Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
EU Markets Watchdog Flags Crypto Perpetual Contracts as Potential CFDs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Securities and Markets Authority has warned that many crypto perpetual derivatives may be captured by the European Union’s rules governing contracts for differences.
Meta Reportedly Plans Stablecoin Integration Across Its Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMeta Platforms is said to be revisiting its ambitions in digital finance, with plans to introduce stablecoin-based payments as early as this year.
21Shares Debuts Spot SUI ETF on Nasdaq, Expanding Access to Sui Exposure
Reading Time: < 1 minute21Shares has introduced a new exchange-traded fund tied to Sui, launching the 21Shares Spot SUI ETF as investor appetite for products linked to the blockchain continues to build.
Hong Kong Sets Timeline for Stablecoin Licensing and Broader Crypto Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong authorities will begin issuing stablecoin issuer licenses next month, marking a significant step in the city’s efforts to position itself as a regulated digital asset hub.
Canaan Acquires 49% Stake in Three Texas Mining Sites for $40 Million
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan has expanded its operational footprint in the United States, purchasing a 49 percent interest in three Texas-based mining projects from Cipher Mining for $39.75 million.
Standard Chartered Reaffirms $2T Stablecoin Forecast, Lowers T-Bill Demand Outlook
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnalysts at Standard Chartered have reiterated their projection that the stablecoin market will expand to $2 trillion by the end of 2028.
Terraform Administrator Accuses Jane Street of Insider Trading in Terra Collapse
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe court-appointed administrator handling the bankruptcy of Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit against trading giant Jane Street.
Crypto.com Wins Conditional Green Light for US National Trust Charter
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto.com has been granted conditional approval by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to pursue a national trust bank charter.
Austrian Watchdog Freezes KuCoin EU’s Client Onboarding
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKuCoin’s European operations have been dealt a setback after Austria’s top financial supervisor, the Austrian Financial Market Authority, ordered the exchange to stop engaging in new business activities over compliance deficiencies.
Investor Caution Persists as Digital Asset Funds Post Another Week of Net Redemptions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset investment vehicles continued to lose ground, with $288m in net outflows recorded over the past week.
Crypto Market Review: Week of February 17–22, 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was a bruising week for crypto markets, with digital assets failing to find any meaningful footing and sentiment sliding toward extreme fear.
Bitdeer Empties Bitcoin Treasury After Selling Final 943 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitdeer Technologies has reduced its corporate Bitcoin holdings to zero after liquidating its remaining 943 BTC.
Crypto Exchange Network Accused of Helping Russia Evade Sanctions, Says Elliptic
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA group of five crypto exchanges is allegedly enabling Russians to bypass international sanctions, stepping in after the shutdown of the Russian platform Garantex last year.
Missouri Moves Bitcoin Reserve Bill Forward in Renewed Crypto Treasury Effort
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMissouri has advanced legislation aimed at establishing a state-level Bitcoin reserve, sending the proposal to the State House Commerce Committee after similar initiatives stalled last year.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Fifth Straight Week of Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have posted their fifth consecutive week of net outflows, marking the longest such streak since the tariff-driven market turmoil of early 2025.
White House Tables Limited Stablecoin Rewards Proposal in Third Sector Meeting
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House has introduced a new compromise in ongoing negotiations between crypto and banking lobbyists, suggesting that stablecoin rewards should be limited to transaction activity only.
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.
CME to Flip the Switch on 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options on May 29
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStarting May 29, CME Group will activate continuous trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options contracts.
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.
SUI Goes Prime Time: First Spot ETFs Hit the Market with Staking Yield
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestors can now gain direct exposure to the SUI token through two newly launched spot exchange-traded funds.
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.
Bitwise and GraniteShares File for Election-Based Prediction Market ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExchange-traded fund issuers Bitwise and GraniteShares have formally submitted applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch funds tied to political event contracts.
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.
MiCA Implementation in Poland Blocked by Second Nawrocki Veto
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Karol Nawrocki has once again blocked Poland’s attempt to transpose the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation into national law.
Global Study Reveals Stablecoins Are Becoming ‘Everyday Money’ for Millions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new global study suggests that stablecoins have crossed a threshold into mainstream financial utility.
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