Author: Chris Smith
Slovenia’s Finance Ministry Proposes 25% Tax on Crypto Profits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSlovenia’s finance ministry has proposed a 25% tax on personal profits from crypto asset sales, aiming to address a loophole that currently exempts individual investors while taxing business income from crypto trading.
Crypto Exchange eXch to Shut Down
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange eXch has announced it will shut down on May 1.
China Discussing New Rules for Managing Seized Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina is evaluating new regulations for handling confiscated cryptocurrencies as cases of illegal digital asset use increase.
Semler Scientific to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSemler Scientific, Inc., a medical device company with notable gross profit margins of 91.55% and a market cap of $329.16 million, has released preliminary financial results for Q1 ending March 31, 2025.
South Korea’s Regulator Bans Access to 14 Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is intensifying its crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms.
SEC and Binance Request Additional Pause from Court
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and Binance have jointly filed a motion to extend their lawsuit pause for another 60 days, following a previous pause to engage in “productive discussions.”
Mantra Token Price Crashes 90%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Mantra token, native to the Mantra blockchain for real-world tokenized assets, has plummeted by over 90% within 24 hours.
HashKey Wins Approval to Provide Crypto Staking Services in Hong Kong
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulatory guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) regarding their staking services, as well as for SFC-authorised funds (VA Funds) involved in staking.
SEC Gives Guidance on How Federal Securities Laws Could Apply to Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff have provided guidance on the potential application of federal securities laws to cryptocurrencies.
SEC Approves Options Trading for Ethereum ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading linked to a spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Kraken to Roll Out Crypto Cards in Europe and UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has teamed up with Mastercard to offer crypto debit cards across the UK and Europe, as announced on April 8.
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.
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