Polkadot launches capital markets division to court Wall Street

Polkadot launches capital markets division to court Wall Street

Polkadot has launched Polkadot Capital Group to connect traditional finance with its blockchain ecosystem, focusing on tokenization and DeFi. Polkadot has launched a capital markets division aimed at bridging traditional finance and its blockchain ecosystem, underscoring the network’s push to attract institutional players as digital assets gain traction. Unveiled on Tuesday, Polkadot Capital Group was…

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Vietnam state-run Military Bank partners with Dunamu to launch crypto exchange

Vietnam state-run Military Bank partners with Dunamu to launch crypto exchange

Military Bank, a Vietnamese state-controlled lender, has partnered with the parent company of South Korea’s Upbit exchange, Dunamu, to develop a cryptocurrency exchange. Vietnamese state-controlled bank Military Bank (MB) plans to launch a regulated crypto exchange in partnership with Dunamu, the parent company of South Korean crypto exchange Upbit. According to a Wednesday announcement from…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, World Mobile launches drone-based network to provide 5G service, Unicoin CEO says US banks continue closing accounts for crypto firms under “Operation Chokepoint.” Meanwhile,…

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Crypto debanking is ‘still occurring’ as banks stick to Chokepoint policies

Crypto debanking is ‘still occurring’ as banks stick to Chokepoint policies

Despite Trump’s pro-crypto stance, Unicoin CEO says US banks continue closing accounts for crypto firms under “Operation Chokepoint.” Crypto firms have been facing account closures and denials of banking services for years under the label of de-risking. Many in the crypto industry believe that the debanking represents a policy-driven effort to suppress digital assets, referred…

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Bitcoin investment banks coming to El Salvador — Gov regulator

Bitcoin investment banks coming to El Salvador — Gov regulator

The new law will allow investment banks, which can underwrite companies, issue securities, and are institutionally focused, to hold BTC. Regulated Bitcoin (BTC) investment banks are coming to El Salvador, following Thursday’s approval of El Salvador’s Investment Banking Law, which classifies investment banks under different regulations than commercial banks. Investment banks will now be allowed…

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