Spanish police probe deadly crypto kidnapping as cross-border links emerge
Authorities in Spain are investigating a lethal crypto kidnapping that has exposed cross-border links between violent crime and digital assets. Spanish police announced on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, that they have arrested five people over the abduction and murder of a man targeted for his cryptocurrency holdings. Another four suspects have been charged in Denmark in connection with the same plot.
TRM Labs warns venezuela crypto surge is reshaping the sanctions landscape
As U.S. pressure intensifies on Caracas, venezuela crypto usage has quietly become embedded in daily commerce, raising both humanitarian lifelines and new compliance concerns. After nearly a decade of economic isolation and aggressive international sanctions, Venezuela is increasingly relying on crypto tokens to keep its economy moving, according to a new TRM Labs report. The study highlights how stablecoins, particularly Tether’s USDT, now play a central role in everyday transactions for ordinary Venezuelans.
Gemini prediction markets gain CFTC green light as exchange eyes broader US derivatives push
After years of regulatory wrangling, the push into Gemini prediction markets signals a new phase for the exchange’s U.S. strategy and product expansion. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has granted a CFTC Designated Contract Market license to Gemini Titan, an affiliate of Gemini Space Station, Inc., clearing the firm to launch regulated prediction markets in the United States. Moreover, the approval allows Gemini to offer event contracts directly to American customers.
BitMEX fiat onramp integration with Mercuryo streamlines global crypto access
BitMEX has expanded its platform with a new BitMEX fiat onramp option, aiming to make cryptocurrency purchases smoother for a broad base of traders worldwide. On December 09, 2025, crypto derivatives platform BitMEX announced the launch of a new fiat-to-crypto conversion feature through a partnership with Mercuryo, a global payment infrastructure provider. The integration allows BitMEX users to buy digital assets directly with multiple government-issued currencies, without leaving the exchange environment.