OpenAI says Robinhood tokens are not equity in the company

OpenAI says Robinhood tokens are not equity in the company

The platform’s OpenAI private equity tokens were disavowed by the company, prompting OpenAI co-founder, Elon Musk, to call the AI firm “fake.” OpenAI issued a statement on Wednesday clarifying that OpenAI tokens distributed to European Union users by the trading platform Robinhood do not represent equity in the company. “We are not involved in this…

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ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026

ECB to pilot blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026

The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems. The European Central Bank (ECB) has approved a two-track plan to settle distributed ledger technology (DLT) transactions using central bank money, which could pave the way…

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US sanctions crypto wallet tied to ransomware, infostealer host

US sanctions crypto wallet tied to ransomware, infostealer host

The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto wallet containing $350,000 tied to the alleged cybercrime hosting service Aeza Group. The US Treasury has sanctioned the Russia-based Aeza Group, along with its top brass and a crypto wallet connected to the service, for allegedly hosting ransomware and info-stealers.  Aeza Group, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider,…

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Swissquote ordered to curb impersonation, fraud attempts

Swissquote ordered to curb impersonation, fraud attempts

The company offers crypto trading on the platforms that it manages, including the mixed-asset trading platforms Swissquote and Yuh. Swissquote, the online trading platform behind the crypto-friendly Yuh app, has been ordered by Swiss regulators to reduce the number of phishing and impersonation attempts targeting its platforms. More than 600 websites impersonating Swissquote platforms or…

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FATF’s crypto checklist hints at the next regulatory crackdown

FATF’s crypto checklist hints at the next regulatory crackdown

The FATF is shaping global crypto rules from behind the scenes, with stablecoins and DeFi next in line for scrutiny. Cryptocurrency regulations are increasingly aligning with global standards; 73% of eligible jurisdictions have now passed laws to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Travel Rule. The Travel Rule mandates crypto service providers to collect…

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Katana’s mainnet debuts with 0M in active DeFi deposits

Katana’s mainnet debuts with $200M in active DeFi deposits

Katana, a new DeFi-first layer-2 blockchain, launched with over $200 million in productive TVL, offering institutional-grade liquidity strategies and native asset support. Katana, a new DeFi-first layer-2 blockchain, went live on mainnet with over $200 million in pre-deposits just weeks after its public reveal, making it one of the most capitalized debuts of any layer-2…

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