Another week, another recap! Missed some news or unsure about the most important stories from the past week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered:
Germany’s Sparkassen Bank Offers Crypto Trading by 2026. Germany’s biggest savings bank group plans to let customers buy and trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by 2026.
Binance Trains “Crypto Cops” to Battle Web3 Crime Surge. Binance has launched a program to train law enforcement agencies on how to fight crypto-related crime. The move comes as scams and hacks in the Web3 world continue to rise.
Bitcoin is a Lifeline Against Dictatorship. Alex Gladstein, from the Human Rights Foundation, said Bitcoin helps people living under harsh governments. It gives them a way to store and send money without government control.
First U.S. Staked Solana ETF Set to Launch. The first exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. to offer Solana staking is ready to launch. This means investors can earn rewards while holding Solana through the fund.
South Korea Delays CBDC Tests. South Korea’s central bank has postponed its digital currency tests. The project was meant to explore using a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for daily payments, but it now faces new technical and regulatory reviews.
This week’s news shows how crypto is growing around the world, but new challenges keep coming. From Germany’s big crypto plans to South Korea’s delays, and Binance’s efforts to fight hacking, it’s clear the future of digital money is full of change.