Author: Chris Smith
IMF Sounds Alarm on Stablecoin Threat to National Economies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe International Monetary Fund issued a warning that stablecoins present a significant risk of accelerating currency substitution in nations with less robust monetary systems.
Franklin Templeton Introduces Solana ETF to Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe asset management firm Franklin Templeton has expanded its digital asset offerings with a new exchange-traded fund.
The Mt. Gox Hack: Cryptocurrency’s Biggest Heist
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Mt. Gox hack remains one of the most significant events in cryptocurrency history, a cautionary tale that shaped the industry’s approach to security and regulation.
Florida Appeals Court Revives $80 Million Lawsuit Against Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Florida appeals court has reinstated a major lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Kraken Acquires Backed Finance to Bolster Tokenization Strategy Pre-IPO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Kraken has entered into an agreement to purchase Backed Finance, the tokenized asset issuer that powers its xStocks offering.
UK Cements Crypto as Legal Property in Landmark Legislative Move
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe United Kingdom has enacted a new law formally recognizing digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, as property.
Grayscale Research Predicts 2026 Bitcoin Highs, Challenges Four-Year Cycle Thesis
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale Research has forecast that Bitcoin could achieve new all-time highs in 2026, countering fears of a prolonged bear market.
Farage’s Reform UK Faces Potential Curbs as UK Mulls Political Crypto Donation Ban
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAuthorities in the United Kingdom are reviewing a possible prohibition on cryptocurrency donations to political groups.
South Korea’s Ruling Party Sets Dec. 10 Deadline for Stalled Stablecoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s ruling Democratic Party has issued a final ultimatum to financial regulators, demanding a government proposal on stablecoin regulation by December 10.
Japan Backs Flat 20% Tax on Crypto Profits, Aligning Rules with Stocks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Japanese government and ruling coalition have formally backed a comprehensive regulatory bill, set for 2026, that introduces a flat 20% tax on cryptocurrency profits—aligning them with stocks.
HashKey Passes Key HKEX Listing Hearing, Advances Toward IPO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe operator of Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange, HashKey Holdings Limited, has passed its listing committee hearing at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).
China Renews Crypto Ban, Citing ‘Resurgent Speculation’ and Stablecoin Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has reaffirmed its nationwide ban on cryptocurrency activities.
CoinShares Withdraws US Spot ETF Filings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAhead of its planned Nasdaq listing, European digital asset giant CoinShares has formally withdrawn its applications for US spot XRP ETF, Solana Staking ETF, and Litecoin ETF.
Profit-Taking Drives Historic $3.5B Exodus from Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNovember witnessed the most significant monthly capital exit from US spot Bitcoin ETFs since February, with net outflows hitting $3.48 billion.
Suspicions Point to Lazarus Group in New $30 Million Upbit Crypto Hack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorth Korea’s Lazarus Group is the prime suspect in a new $30.4 million hack targeting Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Switzerland Postpones Global Crypto Tax Sharing Until 2027
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSwitzerland has officially delayed the automatic exchange of crypto account information with foreign tax authorities until 2027.
SEC’s Proposed ‘Innovation Exemption’ for Crypto Draws Fire from Traditional Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC’s work on a new “innovation exemption” from securities laws is facing significant opposition from traditional stock exchanges.
Australia’s New Crypto Rules Aim to Spur Investment and Create Jobs
Reading Time: < 1 minutePositioning itself as a future leader in digital finance, Australia is moving forward with a bill to integrate crypto assets into its mainstream financial system.
Naver Consolidates Power with $10.3B Acquisition of Crypto Giant Dunamu
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNaver Financial is set to acquire Dunamu, the operator of the dominant Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $10.3 billion (15.1 trillion won).
MoonPay Gains Coveted NY Trust Charter, Unlocking Institutional Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency payments firm MoonPay has secured a trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), a key regulatory milestone that allows it to expand its services for institutional clients.
Safer Crypto Trading in Japan: New Rules to Force Exchanges to Backstop User Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto investors in Japan are set to gain a significant new layer of protection.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Depositing Cryptocurrency on an Exchange
Reading Time: 5 minutesLearn how to deposit crypto in a crypto exchange.
ETF Race Heats Up as Bitwise’s ‘BWOW’ Joins the Pack of New Dogecoin Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Dogecoin ETF competition is intensifying with the certification of Bitwise’s “BWOW” fund by NYSE Arca.
SEC Grants Second No-Action Letter to a DePIN Project, Cementing a New Regulatory Pathway for Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a second no-action letter to a decentralized infrastructure (DePIN) project, reinforcing a potential new framework for crypto regulation.
Ethereum: The Foundation of the Decentralized Application Revolution
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Vitalik Buterin published the Ethereum white paper in late 2013, he envisioned something far more ambitious than another cryptocurrency.
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