Author: Tony Pearce
ProShares Launches First Money Market ETF Tailored for Stablecoin Reserves Under New US Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProShares brought a new money market exchange-traded fund to market on Thursday.
ECB Sets 2027 Timeline for Digital Euro Pilot with Provider Selection Imminent
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank is advancing its plans for a central bank digital currency, targeting a pilot launch in the second half of 2027.
Nigeria and South Africa Emerge as Global Engines for Stablecoin Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe largest economies on the African continent are currently spearheading a surge in global demand for stablecoins.
Stripe’s Bridge Platform Wins Conditional Approval for Federal Bank Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBridge, the stablecoin platform acquired by Stripe in 2024, has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a national bank.
Harvard Discloses $86.8 Million Ether ETF Position While Trimming Bitcoin Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvard University’s endowment manager pared its Bitcoin ETF exposure by 21% in the fourth quarter and established its first-ever position in an Ether fund.
CryptoQuant Identifies $55,000 as Bitcoin’s Ultimate Bear Market Floor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnchain analytics firm CryptoQuant has pinpointed the “ultimate” bear market bottom for Bitcoin at approximately $55,000, based on historical price patterns and realized value metrics.
Grayscale Files with SEC to Launch Aave ETF on NYSE Arca
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale Investments is seeking to expand its crypto ETF lineup, filing a registration statement with US regulators to convert its Aave trust into a fully-fledged exchange-traded fund.
Fed Paper Flags Volatility Risk, Calls for New Margin Rules on Crypto Swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve is weighing a major shift in how banks and trading firms must collateralize their crypto derivative positions.
World Liberty Financial to Enter Forex Market With World Swap Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorld Liberty Financial, a crypto firm associated with the family of US President Donald Trump, revealed on Thursday that it is preparing to introduce a foreign exchange and remittance platform promising simplified services and lower fees
Malaysia’s Central Bank Launches Sandbox for Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBank Negara Malaysia on Wednesday confirmed that its Digital Asset Innovation Hub is piloting three regulatory sandbox programs dedicated to the research and development of ringgit stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits.
Danske Bank Opens Crypto ETP Trading to Customers in Nordic Market First
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDenmark’s largest lender, Danske Bank, has begun offering clients access to Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded products from BlackRock and WisdomTree.
Goldman Sachs Slashes Bitcoin ETF Stake by Nearly 40 Percent
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGoldman Sachs executed a substantial drawdown of its spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF investments during the fourth quarter of 2025, as detailed in its latest US Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
UK Crypto Pioneer Blockchain.com Registers with FCA, Advances Compliance Under New Regime
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlockchain.com, a company with its roots in the United Kingdom dating back more than a decade, has obtained official registration from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to conduct its crypto asset business domestically.
Backpack Exchange Unveils Tokenomics Strategy with US IPO Ambition at Its Core
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBackpack, a cryptocurrency exchange established by former employees of the defunct platform FTX, has announced plans for a future token launch.
South Korean Financial Watchdog Launches Full Investigation Into Bithumb Following $43 Billion Bitcoin Distribution Error
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s primary financial regulatory body, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), has initiated a comprehensive formal investigation into the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb.
Crypto Fund Outflows Decelerate Sharply, Signaling Potential Sentiment Inflection
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset investment products experienced a significant deceleration in outflows last week, totaling $187 million.
Public Interest in ‘Crypto’ Plummets on Google Searches as Market Value Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide Google search volume for the term “crypto” is currently lingering near its lowest point in the past year, a clear signal of eroding investor sentiment during a widespread market retreat.
CFTC Revises Guidance, Clearing Path for National Trust Banks to Issue Payment Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) re-released a staff advisory letter on Friday to widen the scope of entities qualified to issue payment stablecoins, now incorporating national trust banks.
Bitcoin Plummets Below $60,000 as 2025 Rally Fully Unravels Amid Global Turmoil
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe cryptocurrency market was gripped by a historic sell-off on Wednesday as Bitcoin (BTC) crashed below the $61,000 mark, a staggering decline of more than 50% from its all-time high set just four months ago.
Historic $12.6 Billion Loss for Strategy in Q4 Following Steep Depreciation of Bitcoin Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCorporate Bitcoin holder Strategy reported a catastrophic fourth-quarter financial performance on Wednesday, booking one of the largest quarterly losses in the annals of US public markets.
US Regulator Reverses Course, Scraps Proposal to Ban Political Betting Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to prohibit prediction market contracts tied to political elections, marking a significant reversal from a Biden-era regulatory posture.
CME CEO Outlines Exploration of Exchange-Issued Digital Token for Market Collateral
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant disclosure, Terry Duffy, the Chairman and CEO of CME Group, indicated that the derivatives exchange giant is exploring the creation of its own digital token.
Tether CEO Dismisses $20B Raise as “Misconception,” Citing Profit and Reluctance to Sell
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s highly anticipated effort to raise external capital is now targeting a $5 billion round, a significant step down from earlier ambitions.
Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Coinbase’s Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNevada gaming authorities have sued Coinbase, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of running an unlicensed sports wagering operation.
Iran’s $10 Billion Crypto Boom Sparks US Sanctions Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs cryptocurrency transactions in Iran balloon to an estimated $8-10 billion annually, US authorities are turning a sharp eye to digital asset platforms suspected of facilitating sanctions evasion by the Islamic Republic
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