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Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has acquired the Padre trading terminal for an undisclosed amount, signaling the network’s continued expansion into a sector that has cooled significantly since its peak craze in 2024.Pump.fun announced the acquisition on X on Friday but did not disclose financial details. The company said the move aims to enhance liquidity for tokens on its platform, noting that trading terminals are key to driving higher trading volumes. Pump.fun described Padre as offering a strong user experience, cashback rewards, competitive fees and dedicated trader support.Source: Pump.funPadre is a multichain trading terminal, though it is primarily positioned as a memecoin…

Crypto.com has submitted an application with the U.S. National Trust Bank Charter. It aims to become the latest company alongside Ripple and Circle to apply to the federal banking license. The move marks a major step in the company’s push to expand its regulated financial services in the United States. Crypto.Com Pursues Federal Banking Charter To Expand Crypto Custody Services The application, filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), was announced via the company website. The company said the charter would allow it to strengthen its custody and staking services across multiple blockchain networks, including its…

After a massive hack in 2024, Indian crypto exchange WazirX is opening for business. Elsewhere, regulators like the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are tightening the screws on crypto exchanges.The FCA has issued hundreds of warnings to unregistered crypto exchanges, including Justin Sun’s HTX. In Russia, the finance ministry is reportedly preparing to introduce more regulations for the crypto industry.On the flip side, European regulators are seeking additional sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency exchanges. From crypto to oil, EU officials are increasingly concerned with Russia evading sanctions over its war in Ukraine.Despite losses at some companies, Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries are still…

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin as Loan Collateral by Year-End JPMorgan Chase plans to let institutional clients use Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral for loans by the end of 2025, according to a Bloomberg report.  The new program, expected to roll out globally, will rely on a third-party custodian to safeguard pledged assets. The bank already allows crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as collateral, but this expansion would enable clients to borrow against their direct crypto holdings. The shift could make it easier for institutions to access liquidity without selling long-term digital asset positions — a use case…

Jesse Pollak has always been a pretty controversial figure when it comes to running Base, but this time, he might’ve pushed it too far. Lately, Pollak’s been catching a wave of criticism for how aggressively he’s been promoting ZORA on X. From his recent posts, it looks like he’s got one mission: push ZORA no matter what. Even though ZORA arrived late to the creator-content market, it has managed to find some success. Coinbase Ventures joined the $2M seed round and later participated in a $50 million venture round, valuing ZORA at around $ 600 million. Pollak keeps saying it’s…

Alors que des rumeurs étaient déjà apparues il y a quelques mois, un nouveau rapport indique que JPMorgan s’apprête à lancer des prêts garantis par des cryptomonnaies. Qu’en est-il ? https://cryptoast.fr/feed/ https://cryptoast.fr/emprunter-argent-contre-cryptomonnaies-banque-jpmorgan-apprete-lancer-offre/ JPMorgan permettra d’emprunter des fonds contre des cryptomonnaies d’ici là fin de l’année Lorsqu’il est question du manque de congruence des banques vis-à-vis de leur propos à l’égard des cryptomonnaies et de leurs actions dans cette industrie, JPMorgan est un exemple tout à fait parlant. En mai dernier, nous étions d’ailleurs revenus sur cette relation de « je t’aime, moi non plus » plus en détail. Quoi qu’il en soit,…

Brevis will develop a trustless rebate system for routers that integrate v4 hooked pools. The initiative will verify rebates automatically without centralized supervision. The program aims to supercharge Uniswap v4 adoption by rewarding aggregators. The Uniswap Foundation has awarded blockchain infrastructure company Brevis a significant grant in efforts to fuel the adoption of its recent upgrade, Uniswap 4. According to today’s official blog, the foundation plans to allocate up to $9 million to launch and manage an innovative Hooks Routing Rebate program. The new initiative offers gas rebates to routers that have integrated v4’s hooked pool. Notably, the grant aims…

Stock exchanges across the Asia-Pacific region are tightening regulations on corporate cryptocurrency holdings due to concerns about market volatility. As more organizations consider digital assets, especially Bitcoin, as part of their treasury strategies, countries like India, Hong Kong, and Australia are implementing stricter measures. These actions reflect growing concerns about the potential risks associated with the volatility and liquidity of cryptocurrencies, which could impact broader financial markets. What Actions Are Regulatory Bodies Taking? Regulatory bodies in Hong Kong and India are taking significant steps to curb corporate crypto holdings. In Hong Kong, Exchanges & Clearing have blocked several companies from…

India’s largest crypto exchange, WazirX, is officially relaunching trading, deposits and withdrawals starting tomorrow, 24 October 2025. The exchange was halted for over a year following a massive hack, which was followed by a restructuring plan. Importantly, the exchange has promised to compensate the hack-affected creditors withing 10 business days of the relaunch.  But, the relaunch is being closely watched. “Will you still trust this exchange or not?” contemplate investors on X. WazirX’s crypto collapse was India’s most high-profile case, leaving investors in limbo since mid-2024. Though Shetty thanked the WazirX community, investors took to X to express disappointment and…

After months of steady rise to record high, bitcoin’s BTC$111,664.70 pulse has slowed, with BTC changing hands above $111,000 Friday afternoon, Hong Kong time, up 2% over the last week according to CoinDesk market data.The pullback from the recent peak of over $126,000 is marked by momentum faltering below key cost-basis levels, with capital leaving the spot market and ETFs, alongside defensive options positioning.In a recent report, Glassnode frames the repeated breakdowns below key quantiles as evidence of market exhaustion. At the same time, CryptoQuant, in a note shared with CoinDesk, finds similar stress in shrinking realized profits and drained…