Author: Chris Smith
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.
Fidelity’s New Solana ETF Pays Investors to Wait, Offering Zero Fees and Staking Rewards
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFidelity is rolling out the red carpet for Solana investors.
Cboe’s Regulated Crypto Perpetuals Launch Dec. 15
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTraders seeking long-term, perpetual-like exposure to bitcoin and ether will soon have a new, streamlined option from a major US exchange.
Singapore Exchange to List Bitcoin, Ether Perpetual Futures for Institutions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to launch perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ether on its platform, the bourse operator said in a statement Monday.
HKMA Launches Live Pilot for 24/7 Tokenized Settlement System
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is launching a live pilot for Project Ensemble, a crucial test for a next-generation financial market infrastructure.
Crypto Tax Break in Sight? Japan Eyes 20% Flat Rate and Stricter Market Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese cryptocurrency investors could soon see a dramatic reduction in their tax bills.
Essential Things You Should Know Before Buying Cryptocurrency
Reading Time: 4 minutesHere’s what you need to know before making your first crypto purchase.
MAS to Pilot Tokenized Government Securities Settled via Wholesale CBDC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore’s central bank is set to conduct a pilot program for the issuance of tokenized MAS bills, with settlement to be executed using a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Crypto Industry Wins Key Concession as SEC Pledges Clarity on Token Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US securities regulator is preparing to deliver a major win for the cryptocurrency sector by establishing clear definitions for digital assets.
Visa Aims to Speed Up Pay with New Stablecoin Payout Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa is tackling slow payment speeds with a new pilot that allows businesses to pay in stablecoins directly from their standard bank accounts.
Bank of England Proposes Strict Capital Buffers to Stave Off Stablecoin-Induced Bank Run
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England has proposed that stablecoin issuers must park nearly half of their reserves at the central bank.
Openbank Rolls Out Crypto Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpanish customers of Openbank can now trade cryptocurrencies directly from their existing banking app and website, as noted by Reuters.
Senate Bill Pits CFTC Against SEC in Power Struggle Over Crypto Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new Senate proposal has drawn a clear battle line in the debate over who should regulate cryptocurrency.
Why Institutional Investors Are Embracing Crypto: The Rise of ETFs and Structured Products
Reading Time: 4 minutesInstitutional-Grade crypto: the driving force of ETFs and structured products.
Regulators Flag Key Risk in Tokenization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIOSCO reported Tuesday that the complex structure of tokenized assets could leave investors uncertain about whether they own the underlying asset or merely a digital token linked to it.
Staking Rewards for the Masses: IRS Paves Way for Crypto ETPs to Share Profits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRetail investors are a major step closer to earning staking rewards through traditional financial products, thanks to new guidance from the IRS.
BoE Proposes £20,000 Holding Limit for Individuals in New Stablecoin Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England has unveiled its plan to regulate stablecoins, and it includes a potential holding limit of £20,000 for individuals.
Digital Gold Rush: Why Countries Are Stockpiling Bitcoin in National Reserves
Reading Time: 6 minutesA growing number of countries are adding BTC to their treasuries. We tell you why.
Regulated Leveraged Spot Markets Coming Soon, Says CFTC Boss
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS investors may soon get access to safer, regulated leveraged trading of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Ledger CEO’s Pilgrimage Points to Major 2026 Fundraise
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier, the path to the company’s next stage of growth runs directly through New York.
“Unmonitored” $203 Billion in Crypto Transactions Leads to $25M Fine for Coinbase in Ireland
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA critical failure in Coinbase Europe’s monitoring systems allowed approximately €176 billion ($203 billion) in cryptocurrency transactions to go unmonitored for money laundering and terrorist financing, resulting in a €21.5 million fine from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Japanese Banks, Backed by Regulator, to Test Joint Digital Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant step for payment innovation, Japan’s top financial regulator is throwing its weight behind a collaborative stablecoin project.
Crypto Wallets Demystified: Not What You Think They Are
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you’re new to cryptocurrency, the term “wallet” is probably misleading you right now. In this article, we will explain what it is.
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