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UK Launches Digital Pound Testing as Crypto Exchange Raises Competition Concerns

British financial authorities have begun testing digital currency solutions through a new stablecoin program, but major cryptocurrency platforms are questioning…
Feb 25, 2026
Regulation

U.S. Senator opens probe on Binance over alleged $1.7 billion flow to Iranian entities

Richard Blumenthal sent Binance co-chief Richard Teng a letter asking him for records about the exchange’s dealings with Iran-linked entities…
Feb 25, 2026
Regulation

U.S. Senator opens probe on Binance over alleged $1.7 billion flow to Iranian entities

Richard Blumenthal sent Binance co-chief Richard Teng a letter asking him for records about the exchange’s dealings with Iran-linked entities…
Feb 25, 2026
AI

Judge Dismisses xAI Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Allows Refiling

A federal judge has ruled that xAI’s complaint failed to connect OpenAI to any alleged theft by former employees. Read…
Feb 25, 2026
Regulation

US senator launches probe into Binance over Iran, Russia sanctions claims

Binance rejected the allegations, saying it flags suspicious activity, enforces strict compliance procedures and does not permit Iranian users on…
Feb 25, 2026
Industry News

Hong Kong Charts Course for Mainstream Crypto Adoption

The city’s financial leadership outlined plans to bridge traditional finance with digital currencies through enhanced regulatory frameworks. These developments signal…
Feb 25, 2026
Industry News

Hong Kong Modernizes Trading Systems with Faster Settlement Plans

Hong Kong will explore reducing stock settlement times from multiple days to just one day following trades, matching practices in…
Feb 25, 2026
Industry News

Major Investment Bank Evercore Taps New Asia Leader as Regional Markets Heat Up

Evercore has brought on Ben Hart, previously with private equity firm Adams Street Partners, to run its Asian private capital…
Feb 25, 2026
Industry News

Major Crypto Exchange Under Senate Review for Sanctions Policy

Federal lawmakers are examining whether leading cryptocurrency platform Binance adequately enforces international sanctions against certain countries. The company has responded…
Feb 25, 2026
Industry News

Musk’s AI Company Loses Initial Round Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Case

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI suffered a legal setback when a federal judge dismissed its lawsuit against OpenAI, finding…
Feb 25, 2026