Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
SEC and Ripple Settle Legal Fight, Dropping Appeals in XRP Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple Labs and the SEC have agreed to drop their appeals, finalizing a key 2023 court ruling and closing a major chapter in the crypto industry’s regulatory battles.
Trump Nominates Crypto-Supportive Economist Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve Board
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer President Donald Trump has selected economist Stephen Miran, a known advocate for cryptocurrency, to fill a seat on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Trump’s Latest Executive Order Clears Path for Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday instructing federal agencies to enable 401(k) plans to incorporate cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other non-traditional assets.
China Joins Global Pushback Against Worldcoin’s Iris-Scanning Model
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina has become the latest country to raise alarms over Worldcoin’s iris-scanning operations, with its Ministry of State Security declaring the practice a national security risk.
SBI Readies Groundbreaking Crypto ETF Products for Japan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSBI Holdings is set to revolutionize Japan’s investment landscape with two first-of-their-kind crypto ETF proposals.
Trump-Linked Bitcoin Miner American Bitcoin Nears Nasdaq Listing as Merger Vote Begins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteShareholders of Gryphon Digital Mining have started voting on a proposed merger with American Bitcoin Corp.
KakaoBank Prepares to Launch Stablecoin Services as South Korea Warms to Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKakaoBank, the digital banking arm of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp., is positioning itself to become a major player in the stablecoin market.
Indonesia Eyes Bitcoin Mining for Economic Growth
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndonesia is seriously considering Bitcoin as a national reserve asset—and even exploring mining as a key economic driver.
Trump Takes on Debanking: Executive Order Targets Crypto Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move for the crypto sector, President Donald Trump is set to order a sweeping investigation into alleged debanking of digital asset firms and conservative organizations.
Philippines SEC Blacklists 10 Crypto Exchanges for Illegal Operations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Philippines SEC has called out OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, Kraken, and six other major crypto exchanges for running unregistered services in violation of the country’s new regulations.
SEC Issues Landmark Guidance: Liquid Staking Exempt from Securities Laws
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared that certain forms of liquid staking do not fall under securities regulations.
FinCEN Warns of Rising Crypto ATM Scams Targeting Seniors, Cartels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Treasury’s financial crime unit is sounding the alarm on a surge in fraud involving cryptocurrency ATMs—including drug money laundering and elder scams.
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.
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