Author: Chris Smith
South Korean Regulator Advocates Stakes Cap for Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant policy development, South Korea’s chief financial regulator has endorsed placing ownership ceilings on cryptocurrency exchanges.
South Dakota Legislator Proposes State Bitcoin Investment Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA South Dakota legislator has filed a new bill to enable the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin, renewing a legislative push that was unsuccessful last year.
PayPal Data Shows Crypto Checkout Acceptance Rising Among US Businesses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to a recent survey cited by PayPal, approximately 40% of merchants in the US now accept cryptocurrency for point-of-sale payments.
Tether & Oobit Launch Digital Dollar Assault on US Payments Market, Targeting PayPal and Stripe
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a major move to dominate the American digital payments landscape, Tether’s new US-regulated stablecoin, USA₮, is now live for everyday spending.
Russia Labels WhiteBIT as ‘Undesirable,’ Banning Crypto Exchange
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia has declared the crypto exchange WhiteBIT an “undesirable” organization, effectively prohibiting its operations within the country.
Valour Brings Bitcoin and Ether ETPs to UK Retail Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteValour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, is now offering cryptocurrency exchange-traded products to retail investors in the UK via the London Stock Exchange.
Digital Asset Funds See Largest Weekly Exodus Since Late 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset investment products witnessed their most significant weekly capital withdrawals since mid-November 2025, with total outflows reaching US$1.73 billion.
SEC Seeks Dismissal of Gemini Lawsuit After Investors Made Whole
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators have moved to drop their civil case against Gemini Trust Company regarding its Earn product.
First Crypto ETFs in Japan Slated for 2028 Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAuthorities in Japan are preparing to approve the nation’s first cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds as soon as 2028.
Binance Files for MiCA Approval in Greece Amid EU-Wide Regulatory Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Binance has applied for a license in Greece under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), positioning itself to meet the bloc’s fast-approaching compliance deadlines.
Hot Wallets vs Paper Wallets vs Hardware Wallets: A Complete Guide
Reading Time: 4 minutesBeing aware of these differences is essential for protecting your investment while maintaining the accessibility you need.
Vietnam Commences Licensing for Crypto Exchanges with High Capital Mandate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has initiated the application process for licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms.
Nasdaq Seeks Parity, Files to Scrap Crypto Options Limits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new filing from the US exchange Nasdaq proposes removing position limits on options tied to spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
Thai Regulator Readies Framework for Crypto ETFs and Futures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew regulations supporting crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, and tokenized products are in development by Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission.
Grayscale Files for US-Listed NEAR ETF Conversion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a new regulatory step, Grayscale has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to transform its NEAR Protocol Trust into an exchange-traded fund.
Hong Kong Aims to Grant First Stablecoin Licenses by End of March
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s financial chief has announced the city plans to grant its first stablecoin licenses before the end of the first quarter.
Saylor’s Strategy Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $2.13 Billion Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor’s company Strategy has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing approximately $2.13 billion worth of the cryptocurrency over an eight-day period.
Exclusive Bank Ties for Crypto Exchanges Face Scrutiny in South Korea
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is considering a major shift in crypto market rules by reviewing the requirement for exchanges to partner with only one bank.
Bermuda Teams with Coinbase and Circle to Build On-Chain Economy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe government of Bermuda announced plans to pilot key components of a “fully onchain” digital economy using blockchain infrastructure provided by Coinbase and Circle.
Wall Street’s Future: NYSE Plots 24/7 Tokenized Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step toward modernizing traditional finance, the New York Stock Exchange revealed plans Monday for a platform to trade tokenized securities with on-chain settlement.
South Korea Refers Three to Prosecutors in $102M Crypto-Laundering Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korean customs authorities have busted an alleged international money laundering ring that processed nearly 149 billion won ($101.7 million) using cryptocurrency and domestic banks.
Hong Kong Finance Association Advocates for Flexible Crypto Reporting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA leading financial industry body in Hong Kong has urged the government to adopt a more flexible approach as it prepares to implement new global tax reporting standards for cryptocurrency assets.
Bitcoin Advances Amid Regulatory Uncertainty Over CLARITY Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington’s regulatory agenda took center stage this week as the Senate Banking Committee continued to refine the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act.
Clash Over Stablecoin Yield Jeopardizes CLARITY Act’s Future
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is defending his company’s decision to withdraw support from the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
Bitcoin ETFs Record $1.42 Billion Inflow, Marking a Notable Resurgence
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA total of $1.42 billion flowed into US spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, marking the best weekly net inflow since early October. This surge highlights a significant revival of investor interest.
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