Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
White House Considers Expanding IRS Surveillance to Crypto Wallets Abroad
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe White House is reviewing a proposal that would significantly expand the IRS’s reach, allowing it to surveil US taxpayers’ cryptocurrency transactions with foreign-based exchanges and wallets.
Cboe’s Regulated Crypto Perpetuals Launch Dec. 15
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTraders seeking long-term, perpetual-like exposure to bitcoin and ether will soon have a new, streamlined option from a major US exchange.
SEC’s 2026 Exam Priorities Omit Specific Crypto Focus
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its examination priorities for 2026 without a dedicated section on cryptocurrency, a departure from its recent practice.
Singapore Exchange to List Bitcoin, Ether Perpetual Futures for Institutions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to launch perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ether on its platform, the bourse operator said in a statement Monday.
Sentiment Index Revisits February Lows Amid Market Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto investor sentiment has sunk to a level not seen in over eight months, echoing the fear that gripped the market in late February.
HKMA Launches Live Pilot for 24/7 Tokenized Settlement System
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is launching a live pilot for Project Ensemble, a crucial test for a next-generation financial market infrastructure.
Harvard’s $443M Bitcoin ETF Wager: A Landmark Bet That’s Still a “Mere 1%” of Its Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarvard University has dramatically increased its conviction in cryptocurrency, nearly tripling its stake in BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in the third quarter.
Crypto Tax Break in Sight? Japan Eyes 20% Flat Rate and Stricter Market Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese cryptocurrency investors could soon see a dramatic reduction in their tax bills.
Crypto Crackdown: Tokyo Stock Exchange Operator Moves to Rein In Corporate Treasuries
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange is clamping down on listed companies turning into crypto funds.
MAS to Pilot Tokenized Government Securities Settled via Wholesale CBDC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore’s central bank is set to conduct a pilot program for the issuance of tokenized MAS bills, with settlement to be executed using a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Crypto Industry Wins Key Concession as SEC Pledges Clarity on Token Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US securities regulator is preparing to deliver a major win for the cryptocurrency sector by establishing clear definitions for digital assets.
Visa Aims to Speed Up Pay with New Stablecoin Payout Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa is tackling slow payment speeds with a new pilot that allows businesses to pay in stablecoins directly from their standard bank accounts.
Bank of England Proposes Strict Capital Buffers to Stave Off Stablecoin-Induced Bank Run
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England has proposed that stablecoin issuers must park nearly half of their reserves at the central bank.
JPMorgan Rolls Out Digital Coin for Instant Settlements, Partners with Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan has launched its JPM Coin deposit token for client transactions on a public blockchain.
Openbank Rolls Out Crypto Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpanish customers of Openbank can now trade cryptocurrencies directly from their existing banking app and website, as noted by Reuters.
Coinbase Opens Exclusive Token Sales to Retail Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase Global has announced a platform that will allow individuals to purchase digital tokens before they are publicly listed.
Senate Bill Pits CFTC Against SEC in Power Struggle Over Crypto Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new Senate proposal has drawn a clear battle line in the debate over who should regulate cryptocurrency.
Regulators Flag Key Risk in Tokenization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIOSCO reported Tuesday that the complex structure of tokenized assets could leave investors uncertain about whether they own the underlying asset or merely a digital token linked to it.
Brazil Brings Crypto Into the Regulatory Fold, Boosting Investor Protection and Market Legitimacy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major step towards maturing its digital asset market, Brazil’s central bank has unveiled new rules designed to protect investors and legitimize the crypto industry.
Staking Rewards for the Masses: IRS Paves Way for Crypto ETPs to Share Profits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRetail investors are a major step closer to earning staking rewards through traditional financial products, thanks to new guidance from the IRS.
Japan Moves to Close Crypto Custody Loophole
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpurred by a massive $312 million hack of DMM Bitcoin, Japanese regulators are taking action to prevent a repeat.
BoE Proposes £20,000 Holding Limit for Individuals in New Stablecoin Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of England has unveiled its plan to regulate stablecoins, and it includes a potential holding limit of £20,000 for individuals.
Italian Banks Endorse ECB’s Digital Euro Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting the need for European “digital sovereignty,” Italy’s banks have thrown their weight behind the ECB’s plan for a digital euro.
Regulated Leveraged Spot Markets Coming Soon, Says CFTC Boss
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS investors may soon get access to safer, regulated leveraged trading of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
DTCC Listing Fuels XRP ETF Buzz, But Regulatory Hurdles Remain Despite New Fast-Track Path
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhile the DTCC has listed five spot XRP ETFs—from issuers including Franklin Templeton and CoinShares—this is a necessary step, not a guarantee of launch.
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