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BBVA Secures Approval to Offer Crypto Trading Service in Spain

The Fintech Times

Having secured the green light from the CNMV, BBVA plans to launch a new crypto service for its customers, which will enable them to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ether transactions through its existing banking app. BBVA Switzerland launched the Bitcoin custody and trading service to all its private banking clients in June 2021.

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BBVA Launches Crypto Trading and Custody Services for Retail Customers in Spain

The Fintech Times

Spanish banking group BBVA has launched bitcoin and ether trading and custody services for retail customers through its mobile app, expanding its regulated digital asset offering across Europe.

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Kraken Secures Restricted Dealer Registration in Canada, Following Local Crypto Growth

The Fintech Times

The news comes after Canada has played a significant role in supporting global crypto adoption, having been the first country to install a public Bitcoin ATM in downtown Vancouver and launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2021.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 17/07

The Fintech Times

ClearBank will provide safeguarding and operational accounts to support euro payments alongside ZBD’s existing Bitcoin capabilities. Founded in 2021, Heka’s AI engine builds real-time digital identity profiles from public web data to help financial institutions detect synthetic fraud and identity manipulation.

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Dealing With the Biggest Crypto Heist to Date: Industry Responds to Bybit’s Efforts Following Hack

The Fintech Times

The news of President Donald Trump ‘s tariffs also impacted the sector, as Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 for the first time since November 2024. In August 2021, around $610million was stolen from the Poly Network. While not solely due to the heist, the breach of Bybit’s security played a big part in the drop in funds.

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This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 10/07

The Fintech Times

His appointment supports Bitwise’s expansion in Europe, where it offers a range of crypto exchange traded products, including Bitcoin and Solana ETPs, from its German base. Efficacy was founded in 2016 and gained DCSP status in 2021. Shannon joins from CoinShares , where he focused on token analysis and crypto equities.

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Fintech IPOs: Is the Market Ready for a Reality Check?

Fintech Weekly

billion valuation (a big slide from $25 billion in 2021), really meant for your ambitious plans? This significant drop from its 2021 peak of $25 billion powerfully signals a massive recalibration of investor expectations. Recent News Trump Media Expands into Finance with Truth.Fi: A Strategic Play in Bitcoin, Energy, and U.S.