Continental Europe’s biggest bank explores stablecoin, Bitcoin retail offerings

Key Takeaways Banco Santander SA is exploring entering the stablecoin market and offering retail crypto services through its digital banking unit Openbank. Santander’s plans include considering euro and dollar denominated stablecoins, with potential launches dependent on obtaining regulatory approvals. Share this article Banco Santander SA, which has recently surpassed UBS to become continental Europe’s largest…

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3 Bullish and 2 Bearish Factors to Watch

TL;DR Bitcoin continues to show signs of strength, with indicators pointing toward sustained interest and potential for continued growth. While sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, similar conditions in the past have sometimes preceded sharp corrections, reminding investors to stay vigilant. The Bullish Elements Bitcoin (BTC) made history on May 22 by surging to nearly $112,000 –…

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US government sanctions Philippines firm over massive crypto scam infrastructure

The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Funnull Technology Inc., a Philippines-based firm allegedly at the center of a vast cyber fraud network enabling cryptocurrency scams.  Funnull is accused of providing technical infrastructure for hundreds of thousands of websites linked to so-called “pig butchering” scams — complex social engineering schemes where fraudsters pose as romantic…

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Zebec Network Acquires Science Card, Expanding Mission-Driven Finance for Universities

[PRESS RELEASE – London, UK, May 29th, 2025] Zebec Network, a Solana-based blockchain payment network, has acquired the assets of Science Card, Ltd, a UK university card platform dedicated to simplifying university research finance. This acquisition enriches Zebec’s robust card program, spanning payroll pay cards, crypto debit cards, and now Science Card’s mission-driven card, cementing…

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TON Crypto Soars After BlackRock Backs Telegram In $1.5B Bond Sale: What’s Next?

TON crypto spiked 40% after Telegram announced the finalization of the $1.5 billion bond sale, backed by BlackRock, Citadel, and Mubadala. As tokenization picks up steam, will Toncoin and Tonchain dominate? What differentiates crypto from securities is hype. True, market forces impact crypto, but when the “hype” catches on, prices tend to surge rapidly. There…

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