.

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Finance

Stablecoins seen as ‘the default’ for payments as OKX brings crypto card to Europe

With EU banks exploring stablecoin issuance and regulators laying ground rules, OKX says its card marks a turning point in crypto’s integration into everyday finance.


Policy

UK banks’ anti-crypto stance intensifies even as regulatory process moves forward

A crypto lobby group said it found "increased hostility" from British banks, casting a shadow over the global cryptocurrency leadership the country said it is vying for.

(Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

U.S. Marshals investigate claims that son of government contractor stole $40 million of seized crypto

The threat actor was captured on video flaunting millions in crypto allegedly siphoned from U.S. government seizure addresses, later traced back by ZachXBT.

(Photo by Kevin Horvat on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Japan ETFs said likely to trade by 2028 as SBI, Nomura ready products

The Financial Services Agency is moving to classify crypto as an eligible asset for exchange-traded funds, with potential inflows reaching $6.4 billion, according to Nikkei.

Japan Stock Exchange (Photo: Exectuor-Wikimedia Commns/Modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

U.K. FCA moves closer to crypto regulation with final consumer duty consultation

The UK regulator said crypto firms must ensure good outcomes for customers without stifling innovation.

UK FCA (FCA, modified by CoinDesk)

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Finance

Binance’s Changpeng Zhao says bitcoin will ‘break’ the four-year cycle this year

In an interview with CNBC, Binance’s CZ spoke of bitcoin’s four year cycles and the potential for a BTC all-time high this year due to a greater acceptance of crypto worldwide.

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao (Nikhilesh De/Modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Swiss banking giant UBS planning to offer crypto services to specific clients

UBS will gradually introduce crypto services, starting with select private clients in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg.

UBS, the Swiss banking giant. (Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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