Author: Chris Smith
BlackRock Teams Up with Anchorage Digital for Crypto Custody Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock has appointed Anchorage Digital as a crypto custodian due to increasing demand for crypto adoption.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Suspends Bitcoin Buying
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor’s company, Strategy, paused its Bitcoin purchases amid global financial instability, as noted in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7.
Asset Manager Launches First US XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS-based asset manager Teucrium Investment Advisors is set to launch a 2x leveraged XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on April 8.
Nigerian Court Puts Off Trial Against Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Nigerian court has postponed the tax evasion case against Binance to April 30 to allow the local tax authority to address a request by the cryptocurrency exchange.
CFPB Could See Reduced Role in Crypto Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to have a reduced role in regulating cryptocurrencies.
Brazil Court Authorizes Crypto Seizure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil’s Superior Court of Justice has granted judges the authority to seize cryptocurrency assets from debtors.
Decentralized Exchanges Are Challenging Centralized Platforms’ Dominance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecentralized cryptocurrency exchanges (DEXs) are increasingly challenging the dominance of centralized platforms, despite a recent $6.2 million exploit on Hyperliquid highlighting risks in DEX infrastructure.
Coinbase Files to Launch XRP Futures Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase plans to list XRP futures contracts through its derivatives arm, benefiting from increased legal clarity for the asset.
Alabama and Minnesota File Bills to Add Bitcoin to Reserves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLawmakers in Minnesota and Alabama have introduced companion bills that, if passed, would enable each state to purchase Bitcoin.
Kraken Secures Dealer License in Canada
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has appointed Cynthia Del Pozo as the head of its Canadian operations and secured a restricted dealer license in Canada.
UK FCA Approves BlackRock’s Registration as Crypto Asset Firm
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a crypto asset firm in the country, while Galaxy Digital has secured a license for derivatives trading through its London office.
Grayscale Files to Convert Crypto Fund into ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale Investments has submitted an S-3 form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Kentucky Drops Staking Suit Against Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKentucky’s finance regulator has dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase regarding the exchange’s staking rewards program, following similar actions by Vermont and South Carolina.
Coinbase CEO Urges to Update Stablecoin Laws to Allow On-chain Interest
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has advocated for legislation that would allow stablecoin holders to earn interest on their digital currency.
Privacy Pools Launch on Ethereum Network
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new semi-permissionless privacy tool called Privacy Pools has been launched on Ethereum, enabling users to make private transactions while verifying that their funds are not tied to illicit activities.
South Korea’s Crypto Exchange Users Exceed 16 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s crypto market has reached a significant milestone.
Android Malware Crocodilus Targets Crypto Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCybersecurity firm Threat Fabric has identified a new type of mobile malware that tricks Android users into revealing their crypto seed phrases by taking control of their devices.
NYSE and ICE Exploring Integration of Circle’s Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle is partnering with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to explore the broader use of stablecoins.
USDT0 Launches on OP Superchain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrosschain US-dollar stablecoin USDT0 has been launched on Optimism’s Superchain, enhancing access to this popular stable asset within Ethereum’s layer-2 ecosystem.
Bitso Plans to Issue a Stablecoin Pegged to Mexican Peso
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitso Business, a branch of Mexico’s crypto exchange Bitso, plans to launch a stablecoin linked to the Mexican peso on the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum.
Fidelity to Launch a Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFidelity Investments is reportedly on the verge of launching a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, marking a significant milestone in its expansion into digital assets.
Stablecoins Explained
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by linking their market value to an external reference.
SEC Concludes its Investigation into Immutable With No Findings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralian Web3 gaming company Immutable announced that it will not face action from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Nubank Adds ADA, NEAR and ATOM to its Crypto Offerings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNubank has expanded its crypto offerings by adding four altcoins: Cardano, Near Protocol, Cosmos, and Algorand, to its portfolio for 100 million clients in Brazil.
Mt. Gox Transfers $1B in Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn-chain data from Arkham Intelligence revealed that the bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred 11,501.4 Bitcoin (about $1 billion) on March 25.
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