The post Bybit and OKX Report Higher User Bitcoin Holdings appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

The latest Proof of Reserves reports from Bybit and OKX show user Bitcoin holdings increased by more than 10% on both exchanges. Bybit reported 49,309 BTC (+10.22%) as of June 24, while OKX reported 123,056 BTC (+10.67%) as of June 19. Bybit’s Ethereum holdings fell 10.13% and USDT balances declined 4.12%, while OKX recorded a …

The post Polish Cybercrime Police Arrest Four In Major Crypto Theft Investigation appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Most crypto thieves use decentralization methods for crypto theft’s and love to talk about decentralization until law enforcement from multiple countries starts coordinating faster than their laundering routes. On June 25, Poland’s Central Cybercrime Bureau (CBZC) announced the arrest of four individuals allegedly involved in an organized criminal operation specializing in cyberattacks, digital assets thefts …

The post SBI to Acquire Bitbank in $289 Million Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Japanese financial group SBI will acquire crypto exchange Bitbank for ¥46.7 billion ($289 million). After the transaction closes, Bitbank will become an SBI subsidiary, and the combined group’s crypto assets under custody are expected to total about ¥1.1 trillion ($6.2 billion), making it the largest crypto custody provider in Japan. The acquisition strengthens SBI’s position …

The post Blackrock Moves $256 Million in BTC & ETH To Coinbase, Selling Pressure Ahead? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Today, a big mystery emerged for crypto traders, which could be the most influential wallet activity of this week. Fresh data shared by an analyst showed that Nlackrock transferred 2700 BTC, worth $168.63 Million, and 52,956 ETH, worth around $88.17 million, to Coinbase wallets. The combined movement represents more than $256 million moving onto exchanges …

The post Binance Says It Will Remain in Europe Despite Greek Licensing Setback appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Binance has said it is not leaving Europe after its effort to obtain a Greek license to operate under the European Union’s regulatory framework failed to progress. According to Reuters, Binance’s Head of Europe and the UK, Gillian Lynch, said the company is exploring alternative routes to authorization and may pursue a different regulatory pathway. …

The post OKX Partnership With ICE Could Bring Tokenized NYSE Stocks To 120 Million Users appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Today, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has entered an interesting strategic partnership with OKX crypto exchange that includes a minority investment, a board seat, and plans for a joint venture focused on tokenized equities and regulated futures access.  The deal values OKX at $25 Billion and could eventually place …

The post Coinbase Launches Pre-IPO Futures Markets for Anthropic and OpenAI appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Coinbase has launched full trading for ANTHROPIC-PERP and OPENAI-PERP pre-IPO perpetual futures, with markets going live at 11:00 UTC on June 22, 2026. The contracts allow traders to speculate on the valuations of private AI companies before any public stock market listing. The launch matters because it expands access to price discovery for two of …

The post Coinbase Launches SEC-Registered AI Investment Advisor appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Coinbase unveiled two AI-powered finance tools at its System Update event on June 16, 2026. Coinbase Advisor, available to U.S. Coinbase One subscribers, provides 24/7 investment guidance, tax strategies, and trade ideas using a user’s full account history. It is registered with the SEC, CFTC, and NFA, and requires user approval before taking action. Coinbase …

The post BlackRock BITA ETF Targets 25% Yield From Bitcoin Volatility appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Wall Street spent years warning investors about crypto volatility. Now it’s trying to sell it back as a source of income. BlackRock has officially launched BITA, the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, introducing a new way for investors to gain Bitcoin exposure while generating monthly income. The fund debuted on June 16, 2026, with a …

The post Binance Faces Potential EU Exit as MiCA License Approval Doubts Grow appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, could soon face one of its biggest regulatory challenges in Europe. Reports suggest its application is facing a potential rejection of its MiCA license application in Greece. If approval doesn’t arrive in time, Binance could lose legal access to a market of nearly 450 million people across all 27 …