Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
UK Trading Giant IG Group Enters Spot Crypto Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinancial services heavyweight IG Group has made its move into direct cryptocurrency trading, providing retail investors access to 31 digital assets.
IMF Pushes Back on Pakistan’s Bold Bitcoin Mining Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan’s big bet on Bitcoin mining is running into some IMF roadblocks.
Saylor’s Latest Bitcoin Signal Could Shake Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor has dropped his clearest hint yet about MicroStrategy’s next Bitcoin purchase, potentially marking the eighth straight week of the company’s aggressive accumulation strategy.
Metaplanet Ramps Up Bitcoin Holdings with 1,088 BTC Purchase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet, Japan’s leading corporate Bitcoin investor, has bought another 1,088 BTC for ¥16.885 billion ($117.5 million), bringing its total stash to 8,888 BTC (~$930 million).
Zuckerberg Likely Behind Meta’s Rejection of Bitcoin Treasury Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMeta shareholders overwhelmingly shot down a proposal to assess Bitcoin as a treasury asset, with just 0.08% in favor.
SEC Confirms Staking on Proof-of-Stake Blockchains Is Not a Securities Transaction
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has determined that staking on certain proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains does not qualify as a securities transaction under federal law.
Panama City Mayor Suggests Bitcoin Payments for Expedited Panama Canal Access
Reading Time: < 1 minutePanama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has proposed allowing cargo ships to pay in Bitcoin for priority transit through the Panama Canal.
Thailand to Block Several Crypto Exchanges, Including Bybit and OKX
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a ban on five cryptocurrency exchanges – Bybit, 1000X, CoinEx, OKX, and XT – for operating without proper authorization in the country.
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.
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