Webull Expands Crypto Trading to Canada Through Coinbase Partnership

Webull is expanding its cryptocurrency trading services into Canada, teaming up with Coinbase to provide the technology and infrastructure behind the offering. Under the partnership, Webull Canada will use Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service platform, with Coinbase providing core services including crypto trading, liquidity and institutional-grade custody. This allows Canadian customers to access digital assets through Webull’s platform…

Binance Restricts Transactions With 17 Crypto Platforms, Including Three Linked to Nigeria

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has restricted transactions involving 17 crypto-asset service providers and platforms, including three entities linked to Nigeria, as part of its latest compliance measures. The restrictions are being introduced in phases and are linked to regulatory and sanctions-related requirements across several jurisdictions. The Nigeria-linked entities are: Binance began applying restrictions to these platforms…

Pakistan Opens Crypto Licensing Portal, Sets September 5 Deadline for Crypto Firms

Pakistan has officially opened its new virtual asset licensing regime, giving existing cryptocurrency businesses until September 5, 2026, to apply for regulatory approval or stop operating in the country. The licensing portal was launched by the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) as the country moves to bring its growing digital-asset sector under formal government…

Brad Garlinghouse: US Closer Than Ever to Clear Crypto Rules

The United States may be entering a new phase in its long-running effort to establish clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry, according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Garlinghouse said the U.S. is now “closer than ever” to achieving regulatory clarity for digital assets, following recent discussions involving crypto companies, regulators and major players from traditional…

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Expected to Exceed 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day in H2 2026

Nigeria’s crude oil production could rise above 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in the second half of 2026, as improved security, stronger upstream investment and efforts to reduce oil theft support a recovery in output. The projection was contained in the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) 2026 Half-Year Outlook, which points to improving conditions…

Global Crypto Market Cap Surges to $2.8 Trillion, Highest Level Since January 2026

The global cryptocurrency market has reached a major milestone after total market capitalization climbed to $2.8 trillion for the first time since January 2026. The latest surge signals renewed momentum across the digital asset industry, reinforcing growing optimism among both retail and institutional investors after weeks of steady market recovery. The rise in total market…

Coinbase Launches 24/7 Gold and Silver Futures Trading for Global Users

Coinbase is expanding beyond cryptocurrency trading with the launch of 24/7 gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible users outside the United States. The move marks another major step in Coinbase’s strategy to bridge traditional financial markets with the always-active digital asset ecosystem. According to the company, the newly launched precious metals futures products are…