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Bitcoin Depot Launches in Hong Kong as City Rises as Global Crypto Hub
Bitcoin Depot (Nasdaq: BTM), the largest Bitcoin ATM operator in North America, is expanding into Hong Kong as part of its Asia growth strategy, targeting markets with strong demand for easy cash-to-crypto access. The company aims to rank among the top five Bitcoin ATM operators in Hong Kong, underscoring the city’s momentum as a global crypto hub.

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Nov 13, 20255 min read


Canary XRP ETF Gets Green Light: XRPC to Debut on Nasdaq Nov 13
The Nasdaq has confirmed that the Canary XRP ETF will begin trading on 13 November 2025 under the ticker symbol XRPC, marking the first spot XRP ETF in U.S. history. The listing follows Canary Capital’s Form 8-A filing received by the SEC on 10 November, which triggered automatic approval, per Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The ETF will list on the Nasdaq Global Market with a 0.50% management fee and track the XRP-USD CCIXber Reference Rate Index.

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Nov 13, 20255 min read


Solana's Institutional Leap: Nasdaq Greenlights Major Treasury Initiative
SOL Strategies has secured Nasdaq approval to launch a Solana‑focused investment vehicle, signaling growing institutional appetite for the Solana (SOL) ecosystem. The move paves the way for major firms, including Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital, and Jump Crypto, to participate in a billion‑dollar Solana treasury initiative.

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Sep 5, 20253 min read



Makina Protocol Hack: Why Early 2026 is Seeing a Surge in DeFi Exploits
Makina, a DeFi protocol, reported a $4.2 million exploit on 20 January 2026 tied to liquidity providers in its DUSD/USDC Curve pool, adding to rising DeFi attacks in early 2026 with over $34 million in losses already recorded.


China Takes Custody of Alleged Pig Butchering Mastermind Behind Record BTC Seizure
Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, a businessman described by U.S. officials as a central figure in a major Bitcoin scam and money laundering operation linked to a record $15B bitcoin seizure. Chen, 38, is the chairman and founder of Cambodia-based Prince Group, a conglomerate that U.S. and U.K. authorities allege was used as cover for transnational criminal activity; Prince Group has denied the allegations.


CLARITY Act Update: DeFi Carve-Out, Digital Commodities, and the Next Phase of Crypto Market Structure
Washington is preparing a January markup for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) of 2025, a major U.S. crypto regulation proposal designed to reduce the long-running SEC vs CFTC jurisdiction fight and create clearer rules for digital assets trading.
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