
21bitcoin Launches Euro Interest Payments in BTC
Austrian platform 21bitcoin begins paying 1.21% annual interest on euro balances, allowing customers to receive payouts directly in bitcoin without conversion fees.
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Austrian platform 21bitcoin begins paying 1.21% annual interest on euro balances, allowing customers to receive payouts directly in bitcoin without conversion fees.

The SEC’s Division of Examinations released a new handbook detailing the examination process, aiming to increase transparency and consistency for regulated entities.

Near Intents halted operations after a bug in its Omni deposit layer allowed an attacker to steal approximately $3.8 million, two days after blocking a North Korea-linked swap.

Bitcoin rose above $84,000 on Thursday as US 10-year bond yields fell from a peak of 5.342%, marking their highest level since April 2002.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that traditional banks may become primary advocates for future CLARITY 2.0 legislation to overcome regulatory barriers in crypto custody.

Orca's Chief Legal Officer stated that the SEC's new innovation exemption allows decentralized finance to test blockchain efficiency against traditional markets.

US House Chairman James Comer has expanded an insider trading investigation to include records requests for Hyperliquid Labs, Crypto.com, and Aristotle Exchange.

BitGo has partnered with OKX to expand global off-exchange settlement services, enabling eligible institutions to access liquidity while maintaining assets in regulated custody.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted systemic risks from artificial intelligence adoption in finance, citing concerns over market misalignment, cyber vulnerabilities, and geopolitical dependencies on frontier models.

The European Central Bank warns that stablecoin reserve structures could trigger cascading bank withdrawals, while BIS data links digital dollar demand to currency pressure in emerging markets.

A new report warns that Latin America's stablecoin ecosystem relies on just 16 wholesale liquidity providers, creating potential cash-out disruptions.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has replenished its emergency Protection Fund to over $300 million, fulfilling a pledge five days ahead of schedule following a September security breach.