Author: Chris Smith
Turkey Blocks PancakeSwap in Sweeping Crypto Website Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) has restricted access to 46 crypto-related websites, including PancakeSwap and Cryptoradar, for allegedly offering unauthorized services.
Hong Kong Authorities Target 2025 for Stablecoin Licensing Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s government is preparing to issue its first stablecoin licenses later this year, though only a select few firms are expected to meet regulatory requirements.
Bitstamp Wins Singapore License in Tightening Crypto Regulatory Landscape
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitstamp has joined the exclusive list of crypto exchanges granted a license by Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS), marking a key milestone in its APAC expansion strategy.
Republicans Launch ‘Crypto Week’ to Push Major Digital Asset Legislation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major push for crypto regulation, US House Republicans have declared the week of July 14–18 as “Crypto Week”—a dedicated effort to advance three pivotal digital asset bills.
Judge Glenn Allows Celsius’ Breach-of-Contract Claims Against Tether to Advance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a key ruling, US Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn has permitted Celsius to pursue its $4.3 billion lawsuit against Tether.
Ripple Joins Race for Federal Banking Charter Amid Stablecoin Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has officially applied for a national banking license with the OCC, positioning itself for stricter regulatory oversight and expanded financial services.
UniCredit Joins Bitcoin ETF Wave with BlackRock-Linked Product
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major nod to institutional crypto demand, UniCredit is rolling out a structured product tied to BlackRock’s blockbuster Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), per Bloomberg.
SEC Gives Thumbs-Up to Grayscale’s Crypto ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could shake up the crypto market, the SEC has fast-tracked approval for Grayscale’s mixed-asset ETF.
Sparkassen Reverses Crypto Stance, Plans Retail Trading by 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree years after dismissing cryptocurrencies as “highly speculative,” Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is preparing to offer crypto trading to retail clients
Circle Takes Next Step Toward Traditional Banking with US License Bid
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group has filed for a national banking license, per Reuters.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: Now Holds 13,350 BTC, Topping Galaxy Digital
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet is doubling down on Bitcoin—again. The Tokyo-based firm has scooped up another 1,005 BTC for $108 million, pushing its total holdings to 13,350 BTC and vaulting past competitors Galaxy Digital and CleanSpark.
Bitvavo Gains EU-Wide Approval with MiCA License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmsterdam-based crypto exchange Bitvavo has secured a MiCA license from Dutch regulators, positioning it for expanded operations across Europe.
Bitwise’s DOGE, APT ETFs Could Offer Tax-Friendly In-Kind Redemptions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise has revised its Dogecoin and Aptos ETF proposals to enable in-kind redemptions, a mechanism that allows investors to directly exchange shares for crypto.
Hong Kong Doubles Down on Crypto: Stablecoin Rules & Tokenization Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong is tightening its grip on digital assets with a new regulatory framework, mandating licenses for stablecoin issuers from August 1.
Barclays to Block Crypto Purchases on Credit Cards This Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBarclays will ban cryptocurrency transactions made via its Barclaycard credit cards starting Friday, citing concerns over market volatility and investor risks.
Kraken Gains MiCA Approval in Ireland, Strengthening European Presence
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has been granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Central Bank of Ireland, positioning it to provide regulated digital asset services throughout the European Economic Area (EEA).
Turkey Implements Stringent Crypto Transaction Monitoring Requirements
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Turkish government is introducing enhanced regulatory measures for cryptocurrency transactions to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) controls.
South Korea’s Central Bank Advocates Gradual Stablecoin Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Korea (BOK) supports a phased approach to stablecoin issuance, with banks leading the rollout before expanding to other sectors.
Crypto Bubbles Explained
Reading Time: 2 minutesThese periods of explosive growth, followed by sharp declines, are known as crypto bubbles.
Bitcoin’s $100K Plunge Just a ‘Bump in the Road’ – Hayes Predicts Big Rebound
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s price took a sudden dive below $100,000 over the weekend, hitting $98,500—its lowest level in six weeks—after a US strike on Iran rattled markets.
Investors Pour $1.2B Into Crypto Funds Despite Price Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment products defied last week’s market turbulence, drawing $1.24 billion in fresh capital, per CoinShares’ latest report.
Thailand Moves to Regulate Token Offerings, Cracks Down on Insider Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s SEC is gathering feedback on new rules that would let crypto exchanges and their affiliates issue utility tokens—but with strict disclosure requirements to prevent insider trading.
Texas Makes Historic Move: State-Backed Bitcoin Reserve Now Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTexas Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB21, creating the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a sovereign Bitcoin treasury separate from the state’s general funds.
Bitcoin Transaction Drought: Speculative Frenzy Ends as Activity Crashes 50%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s transaction volume has collapsed to 18-month lows, marking the end of an experimental phase that saw the network processing over 700,000 daily transactions at its peak.
South Korea to Probe Crypto Exchange Fees in Bid to Lower Trading Costs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to investigate transaction fees charged by domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, as part of efforts to reduce costs for traders, local media reported.
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