Author: Chris Smith
Kraken About to Close Deal to Offer Crypto Futures in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is close to finalizing a $1.5 billion acquisition of the US futures trading platform NinjaTrader.
Xapo Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Reading Time: < 1 minuteXapo Bank, based in Gibraltar, has introduced Bitcoin-backed loans, allowing consumers to access USD funds without selling their assets.
Minnesota Senator Puts Forward a Bitcoin Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMinnesota state Senator Jeremy Miller has introduced the Minnesota Bitcoin Act after revising his stance on Bitcoin.
Ripple Labs Files Trademark Application to Offer Custody Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple Labs has filed a trademark application for “Ripple Custody,” detailing financial services focused on the storage and management of crypto assets to meet financial management needs.
Outflows from Crypto ETPs Reach $1.7B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced significant selling last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of outflows, totaling $1.7 billion exiting the market.
Crypto Platform Debiex Ordered to Pay $2.5M to CFTC in Fraud Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA US federal judge has ordered Debiex to return approximately $2.26 million to its customers, which the platform allegedly took through romance scams.
Bolivia Will Pay Energy Imports with Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBolivia’s state-owned energy company, YPFB, plans to use cryptocurrency for energy imports, as reported by Reuters on March 13.
Turkey Tightens its Crypto Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey has introduced enhanced regulations, tightening restrictions on crypto exchanges and custodial services.
US Solana ETFs Coming Soon, Exec Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe upcoming launch of Solana futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) indicates that the first US SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) listings may be on the horizon.
Russia’s Central Bank May Allow Crypto Trading for Wealthy Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Russia has proposed legislation for a three-year experimental regime allowing crypto investment by wealthy individuals.
Nebraska Approves Bill to Regulate Crypto ATMs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a new law aimed at combating cryptocurrency fraud amid a rise in crypto ATM crimes across the United States.
Coinbase to Relaunch Crypto Trading Services in India
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is set to re-enter the Indian market after securing a crucial regulatory approval.
Thai Regulator Approves USDC and USDT
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s financial regulator is expanding its list of approved cryptocurrencies to include the two largest stablecoins, Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, as trading pairs on digital asset exchanges.
REX-Osprey Files Application for a MOVE ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset manager REX-Osprey has announced plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will include the Movement Network’s native token, MOVE.
Utah Passes Bitcoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLate Friday, Utah lawmakers passed legislation aimed at providing regulatory clarity, but they removed a key provision that would have allowed the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrency.
Kraken to Go Public in 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) as early as the first quarter of 2026, although the company may still alter its plans.
Kraken is Preparing for Next Payments to FTX Creditors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has announced that it will begin the next phase of FTX-related creditor repayments on May 30, focusing on claimants with claims over $50,000.
Japan’s Ruling Party to Slash Crypto Capital Gains Tax to 20%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s ruling political party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is advancing a comprehensive regulatory reform for cryptocurrencies.
Mt. Gox Transfers $1 Billion in Bitcoin to New Address
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCustodians of Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin holdings have recently transferred 11,833.64 BTC, valued at over $1 billion.
Coinbase to Launch Securitized Tokens in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase plans to introduce securitized tokens in the US market, a move that could revolutionize the trading of traditional assets on blockchain platforms.
Blockstream Will Launch Three Bitcoin-backed Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin developer Blockstream has reportedly secured a multibillion-dollar investment to launch three new funds.
SEC to Drop Case Against Cumberland
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCumberland DRW has announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against the firm.
SBI Subsidiary to Support USDC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA crypto division of the Japanese financial giant SBI is set to introduce support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin, as local regulators ease restrictions on stablecoins.
Binance Announces It Will Delist Non-MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance plans to remove several stablecoins from its platform in the European Economic Area (EEA) by March 31 to align with the region’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
Metaplanet Purchases 156 Bitcoin Worth $13.4M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet has acquired an additional 156 Bitcoin, valued at $13.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 2,391 BTC.
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