Wirex BaaS Doubles Annualised Volume to $2B in 110 Days as Stablecoin-Based Financial Services Accelerates
Wirex, the global stablecoin infrastructure platform, has achieved more than $2 billion in annualised onchain card spend volume on Wirex Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), doubling its volume over the past 110 days. This follows Wirex becoming the fastest growing stablecoin infrastructure provider in April, when the company reached its first $1 billion annualised volume in 131 days. Demand […]
DR Congo launches probe into uranium-contaminated cobalt exports

The investigation highlights significant global security and health risks, questioning the effectiveness of international regulatory frameworks. The post DR Congo launches probe into uranium-contaminated cobalt exports appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Liverpool agrees to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG in blockbuster deal

Liverpool’s acquisition of Barcola signals a strategic shift towards rejuvenating their attack, potentially reshaping their future success. The post Liverpool agrees to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG in blockbuster deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump hosts mining CEOs to lock down minerals for defense supply chains

The initiative could reduce reliance on China, bolster national security, and stimulate domestic and allied mineral production industries. The post Trump hosts mining CEOs to lock down minerals for defense supply chains appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin Red Team Finds 4,962 Flaws After Coldcard Hack

A volunteer security group called the Bitcoin Red Team uncovered 4,962 vulnerabilities, 85 of them critical, across 390 open-source Bitcoin projects over a 27-hour stretch after the Coldcard hack. A Response to the Coldcard Exploit The Coldcard hardware wallet exploit drained bitcoin (BTC) from long-term holders after a firmware bug dating to March 2021. Losses […]
Crypto attacker drains $500K from victim’s wallet, then loses $370K to an MEV bot

The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto transactions, emphasizing the need for robust security measures against both attackers and MEV bots. The post Crypto attacker drains $500K from victim’s wallet, then loses $370K to an MEV bot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Britain curbs power exports to Europe to preserve domestic supplies

Britain’s export curbs highlight the fragility of energy cooperation post-Brexit, complicating EU energy security and market dynamics. The post Britain curbs power exports to Europe to preserve domestic supplies appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BNB Chain leads stock token holder growth with 395K new holders

BNB Chain’s rapid growth in stock token holders highlights the increasing competition and potential for blockchain to revolutionize financial markets. The post BNB Chain leads stock token holder growth with 395K new holders appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Alaska Retirement Management Board gives 100,000 public employees indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strive shares

Institutional passive investing inadvertently increases Bitcoin exposure, reflecting a shift in traditional asset management strategies. The post Alaska Retirement Management Board gives 100,000 public employees indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strive shares appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign fund opposes SEC plan to scrap climate reporting rules

Norway’s stance highlights the growing investor demand for transparency in climate risks, emphasizing its critical role in informed decision-making. The post Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign fund opposes SEC plan to scrap climate reporting rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.