Recent News on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Finance | Yellow

Fugitive Daren Li sentenced in absentia to 20 years for laundering $73M through a Cambodia-based cryptocurrency pig butchering ring.

Coinbase launches spot trading for DeepBook, Walrus, and RaveDAO on Feb. 11, expanding its Sui and Base ecosystem coverage.

Circle Ventures invested in decentralized perp exchange edgeX and plans to bring native USDC to its EDGE Chain ahead of a Q1 token launch.

EU proposes full ban on Russia-linked crypto transactions in 20th sanctions package, targeting platforms, digital ruble, and stablecoins.

Tether invests in LayerZero Labs, the firm behind its cross-chain USDt0 token that processed over $70B in transfers. Deal terms undisclosed.

Interactive Brokers adds nano Bitcoin and Ether futures via Coinbase Derivatives, offering 24/7 regulated crypto trading with lower capital requirements.

European crypto platform SwissBorg introduces a non-bypassable withdrawal delay of up to 90 days to counter physical extortion.

Bitget eliminates maker fees and slashes taker fees on stock and metal perpetuals through April.

Bybit EU secures naming rights to the Stockholm Open tennis tournament through 2028 as it prepares to enter the Nordic market.

Crypto wallets are shifting away from speculative trading toward payments, automation, and self-custodial infrastructure, according to Bitget Wallet’s head of growth, as markets remain under pressure.