a16z warns of Chokepoint 3.0 amid JPMorgan fees
a16z exec warns of ‘Chokepoint 3.0’ as JPMorgan Chase starts charging Venmo, PayPal, Coinbase for customer data.
Andreessen Horowitz on Crypto Rules
Andreessen Horowitz highlights potential loopholes in proposed cryptocurrency regulations, urging stricter oversight.
OKX CEO apologizes after ‘false positives’ lock users out of accounts
OKX CEO Star Xu apologized for wrongful account freezes due to compliance system ‘false positives,’ acknowledging user inconvenience despite extensive verification steps.
Binance taps ex-Gemini exec Gillian Lynch to reboot Europe push
Binance appoints ex-Gemini executive Gillian Lynch as head of Europe and UK to strengthen regulatory compliance and operations under MiCA framework.
Just In: Ondo Finance Acquires Oasis Pro to Build Regulated Tokenized Securities
Ondo Finance acquires Oasis Pro, including SEC-registered broker-dealer and ATS, to expand regulated tokenized securities offerings in the U.S. market.
Binance Appoints Gillian Lynch to Lead Europe and UK Operations – Coinspeaker
Binance appoints Gillian Lynch to lead Europe and UK operations, focusing on regulatory compliance and growth. The exchange also launches Institutional Loans for cross-collateralized credit lines.
Ripple News Today: Amina Bank Partners with Ripple to Launch RLUSD Services—Boosting Ripple Reach and XRP Utility – Brave New Coin
Ripple partners with AMINA Bank to launch RLUSD services, expanding its regulated stablecoin into European finance. The collaboration enhances XRP utility and institutional adoption of blockchain solutions.
Belgium’s KBC Bank to Offer Retail Bitcoin & Ether Trading
KBC Bank in Belgium plans to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading to retail clients via its Bolero platform, pending regulatory approval as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider by autumn 2025.
Bybit Launches MiCAR-Compliant Bybit.eu
Bybit launches MiCAR-compliant Bybit.eu, a dedicated EU platform offering brokerage, advanced trading tools, VIP management, and multilingual support, with plans for regional office expansions.
North Korean IT workers earned $17M this year with some funds coming from Circle accounts
North Korean IT workers posing as foreign developers earned $17M from crypto firms this year, using USDC wallets and Circle accounts, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT.
