Nigeria Sues Binance for $79.51B in Economic Damages, Seeks $2B in Back Taxes

Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance, seeking $81.5B in back taxes and damages, accusing the exchange of failing to register with tax authorities, violating financial laws, and contributing to the naira’s decline. This marks the third legal action against Binance in the country.
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Dutch Firms Quantoz Payments, NPEX, and Dusk Team to Launch Digital Euro

Dutch firms Quantoz Payments, NPEX, and Dusk have launched EURQ, a regulated blockchain-powered digital euro. This collaboration enables seamless transactions, bridging traditional finance with decentralized applications.
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Vitalik Buterin Holds Q&A on Tako, Discusses Ethereum’s Long-Term Development and Decentralization

Vitalik Buterin discussed Ethereum’s scalability, stating that Layer 1 should support critical transactions while Layer 2 improves efficiency. He noted that Ethereum operates independently of its foundation, reinforcing decentralization. Buterin also addressed the role of sequencers and the need to sustain open participation through ongoing improvements in governance, security, and scalability.
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Coinbase Expands US Crypto Futures Market with CFTC-Regulated Solana Contracts

Coinbase has expanded its crypto futures market with the launch of CFTC-regulated Solana and Hedera futures contracts. The move reinforces its commitment to regulated derivatives trading and aligns with its broader institutional expansion, offering traders diverse futures contracts across major digital assets, including BTC, ETH, and DOGE.
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Brazil Approves World’s First Spot XRP ETF by Hashdex

Hashdex has secured approval from Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the world’s first spot XRP ETF, offering investors direct exposure to XRP via Brazil’s B3 stock exchange. The approval could pave the way for further crypto ETFs and signals growing institutional interest in digital assets.
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