Author: Chris Smith
SEC Acknowledges Several Crypto ETF Filings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recognized around half a dozen exchange filings related to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over the past two days.
Brazil Greenlights World’s First Spot XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved the world’s first exchange-traded fund that directly holds XRP.
Robinhood to Launch in Singapore
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRobinhood intends to introduce cryptocurrency trading products in Singapore through its subsidiary, Bitstamp.
MicroStrategy Shares Plans to Buy More BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrategy is conducting a private offering of convertible senior notes, planning to raise $2 billion to purchase more Bitcoin.
BitGo Unveils an OTC Trading Desk for Institutions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto custody firm BitGo has unveiled a global over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading desk that includes spot and derivatives trading, among a variety of other products.
Standard Chartered Files to Launch a Stablecoin Pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered Bank Hong Kong, Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) have announced plans to develop a stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar.
Argentine President Denies Promoting LIBRA
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArgentina’s president, Javier Milei, has denied accusations that he endorsed the controversial Libra token, which quickly plummeted in value and led to several fraud lawsuits against the crypto-friendly leader, as well as calls for his impeachment.
Tether Collaborating With US Lawmakers in Stablecoin Framework Development
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether is actively engaging with US regulators to help develop policies for stablecoins.
Australia’s Regulator Issues Warnings Against 50 Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s Anti-Money Laundering regulator has taken action against 13 remittance service providers and crypto exchanges.
Coinbase is Negotiating Return to Indian Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is in discussions with Indian authorities to secure the necessary approval for re-entering the Indian market, which it exited in 2023.
Michigan Proposes to Establish a Bitcoin Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA proposal for establishing a strategic crypto reserve has been put forward in Michigan, making it the 20th state to consider a reserve backed by digital currency.
Franklin Templeton Makes its Tokenized Money Fund Available on Solana
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFranklin Templeton yesterday announced that its tokenized money fund has been launched on Solana.
Fed’s Governor Says Stablecoins Could Expand US Dollar Reach
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested that stablecoins have the potential to extend the influence of the US dollar.
Goldman Sachs Expands Investments into Ether ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoldman Sachs has ramped up its investments in Ether ETFs by an astonishing 2,000%, reaching $476 million by the end of 2024.
Franklin Templeton Files For a Solana ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFranklin Templeton has officially entered the increasingly competitive arena of altcoin ETF applications.
North Carolina Proposes Bill to Add Bitcoin to Reserves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorth Carolina, led by Speaker of the House Destin Hall, has introduced a new bill to invest public money into cryptocurrency.
SEC Puts Off Approval of BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Options
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has announced that the approval of options for Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been postponed until April 2025.
UK Landfill with Lost Hard Drive Containing 8K Bitcoins to Close
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA landfill site, where a man had misplaced a hard drive containing a valuable Bitcoin wallet now worth approximately £620m, is scheduled to shut down.
Cboe Files For Spot XRP ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCboe BZX Exchange has recently submitted applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking to list the first spot XRP ETFs in the country.
SEC Calls for Public Comments on Grayscale Solana ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission recently took a significant step towards approving spot Solana exchange-traded funds in the US.
BlackRock Plans to List a Bitcoin ETP in Europe
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing the successful launch of its $58 billion Bitcoin ETF in the United States, BlackRock has announced plans to introduce its first Bitcoin ETP in Europe.
Bybit Faces $1M Fine in India
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndia’s financial regulator, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has issued a penalty of 9.27 crore rupees ($1.06 million) against Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange, for failing to comply with the country’s laws.
El Salvador Buys 12 Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEl Salvador yesterday increased its Bitcoin reserves by 12 BTC, showing a strong interest in the leading cryptocurrency as it approaches its record-high value.
US Crypto Czar: Bitcoin is an Excellent Store of Value
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDavid Sacks, the AI and crypto expert appointed by President Donald Trump, stated in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday that he believes Bitcoin to be an exceptional store of value.
MicroStrategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMicroStrategy, the fourth largest holder of Bitcoin, did not make any new purchases of the cryptocurrency last week, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
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