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Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
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.
China Forbids Domestic and Foreign Firms from Issuing RMB Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), alongside seven other key agencies, unveiled a joint statement on Friday prohibiting the issuance of Renminbi-pegged stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) without formal approval.
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.
FSS Vows Stricter Crypto Oversight and IT Penalties in New Policy Agenda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need to protect investors and ensure orderly markets, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has declared it will strengthen its supervision of the cryptocurrency arena and impose more severe sanctions on financial companies for IT-related accidents.
Russia’s Sberbank to Expand Crypto-Backed Lending for Corporate Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia’s largest financial institution, Sberbank, has announced plans to begin issuing loans backed by cryptocurrency to its corporate clients, citing significant market demand.
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.
Gemini Announces Sharp Pullback, Exiting European and Australian Operations While Slashing Staff
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major operational pivot, the digital asset platform Gemini stated it will cease operations in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.
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.
Tether’s USDt Achieves Record $187 Billion Market Cap Amidst Crypto Market Contraction
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDt, expanded to a record $187.3 billion market capitalization in the fourth quarter of 2025.
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.
Cryptocurrency Sell-Off Deepens as Bitcoin and Ethereum Slide Sharply Amid Broad Market Pressure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin extended its aggressive sell-off on Wednesday night, hitting its lowest level since October 2024 as pronounced risk-off sentiment rippled through global financial markets.
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.
Bitwise Seizes Staking Boom, Acquires Institutional Giant Chorus One in Major Platform Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management is poised to acquire Chorus One, a leading institutional staking provider.
Canadian Regulator Implements Interim Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s top investment regulator has rolled out a new custody framework for digital assets, targeting the prevention of losses due to security breaches and operational failures.
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.
US Crypto Regulation Stuck as White House Mediation Falters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA White House bid to broker a deal on cryptocurrency regulation has ended without an agreement, prolonging a legislative logjam.
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
Bitcoin Faces Risk of Deeper Correction to $56K, Galaxy Warns; Catalysts “Hard to Find”
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s recent downturn could extend significantly, with Galaxy Digital’s research lead Alex Thorn flagging a “significant chance” the cryptocurrency falls toward $56,000.
Ark Invest Deploys Over $70 Million in Crypto Stock Buying Spree Amid Bitcoin Dip
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest capitalized on a market downturn Monday, purchasing approximately $72 million in crypto-related stocks as bitcoin briefly fell below $75,000.
ING Opens Door to Crypto, Offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETPs to Retail Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteING Deutschland has launched a significant initiative to provide retail banking customers with access to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Plummet to 2024 Lows as Investor Demand Evaporates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpot trading volumes for cryptocurrency on major exchanges have collapsed, roughly halving from around $2 trillion in October to $1 trillion by the end of January.
Investor Flight Continues: Crypto Products Bleed $1.7bn, Wiping 2025 Gains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor the second consecutive week, digital asset investment products faced significant outflows, amounting to $1.7 billion.
Ripple Gains Key EU License from Luxembourg Regulator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple received final approval on Monday from Luxembourg’s financial authority for a full Electronic Money Institution license.
Secret UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Venture Before Inauguration Revealed
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investment vehicle backed by Emirati Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
US Sanctions Crypto Exchanges for Alleged Ties to Iranian Terror Financing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom have become the first digital asset platforms blacklisted under US sanctions targeting Iran’s financial sector.
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