Wallets & Exchanges

A Dutch court has ruled against a group of investors seeking compensation for their losses in the Bux Token, marking the first major crypto court case in the Netherlands. The judge found that the token was clearly defined as a utility token, not an investment, placing the risk of value loss entirely on the buyers.

European authorities, led by Europol, have shut down the Cryptomixer platform, seizing servers and €25 million in bitcoin. The service was used to launder over €1.3 billion in illicit funds since 2016.

Julian Maddocks, a seven-year veteran at crypto exchange Kraken, argues that the current market fear is not a sign of weakness but a necessary transition. He highlights growing institutional adoption, new products like tokenized stocks, and the long-term potential of crypto despite short-term volatility.

This article explains Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA), a strategy for investing in crypto by spreading out purchases over time. It covers the benefits, such as reducing emotional trading and averaging out costs, as well as the potential downsides like lower returns compared to perfect market timing.

A recent study reveals that while many people think about their digital legacy, few have made concrete plans. This article explains how to ensure your loved ones can access your crypto assets after you pass away, covering both funds on exchanges and in self-custody.

Over one million Dutch investors can now directly invest in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP through DEGIRO, the Netherlands’ largest investment platform. This integration blurs the line between traditional and crypto investments, potentially bringing a new wave of long-term investors into the market.