Crypto News
HSBC wins Bank of England approval to enter Digital Securities Sandbox
The Bank of England approved HSBC Orion to go live in its Digital Securities Sandbox, with the first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction expected in the first quarter of 2027.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 13:54:27Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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SBI acquires Singaporean crypto platform Coinhako after MAS approval
SBI Holdings received regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako as it expands into stablecoins, onchain finance and tokenized assets.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 13:30:20Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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The British Virgin Islands are a top crypto hub no one ever talks about: Here’s why
Kraken, Bitstamp, 1inch and Bitfinex have all set up shop in the British Virgin Islands — but you might find it tricky to book an on-site meeting with one of their executives.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 13:30:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 12:30:36Creator: Cointelegraph
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Dutch court declares crypto platform Knaken bankrupt over missing funds
The Rotterdam court said bankruptcy was necessary to ensure an orderly settlement because the company lacked enough assets to fully repay users.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 12:21:55Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Stablecoin growth will erode bank deposits, says ECB’s Cipollone
ECB’s Piero Cipollone said stablecoin adoption could erode bank deposits, but the digital euro will keep banks at the center of payments.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 12:03:51Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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UK sentences 2 hackers tied to $115M crypto ransom scheme
The pair pleaded guilty after investigators linked them to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, which US prosecutors say extorted dozens of companies.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 11:22:55Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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ESMA adds 14 new CASPs to MiCA register as licensing slows
ESMA adds 14 CASPs to its MiCA register, with banks and Ripple Payments Europe among the new entries as total providers reach 294.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 10:29:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Bitcoin bottom countdown nears 50 days after BTC supply in loss passed 50%
Bitcoin supply in loss hit 50% nearly 50 days ago, mimicking the countdown to BTC price bear-market bottoms.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 09:51:33Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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US indicts crypto investor over alleged $20M fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors allege the South Dakota investor used false promises to raise money, repaid earlier investors with new funds and laundered proceeds through crypto exchanges.
Published Date: 2026-07-17 09:25:33Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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