India Cranks Up Crypto KYC Rules, Making Sign-Ups Harder

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure According to official releases and news reports, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) rolled out tougher Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering checks that crypto platforms must use when bringing new users on board. Based on reports, the rules add live biometric checks, location data…

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Pump.fun Leads as Solana App Revenue Hits $2.4B in 2025

Despite falling meme coin volumes in 2025, Solana revealed Pump.fun and launchpads generated massive revenue. Solana-based meme coin launchpad, Pump.fun, emerged as one of the ecosystem’s top revenue-generating applications. Pump.fun was listed among seven Solana apps that generated more than $100 million in revenue during the year, as meme coin issuance and speculative trading…

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OKX reduces its workforce in global restructuring effort

Key Takeaways OKX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is undergoing global restructuring, leading to workforce reductions in its institutional business. Specific numbers on layoffs were not disclosed, but sources suggest a significant portion of the institutional team was impacted. Share this article OKX has reduced staff in its global institutional business as part of a company-wide…

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Bitmine Stakes $266M Ethereum, Pushing Total Staked $3.3B

Bitmine staked 86,400 Ethereum worth $266.3 million on January 10, bringing total staked holdings to 1,080,512 ETH valued at approximately $3.33 billion. The move continues the aggressive staking expansion that began December 26, 2025, when the company first deposited 74,880 ETH. Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder and Bitmine chairman, has overseen the accumulation of…

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