Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
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.
Dubai Regulator Issues Clear Guidelines for RWA Tokenization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has updated its rulebook, providing new clarity on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization for virtual asset service providers (VASPs).
SEC Takes First Step Toward Potential Staked Tron ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has acknowledged Canary Capital’s filing for a staked Tron (TRX) ETF, marking an early milestone in the fund’s approval process.
Record Bitcoin Open Interest Signals High Leverage—And Risk
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin futures open interest has soared to unprecedented levels, hitting $80 billion as traders pile into leveraged positions.
Kraken Eyes Global Market with Tokenized US Stocks for Non-US Traders
Reading Time: < 1 minutePartnering with Backed, Kraken will issue stock-backed tokens on Solana, chosen for its high performance and global adoption.
Pakistan Establishes Digital Asset Authority for Crypto Regulation
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan’s Ministry of Finance has endorsed the creation of a dedicated body to regulate the country’s blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Texas Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTexas is poised to become the third state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, according to Lee Bratcher, founder and president of the Texas Blockchain Council.
South Korea Strengthens Crypto Regulations Before Institutional Entry
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is tightening its regulations on digital asset transactions in anticipation of institutional participation in its crypto market.
Bitcoin Exceeds $110,000 for First Time
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin has soared past $110,000 for the first time, experiencing a 3% increase in a single day and surpassing its previous highs from earlier this year.
South Korea Introduces Stricter KYC Requirements for Crypto exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea has announced enhanced know-your-customer (KYC) requirements for crypto exchanges and banks to tighten security for new institutional clients.
South Korea’s Democratic Party Leader Advocates for Won-Based Stablecoin to Curb Capital Outflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea’s Democratic Party, has suggested creating a stablecoin linked to the Korean won to prevent capital outflows and enhance financial sovereignty.
SEC Postpones Decisions on DOGE and XRP ETF Applications
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Tuesday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission delayed its rulings on exchange-traded funds connected to XRP and Dogecoin.
SEC Files Charges Against Crypto Platform Unicoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Unicoin and three top executives in New York with allegedly misguiding investors.
DoJ Opens Investigation into Coinbase Over Customer Data Breach
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) is investigating a security breach at Coinbase, a crypto exchange that suffered a leak involving internal documents and data from a “small subset” of customer accounts.
JPMorgan to Offer Bitcoin to its Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJPMorgan Chase has decided to allow clients to buy Bitcoin, although CEO Jamie Dimon remains wary of the cryptocurrency.
US Senate Votes in Favor of Stablecoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Monday, the Senate progressed a significant cryptocurrency regulation bill with a bipartisan vote, following a two-week period where Senate Democrats had previously blocked it.
UK to Enforce New Crypto Transaction Reporting
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeginning in January 2026, crypto firms in the UK must report user transactions directly to tax authorities.
Metaplanet Purchases Over 1,000 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, Metaplanet, has continued its Bitcoin accumulation strategy with a recent purchase.
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