Garanti BBVA Kripto will allow Garanti BBVA customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies legally in Turkey. European Banks Expanding Services to Include Crypto Turkey’s fifth largest bank, Garanti BBVA is set to launch its crypto trading services for retail users via its crypto custody platform, Garanti BBVA Kripto. Owned by Spanish banking giant, Banco Bilbao […]
French Bybit Users Face Service Shutdown—Withdrawals End in Weeks
Crypto exchange Bybit will cease withdrawal and custody services for French users starting Jan. 8, 2025, citing regulatory changes, urging users to withdraw assets promptly to avoid disruptions. Bybit to End Withdrawals in France Bybit, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will no longer provide withdrawal and custody services to users in France, starting […]
President Nayib Bukele Hints at ‘Rent-a-Volcano’ Bitcoin Mining Service
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele hinted at the possibility of establishing a service to rent a volcano for bitcoin mining purposes. The leader stated that a green energy program harnessing volcano energy “might actually make sense.” President Nayib Bukele Mulls Volcano Renting Business for Bitcoin Mining President Nayib Bukele is aiming to devise a way to […]
A New Frontier: Court Authorizes Service of Process Through NFT Airdrop
In a landmark decision highlighting the unique aspects of blockchain technology, an S.D.N.Y. Bankruptcy Judge ruled in favor of Celsius’s motion for alternative service, whereby Celsius sought to provide legal service by airdopping non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to anonymous defendants’ digital asset wallets. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for […]
Bybit Türkiye Gains Recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by Turkish Regulator
Bybit Türkiye, the partner platform of global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, has been officially listed as a crypto asset service provider by the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey. Turkish Regulator Grants Bybit Türkiye Crypto Asset Service Provider Status According to Bybit Türkiye’s announcement, the recognition marks a significant milestone for the exchange, allowing it to […]