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Polymarket Prioritizes U.S. App Launch Before Unveiling Its Long-Awaited Token

Polymarket’s Chief Marketing Officer Matthew Modabber confirmed that while the platform will eventually launch its own token, the immediate focus is on rolling out the US-facing Polymarket App. The prediction market platform, valued at $10 billion after securing a $2 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in October, sees the US app as critical due

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Crypto Biz: Bitcoin Whales Swap Keys for ETFs, Embrace Traditional Finance Comforts

Long-time Bitcoin whales, once staunch defenders of self-custody, are increasingly favoring the ease and benefits of traditional finance by converting their spot Bitcoin holdings into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This shift, highlighted by a top BlackRock executive, shows early Bitcoin holders exchanging control of their private keys for broader wealth management tools. BlackRock has already facilitated

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Crypto.com Advances US Expansion with Application for Federal Trust Bank Charter

Crypto.com has taken a significant step toward solidifying its presence in the United States by applying for a US National Trust Bank Charter. This federal license, issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), would empower the Singapore-based crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services across the country. Unlike

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Crypto.com Advances U.S. Expansion with Ambitious Federal Trust Bank Charter Application

Crypto.com has taken a significant step toward solidifying its presence in the U.S. financial landscape by applying for a National Trust Bank Charter. This federal license, granted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), would empower the Singapore-based crypto exchange to offer federally regulated custody and trust services across the United States.

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Swiss Bitcoin-Only App Relai Secures Pioneering EU MiCA License to Expand Across Europe

Relai, the Swiss Bitcoin-only investment platform, has become one of the first crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to receive approval under the European Union’s landmark crypto regulatory framework, MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation). On Thursday, France’s financial markets regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), officially granted Relai a MiCA license, enabling the Zurich-based company to

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