Author: Tony Pearce
BlackRock Submits Application for Staked Ether ETF to US Regulator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US-based asset management giant BlackRock has filed to list an exchange-traded fund tied to staked Ether, expanding its suite of cryptocurrency-linked offerings for investors.
Ethereum’s All-Time Highs: The Journey from Launch to Multi-Thousand Dollar Valuations
Reading Time: 6 minutesSince its launch in 2015, Ethereum has experienced a remarkable price journey punctuated by multiple all-time highs.
Spot Digital Asset Trading Approved for CFTC-Registered Venues
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe agency announced the move on Thursday, marking a significant step in formalizing digital asset markets within the US regulatory framework.
Bank of Italy to Lead Comprehensive Crypto Safeguard Assessment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteItalian authorities have commissioned a comprehensive evaluation of defenses against cryptocurrency risks, which are perceived to be on the rise.
SEC Issues Leverage Warnings to ETF Sponsors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has dispatched cautionary letters to a number of exchange-traded fund sponsors.
Saylor Confirms Talks with MSCI as Index Exclusion Deadline Nears
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor, the chairman of the corporate Bitcoin giant Strategy, confirmed his company is in discussions with index provider MSCI.
A New Legal Category for Digital Assets in the UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe United Kingdom has established a new legal status for cryptocurrencies.
What Is a Crypto Hardware Wallet? A Complete Guide
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat exactly is a crypto hardware wallet, and why has it become the gold standard for serious cryptocurrency holders?
Binance Elevates Co-Founder Yi He to Co-CEO Role Alongside Richard Teng
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance has appointed its co-founder, Yi He, to the position of co-chief executive officer, placing one of the exchange’s original architects into a formal top leadership role beside CEO Richard Teng.
Bank of America Endorses Up to 4% Crypto Allocation in Major Policy Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBank of America has formally issued guidance recommending that its wealth management clients consider allocating between 1% and 4% of their portfolios to cryptocurrencies.
Connecticut Issues Cease-and-Desist to Platforms Over Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe state of Connecticut has directed three prominent platforms to halt their prediction market offerings.
Tokenized Funds: Bringing Traditional Finance onto the Blockchain
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe worlds of traditional finance and blockchain technology are converging in a phenomenon that could fundamentally reshape how we invest, trade, and manage assets. Tokenized funds—investment vehicles represented as digital […]
Vanguard Reverses Course, Will Allow Trading of Crypto-Holding Funds This Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major policy shift, Vanguard will now permit clients to trade funds holding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana on its platform starting this week.
FDIC Outlines Two-Phase Plan to Roll Out US Stablecoin Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators are advancing a two-step plan to enact the GENIUS Act for stablecoins.
Coinbase Data Demands from Governments Reach Historic Level
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase fielded 12,716 government information requests in a year, a record 19% annual rise. For the first time, most requests (53%) came from outside the US, led by France’s 111% spike.
Grayscale Poised to Launch First US Spot Chainlink ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto asset manager Grayscale is expected to launch the first US spot exchange-traded fund for Chainlink (LINK) this week.
Hyperliquid: The Next Generation of Decentralized Trading
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), a new platform has emerged that’s challenging conventional assumptions about what decentralized exchanges can achieve. Hyperliquid, launched in 2023, represents a […]
Strategy Acquires 130 More Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin treasury firm Strategy has purchased an additional 130 BTC for $11.7 million, bringing its colossal holdings to 650,000 Bitcoin.
Crypto ETPs See $1 Billion Rebound Before Market Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded over $1 billion in net inflows last week, marking a sharp reversal after four consecutive weeks of outflows.
Exchange Volume Crashes 27% to $1.6 Trillion as Volatility Vanishes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange spot volume plummeted to $1.59 trillion in November, a 26.7% drop from October and the weakest month since June.
The Digital Pound: Britain’s Cautious Approach to Central Bank Digital Currency
Reading Time: 5 minutes The digital pound represents the Bank of England’s exploration into what could become a fundamental transformation of British money.
Upbit Pledges Full User Reimbursement Following $37M Crypto Theft
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the wake of a $37 million hack targeting assets on the Solana network, Upbit has guaranteed that no customer will bear financial losses, promising to use its own reserve funds for compensation.
The Digital Euro: Europe’s Path to a Central Bank Digital Currency
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing for what could be one of the most significant transformations in monetary policy since the introduction of physical euro banknotes: the digital euro.
With 7.8 Million Users, Crypto Draws Financial Stability Warning from South African Central Bank
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting a massive user base of 7.8 million on its top three platforms, the South African Reserve Bank has raised a red flag on digital assets.
Analysis: Crypto Venture Deals Concentrate Capital, with Top 7 Rounds Making Half of Q3’s $4.6B Haul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto venture capital activity in Q3 revealed a trend of concentrated investment, with $4.65 billion raised across 414 deals.
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