Author: Tony Pearce
Japan Moves to Reclassify Crypto, Opening Door for ETFs and Tax Cuts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has proposed treating cryptocurrencies as “financial products,” a major regulatory shift that could enable crypto ETFs and slash tax rates on digital asset gains.
MicroStrategy’s Modest Bitcoin Buy Sparks Debate as Prices Slide
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs Bitcoin dipped below $99,000 last week amid geopolitical uncertainty, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to buy 245 BTC for $26 million—its smallest purchase since March.
Anchorage Digital Bridges Institutions to DeFi via Uniswap Integration
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs Bitcoin dipped below $99,000 last week amid geopolitical uncertainty, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to buy 245 BTC for $26 million—its smallest purchase since March.
What Are Centralized Crypto Exchanges?
Reading Time: 2 minutesCentralized crypto exchanges are online platforms that allow for the buying, selling, and trading of various cryptocurrencies.
OKX Eyes US IPO After Regulatory Settlement and Relaunch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX is reportedly exploring a US stock market listing, per The Information, as the crypto exchange doubles down on its American expansion following a $500 million DOJ settlement earlier this year.
Coinbase Joins MiCA Race, Picks Luxembourg for EU Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has officially entered the EU’s regulated crypto market, securing a MiCA license from Luxembourg’s CSSF.
South Korean Government Advances Crypto ETF Plans in Policy Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s financial regulator has taken a major step toward approving spot crypto ETFs, submitting a detailed roadmap to the presidential policy committee.
Bitdeer Plans $330M Convertible Notes Offering to Fund Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore-based Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has announced a $330 million senior convertible notes offering to finance key growth initiatives.
China’s Central Bank Plans Global Push for Digital Yuan Amid Dollar Uncertainty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina is accelerating its efforts to internationalize the digital yuan (e-CNY).
JD.com Eyes Global Stablecoin Licenses to Cut Cross-Border Payment Costs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJD.com, China’s e-commerce powerhouse, plans to pursue stablecoin licenses in major markets worldwide, founder Richard Liu revealed.
SEC Opens Comment Period for Franklin Templeton’s XRP and Solana ETF Applications
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has moved forward with reviewing Franklin Templeton’s proposed spot ETFs for XRP and Solana, inviting public feedback before making a final determination.
Trump’s Truth Social Bets Big on Crypto with Dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDonald Trump’s Truth Social has filed paperwork to launch a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in crypto.
Gemini and Coinbase Eye EU Expansion as MiCA Licenses Near Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move for crypto regulation, Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly on the verge of securing EU operating licenses under the bloc’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.
$6.9M Gone in Hours: How a ‘Discounted’ Cold Wallet on China’s TikTok Drained a Crypto User’s Fortune
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investor has lost $6.9 million after buying a compromised device from Douyin—China’s TikTok.
Brazil Scraps Crypto Tax Break, Sets 17.5% Flat Rate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil has ended its tax exemption for small crypto gains, imposing a uniform 17.5% rate on all digital asset profits.
USDC Integration Goes Live on XRP Ledger, Enabling Cross-DEX Swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially added support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin, enabling new DeFi interoperability features.
Senate to Hold Decisive Vote on GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has scheduled its final vote on the GENIUS Act for June 17, a move that could shape the regulatory landscape for stablecoins nationwide.
Senate Moves Forward on GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Amid Trump’s Crypto Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate voted decisively (68-30) to advance the GENIUS Act, a major stablecoin regulation bill backed by Senate leadership and aligned with President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda.
Connecticut Bans Government Crypto Involvement in Sweeping New Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteConnecticut has implemented a comprehensive prohibition on state and local government cryptocurrency activities through newly passed legislation.
Corporate Stablecoin Adoption Soars as Fortune 500 Firms Take Notice
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Coinbase survey reveals a dramatic shift in corporate attitudes toward stablecoins, with Fortune 500 interest tripling in just one year.
UK Cracks Down on Hidden Crypto in Bankruptcy Cases with New Specialist
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs crypto-related insolvencies skyrocket, the UK has taken action by hiring its first crypto recovery expert to track down missing digital assets.
Staked INJ ETF in the Works? Canary Capital’s Latest Move Signals Interest
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInjective (INJ) investors may soon have a new way to gain exposure, as Canary Capital has registered the “Canary Staked INJ ETF” trust in Delaware.
Security Flaw Costs Bitcoin DeFi Project $8.3M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA critical vulnerability in Alex Protocol’s self-listing verification logic led to one of the largest exploits in Stacks ecosystem history.
Saylor’s “Send More Orange” Tweet Sparks Bitcoin Buy Speculation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor is at it again. The MicroStrategy chairman dropped another Bitcoin teaser on X, posting “Send more Orange” alongside a chart of the company’s massive BTC stash.
Romania’s National Postal Service Launches First Bitcoin ATM
Reading Time: < 1 minutePoșta Română, Romania’s state-owned postal service, has installed its first Bitcoin ATM at a branch in Tulcea, in collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Bitcoin Romania (BTR).
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