Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Reserve Bank of Australia Ramps Up Wholesale CBDC, Stablecoin Testing with Major Players
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s central bank is deepening its exploration of digital money, moving into live trials of wholesale CBDCs and stablecoins with industry partners.
Florida Cracks Down on Robinhood’s Crypto Pricing Claims
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida authorities are taking Robinhood Crypto to task over what they allege are misleading claims about trading costs.
US Lawmakers to Debate Crypto Tax Framework as Three Key Bills Advance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS House of Representatives lawmakers will hold a hearing on cryptocurrency tax policy next week.
Bitcoin Breaks $117K as Institutional Demand Fuels Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin reached a historic peak above $117,000 early Friday, extending its rally amid strong institutional inflows and favorable market conditions.
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Tops $500M Market Cap in Just 7 Months
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has surpassed $500 million in market capitalization just seven months after launch.
New Zealand Bans Crypto ATMs in Crackdown on Money Laundering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew Zealand will ban cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a broader push to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures.
BlackRock’s IBIT Smashes Records with 700,000 BTC in Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has reached a staggering 700,000 BTC ($76 billion) in assets under management, cementing its dominance in the crypto ETF space.
South Korea Aims to Reverse 2018 Crypto Exclusion from Startup Benefits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is reconsidering its 2018 classification of crypto firms by proposing to let virtual asset trading and brokerage providers register as official “venture companies”—a designation that grants tax breaks and government support.
GameSquare Stock Soars 60% Following Approval of $100M Ethereum Treasury Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGameSquare Holdings (GAME) surged nearly 60% on the Nasdaq Tuesday after its board greenlit a $100 million Ethereum-based treasury initiative.
Truth Social Aims for Crypto ETF Dominance with ‘Blue Chip’ Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrump Media’s Truth Social is diving deeper into crypto with its newly filed “Crypto Blue Chip ETF,” designed to give investors exposure to top digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and XRP.
Crypto Funds Hit $188B AUM Despite Slowing Bitcoin Inflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment products continued their inflow streak last week, though Bitcoin ETPs showed signs of cooling demand.
Dubai Approves First Tokenized Money Market Fund in Major RWA Move
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai has taken a leap into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization with the DFSA’s approval of the QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT), a collaboration between QNB and DMZ Finance.
SEC Lays Groundwork for Wave of New Crypto ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has taken its first concrete step toward approving a flood of cryptocurrency ETFs.
Trump Media’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Moves Forward as SEC Begins Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has taken the first step toward approving a new Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF from Trump Media, filing paperwork that could bring another major crypto investment vehicle to market.
Musk’s New Political Party Is All-In on Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteElon Musk just dropped a bombshell—his freshly minted America Party will officially accept Bitcoin.
Turkey Blocks PancakeSwap in Sweeping Crypto Website Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey’s Capital Markets Board (CMB) has restricted access to 46 crypto-related websites, including PancakeSwap and Cryptoradar, for allegedly offering unauthorized services.
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin with $239M Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, Japan’s leading Bitcoin investment firm, has further cemented its commitment to BTC with a $238.7 million purchase of 2,205 coins.
Hong Kong Authorities Target 2025 for Stablecoin Licensing Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s government is preparing to issue its first stablecoin licenses later this year, though only a select few firms are expected to meet regulatory requirements.
Two Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Move 20,000 BTC After 14 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo long-inactive Bitcoin wallets holding a combined 20,000 BTC suddenly sprang to life late Thursday night after more than 14 years of dormancy, onchain data reveals.
Bitstamp Wins Singapore License in Tightening Crypto Regulatory Landscape
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitstamp has joined the exclusive list of crypto exchanges granted a license by Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS), marking a key milestone in its APAC expansion strategy.
Lummis Files New Bill to Slash Crypto Taxes, Boost Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenator Cynthia Lummis is taking another swing at crypto tax reform, introducing a standalone bill to ease burdens on everyday users and miners.
Republicans Launch ‘Crypto Week’ to Push Major Digital Asset Legislation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major push for crypto regulation, US House Republicans have declared the week of July 14–18 as “Crypto Week”—a dedicated effort to advance three pivotal digital asset bills.
SEC Reverses Course, Pauses Grayscale’s Bitcoin-Heavy ETF Conversion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has put a hold on Grayscale’s plan to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF—just 24 hours after initially approving it.
Judge Glenn Allows Celsius’ Breach-of-Contract Claims Against Tether to Advance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a key ruling, US Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn has permitted Celsius to pursue its $4.3 billion lawsuit against Tether.
First Spot Solana Staking ETF Rakes in $33M in Debut Trading Day: Bloomberg
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe inaugural spot Solana staking ETF launched Wednesday, amassing roughly $33 million in trading volume on its first day.