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Robinhood Markets Inc. is set to acquire two licensed Indonesian firms, PT Buana Capital Sekuritas and PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, to enter the fast-growing retail market in Indonesia. The acquisitions are expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026.
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Coinbase has reopened user registrations in India, allowing customers to conduct crypto-to-crypto trades. The company plans to introduce a fiat on-ramp in 2026, enabling users to purchase digital assets directly.
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The Department of Justice is seeking a 12-year prison sentence for Terra founder Do Kwon, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud. Prosecutors argue for the maximum sentence to avoid sentencing disparities with similar cases like FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong, a Maryland man, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for helping North Korea infiltrate U.S. companies with IT workers. Vong used false credentials to secure jobs and earned over $970,000 from U.S. companies, including government agencies.
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Paribu, a major Turkish digital asset platform, has acquired CoinMENA, a top crypto exchange in the MENA region, for up to $240 million. This acquisition provides Paribu with regulatory access to key crypto hubs like Dubai.