Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Coinbase to Relaunch Crypto Trading Services in India
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is set to re-enter the Indian market after securing a crucial regulatory approval.
US House Overturns IRS DeFi Broker Rule
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US House of Representatives has voted to overturn an IRS rule that would classify crypto entities as brokers required to collect specific taxpayer and transaction information.
Thai Regulator Approves USDC and USDT
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s financial regulator is expanding its list of approved cryptocurrencies to include the two largest stablecoins, Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, as trading pairs on digital asset exchanges.
Coinbase Unveils Plans to Offer 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase will soon introduce 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum through its Coinbase Derivatives platform, marking a first for US clients.
REX-Osprey Files Application for a MOVE ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset manager REX-Osprey has announced plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will include the Movement Network’s native token, MOVE.
El Salvador Keeps Buying BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEl Salvador continues to purchase Bitcoin despite an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to limit its Bitcoin acquisitions.
Utah Passes Bitcoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLate Friday, Utah lawmakers passed legislation aimed at providing regulatory clarity, but they removed a key provision that would have allowed the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrency.
Michael Saylor: US Government Must Buy 25% of Bitcoin Supply
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor, founder of Strategy, has proposed an ambitious plan for the US government to acquire up to 25% of Bitcoin’s total supply over the next decade.
Kraken to Go Public in 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) as early as the first quarter of 2026, although the company may still alter its plans.
Kraken is Preparing for Next Payments to FTX Creditors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has announced that it will begin the next phase of FTX-related creditor repayments on May 30, focusing on claimants with claims over $50,000.
Trump Signs Order to Establish a Crypto Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Japan’s Ruling Party to Slash Crypto Capital Gains Tax to 20%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s ruling political party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is advancing a comprehensive regulatory reform for cryptocurrencies.
Mt. Gox Transfers $1 Billion in Bitcoin to New Address
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCustodians of Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin holdings have recently transferred 11,833.64 BTC, valued at over $1 billion.
Bitwise Files Application to Launch an Aptos ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise yesterday submitted an S-1 application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce an Aptos (APT) exchange-traded fund.
Coinbase to Launch Securitized Tokens in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase plans to introduce securitized tokens in the US market, a move that could revolutionize the trading of traditional assets on blockchain platforms.
Blockstream Will Launch Three Bitcoin-backed Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin developer Blockstream has reportedly secured a multibillion-dollar investment to launch three new funds.
Metaplanet Buys Another $43.9M Worth of BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese investment firm Metaplanet has invested an additional $43.9 million to acquire 497 BTC.
SEC to Drop Case Against Cumberland
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCumberland DRW has announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its lawsuit against the firm.
SBI Subsidiary to Support USDC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA crypto division of the Japanese financial giant SBI is set to introduce support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin, as local regulators ease restrictions on stablecoins.
SEC Withdraws Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Kraken
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken announced on Monday that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has agreed in principle to dismiss a civil lawsuit alleging it operated as an unregistered securities exchange.
Binance Announces It Will Delist Non-MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance plans to remove several stablecoins from its platform in the European Economic Area (EEA) by March 31 to align with the region’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
Coinbase and Gemini Say US Crypto Reserve Should Only Include BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CEOs of leading crypto exchanges, Coinbase and Gemini, believe that Bitcoin may be the only cryptocurrency suitable to serve as a US reserve asset.
Metaplanet Purchases 156 Bitcoin Worth $13.4M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet has acquired an additional 156 Bitcoin, valued at $13.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 2,391 BTC.
Trump Says US Crypto Reserve Will Include XRP, Solana, and Cardano, and Prices Soar
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin, along with major cryptocurrencies Ripple’s XRP, Solana, and Cardano, soared after Donald Trump announced plans to establish a US crypto reserve.
Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin is Best Option for US Crypto Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has shared his perspective on US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement about the nation’s crypto reserve, suggesting that solely including Bitcoin might be the optimal choice.