Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Japanese Banks, Backed by Regulator, to Test Joint Digital Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant step for payment innovation, Japan’s top financial regulator is throwing its weight behind a collaborative stablecoin project.
New Payment Rails: Mastercard Taps XRPL Blockchain for Card Settlement Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMastercard is exploring the use of the XRPL blockchain as a new settlement layer for card transactions through a new partnership with Ripple and crypto exchange Gemini.
Franklin Templeton, HSBC Forge New Settlement Path with Hong Kong’s First Tokenized Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA coalition of traditional finance and crypto giants has launched Hong Kong’s first tokenized fund, testing a new model for near-instant settlement between legacy and blockchain systems.
Crypto Trading Fuels 129% Surge in Robinhood’s Q3 Revenue
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDriven by a massive spike in cryptocurrency activity, Robinhood reported a 129% year-over-year jump in quarterly trading revenue.
BoE to Propose Stricter Stablecoin Rules with Transaction Caps on Nov. 10
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England will release its long-awaited consultation on stablecoin regulation on November 10, outlining a tiered system with temporary transaction limits.
Canada’s Digital Dollar Ambition: Stablecoin Rules Pave Way for Payment Modernization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada is laying the groundwork for a modernized financial system with plans to regulate stablecoins, a key component of its 2025 federal budget.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds Shed $800M in Single Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFear gripped the crypto ETF market on Tuesday as institutional investors bolted from Bitcoin and Ethereum products, resulting in a combined $797 million net outflow.
Post-Liquidation Hangover: Fading Demand Threatens to Drag Bitcoin to $72K, Analysts Say
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA sustained drop in investor demand following October’s record-breaking market crash has left Bitcoin vulnerable to a deeper correction, with analysts at CryptoQuant projecting a potential fall to $72,000.
Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Aims to Challenge Kalshi and Polymarket with New Prediction Platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Winklevoss twins are making a power play for the red-hot prediction market.
FTX Backs Down: Creditors Win Reprieve as Exchange Drops Plan to Limit Payouts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant win for creditors, FTX has withdrawn its controversial motion that sought to restrict repayments to customers in nearly 50 countries, including China and Russia.
Stream Finance Halts Operations After $93M Custody Loss
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a stark reminder of the risks inherent in decentralized finance, Stream Finance has been forced to suspend all user withdrawals.
Kraken Wins Approval for Crypto-Backed Trading in EU
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a sign of maturing crypto regulation in Europe, Kraken has received regulatory approval to allow traders to post digital assets as collateral on its derivatives platform.
Ripple Prime Goes Live in US Following Hidden Road Deal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has officially launched its digital asset prime brokerage in the competitive US market, a direct result of its $1.25 billion acquisition of multi-asset broker Hidden Road.
Tether’s $10B Profit Boom Signals Deepening Liquidity for Crypto Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the engine behind the world’s dominant stablecoin USDT, continues to print profits, with annual earnings soaring past $10 billion.
EU Aims to Boost Startups with Streamlined Crypto and Stock Market Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo make its capital markets more competitive and startup-friendly, the European Union is considering a major regulatory overhaul.
French Lawmakers Target Crypto in “Wealth Tax” Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could significantly impact crypto holders, France’s parliament is advancing a plan to tax digital assets as part of a new levy on “unproductive wealth.”
Hong Kong Opens the Floodgates: Local Crypto Investors to Get Global Prices
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto traders in Hong Kong are set to gain access to global markets and more competitive pricing, thanks to a new initiative from the city’s financial regulator.
Ethereum to Host ‘Vast Majority’ of $2 Trillion Tokenized Asset Market, Standard Chartered Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major endorsement for the blockchain, Standard Chartered has projected that Ethereum will be the dominant platform for the coming $2 trillion tokenized asset market.
Western Union Bets on Brand: Files ‘WUUSD’ Trademark to Bridge Crypto and Mainstream Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWestern Union is leaning into its iconic brand identity with a new trademark filing for “WUUSD,” signaling a consumer-focused approach to its upcoming stablecoin offerings.
JPMorgan: USDC Growth Outpaces USDT, Driven by Regulation and Institutional Demand
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan analysts report that Circle’s USDC stablecoin is expanding its onchain activity and market capitalization at a faster rate than Tether’s USDT.
dYdX Charts US Expansion, Aims for 2025 Entry with Strategic Spot Trading Offering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a key strategic move, the decentralized exchange dYdX is targeting a US market entry before the close of 2025.
Hong Kong Regulator Sounds Alarm on Corporate Crypto Treasuries
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong’s top securities regulator is raising red flags over how listed companies manage their digital asset treasuries (DAT), warning of inflated stock prices and investor risks, and signaling a potential crackdown with new guidelines.
21Shares Files New Hyperliquid ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBolstered by its impending acquisition by prime broker FalconX, 21Shares made its next strategic move Wednesday by filing for a Hyperliquid ETF.
Grayscale Debuts a Solana ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestors can now gain exposure to Solana and its staking yields through a traditional stock ticker.
CoinShares Makes a Bold Bet on Telegram’s TON, Launching Staking ETP Amid Price Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEuropean digital asset manager CoinShares has launched a dedicated, staked Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) for Toncoin, even as the cryptocurrency’s value has sharply declined.
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