Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Texas Makes Historic Move: State-Backed Bitcoin Reserve Now Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTexas Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB21, creating the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a sovereign Bitcoin treasury separate from the state’s general funds.
Bitcoin Transaction Drought: Speculative Frenzy Ends as Activity Crashes 50%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s transaction volume has collapsed to 18-month lows, marking the end of an experimental phase that saw the network processing over 700,000 daily transactions at its peak.
South Korea to Probe Crypto Exchange Fees in Bid to Lower Trading Costs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to investigate transaction fees charged by domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, as part of efforts to reduce costs for traders, local media reported.
South Korean Government Advances Crypto ETF Plans in Policy Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s financial regulator has taken a major step toward approving spot crypto ETFs, submitting a detailed roadmap to the presidential policy committee.
Arizona Bitcoin Bill Gets Second Chance After Senate Reversal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArizona’s push to adopt Bitcoin reserves is back on track after the Senate voted Thursday to reconsider HB 2324, a bill that would create a state-managed digital asset fund.
Bitdeer Plans $330M Convertible Notes Offering to Fund Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSingapore-based Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has announced a $330 million senior convertible notes offering to finance key growth initiatives.
3iQ Debuts XRP ETF on TSX with Ripple as Key Backer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanadian investment firm 3iQ has launched the 3iQ XRP ETF (XRPQ), now trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
China’s Central Bank Plans Global Push for Digital Yuan Amid Dollar Uncertainty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina is accelerating its efforts to internationalize the digital yuan (e-CNY).
Trump Demands Swift Passage of GENIUS Stablecoin Bill: ‘Get It to My Desk, ASAP’
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump is pushing Congress to move quickly on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, urging the House to pass the bill without delay.
JD.com Eyes Global Stablecoin Licenses to Cut Cross-Border Payment Costs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJD.com, China’s e-commerce powerhouse, plans to pursue stablecoin licenses in major markets worldwide, founder Richard Liu revealed.
Thailand Bets Big on Crypto With 5-Year Tax Exemption Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s government has approved a significant tax incentive: no capital gains taxes on crypto trades until 2030.
SEC Opens Comment Period for Franklin Templeton’s XRP and Solana ETF Applications
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has moved forward with reviewing Franklin Templeton’s proposed spot ETFs for XRP and Solana, inviting public feedback before making a final determination.
Senate Passes GENIUS Stablecoin Legislation with Bipartisan 68-30 Majority
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act has cleared a critical hurdle in the Senate, passing with a decisive 68-30 vote.
Trump’s Truth Social Bets Big on Crypto with Dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDonald Trump’s Truth Social has filed paperwork to launch a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in crypto.
Crypto Investment Products Smash Records with $1.9B Weekly Haul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency funds continue their unprecedented run, collecting $1.9 billion in fresh capital during Bitcoin’s price resurgence.
Gemini and Coinbase Eye EU Expansion as MiCA Licenses Near Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major move for crypto regulation, Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly on the verge of securing EU operating licenses under the bloc’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework.
‘JPMD’ Trademark Fuels Rumors of JPMorgan’s Stablecoin Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new trademark filing from JPMorgan Chase—”JPMD”—has sparked fresh speculation about the banking giant’s crypto ambitions.
Michael Saylor Advises Pakistan on Crypto Strategy as Country Explores Bitcoin Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan has enlisted the expertise of Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy (now Strategy), to support its push into cryptocurrency.
$6.9M Gone in Hours: How a ‘Discounted’ Cold Wallet on China’s TikTok Drained a Crypto User’s Fortune
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investor has lost $6.9 million after buying a compromised device from Douyin—China’s TikTok.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Pays Off: Now Holds More BTC Than Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet has cemented its position as a major Bitcoin holder, purchasing an additional 1,112 BTC ($117.2M) to reach 10,000 BTC—surpassing Coinbase Global’s holdings.
Brazil Scraps Crypto Tax Break, Sets 17.5% Flat Rate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil has ended its tax exemption for small crypto gains, imposing a uniform 17.5% rate on all digital asset profits.
Vietnam Greenlights Crypto in Sweeping Digital Tech Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has officially legalized cryptocurrencies under its newly passed Digital Technology Industry Law, approved on June 14.
Hong Kong Develops Crypto Tracking Tool to Combat Money Laundering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has teamed up with the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to develop a new digital tool designed to trace cryptocurrency transactions linked to money laundering.
USDC Integration Goes Live on XRP Ledger, Enabling Cross-DEX Swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe XRP Ledger (XRPL) has officially added support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin, enabling new DeFi interoperability features.
SEC Officially Abandons Gensler’s DeFi and Custody Rule Initiatives
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally withdrawn two key rule proposals from the Gary Gensler era that targeted crypto markets, per notices published Thursday.
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