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Coinbase dreams of being the Robin Hood of crypto: $12,000 for poor young people, a banking license behind the scenes... and the future of banks shaking to the rhythm of stablecoins.

Three years after the FTX collapse, Sam Bankman-Fried breaks his silence again from his cell. The fallen former billionaire, convicted for massive fraud, delivers an unexpected confession. His biggest mistake, according to him, was not the reckless management of funds... but entrusting the leadership of FTX to John Ray III, just before the bankruptcy. A choice he now considers the point of no return in the collapse of his crypto empire.

Samsung and Coinbase join forces to take a leap in crypto adoption. Asset purchases are now accessible directly via Samsung Wallet on Galaxy smartphones. From this initial phase, over 75 million American users will be able to access crypto without going through third-party interfaces. An unprecedented integration between a mobile giant and an exchange platform, which could foreshadow a global rollout and redefine the role of smartphones in the decentralized financial ecosystem.

As airdrop valued at 600 million dollars approaches, the decentralized platform Aster faces a crucial strategic choice. To avoid a collapse in the price of its ASTER token, the team is considering imposing a vesting on the beneficiaries. A decision that could redefine the balances within the highly contested sector of derivative product DEXs. Between loyalty, speculation and stability, Aster plays a decisive card for its short and medium-term future.

VIENNA, September 24, 2025 — On September 24th, Bybit EU, the MiCAR-licensed crypto-asset service provider headquartered in Vienna, announced the launch of its first automated trading tools for European users: the Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) Bot and the Spot Grid Bot. Starting September 24, eligible users across the European Economic Area (EEA) can access these features directly on Bybit.eu, breaking down barriers for millions across Europe to safely trade and invest in crypto using AI-powered automation.

In this complete guide, we detail the registration process on Bybit EU, the KYC (Know Your Customer) verification steps, and the exclusive promotional campaigns available in September 2025.

SwissBorg launches a revolutionary cashback system allowing up to 90% savings on crypto trading fees.

This month could finally initiate a concrete turn in the endless FTX saga. Indeed, the FTX Recovery Trust plans to release 1.6 billion dollars for the creditors, marking the third wave of reimbursements since February. In a climate still imbued with distrust, this massive redistribution crystallizes hopes for a credible recovery. However, as payments progress, pressures intensify on the crypto industry, urged to close the chapter of the scandal and restore widely eroded trust.

Less than a year after a record $4.3 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice, Binance seeks to turn the page. The platform, a pillar of the global crypto ecosystem, is negotiating the lifting of the monitoring imposed by the authorities under the agreement. This move raises questions about the evolution of the balance of power between regulators and major players in the sector.

On September 13, Binance Coin (BNB) crossed a symbolic threshold by briefly surpassing the market capitalization of the Swiss bank UBS. Such an event illustrates the rising power of cryptos against traditional financial institutions. Changpeng Zhao, co-founder of Binance, immediately reacted, calling on banks to "adopt BNB". As the crypto reaches a new all-time high, this statement revives the debate about the integration of native tokens in banking strategies in the era of decentralized finance.

Gemini makes its debut on the Nasdaq under the symbol GEMI. The Winklevoss brothers' crypto platform successfully launched its IPO at 28 dollars per share, a price set beyond initial expectations. This listing comes as the crypto sector tries to regain market confidence in a climate still marked by regulatory uncertainties and the quest for profitability.

Pump.fun rejoices, Solana celebrates: PumpSwap dethrones its rivals. Crypto record at $878M, but already, criticisms and rug pulls darken the memecoins sky.

The crypto platform Finst officially enters the French market on September 9, 2025, promising to shake up cryptocurrency investing with ultra-competitive rates and a transparent approach. Founded by former DEGIRO executives and regulated by the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM), this Dutch platform aims to democratize access to crypto-assets in France.

SwissBorg has just suffered one of the most striking hacks of the year. In a few hours, 193,000 SOL, or 41 million dollars, were siphoned off via a flaw in the Kiln validator API, a provider responsible for staking on Solana. It was not SwissBorg's infrastructure that failed, but that of a third-party partner. The incident reignites the debate on the security of external integrations in a sector where the slightest failure can be enough to bring down the entire chain.

After trailing Bitcoin for most part of a decade, Ethereum has toppled the OG crypto in monthly and weekly spot trading volume on centralized exchanges. Market data ties this trend flip to recent trends, including increased institutional adoption of Ether, as well as capital rotation from BTC to ETH.

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Crypto is good. Crypto + F1 + guaranteed gifts is better. OKX launches a campaign in Europe with McLaren that transforms your first trade (or referring a friend) into a free/complimentary official McLaren F1 Team cap and, for three lucky winners, into a VIP experience at the Netherlands Grand Prix in Zandvoort (August 29–31, 2025). Goal: to give you a tangible and fun reason to try OKX, with an exclusive gift, frictionless with clear rules.

Crypto-expats, come home! The CFTC unveils its magic FBOT passport to revive the American dream. Punitive regulation? A bad memory, sworn and promised...

On-chain report shows that stablecoin deposits on cryptocurrency exchange Binance have surpassed $1.65 billion. Such massive user deposits are generally known to precede increased appetite for spot assets, especially after recent market sell-offs. Interestingly, this move comes as Bitcoin crumbles under the weight of whale sheddings and heavy liquidations.

Donald Trump re-enters the crypto arena. Through Trump Media, his group partners with Crypto.com and Yorkville Acquisition to launch a structure valued at 6.42 billion dollars, entirely based on CRO. The goal is to build the largest public crypto treasury, with a planned listing on Nasdaq.

Bybit, the world’s second largest crypto exchange by volume, reaches a new milestone in Europe. The platform has just announced the launch of spot margin trading on Bybit.eu, offering European users leverage of up to 10x under a strict regulatory framework.

August 14, 2025 marks a historic milestone for the European crypto ecosystem: XION officially becomes the first Launchpool project on the newly licensed Bybit EU platform under MiCA. This strategic alliance perfectly illustrates the growing maturity of the blockchain sector in a strict regulatory environment.

Solana continues to dominate the decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem, outpacing other veteran networks such as Ethereum. Platforms such as Jupiter are also witnessing active engagement, with four new private AMMs debuting on the network. This trend follows the recent emergence of token launchpads, which have helped drive overall trading activities.

Vienna, Austria, August 6, 2025 — Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the future of crypto, announcing a new era of innovation, security, and trading excellence.

Crypto in France is starting a decisive turning point. OKX, one of the most influential Asian leaders in the global ecosystem, announces its official launch in the Hexagon, in accordance with the MiCA regulatory framework. With its experience in international markets, OKX arrives with a clear ambition: to offer French users a platform that is both modern, ultra-secure, with some of the lowest fees on the market and fully aligned with the new European requirements. This establishment symbolizes the entry into a new era, where transparency, performance and trust become the norm. As an exchange, OKX has an innovative vision of Web3 designed for Europe and supported by proven technology.

With the launch of Bybit EU, a fully MiCA compliant platform operated from Vienna, the exchange now combines a unified regulatory framework and market depth, two important signals for users seeking robust and liquid access. In brief Bybit EU combines MiCA regulation and global liquidity. High…

JPMorgan and Coinbase team up to let Chase customers buy crypto with cards and link bank accounts to Coinbase wallets.

Binance suspends crypto withdrawals on July 31 for maintenance. A quick cutoff, but one that reveals hidden tensions in the wallet infrastructure. Centralization, risks, strategy: discover what this technical pause really says about the Binance universe.