Author: Chris Smith
Animoca Brands Secures Dubai Crypto License to Expand Middle East Footprint
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnimoca Brands has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.
HSBC Orion Named Platform Provider for UK’s Tokenized Gilt Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Treasury has appointed HSBC Orion as the platform provider for the Digital Gilt Instrument pilot, known as DIGIT.
ABA Calls on OCC to Slow Crypto Charter Approvals Amid Regulatory Gaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe American Bankers Association has called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to moderate the pace at which it approves national bank charters for digital asset firms.
Thailand Opens Door to Crypto and Carbon Credits as Derivatives Underlyings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s cabinet has signed off on a Finance Ministry proposal that clears the path for digital assets to be recognized as valid underlying assets in the nation’s derivatives markets.
SFC Clears Path for Crypto Perpetuals and Margin Lending in Hong Kong Hub Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s top financial regulator has authorized two key expansions to its virtual asset regime, permitting both perpetual contract listings and collateral-based margin financing for professional investors.
UK Regulator Moves to Block Crypto Exchange HTX from Social Media and App Stores
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBritain’s Financial Conduct Authority announced on Tuesday it has taken a significant step to bar crypto exchange HTX from promoting its services in the United Kingdom.
European Union Drafts Plan to Halt Crypto Transfers to Russia Amid Sanctions Evasion Concerns
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA draft proposal within the European Union calls for a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving Russia, targeting the Kremlin’s suspected use of digital assets to bypass sweeping economic sanctions.
Ark Invest Amplifies Stake in Bullish as Cryptocurrency Exchange Stock Surges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s investment firm, Ark Invest, continued to accumulate shares of Bullish on Monday, reinforcing its position as the cryptocurrency exchange’s stock experienced a significant upward move.
China Forbids Domestic and Foreign Firms from Issuing RMB Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), alongside seven other key agencies, unveiled a joint statement on Friday prohibiting the issuance of Renminbi-pegged stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) without formal approval.
FSS Vows Stricter Crypto Oversight and IT Penalties in New Policy Agenda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need to protect investors and ensure orderly markets, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has declared it will strengthen its supervision of the cryptocurrency arena and impose more severe sanctions on financial companies for IT-related accidents.
Russia’s Sberbank to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending for Corporate Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank, has announced plans to begin issuing loans backed by cryptocurrency to its corporate clients, citing significant market demand.
Gemini Announces Sharp Pullback, Exiting European and Australian Operations While Slashing Staff
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major operational pivot, the digital asset platform Gemini stated it will cease operations in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.
Tether’s USDt Achieves Record $187 Billion Market Cap Amidst Crypto Market Contraction
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDt, expanded to a record $187.3 billion market capitalization in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Cryptocurrency Sell-Off Deepens as Bitcoin and Ethereum Slide Sharply Amid Broad Market Pressure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin extended its aggressive sell-off on Wednesday night, hitting its lowest level since October 2024 as pronounced risk-off sentiment rippled through global financial markets.
Bitwise Seizes Staking Boom, Acquires Institutional Giant Chorus One in Major Platform Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management is poised to acquire Chorus One, a leading institutional staking provider.
Canadian Regulator Implements Interim Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s top investment regulator has rolled out a new custody framework for digital assets, targeting the prevention of losses due to security breaches and operational failures.
US Crypto Regulation Stuck as White House Mediation Falters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA White House bid to broker a deal on cryptocurrency regulation has ended without an agreement, prolonging a legislative logjam.
Ark Invest Deploys Over $70 Million in Crypto Stock Buying Spree Amid Bitcoin Dip
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest capitalized on a market downturn Monday, purchasing approximately $72 million in crypto-related stocks as bitcoin briefly fell below $75,000.
Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Plummet to 2024 Lows as Investor Demand Evaporates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpot trading volumes for cryptocurrency on major exchanges have collapsed, roughly halving from around $2 trillion in October to $1 trillion by the end of January.
Ripple Gains Key EU License from Luxembourg Regulator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple received final approval on Monday from Luxembourg’s financial authority for a full Electronic Money Institution license.
US Sanctions Crypto Exchanges for Alleged Ties to Iranian Terror Financing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom have become the first digital asset platforms blacklisted under US sanctions targeting Iran’s financial sector.
January Sees $370 Million Crypto Heist, Marking a Sharp Annual Increase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn January, exploits and scams led to the theft of $370.3 million in digital assets.
Crypto-Friendly Pick Kevin Warsh Nominated to Lead Federal Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump has selected former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as his nominee for Federal Reserve Chairman.
Base Network Captures Dominant Stablecoin Volume, but Supply Growth Stalls Post-Shock
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new report from ARK Invest reveals a shifting stablecoin landscape in Q4 2025, where transaction activity surged on specific networks while overall supply growth stagnated following an October market shock.
CFTC, SEC Declare End to ‘Turf War’ with Unified ‘Project Crypto’
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move signaling a major policy shift, the CFTC and SEC are partnering on “Project Crypto” to overhaul rules for digital assets.
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