Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Australia Introduces a New Crypto Regulatory Framework
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Australian government has introduced a regulatory framework for digital assets.
Coinbase Becomes Ethereum’s Largest Node Operator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Coinbase has become the largest node operator on the Ethereum network, managing 11.42% of the total staked Ether.
Pakistan to Legalize Cryptocurrencies
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan is considering legalizing cryptocurrency to draw international investments.
Kraken About to Close Deal to Offer Crypto Futures in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is close to finalizing a $1.5 billion acquisition of the US futures trading platform NinjaTrader.
BlackRock Believes US Recession May Help Bitcoin Grow
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock’s head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, believes Bitcoin has the potential to thrive in a recessionary macro environment, contrary to some analysts’ opinions.
Xapo Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Reading Time: < 1 minuteXapo Bank, based in Gibraltar, has introduced Bitcoin-backed loans, allowing consumers to access USD funds without selling their assets.
Coinbase Report Unveils 83% of Institutions Will Expand Crypto Allocations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOver 80% of institutional investors surveyed plan to increase their crypto allocations by 2025.
Minnesota Senator Puts Forward a Bitcoin Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMinnesota state Senator Jeremy Miller has introduced the Minnesota Bitcoin Act after revising his stance on Bitcoin.
Ripple Labs Files Trademark Application to Offer Custody Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple Labs has filed a trademark application for “Ripple Custody,” detailing financial services focused on the storage and management of crypto assets to meet financial management needs.
Hashdex Files to Add Altcoins to Crypto Index ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHashdex is seeking SEC approval to expand its Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF to include XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), and Uniswap (UNI), as per a recent amendment.
Outflows from Crypto ETPs Reach $1.7B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced significant selling last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of outflows, totaling $1.7 billion exiting the market.
Crypto Platform Debiex Ordered to Pay $2.5M to CFTC in Fraud Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA US federal judge has ordered Debiex to return approximately $2.26 million to its customers, which the platform allegedly took through romance scams.
VanEck Files for an Avalanche ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVanEck has filed for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track Avalanche’s AVAX coin.
Bolivia Will Pay Energy Imports with Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBolivia’s state-owned energy company, YPFB, plans to use cryptocurrency for energy imports, as reported by Reuters on March 13.
Turkey Tightens its Crypto Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey has introduced enhanced regulations, tightening restrictions on crypto exchanges and custodial services.
Trump’s Family Negotiating to Acquire Stake in Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Trump’s family is reportedly negotiating a stake in Binance.US, potentially deepening their involvement in the crypto industry.
US Solana ETFs Coming Soon, Exec Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe upcoming launch of Solana futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) indicates that the first US SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) listings may be on the horizon.
Russia’s Central Bank May Allow Crypto Trading for Wealthy Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Russia has proposed legislation for a three-year experimental regime allowing crypto investment by wealthy individuals.
OKX Obtains a MiFID II License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX Europe has acquired a Malta-licensed firm with a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) license.
Nebraska Approves Bill to Regulate Crypto ATMs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a new law aimed at combating cryptocurrency fraud amid a rise in crypto ATM crimes across the United States.
Bitwise Launches ETF Tracking Firms With Large BTC Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management has introduced the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, trading under the ticker OWNB.
Coinbase to Relaunch Crypto Trading Services in India
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is set to re-enter the Indian market after securing a crucial regulatory approval.
US House Overturns IRS DeFi Broker Rule
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US House of Representatives has voted to overturn an IRS rule that would classify crypto entities as brokers required to collect specific taxpayer and transaction information.
Thai Regulator Approves USDC and USDT
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s financial regulator is expanding its list of approved cryptocurrencies to include the two largest stablecoins, Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, as trading pairs on digital asset exchanges.
Coinbase Unveils Plans to Offer 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase will soon introduce 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum through its Coinbase Derivatives platform, marking a first for US clients.
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