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Fireblocks Unveils Cyber Security Tools to Help Crypto Handlers Meet Europe’s DORA Rules

Crypto custody specialist Fireblocks has unveiled a cyber security offering to help firms comply with the Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which came into force in the European Union (EU) in January 2025.Cyber security is a running battle, particularly for crypto companies that are relatively more susceptible to attacks and financial losses than traditional financial firms. This was evidenced by the recent large-scale, malicious hack of leading crypto exchange Bybit.“One of the challenges for relatively small crypto firms and fintech companies is that DORA does not differentiate between these sorts of firms and large banks and financial institutions,” said Alex Jilitsky, Cyber GRC Director at Fireblocks. “It essentially says you need to be more resilient, not only to cyber...

Bukele’s IMF Deal Controversy: Fine Print on Bitcoin Raises Questions

While the fine print of the IMF credit facility deal states that the public sector will not acquire more bitcoin, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has rejected this notion, asserting that these acquisitions will continue. But who is right? El Salvador’s IMF Credit Deal Fine Print Discussed: Are Bitcoin Purchases Forbidden? Controversy has arisen overSource link

Bitcoin Could Move $5K After White House Crypto Summit; ETH and SOL Volatility Likely: STS Digital

If you plan to disconnect from trading screens this weekend, think twice. Analysis from digital assets trading firm STS Digital suggests that Friday's White House crypto summit could lead to heightened activity.U.S. President Donald Trump, who promised a strategic crypto reserve in the lead-up to the November election, will host top players from the industry, including Coinbase, Chainlink and Exodus.The latest rumor suggests that at the summit, Trump may announce the creation of a strategic bitcoin (BTC) reserve, shifting away from the Sunday disclosure that hinted at the basket of altcoins like XRP, Cardano"s ADA and Solana (SOL) along with BTC and ether (ETH) as the core.The pricing of BTC, ETH and SOL options on Deribit suggests traders are bracing...

Vietnam to Pilot Digital Asset Exchange in March, Says Deputy Finance Minister

Vietnam is taking significant steps to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi announced that the country will pilot a digital asset exchange in March. Vietnam Seeks to Align With Countries Embracing Crypto Vietnam’s Deputy Finance Minister Nguyen Duc Chi has announced that the country plans to pilot aSource link

ETH Denver: What Really Happened

Twenty-five thousand enthusiastic fans from all over the world converged on the Mile High City last week, but murmurings of a leadership vacuum at the Ethereum Foundation persisted. Breaking Down ETH Denver: The Good, The Bad, and The Weird Even before flying into Denver, Colorado last Wednesday, I fully expected the fractured morale in theSource link