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ChangeNOW and CoinRabbit Release Joint Research on Financial Privacy in Digital Assets

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:46:01 +0000

The new report maps the illicit and legitimate uses of crypto privacy tools, drawing on data from TRM Labs, Chainalysis, the RAND Corporation, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Statista, and U.S. Treasury Department disclosures. It argues that the current regulatory focus is aimed at the wrong layer of the transaction stack.

Polygon's $250M Bet on Stablecoin Payments: Is Blockchain Coming for Traditional Finance?

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:09:21 +0000

In early 2026, Polygon Labs announced $250 million in acquisitions of Coinme and Sequence to expand its stablecoin payments infrastructure. Coinme provides licensed US fiat on- and off-ramps with a nationwide retail footprint, while Sequence adds enterprise wallet infrastructure and one-click cross-chain transaction capabilities. Together, these additions strengthen Polygon’s position in regulated, production-grade stablecoin payments.

Bybit Card Launches 10% Cashback Boost for New Cardholders

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:38:59 +0000

Bybit has introduced an exclusive Cashback Booster for new Bybit cardholders, offering 10% cashback on lifestyle spending for a full 30 days. The cashback is applicable to crypto-funded transactions across eligible merchant categories, including restaurants, travel, transport, fashion, and beauty.

Figure Offers a $50 Bonus Alongside Yield Earning and Crypto-Backed Loans

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:16:45 +0000

Most crypto holders face the same dilemma: should I sell to access cash, or hold and potentially earn nothing? Figure provides compromises for both, and even adds a $50 bonus for new users who deposit $500.

Calculated Ambition: ChangeNOW Defies Market Uncertainty with New Dubai Headquarters

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:10:40 +0000

ChangeNOW, a reputable crypto exchange platform that has spent nearly a decade championing user-controlled crypto assets, has officially opened its new regional headquarters in the heart of Dubai’s business district. This expansion marks a new chapter in the company’s history, transitioning from a global service provider to a localized, hands-on partner in the Arab world’s most ambitious tech market.

Exclusive BYDFi x BitDegree Welcome Event Gives New Users Up to 2,000 USDT Bonus

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:50:23 +0000

BYDFi has launched a new exclusive welcome campaign in partnership with BitDegree, giving new users the opportunity to receive a trading bonus of up to 2,000 USDT USDT.

Whales are slowing down... should you worry?

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:16:44 +0000

Fed minutes just changed the mood...

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:59:48 +0000

Bitcoin is stuck... and tension's building

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:10:10 +0000

The darker side of crypto...

Web3 Market Analyst, BitDegree — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:05:26 +0000

Crypto PAC Pours $1.5 Million Into Effort to Unseat Texas Rep. Al Green

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:39:41 +0000

Protect Progress, a national group that backs cryptocurrency policy, plans to spend $1.5 million against Texas Representative Al Green in the upcoming Democratic primary.

USDCBL Set to Power Aptos Labs’ New Derivatives Exchange

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:52:27 +0000

A protocol-backed stablecoin called USDCBL is scheduled to launch in February, ahead of the full launch of the Aptos APT-based derivatives exchange backed by Aptos Labs.

CFTC Taps 20 Crypto Leaders for Expanded Innovation Panel

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:22:39 +0000

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has expanded its Innovation Advisory Committee and added several leaders from the crypto industry.

Fiserv Launches INDX, a 24/7 Dollar Rail for Crypto Firms

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:19:45 +0000

A major US payments and financial technology company, Fiserv, has introduced a new settlement system designed for businesses that work with digital assets.

BitGo and 21shares Boost Global Partnership Across ETFs and Staking

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:11:19 +0000

BitGo Holdings, Inc. and 21shares announced an expanded partnership covering the United States and the EMEA region.

AI Infrastructure Surges as Crypto Supercycle Hopes Fade

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:49:24 +0000

Many people in the crypto industry have talked for years about a possible Bitcoin BTC “supercycle".

Cango Raises $75.5 Million to Power Its New AI Infrastructure Shift

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:22:23 +0000

Cango has secured $75.5 million in new funding as it prepares to shift its operations toward artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing.

NCUA Unveils First Stablecoin Licensing Plan Under GENIUS Act

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:53:55 +0000

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its first proposed rules under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

New Stablecoin Brings Private Credit onto OKX’s X Layer Network

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:25:40 +0000

A new stablecoin is being introduced through a joint effort by Securitize, Hamilton Lane, STBL, and OKX Ventures.

UK Government Taps HSBC Orion to Launch First Digital Gilt Pilot

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:02:27 +0000

The UK government has chosen HSBC’s tokenization system, HSBC Orion, to support a test run of digital government bonds.

Gen Z Wants Crypto in Dating, but Few Actually Use It

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:36:31 +0000

A new January survey by Pollfish for crypto exchange OKX shows that younger adults in the US are curious about using cryptocurrency in dating, but real use remains low.

Bank Groups Urge OCC to Hit Pause on Crypto Trust Charters

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:37:06 +0000

Several US banking groups pushed the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to slow down its review of national trust bank applications from crypto and stablecoin companies.

Market Drop Pushes BlockFills to Halt Deposits and Withdrawals

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:40:32 +0000

BlockFills, a crypto lending platform for large investors, stopped customer deposits and withdrawals during the drop in Bitcoin BTC and the rest of the crypto market.

Elon Musk Says X Money Beta Is Close, Crypto Still Uncertain

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:08:46 +0000

Elon Musk shared that X Money, a new payments feature for the X platform, should reach users in a limited external beta within the next two months.

DOJ Hits Paxful With $4 Million Penalty Over Criminal Fund Transfers

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:49:01 +0000

US officials announced that Paxful must pay a $4 million penalty after the company admitted it earned money from criminal activity that passed through its peer-to-peer crypto marketplace.

New Ethereum Proposal Targets Private, Spam-Free AI Use

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:55:18 +0000

Ethereum Foundation AI lead Davide Crapis and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin have shared a new method to protect user privacy when interacting with large language models (LLMs).

Thailand Approves Crypto as Collateral in Derivatives Market

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:43:06 +0000

Thailand has introduced a new policy that allows digital assets to be used as collateral for products in its derivatives and capital markets.

Hong Kong Opens Door to Crypto Margin Financing and Perpetuals

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:13:30 +0000

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced new rules that allow licensed brokers to offer margin financing for digital assets.

Coinbase's Agentic Wallets Turn AI Agents into Independent Crypto Traders

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:25:27 +0000

Coinbase has released new wallet tools built for artificial intelligence (AI) agents that can hold crypto, make payments, earn funds, and trade on their own.

Fresh Bitcoin Demand Emerges in Ongoing Nancy Guthrie Investigation

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:59:57 +0000

New details have emerged in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie.

Crypto PAC Drops $5 Million to Boost Barry Moore’s Senate Campaign

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:57:15 +0000

Defend American Jobs, a group tied to the crypto-focused PAC Fairshake, plans to invest $5 million behind Barry Moore’s run for the US Senate, according to Bloomberg.

Ondo Activates Chainlink Feeds for Tokenized US Stocks on Ethereum

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:29:08 +0000

Ondo Finance has begun using Chainlink LINK as the data source for its tokenized US stock products on Ethereum ETH.

Lawmaker Says SEC Pullback Leaves Crypto Investors at Risk

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:19:33 +0000

During a February 11 hearing, members of Congress questioned SEC Chair Paul Atkins about how the agency handles crypto-related cases.

Parliament Approves ECB Plan and Pushes Digital Euro Forward

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:36:03 +0000

The European Parliament has given clear support to the European Central Bank’s plan to introduce a digital euro.

Malaysia Tests Ringgit Stablecoin in New Digital Finance Trials

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:13:40 +0000

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has introduced three new trial programs through its Digital Asset Innovation Hub.

Deel and MoonPay Bring Stablecoin Paychecks to Europe

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:16:57 +0000

Deel, a payroll platform, announced plans to introduce an option for workers in the UK and EU to receive their pay in stablecoins.

BlackRock Steps Into Decentralized Finance With BUIDL on Uniswap

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:56:04 +0000

BlackRock has taken a new step into decentralized finance (DeFi) by placing its tokenized US Treasury fund on Uniswap .

Danske Bank Opens Bitcoin and Ethereum ETP Access to Retail Users

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:35:47 +0000

Danske Bank has made exchange-traded products (ETPs) linked to Bitcoin BTC and Ethereum ETH available in its online banking and mobile app.

Uniswap Beats Bancor Claims as Judge Calls Patents Too Abstract

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:13:08 +0000

Uniswap gained an advantage in its legal dispute after a federal judge in New York dismissed a patent case brought by entities linked to Bancor.

Robinhood Slips as Q4 Results Miss and Crypto Revenue Falls

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:35:13 +0000

Robinhood’s shares fell in after-hours trading on February 10 after the company released quarterly results that did not meet analyst forecasts.

White House Talks Stall Despite ‘Productive’ Stablecoin Meeting

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:27:43 +0000

Talks at the White House about new rules for stablecoins moved forward but did not lead to a final agreement.

Latest BitDegree Mission Is Live: How to Withdraw from Binance in Nigeria

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:32:10 +0000

The leading platform for Web3 learning, BitDegree, has rolled out its latest Mission titled Binance in Nigeria: How to Cash Out NGN.

Mike Novogratz Says Crypto’s Big-Win Era Nears Its Final Stage

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:27:50 +0000

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz believes the period of very large crypto gains may be nearing its end.

LayerZero Sets 2026 Launch for Its High-Performance Zero Network

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:09:03 +0000

LayerZero Labs plans to introduce a new Layer-1 blockchain called Zero, aimed at large financial institutions.

SafeMoon Former CEO Gets 100 Months for $9 Million Crypto Theft

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:07:45 +0000

Braden John Karony, former CEO of SafeMoon, was sentenced to 100 months in prison after being convicted of taking more than $9 million in cryptocurrency from the project's liquidity pool in 2021 to pay for personal luxuries.

Bithumb Under Fire After $43 Billion Bitcoin Error Triggers FSS Review

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:29:27 +0000

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is reviewing Bithumb after the exchange displayed large Bitcoin BTC balances that did not exist in its holdings.

Sam Bankman-Fried Pushes for New Trial in Bid to Challenge Fraud Conviction

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:09:41 +0000

Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a federal judge in New York to approve a new trial on the fraud charges that led to his 25-year sentence.

FCA Takes HTX to Court Over Alleged Illegal UK Crypto Promotions

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:03:25 +0000

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken HTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, to the High Court.

North Korean Hackers Use Deepfake Calls to Target Crypto Firms

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:26:07 +0000

Google’s Mandiant team released a notice on February 9 describing new activity linked to North Korean threat groups.

Ledger Unlocks Multichain Swaps with New OKX DEX Support

Editor-In-Chief, BitDegree — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:56:16 +0000

Ledger, a French company that builds hardware wallets for digital assets, has added OKX DEX to its Wallet app.