Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
CFTC Eyes Major Shift: Spot Crypto Trading on Futures Exchanges?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC is taking a big step toward spot crypto trading on futures platforms—a move that could reshape US crypto markets.
Crypto Funds Hit by $223M Outflows After 15-Week Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter 15 straight weeks of gains, crypto investment products—including those from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale—recorded $223 million in net outflows last week.
SEC Eases Rules for Stablecoins—What It Means
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC just updated its accounting guidance for USD stablecoins, hinting they might soon be treated like cash.
Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin with $54M Purchase, Eyes $3.7B Raise
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm, has acquired another 463 BTC ($53.7 million) as part of its aggressive accumulation strategy.
Crypto Veteran Hayes Takes Profits Amid $100K Bitcoin Warning
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProminent crypto investor Arthur Hayes has executed significant profit-taking moves while warning of potential downside to $100,000 for Bitcoin.
Lido Restructures Team, Sheds 15% of Workforce Amid Growth Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLido, the leading Ethereum liquid staking protocol, is streamlining operations with a 15% staff reduction—a strategic shift aimed at ensuring “long-term sustainability,” according to co-founder Vasiliy Shapovalov.
CFTC Kicks Off Rapid Crypto Rulemaking in Response to White House Report
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CFTC has begun a fast-tracked regulatory push—dubbed a “crypto sprint”—to enact key cryptocurrency policies outlined in the Trump administration’s latest report.
South Korea Moves to Shield Crypto Investors from High-Risk Loans
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlarmed by the rise of high-leverage crypto lending, South Korean regulators are stepping in with new investor protection rules expected next month.
CFTC’s Summer Mersinger Suggests US Could Soon Welcome Crypto Perpetual Futures Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCommodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Summer Mersinger indicated on Thursday that crypto perpetual futures may soon be available for trading in the United States.
SEC’s ‘Project Crypto’ Aims to Ease Rules for Blockchain Startups
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a bid to support crypto innovation, SEC Chair Paul Atkins has introduced “Project Crypto”—a regulatory revamp designed to give digital asset firms more flexibility.
Visa Doubles Down on Stablecoins as Rivals Circle the Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa has widened its stablecoin offerings, integrating PayPal USD, Global Dollar, and Euro Coin—while adding Stellar and Avalanche to its supported blockchain networks.
Indonesia Tightens Crypto Tax Policy, Hikes Rates for Foreign Exchange Users
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndonesia’s Finance Ministry has announced stricter crypto taxation, set to take effect August 1.
JPMorgan’s Chase Credit Cards Now Support Crypto Purchases via Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan is partnering with Coinbase to let users buy digital assets with their credit cards starting this fall.
Kraken Aims for $500 Million Funding Round at $15 Billion Valuation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Kraken is reportedly looking to raise $500 million in a funding round that would value the company at $15 billion.
Trump White House Finally Delivers Crypto Regulatory Blueprint
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter months of anticipation, the Trump administration’s Working Group on Digital Assets has published its comprehensive report on cryptocurrency regulation.
SEC Clears In-Kind Redemptions—A Win for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has approved in-kind redemptions for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, paving the way for lower costs and greater efficiency.
SEC Mulls Game-Changing Move: Staking in BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC is now formally assessing whether BlackRock can integrate staking rewards into its upcoming Ethereum ETF—a decision that could reshape crypto investment strategies.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $2.5B in BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor’s Strategy just made another bold move in its Bitcoin accumulation playbook—adding 21,021 BTC to its already massive treasury.
South Korea’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Crypto with New Stablecoin Division
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Korea (BOK) is stepping up its crypto game—launching a dedicated virtual asset division to oversee the market and draft regulations.
Ethereum Inflows Hit $7.8B in 2025 as Bitcoin Funds See Surprising Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEthereum investment products have now drawn $7.79 billion in 2024—eclipsing last year’s total—as institutional investors pile into ETH while pulling back from Bitcoin.
PayPal Slashes Fees with New Crypto Checkout, Supports 100+ Tokens
Reading Time: < 1 minutePayPal is rolling out a low-cost crypto payment solution for US merchants, charging just 0.99% per transaction—a 90% reduction compared to standard credit card fees.
Bitmain Accelerates US Expansion with Planned Mining Rig Factory
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitmain, the dominant force in cryptocurrency mining hardware production, is advancing its US expansion with a new manufacturing facility slated to open by September 2024.
SEC Extends Review Period for Trump-Linked Bitcoin ETF Amid Wider Delays
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has deferred its decision on the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, moving the deadline to September 18. The fund, supported by Trump Media & Technology Group, seeks to trade on NYSE Arca under existing commodity trust rules.
Ethereum Tops $3,900 as SharpLink Adds $295M in ETH to Staked Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEthereum’s price recovery continues, climbing above $3,900 after bouncing from a $3,530 low last week. The move toward $4,000 comes alongside surging trading volumes and institutional accumulation.
Solo Bitcoin Miner Hits $373K Jackpot
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a stroke of luck and persistence, a solo Bitcoin miner defied the dominance of corporate mining giants to solve block 907,283—pocketing the full 3.125 BTC reward ($372,773).
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