Telegram expands crypto services to Uzbekistan market Telegram’s Wallet service has secured official licensing in Uzbekistan, allowing the platform to offer cryptocurrency services to local users. This approval means that Uzbekistan-based Telegram users can now access digital assets directly through the app’s integrated wallet feature. I think this represents a significant step for Telegram’s crypto…
Major Crypto Lobbying Groups Join Forces The Digital Chamber, one of the most active crypto lobbying organizations in the United States, has formally brought CryptoUK under its umbrella as an affiliate. This move comes at a time when the crypto advocacy landscape has been experiencing significant changes, with leadership turnover and several new groups emerging…
Oobit Expands to US Market Oobit, the crypto payments application that’s backed by Tether, is officially launching in the United States. This marks what might be their most significant expansion so far. American users will now be able to connect their existing self-custody wallets—things like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Base—to pay directly at any checkout…
From Skeptic to Champion When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he brought a completely different attitude toward cryptocurrency than he had during his first term. Back then, his administration’s SEC sued Ripple, setting a tone of regulation through enforcement. This time, he arrived with campaign promises to make the U.S. the global leader…
Argentina’s Central Bank Weighs Crypto Banking Rules According to local media reports, Argentina’s central bank is examining a new regulatory framework that would permit private banks to enter the cryptocurrency business. Sources close to the institution told La Nacion newspaper that officials are already drafting measures to make this possible, though no specific timeline or…
European Commission seeks expanded powers for financial regulator I think this is one of those regulatory moves that could really shape how crypto develops in Europe over the next few years. The European Commission just put forward a proposal to give the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) direct supervisory powers over crypto-asset service providers,…
Kraken simplifies crypto access for Colombian users Kraken has rolled out a new feature that lets Colombian residents fund their accounts directly with their local currency. Instead of dealing with international wire transfers, people can now deposit Colombian pesos straight into their Kraken wallets. The exchange will handle the conversion to U.S. dollars, which I…
Criminal Groups Adopting Crypto for Smuggling Operations India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has published a report showing something I find quite concerning. Criminal networks are moving away from traditional hawala money transfer systems and embracing stablecoins instead. The shift appears to be happening faster than many expected. The 2024-25 Smuggling in India Report details how…
Profit margins collapse across mining industry November 2025 turned out to be a brutal month for Bitcoin miners. I think we saw something pretty significant happen here—profitability dropped to levels that just don’t make sense for most operations anymore. The hash rate fell below $35 per petahash per second, which sounds technical but basically means…
Major Cross-Border Crypto Deal Completed Paribu, one of Turkey’s leading digital asset platforms, has made a significant move by acquiring Bahrain-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinMENA. The deal is valued at up to $240 million, which makes it Turkey’s largest fintech acquisition to date. More importantly, it represents the country’s first major cross-border crypto transaction. The announcement…
