Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
ECB Warns US Crypto Push Threatens EU Economy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank (ECB) is raising concerns about a potential threat to financial stability in the Eurozone.
Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Will Continue to Rise Amid Fed Independence Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin prices might continue to rise if concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence persist, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research.
Coinbase Derivatives Rolls Out XRP Futures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase has launched XRP futures contracts on its US derivatives exchange, the company announced on Monday.
Paul Atkins Sworn In As US SEC Chair
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaul S. Atkins has officially taken on the role of the 34th Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
WazirX to Resume Operations Pending May 13 Court Decision
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIndian crypto exchange WazirX is preparing to resume operations, contingent on a court decision regarding its restructuring proposal and user compensation plan on May 13.
Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Will Hit $1M by 2035
Reading Time: < 1 minute“Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki recently predicted that Bitcoin could exceed $1 million by 2035.
Michael Saylor: Over 13,000 Institutions Hold MSTR Directly
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSoftware intelligence firm Microstrategy, now known as Strategy, captured attention on Sunday as executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor highlighted growing investor interest in the company’s stock.
Blocksquare and Vera Capital Team Up to Tokenize $1B in US Real Estate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlocksquare has partnered with Vera Capital to tokenize $1 billion in US real estate assets, according to Investing.com.
Slovenia’s Finance Ministry Proposes 25% Tax on Crypto Profits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSlovenia’s finance ministry has proposed a 25% tax on personal profits from crypto asset sales, aiming to address a loophole that currently exempts individual investors while taxing business income from crypto trading.
Arizona’s House Approves Crypto Reserve Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill (SB 1373) was approved on April 17.
Crypto Exchange eXch to Shut Down
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange eXch has announced it will shut down on May 1.
Bybit Closes 4 Web3 Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBybit is winding down more of its Web3 offerings following the earlier shutdown of its NFT marketplace in April.
China Discussing New Rules for Managing Seized Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina is evaluating new regulations for handling confiscated cryptocurrencies as cases of illegal digital asset use increase.
OKX Officially Launches in the US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX is accelerating its expansion in the United States by launching a centralized exchange and a robust Web3 wallet, alongside a key leadership appointment.
Semler Scientific to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSemler Scientific, Inc., a medical device company with notable gross profit margins of 91.55% and a market cap of $329.16 million, has released preliminary financial results for Q1 ending March 31, 2025.
Kraken Debuts US Stocks and ETFs Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has launched a new feature allowing select US users to buy and sell US stocks and ETFs directly through the Kraken app, commission-free.
South Korea’s Regulator Bans Access to 14 Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is intensifying its crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms.
Tether Teams Up with Mining Pool to Strengthen Network’s Decentralization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the stablecoin issuer, plans to direct its existing and future Bitcoin hashrate to OCEAN’s Bitcoin mining pool to enhance the network’s decentralization.
SEC and Binance Request Additional Pause from Court
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and Binance have jointly filed a motion to extend their lawsuit pause for another 60 days, following a previous pause to engage in “productive discussions.”
Pakistan to Use Energy Surplus for Bitcoin Mining
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan is strategically channeling its surplus electricity into Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, marking a new integration of cryptocurrency into its economy.
Mantra Token Price Crashes 90%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Mantra token, native to the Mantra blockchain for real-world tokenized assets, has plummeted by over 90% within 24 hours.
HashKey Wins Approval to Provide Crypto Staking Services in Hong Kong
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulatory guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) regarding their staking services, as well as for SFC-authorised funds (VA Funds) involved in staking.
New Hampshire and Florida Advance Crypto Reserve Bills
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn April 10, New Hampshire’s House narrowly passed bill HB302 with a 192-179 vote. It now proceeds to the state Senate for further consideration.
SEC Gives Guidance on How Federal Securities Laws Could Apply to Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff have provided guidance on the potential application of federal securities laws to cryptocurrencies.
SEC Approves Options Trading for Ethereum ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading linked to a spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF).