Author: Tony Pearce
Altcoin ETF Race Heats Up as Bitwise Bets on Hyperliquid, SEC Hits Pause on Rivals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe competition to launch the next wave of crypto ETFs intensified as asset manager Bitwise filed for a fund tracking Hyperliquid’s HYPE token.
SEC, FINRA Investigate Leaks Before Crypto Treasury Moves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWere corporate crypto plans leaked to select traders? The SEC and FINRA are investigating precisely that, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Bet on Crypto Corporates: GSR’s New ETF Lets You Invest in Companies That Hold Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLooking for a new way to gain exposure to crypto without buying the tokens directly? Market-making firm GSR has a potential solution.
Digital Euro Launch Pushed to 2029 at the Earliest, ECB Official Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe digital euro, the European Union’s long-planned central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, is facing delays, with its launch now expected around mid-2029.
‘Watershed Year’ for Institutions Propels Crypto Wealth to Record Highs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA “watershed year for institutional adoption” is creating a new wave of crypto wealth, a Henley & Partners report concludes.
“Tokenized Markets Are the Future”: CFTC Paves Way for Stablecoin Collateral
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeclaring “tokenized markets are here, and they are the future,” the CFTC is moving to integrate digital assets into the core of the financial system.
“Rug Pull” Style Hack: Attacker Gains Admin Rights, Mints 10 Trillion Tokens in UXLINK Exploit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUXLINK is reeling from a sophisticated attack where the exploiter used a delegateCall to hijack the project’s admin privileges.
US and UK Launch Crypto Regulation Task Force, Demand Report in 180 Days
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move to align their approaches to digital finance, the US and UK have launched a joint task force focused on crypto regulation.
Notorious Teen Hacker Noah Urban Sentenced to 10 Years for Crypto.com Breach
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNoah Urban, a key member of the Scattered Spider cybercriminal gang, has been sentenced to a decade in prison after pleading guilty to a series of high-profile hacks, including a previously unreported attack on Crypto.com.
BitGo CEO to Maintain Firm Control Through Dual-Class Share Structure in Planned IPO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs BitGo files for its highly anticipated US IPO, the S-1 filing details a governance structure that ensures co-founder and CEO Michael Belshe retains ultimate control.
Australia Cuts Red Tape for Crypto Exchanges to Boost Stablecoin Access
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s financial regulator has temporarily removed a significant barrier to stablecoin distribution.
Consensys CEO Confirms MetaMask Token Launch is Imminent
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEthereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin has announced that a native token for the popular MetaMask wallet is in the pipeline and could arrive “sooner than you would expect.”
It Just Got Easier to Invest in Crypto ETFs, Thanks to the SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has just cleared a major hurdle for new crypto ETFs. By approving new, standardized rules for listing them, the agency has effectively created a fast-track process for exchanges.
NY Regulator Asks Banks to Adopt Blockchain Analytics
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew York’s top financial regulator is instructing state-chartered banks to implement blockchain analytics tools to fight financial crime.
Bitwise’s New ETF Targets Tokenization Revolution
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise is placing a strategic bet on the infrastructure of the next financial system with its latest ETF proposal.
11-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallet Moves $116M as Dormant Whale Activity Continues
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnchain data confirms a significant movement from a long-dormant Bitcoin whale.
Backed by Middle East Investors, Standard Chartered VC Arm Targets Crypto with $250M Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSC Ventures, the innovation unit of Standard Chartered, is leveraging Middle Eastern capital to enter the digital asset space with a planned $250 million fund.
SEC Set to Drop Gemini Earn Case as Part of Broader Crypto Enforcement Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGemini, the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is on the verge of settling its years-long legal battle with the SEC.
Pakistan Opens Its Doors: A Gateway to 40 Million Crypto Users for Licensed Firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe country’s crypto regulator, PVARA, is now inviting licensed international firms to apply for operational licenses to serve Pakistan’s burgeoning population of 40 million digital asset users.
Gemini Nets $425M in Upsized IPO, With Nasdaq Taking $50M Stake
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGemini has successfully closed its upsized initial public offering, raising $425 million by pricing 15.18 million Class A shares at $28.
Kraken Demystifies Crypto Perps for the Everyday Investor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is making the advanced trading tool of perpetual futures accessible to everyday investors.
Dormant Bitcoin Whale Stirs After 13 Years, Moves $50M Hoard
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA cryptocurrency wallet holding 444.81 BTC, worth over $50 million, has awoken after 13 years of inactivity.
Crypto Firms in South Korea to Gain Tax Breaks, Funding with New Venture Status
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA major regulatory shift is set to provide South Korea’s crypto industry with significant financial benefits.
Russian Official Proposes State Crypto Bank to Curb Crime
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Russian official has proposed the creation of a state-backed cryptocurrency bank to legitimize the digital asset sector and support miners.
Grayscale Launches Next ETF Offensive, Targeting Altcoins After Bitcoin Win
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFresh off its landmark victories with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, Grayscale is expanding its product suite.
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