Canada’s anti-money laundering authority, FINTRAC, has imposed a C$19.6 million (~USD 14.1 million) penalty on Peken Global, the parent company of the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, for failing to meet regulatory…
Australia is stepping up its regulatory approach to digital assets. The government recently unveiled draft legislation that would require cryptocurrency operators to obtain licenses under the existing financial licensing regime,…
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has made a high-profile appointment: Benjamin Habbel, formerly of Google and Limestone Capital, has joined as Chief Business Officer (CBO). This…
The cryptocurrency market is once again under pressure. After a period of optimism fueled by bullish bets and institutional inflows, inflation concerns have returned to the spotlight, pushing major digital…
In a groundbreaking move, nine of Europe’s largest banks—including ING, UniCredit, and DekaBank—have joined forces to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin. Scheduled for release in the second half of 2026, this…
Gold is once again in the spotlight. Amid global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a weakening U.S. dollar, the world’s most famous safe-haven asset is pushing toward record-breaking highs. Investors—both institutional…
While central banks around the world debate the timing of interest rate cuts or hikes, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is taking a different path. According to a Reuters poll…
Markets had been celebrating the Federal Reserve’s dovish tilt, expecting aggressive rate cuts to boost equities in 2026. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has cooled enthusiasm, warning that U.S. equity…
After weeks of strong equity market momentum, global stocks are pausing as sovereign bond yields edge higher. The move in U.S. Treasuries and other government bonds has put pressure on…
For much of 2024, global investors looked outside the United States for better opportunities. Higher interest rates, geopolitical risks, and rising inflation had dampened enthusiasm for American equities. However, as…