Author: Chris Smith
HashKey Passes Key HKEX Listing Hearing, Advances Toward IPO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange, HashKey Holdings Limited, has passed its listing committee hearing at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
China Renews Crypto Ban, Citing ‘Resurgent Speculation’ and Stablecoin Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has reaffirmed its nationwide ban on cryptocurrency activities.
Smart Contracts: The Self-Executing Code Reshaping Digital Agreements
Reading Time: 5 minutesSmart contracts are already powering billions of dollars in transactions, from decentralized finance to supply chain management, and their influence continues to expand into virtually every sector of the economy.
CoinShares Withdraws US Spot ETF Filings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAhead of its planned Nasdaq listing, European digital asset giant CoinShares has formally withdrawn its applications for US spot XRP ETF, Solana Staking ETF, and Litecoin ETF.
Profit-Taking Drives Historic $3.5B Exodus from Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNovember witnessed the most significant monthly capital exit from US spot Bitcoin ETFs since February, with net outflows hitting $3.48 billion.
Suspicions Point to Lazarus Group in New $30 Million Upbit Crypto Hack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group is the prime suspect in a new $30.4 million hack targeting Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Switzerland Postpones Global Crypto Tax Sharing Until 2027
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSwitzerland has officially delayed the automatic exchange of crypto account information with foreign tax authorities until 2027.
SEC’s Proposed ‘Innovation Exemption’ for Crypto Draws Fire from Traditional Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC’s work on a new “innovation exemption” from securities laws is facing significant opposition from traditional stock exchanges.
Australia’s New Crypto Rules Aim to Spur Investment and Create Jobs
Reading Time: < 1 minutePositioning itself as a future leader in digital finance, Australia is moving forward with a bill to integrate crypto assets into its mainstream financial system.
Naver Consolidates Power with $10.3B Acquisition of Crypto Giant Dunamu
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNaver Financial is set to acquire Dunamu, the operator of the dominant Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $10.3 billion (15.1 trillion won).
MoonPay Gains Coveted NY Trust Charter, Unlocking Institutional Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency payments firm MoonPay has secured a trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), a key regulatory milestone that allows it to expand its services for institutional clients.
Safer Crypto Trading in Japan: New Rules to Force Exchanges to Backstop User Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto investors in Japan are set to gain a significant new layer of protection.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Depositing Cryptocurrency on an Exchange
Reading Time: 5 minutesLearn how to deposit crypto in a crypto exchange.
ETF Race Heats Up as Bitwise’s ‘BWOW’ Joins the Pack of New Dogecoin Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Dogecoin ETF competition is intensifying with the certification of Bitwise’s “BWOW” fund by NYSE Arca.
SEC Grants Second No-Action Letter to a DePIN Project, Cementing a New Regulatory Pathway for Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a second no-action letter to a decentralized infrastructure (DePIN) project, reinforcing a potential new framework for crypto regulation.
Ethereum: The Foundation of the Decentralized Application Revolution
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Vitalik Buterin published the Ethereum white paper in late 2013, he envisioned something far more ambitious than another cryptocurrency.
China Reclaims 14% of Global Bitcoin Mining Despite 2021 Ban
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s Bitcoin mining industry is quietly resurging through individual and corporate operations exploiting cheap power and a data center expansion in energy-abundant provinces.
Meme Meets Mainstream: Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP ETFs Get NYSE Nod
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step for cryptocurrency adoption, the New York Stock Exchange has approved Grayscale’s ETFs for Dogecoin and XRP, clearing them for a Monday launch.
Binance CEO Frames Bitcoin Slump as Part of Broader Market Deleveraging
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance Chief Executive Richard Teng has characterized Bitcoin’s recent sharp decline as a natural part of market cycles, aligning its volatility with that of other major asset classes.
Leverage Unwound: Imperfect Data Hints at Even Deeper Crypto Liquidation Crisis
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA deepening Bitcoin rout triggered a cascade of liquidations approaching $2 billion on Friday, but the true scale of forced selling may be significantly larger.
A Beginner’s Guide to Cryptocurrency Trading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis guide will walk you through the fundamentals of cryptocurrency trading to help you start your journey with realistic expectations and solid foundations.
Ark Invest Sees Buying Opportunity, Scoops Up $42M in Beaten-Down Crypto Stocks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest executed a significant buying spree on Wednesday, investing a combined $42.2 million in crypto-centric companies whose stocks fell sharply during the market sell-off.
Kraken Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO After Securing $800 Million in Funding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Kraken has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States.
Global Regulators Forced to Rethink Stringent Bank Crypto Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is preparing to revisit its harsh capital requirements for cryptocurrencies.
The History of Bitcoin: From White Paper to Global Phenomenon
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis document would lay the foundation for what many consider the most significant innovation in money since the advent of coinage thousands of years ago.
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