Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
As VARA Cracks Down on 19 Firms, BitGo Emerges with Coveted Dubai License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset firm BitGo announced it has secured a full broker-dealer license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
September Sees Crypto Spot Volumes Dip to $1.67T as Summer Rally Cools
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe crypto markets took a breather in September, with combined spot volume on centralized exchanges receding to $1.67 trillion—a 9.7% drop from August and the lowest reading since June.
EU Regulator ESMA Seeks Direct Control of Crypto Supervision in Power Consolidation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Union’s markets watchdog is moving to bring the cryptocurrency sector under its direct control, a significant power grab that would end the current era of national oversight.
Saylor’s Strategy Takes a Victory Lap with $9B Bitcoin Profit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter years of relentless accumulation, Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. is pausing its famous Bitcoin buying spree to celebrate a monumental win.
Grayscale Unlocks Staking for US Spot Ethereum ETFs in Industry First
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale is bringing crypto-native utility to traditional finance with the announcement that its spot Ethereum ETFs are the first in the US to enable staking.
UK to Allow Retail Crypto ETNs, But With Strict Safeguards
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK’s financial watchdog is carefully unwinding its crypto restrictions by lifting a ban on retail access to crypto ETNs.
Coinbase Joins Crypto Rush for Federal Banking Charters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe largest US crypto exchange, Coinbase, is the latest firm to apply for a national trust company charter from the OCC.
Bitcoin Rallies to $125,700 All-Time High as Government Shutdown Fuels Momentum
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin achieved a new milestone early Sunday, cresting above $125,000 as its historic “Uptober” performance collides with a crisis of confidence in traditional governance.
Repeated Exploits Plague Abracadabra: A Look at the Protocol’s $21 Million Security Crisis
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe recent $1.8 million hack of Abracadabra Money is more than an isolated event; it’s the latest chapter in a concerning pattern.
‘Debasement Trade’: JPMorgan Says Retail Investors Pushing Bitcoin to $165,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan projects Bitcoin could surge to $165,000 by year-end, fueled by a retail-led “debasement trade.”
Wall Street Embraces the Crypto Clock: CME’s 24/7 Futures Move Legitimizes Non-Stop Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CME Group is bringing the “always-on” nature of crypto to the heart of Wall Street.
New York Senator Proposes Tiered Energy Tax on Cryptocurrency Mining
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new bill in New York State seeks to impose escalating excise taxes on the energy consumed by cryptocurrency mining companies.
Shutdown, Gold Rally Fuel Bitcoin’s Push Toward Record Highs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s march toward $121,000 is being fueled by a confluence of macro factors, including a US government shutdown and a powerful rally in gold.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Soars with New $620M Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet is doubling down on its Bitcoin-centric strategy with another colossal purchase.
Nasdaq-Listed Treasury Aims to Shake Up Stablecoin Race with Yield-Giving Token
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe stablecoin arena is set for a new challenger as Sui Group Holdings unveils a two-pronged strategy.
SBI Crypto Loses $21 Million in Suspected North Korean-Linked Exploit, Funds Sent to Tornado Cash
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA major Japanese financial firm has fallen victim to a $21 million crypto exploit that online investigator ZachXBT suspects is connected to North Korean hackers.
Swedish MPs Push Bitcoin Reserve to Block CBDC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo members of Sweden’s parliament are making a dual-pronged push for financial innovation.
Visa Aims to Unlock ‘Programmable Payouts’ with New Stablecoin Pilot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa has unveiled a pilot integrating stablecoins directly into its core Visa Direct payments platform.
SEC Issues No-Action Letter Permitting Crypto Custody via State Trust Companies
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has clarified that investment advisers may use state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for cryptocurrency assets.
Tether’s Billion-Dollar Bet: Stablecoin Giant Amasses Another 8,888 Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a massive display of its ongoing accumulation strategy, Tether has transferred a staggering 8,888 Bitcoin (worth roughly $1 billion) to its corporate treasury wallet.
EU Draws Battle Lines, Moves to Ban Key Type of Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA top EU financial watchdog is pushing to outlaw a specific class of stablecoins.
Poland Rolls Out Red Tape for Crypto: Mandatory KNF Licensing Now Required
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDoing crypto business in Poland is about to become heavily regulated.
Crypto Products See $812M Outflow, But Annual Inflows Remain Robust
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA wave of negative sentiment, isolated primarily to the US, led to $812 million in outflows from crypto investment products last week.
Turkey’s MASAK to Gain Sweeping Powers Over Crypto, Including Freezing Accounts and Blacklisting Wallets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant regulatory shift, Turkey is preparing to equip its financial crime unit, MASAK, with sweeping new powers over the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Banks, Brokers Can Now White-Label Binance’s Crypto Engine
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a strategic move to capture the institutional market, Binance is offering its full-stack crypto infrastructure as a white-label service.
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