Morning Minute: Epstein Was an Early Coinbase Investor
A crypto-related bombshell was found in the latest Epstein files release. And the timeline is messy.
The scorecard for an XRP investment thesis that separates Ripple licensing from XRPL utility signals
Ripple enters 2026 with new permissions in the UK and the EU. In January, Ripple said it received UK Financial Conduct Authority permissions covering an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license and cryptoasset registration. On Feb. 2, it said it received full EMI approval in Luxembourg. But what does that really
Australian Banks Imposing ‘Unlawful Regulatory Ban’ on Crypto, Says Coinbase
Coinbase tells Australia that bank opacity on crypto account closures has created “a crisis of confidence” in the financial system.
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Major German bank opens free crypto access as MiCA ends the legality debate and sparks a bank rush
Germany’s ING Deutschland just made crypto exposure feel like buying an index fund, indicating the path Europe is taking in crypto adoption. Starting Feb. 2, the bank’s 3.2 million brokerage customers can purchase crypto exchange-traded notes with zero order fees above €1,000 and set up automatic savings plans. According to
Senator Warns of ‘Potentially Criminal Conduct’ Over UAE-World Liberty Financial Deal
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy alleged “brazen, open corruption” over the UAE’s $500m investment in Trump-linked crypto ventures.





