Kraken Acquires Hong Kong’s Reap Technologies in $600 Million Deal
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire Hong Kong–based Reap Technologies in a deal valued up to 600 million U.S. dollars in cash and stock, marking one of the more significant Asia‑oriented fintech acquisitions by a global crypto…
Coinbase Cuts 700 Jobs as AI‑Driven Restructuring Accelerates Across Tech Sector
Coinbase layoffs 700 employees with the reduction of about approximately 14% of its global workforce. This drastic measure comes in response to ongoing volatility in the crypto market, where trading volumes have significantly decreased, forcing the firm…
Payward acquires Bitnomial for $550 million, making it the first fully CFTC‑licensed crypto derivatives platform in the U.S.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire Bitnomial—the first fully CFTC‑licensed digital‑asset derivatives exchange and clearinghouse—for $550 million, according to Cryptorank’s X post. The acquisition positions Kraken to become…
Crypto.com launches EUR Cash Yield Program for its European Users
Crypto.com has taken a decisive step toward expanding its footprint in European financial services with the launch of its EUR Cash Yield Program, now available to eligible users across selected European Economic Area (EEA) countries. This move will…
Coinbase’s Conditional OCC Approval: A Formalization, Not a Revolution
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Coinbase and Mastercard in Talks to Acquire London-Based BVNK
The global payments and crypto landscape is heating up as Coinbase and Mastercard reportedly enter advanced negotiations to acquire BVNK, a London-based fintech specializing in stablecoin payment infrastructure. The potential deal, valued between $1.5…
Top Crypto Affiliate Programs to Try in 2025: Earn While You Share
Crypto affiliate marketing is booming in 2025, offering content creators, influencers, and everyday enthusiasts a chance to earn passive income by promoting blockchain platforms. Whether you’re running a blog, YouTube channel, or just sharing links…
Israeli-Linked Hackers Drain Millions from Iranian Crypto Exchange
In a dramatic escalation of cyber warfare amid rising regional tensions, a pro-Israel hacking group known as Gonjeshke Darande—or Predatory Sparrow—has claimed responsibility for a massive cyberattack on Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.…
Bybit App Hack: A $1.5 Billion Heist
The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit experienced one of the largest hacks in crypto history. On February 21, 2025, hackers managed to infiltrate Bybit’s Ethereum cold wallet, stealing approximately $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum. This incident has…
Kraken Resumes Crypto Staking for U.S. Customers
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has officially resumed its staking services for the U.S. customers, marking a significant comeback after a regulatory battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), forced it to shut down staking in 2023. On…