As trust in crypto exchanges remains low, Binance’s new custody deal with BBVA marks a shift toward traditional finance safeguards.
Arijit Sarkar
Arijit Sarkar is a Mumbai-based journalist currently serving as the planning editor and deputy editor for Cointelegraph’s European newsdesk. Since joining in 2021, he has specialized in data-driven reporting, simplifying complex crypto and policy developments into accessible, factual stories. His coverage includes major crypto hacks and scams, regulatory changes, and interviews with industry leaders. Arijit holds a degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication. A strong advocate for global Bitcoin adoption, he doesn't hold any cryptocurrency above Cointelegraph’s disclosure threshold of $1,000.
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Small crypto trading prodigy nets $1.5M using unorthodox strategy A crypto trader turned $6,800 into $1.5 million with a one-sided quoting strategy, dominating over 3% of maker volume on a major exchange in just two weeks.
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Polkadot community split on selling 500K DOT for Bitcoin reserve Polkadot’s community is split over a proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens into tBTC using a year-long DCA strategy amid market volatility.
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KuCoin expands into Thailand with SEC-approved exchange KuCoin enters the Thai market with a fully licensed exchange after acquiring ERX, Thailand’s first SEC-supervised digital token platform.
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Ethereum privacy roadmap proposes EU GDPR-safe blockchain design A new Ethereum privacy proposal suggests modular design and privacy tech can help the network align with EU GDPR rules while preserving decentralization.
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Illegal crypto mining surges in Malaysia amid unclear policies Illegal mining and a lack of regulation limit Malaysia from tapping into the crypto mining revenue.
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Polygon CEO: DeFi must ditch hype for sustainable liquidity Polygon CEO Marc Boiron says DeFi protocols must abandon short-term yield strategies and embrace chain-owned liquidity for long-term stability.
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Polygon’s Nailwal: Jio partnership to drive real-world Web3 adoption for 450M users Polygon is working with telecom giant Reliance Jio to integrate blockchain into web services and solve real-world problems for over 450 million users.
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Telegram founder Pavel Durov given permission to leave France Neither Durov nor his legal team have issued a public statement regarding the move.
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Hong Kong fintech sector sees 250% blockchain growth since 2022 Hong Kong’s fintech market is projected to hit $606 billion by 2032, driven by blockchain, digital assets, AI and a proactive Web3 licensing regime.
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Bitcoin logo shines over Austin, Texas, as Gemini sets new world record Gemini organized a record-breaking drone show featuring a massive Bitcoin logo to celebrate the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
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US Bitcoin ETFs break outflow streak with $13.3M inflow Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.33 billion of outflows in March, then broke a seven-day outflow streak as BTC nears $85,000 despite macroeconomic concerns and geopolitical uncertainties.
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Europeans show little interest in digital euro, ECB study reveals A new ECB survey reveals significant consumer reluctance toward adopting a digital euro, with Europeans seeing little value in the CBDC.
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America must back pro-stablecoin laws, reject CBDCs — US Rep. Emmer Emmer called CBDCs a “threat to American values” and reintroduced the Anti-Surveillance State Act to block a federal digital dollar.
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Meteora says co-founder’s X account hacked after ‘parasitic’ memecoin post Meteora claims Ben Chow’s X account was hacked after it posted accusations against memecoin founders.
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Web3 devs, gamers, investors thrive despite India’s crypto policy hurdles India’s Web3 ecosystem, driven by Gen Z developers, saw rapid growth in 2024, with investments surging 224% despite stringent crypto tax policies.
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Hacker of 1inch resolver returns stolen funds after negotiation, keeps bounty The hacker exploited a vulnerability in 1inch’s Fusion v1 smart contract, which affected resolvers.
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Trump’s Bitcoin reserve order reshapes institutional crypto investment Trump’s US Bitcoin reserve is expected to drive global adoption, boost institutional investment and cement Bitcoin as a strategic asset, analysts say.
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Indian town adopts Avalanche blockchain for tamper-proof land records A district administration in India digitized more than 700,000 land records, securing them on Avalanche blockchain to ensure transparency and prevent tampering.
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‘Victim-blaming’ Americans can deter crypto scams reporting — Regulator State securities official Claire McHenry warned that AI and cryptocurrency ATMs are fueling a rise in digital asset fraud, disproportionately affecting seniors.
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Israel releases preliminary CBDC design for digital shekel The Bank of Israel released a preliminary design for a digital shekel, detailing its ecosystem, technical framework and regulatory considerations.
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Bybit CEO: 20% of $1.4B stolen funds ‘gone dark’ Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed that $280 million in stolen funds has gone dark, with $1.07 billion remaining trackable as investigators race to freeze assets.
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Crypto scammers steal $1.2M from UK residents using fake police reports Scammers posed as law enforcement and crypto wallet hosts to trick victims into revealing their seed phrases and steal their funds.
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Crypto ATM network shrinks as US loses 1,200 machines in days The US lost 1,233 cryptocurrency ATMs in early March, just days after a senator proposed a bill to curb fraud in the sector.
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Hong Kong invests $125M in AI, expands Cyberport’s supercomputing power Hong Kong’s Cyberport expands AI and Web3 research with $125 million in funding, boosting blockchain development and AI talent programs.
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Metaplanet buys the dip, issues $13.4M in bonds for Bitcoin purchases Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm, issued $13.4 million in 0% bonds to fund more BTC purchases, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy.
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Ripple partners with BDACS for XRP, RLUSD custody in South Korea Ripple Labs and South Korean custodian BDACS partner to offer institutional-grade custody for XRP, RLUSD and other crypto assets.
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India chases decade-old Bitcoin scam with nationwide raids India’s Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting nationwide raids in connection with the GainBitcoin scam, which defrauded 8,000 investors with false Bitcoin returns.