Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Bitcoin ETFs See $358.6 Million in Net Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $358.6 million in net outflows on Thursday, snapping a 10-day inflow streak that had brought $4.26 billion into the funds.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Clarify US Crypto Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS lawmakers have introduced the “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025” (CLARITY Act), a bipartisan effort to establish clear regulatory guidelines for digital assets.
Santander Explores Stablecoin Launch and Retail Crypto Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBanco Santander SA is reportedly considering the introduction of a stablecoin and expanded cryptocurrency services for retail customers.
SEC Abandons Legal Fight Against Binance Amid Shifting Crypto Enforcement
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant reversal, the SEC has agreed to drop its high-profile lawsuit against Binance, raising questions about the agency’s approach to crypto regulation.
Bybit Obtains MiCA License in Austria, Establishes EU Headquarters in Vienna
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBybit has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA).
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues with $21M Bond Offering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese investment firm Metaplanet has secured another $21 million for Bitcoin acquisition through zero-interest bonds.
Pakistan Initiates National Bitcoin Reserve Program
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Government of Pakistan has authorized the creation of a sovereign Bitcoin reserve
Labor Department Reverses Biden’s Anti-Crypto 401(k) Policy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a win for crypto advocates, the US Labor Department has scrapped Biden-era restrictions that discouraged digital assets in 401(k) plans.
GameStop Buys 4,710 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGameStop has officially joined the corporate Bitcoin club.
Federal Court Freezes $57.65M in USDC Amid LIBRA Fraud Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has issued a temporary restraining order freezing approximately $57.65 million in USDC stablecoins linked to the alleged LIBRA memecoin fraud.
Circle Launches IPO in Major Crypto Market Debut
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe blockchain financial firm behind USD Coin (USDC) has initiated its highly anticipated IPO, seeking to raise $624 million at an estimated $6 billion valuation.
Square to Implement Lightning Network Bitcoin Payments by 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJack Dorsey’s Block has unveiled plans to bring Lightning Network-powered Bitcoin payments to Square’s merchant platform.
IMF Ties $120M Payment to El Salvador’s Bitcoin Restrictions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe IMF has conditionally agreed to release $120 million to El Salvador, contingent on the government curbing its Bitcoin activities.
Nasdaq Advances 21Shares’ Sui ETF Bid with SEC Filing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNasdaq has taken a key step toward launching a spot Sui ETF by submitting a 19b-4 filing on behalf of crypto asset manager 21Shares.
Thailand to Permit Crypto Payments for Tourists, Plans Regulatory Overhaul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand is set to allow tourists to spend cryptocurrency through credit card-linked platforms as part of a wider push to modernize its financial system and adopt digital assets.
Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Near All-Time Highs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs Bitcoin briefly crossed $110,000 last week, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to expand its already massive BTC holdings.
Dubai’s Regulators Greenlight Groundbreaking Tokenized Real Estate Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) have jointly launched the MENA region’s first licensed tokenized real estate initiative.
Sygnum Taps Ex-CFTC Chief Giancarlo to Drive Crypto’s Institutional Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSygnum, the Swiss crypto banking unicorn, has enlisted former CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo as a senior policy adviser, signaling its ambition to lead institutional crypto adoption.
SEC’s Evolving Stance on Crypto Staking Leaves Industry Seeking Clarity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe cryptocurrency sector is intensifying calls for the SEC to define its regulatory approach to staking, as ongoing ambiguity creates challenges for Web3 infrastructure providers.
Spanish Bank to Offer Crypto Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpanish bank Cecabank and crypto exchange Bit2Me are set to offer a crypto service for banks, pending approval from the Spanish securities regulator.
Crypto ETPs Weekly Inflows Hit $3.3B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast week, cryptocurrency investment products experienced a significant surge in inflows, with the total year-to-date figure surpassing $10 billion.
Pakistan Offers 2,000MW Power and Tax Breaks for Crypto & AI Firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a bid to position itself as a hub for digital innovation, Pakistan has allocated 2,000MW of excess electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, alongside new tax incentives.
Record $2.75B Floods Into Bitcoin ETFs Amid BTC Price Surge
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestors poured $2.75 billion into US spot Bitcoin ETFs this week as Bitcoin eclipsed its $109K all-time high, signaling strong institutional demand.
Shareholders Sue Coinbase Over Data Breach Stock Plunge
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase investors are seeking damages in a new class-action lawsuit, accusing the crypto exchange of failing to timely disclose a data breach and an alleged UK regulatory violation, which triggered a stock price drop.
Major US Banks Consider Joint Stablecoin Venture
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSeveral leading US banks are in early discussions about collaborating to issue a shared stablecoin, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Thursday.