Author: Chris Smith
Exclusive Bank Ties for Crypto Exchanges Face Scrutiny in South Korea
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is considering a major shift in crypto market rules by reviewing the requirement for exchanges to partner with only one bank.
Bermuda Teams with Coinbase and Circle to Build On-Chain Economy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe government of Bermuda announced plans to pilot key components of a “fully onchain” digital economy using blockchain infrastructure provided by Coinbase and Circle.
Wall Street’s Future: NYSE Plots 24/7 Tokenized Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step toward modernizing traditional finance, the New York Stock Exchange revealed plans Monday for a platform to trade tokenized securities with on-chain settlement.
South Korea Refers Three to Prosecutors in $102M Crypto-Laundering Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korean customs authorities have busted an alleged international money laundering ring that processed nearly 149 billion won ($101.7 million) using cryptocurrency and domestic banks.
Hong Kong Finance Association Advocates for Flexible Crypto Reporting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA leading financial industry body in Hong Kong has urged the government to adopt a more flexible approach as it prepares to implement new global tax reporting standards for cryptocurrency assets.
Bitcoin Advances Amid Regulatory Uncertainty Over CLARITY Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWashington’s regulatory agenda took center stage this week as the Senate Banking Committee continued to refine the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act.
Clash Over Stablecoin Yield Jeopardizes CLARITY Act’s Future
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is defending his company’s decision to withdraw support from the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
Bitcoin ETFs Record $1.42 Billion Inflow, Marking a Notable Resurgence
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA total of $1.42 billion flowed into US spot Bitcoin ETFs last week, marking the best weekly net inflow since early October. This surge highlights a significant revival of investor interest.
Crossmint Receives MiCA Approval for Pan-EU Stablecoin Operations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrossmint has obtained a crucial Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation authorization from Spain’s securities regulator, the CNMV.
New Legal Framework for Tokenized Securities Passes in South Korea
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea has approved a bill to create a legal structure for security token offerings.
Russia Eyes New Path for Retail Crypto Investment, Lawmaker States
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia is reportedly preparing to grant retail investors limited access to the cryptocurrency market.
Manhattan DA Calls for New Crimes Against Unlicensed Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA senior New York prosecutor is urging a legislative crackdown on digital asset crime, contending that gaps in regulation permit billions in illegal proceeds to pass through unlicensed crypto services with minimal risk of penalty.
AMF Notes Radio Silence from Crypto Firms Ahead of EU MiCA Deadline
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe French financial regulator has reported a lack of response from a significant portion of crypto companies as a key EU licensing deadline approaches.
Record Share of Financial Advisors Allocate to Crypto as Client Demand Persists
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency allocations by financial advisors have climbed to a new peak, according to recent industry research.
Pakistan to Collaborate with Trump-Linked Firm on Digital Currency Project
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan has signed an agreement with a company connected to World Liberty Financial to explore the use of its dollar-linked stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Major Influx, Topping $750 Million in a Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their most substantial daily net inflows since early October, amassing $753.7 million on Tuesday.
Legislative Draft Bars Interest on Idle Stablecoins, Allows Activity Pay
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA draft market structure bill from the US Senate establishes a firm boundary for stablecoin rewards.
CFTC Chair Announces Committee to Steer Emerging Tech Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCFTC Chair Mike Selig has introduced a new advisory committee focused on innovation, tasked with informing the regulator’s approach to technologies including blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Report: Standard Chartered Mulls Crypto Prime Brokerage
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered is said to be planning a move into crypto prime brokerage.
UK Committee Chairs Escalate Call to Prohibit Political Crypto Donations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant intervention, the chairs of seven UK parliamentary committees have written to the government demanding a ban on political donations made in cryptocurrency.
South Korea Proposes 5% Equity Cap for Company Crypto Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCorporate cryptocurrency investments in South Korea may soon be restricted to 5% of equity capital.
Cathie Wood Predicts US Government Will Begin Purchasing Bitcoin for National Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteARK Invest founder Cathie Wood stated that crypto remains a politically important issue for President Trump as he faces midterm elections that could weaken his presidency, and those concerns bode well for the US Bitcoin Reserve.
Florida Bill Aims to Create Independent State Bitcoin Reserve Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida lawmakers have filed a new proposal that would authorize the creation of a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, marking the latest attempt by a US state to formally place the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet ahead of the 2026 legislative session set to kick off on Jan. 13.
Initial Net Outflows Hit US Spot XRP ETFs After Strong Debut Run
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot XRP ETFs have registered their first daily net outflows, ending an uninterrupted 36-day inflow period since they began trading.
World Liberty Financial Aims for Charter to Power USD1 Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn application for a national trust bank charter has been filed by World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency initiative of the Trump family. The goal is to expand the institutional reach of its USD1 stablecoin.
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