Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Japanese Financial Giant SBI to Launch Regulated Yen Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSBI Holdings, a major financial conglomerate in Tokyo, has announced a partnership with blockchain firm Startale Group to create a Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin.
Cautious Optimism Drives $864 Million into Crypto ETPs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWeekly inflows into digital asset investment products reached US$864 million, continuing a three-week trend of steady investment.
SEC Chair Warns Crypto Could Become Ultimate Surveillance Tool, Seeks Balanced Path
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that a path exists to balance national security with individual privacy in the crypto sector, though he warned that excessive government overreach poses a significant risk.
Britain Charts Path to Treat Crypto as Traditional Finance by 2027
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAuthorities in the UK intend to implement rules by 2027 that would regulate crypto assets similarly to conventional financial instruments.
New XRP Investment Vehicle Launches as 21Shares Debuts TOXR ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestment firm 21Shares launched the TOXR ETF, which began trading on the CBOE exchange.
Do Kwon, Architect of $40 Billion Crypto Collapse, Awaits Sentencing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe South Korean entrepreneur pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges related to the $40 billion wipeout of his digital assets in 2022.
J.P. Morgan Executes Landmark Digital Debt Transaction on Solana
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis transaction represents a notable advancement in the integration of blockchain technology within mainstream institutional finance.
Norway’s Central Bank Pauses CBDC Push, Cites Strong Existing Systems
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis announcement signals a significant reassessment of the immediate necessity for both retail and wholesale CBDCs in the country.
Galaxy Establishes Presence in Abu Dhabi Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGalaxy, a firm specializing in digital asset management and infrastructure, is extending its reach into the Middle East with plans for a new office and legal entity in Abu Dhabi.
Japan Proposes Overhaul in Cryptocurrency Classification
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s financial authorities are set to reclassify crypto assets, moving their regulatory supervision away from the nation’s payments system and into rules designed for investment products.
CryptoQuant Sees Path to $112,000 for Bitcoin Amid Fed Decision
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s recent price recovery could accelerate in the near future, contingent on a shift in tone from the Federal Reserve.
Stripe Acquires Team from Valora Wallet in Stablecoin Push
Reading Time: < 1 minutePayments giant Stripe is growing its cryptocurrency capabilities by acqui-hiring the team behind the crypto startup Valora.
Stripe and Paradigm’s Tempo Blockchain Launches Public Testnet
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Tempo blockchain, a joint project from Stripe and Paradigm, has launched its first public testnet. This move represents a significant milestone toward the official release of the new layer-1 blockchain.
Dormant Silk Road Wakes, Moving Millions in Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHundreds of cryptocurrency wallets linked to the defunct Silk Road darknet marketplace activated on Tuesday after a decade of dormancy.
CryptoUK Integrates with The Digital Chamber Amid Regulatory Development
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Digital Chamber is extending its global reach through a new alliance with CryptoUK, the leading digital asset trade association in the United Kingdom.
OCC Greenlights Banks for Crypto Intermediary Role
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA national US bank regulator stated on Tuesday that banks are permitted to act as intermediaries for cryptocurrency transactions.
UK Financial Regulator Consults Crypto Sector on Proposed Investment Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has unveiled a series of proposals designed to reshape the domestic investment landscape.
HashKey Exchange Initiates Hong Kong IPO in Major Crypto Market Move
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHashKey Holdings Limited, which operates Hong Kong’s largest licensed cryptocurrency exchange, has officially commenced its initial public offering process in the city.
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.
Tether’s USDT Gains Formal Approval in Abu Dhabi’s Financial Hub
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s USDT stablecoin has achieved regulatory recognition as an accepted fiat-referenced token across multiple major blockchains within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
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.
Argentina Explores Path for Banks to Enter Crypto Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArgentina is evaluating a regulatory shift that would permit its domestic banks to trade digital assets and provide cryptocurrency services.
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.
Polish Legislature Upholds Crypto Veto, Defying Premier’s Security Plea
Reading Time: < 1 minutePoland’s government could not muster the votes on Friday to override a presidential veto of legislation meant to regulate digital assets.
IMF Sounds Alarm on Stablecoin Threat to National Economies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe International Monetary Fund issued a warning that stablecoins present a significant risk of accelerating currency substitution in nations with less robust monetary systems.
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