Author: Chris Smith
Hungary Cracks Down on Crypto with Harsh Penalties for Unlicensed Activity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHungary has introduced sweeping restrictions on cryptocurrency trading, including severe penalties for those using unlicensed exchanges or conducting unauthorized large transactions.
Fed, FDIC, and OCC Outline Crypto Custody Rules for Banks in New Guidance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS banking regulators have clarified how traditional financial institutions can hold cryptocurrency on behalf of customers, stressing that existing safeguards apply.
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin Bet with $94M Buy, Eyes 210K BTC by 2027
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm that transitioned from hospitality to a Bitcoin treasury play, has made another major move—acquiring 797 BTC for $93.6 million in its latest accumulation push.
BOE’s Bailey Takes Aim at Stablecoins, Calls Them a Threat to Financial Stability
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAndrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has raised strong objections against private stablecoins, labeling them a potential danger to the banking sector and sovereign monetary control.
Florida Cracks Down on Robinhood’s Crypto Pricing Claims
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida authorities are taking Robinhood Crypto to task over what they allege are misleading claims about trading costs.
Bitcoin Breaks $117K as Institutional Demand Fuels Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin reached a historic peak above $117,000 early Friday, extending its rally amid strong institutional inflows and favorable market conditions.
What is Blockchain?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn short, blockchain is the network where most cryptocurrencies exist.
New Zealand Bans Crypto ATMs in Crackdown on Money Laundering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew Zealand will ban cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a broader push to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures.
South Korea Aims to Reverse 2018 Crypto Exclusion from Startup Benefits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is reconsidering its 2018 classification of crypto firms by proposing to let virtual asset trading and brokerage providers register as official “venture companies”—a designation that grants tax breaks and government support.
Truth Social Aims for Crypto ETF Dominance with ‘Blue Chip’ Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrump Media’s Truth Social is diving deeper into crypto with its newly filed “Crypto Blue Chip ETF,” designed to give investors exposure to top digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and XRP.
Dubai Approves First Tokenized Money Market Fund in Major RWA Move
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai has taken a leap into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization with the DFSA’s approval of the QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT), a collaboration between QNB and DMZ Finance.
Trump Media’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Moves Forward as SEC Begins Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has taken the first step toward approving a new Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF from Trump Media, filing paperwork that could bring another major crypto investment vehicle to market.
Turkey Blocks PancakeSwap in Sweeping Crypto Website Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) has restricted access to 46 crypto-related websites, including PancakeSwap and Cryptoradar, for allegedly offering unauthorized services.
Hong Kong Authorities Target 2025 for Stablecoin Licensing Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s government is preparing to issue its first stablecoin licenses later this year, though only a select few firms are expected to meet regulatory requirements.
Bitstamp Wins Singapore License in Tightening Crypto Regulatory Landscape
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitstamp has joined the exclusive list of crypto exchanges granted a license by Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS), marking a key milestone in its APAC expansion strategy.
Republicans Launch ‘Crypto Week’ to Push Major Digital Asset Legislation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major push for crypto regulation, US House Republicans have declared the week of July 14–18 as “Crypto Week”—a dedicated effort to advance three pivotal digital asset bills.
Judge Glenn Allows Celsius’ Breach-of-Contract Claims Against Tether to Advance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a key ruling, US Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn has permitted Celsius to pursue its $4.3 billion lawsuit against Tether.
Ripple Joins Race for Federal Banking Charter Amid Stablecoin Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has officially applied for a national banking license with the OCC, positioning itself for stricter regulatory oversight and expanded financial services.
UniCredit Joins Bitcoin ETF Wave with BlackRock-Linked Product
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major nod to institutional crypto demand, UniCredit is rolling out a structured product tied to BlackRock’s blockbuster Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), per Bloomberg.
SEC Gives Thumbs-Up to Grayscale’s Crypto ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could shake up the crypto market, the SEC has fast-tracked approval for Grayscale’s mixed-asset ETF.
Sparkassen Reverses Crypto Stance, Plans Retail Trading by 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree years after dismissing cryptocurrencies as “highly speculative,” Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is preparing to offer crypto trading to retail clients
Circle Takes Next Step Toward Traditional Banking with US License Bid
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCircle Internet Group has filed for a national banking license, per Reuters.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Grows: Now Holds 13,350 BTC, Topping Galaxy Digital
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet is doubling down on Bitcoin—again. The Tokyo-based firm has scooped up another 1,005 BTC for $108 million, pushing its total holdings to 13,350 BTC and vaulting past competitors Galaxy Digital and CleanSpark.
Bitvavo Gains EU-Wide Approval with MiCA License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmsterdam-based crypto exchange Bitvavo has secured a MiCA license from Dutch regulators, positioning it for expanded operations across Europe.
Bitwise’s DOGE, APT ETFs Could Offer Tax-Friendly In-Kind Redemptions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise has revised its Dogecoin and Aptos ETF proposals to enable in-kind redemptions, a mechanism that allows investors to directly exchange shares for crypto.
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