Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
CME CEO Outlines Exploration of Exchange-Issued Digital Token for Market Collateral
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant disclosure, Terry Duffy, the Chairman and CEO of CME Group, indicated that the derivatives exchange giant is exploring the creation of its own digital token.
Cryptocurrency Sell-Off Deepens as Bitcoin and Ethereum Slide Sharply Amid Broad Market Pressure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin extended its aggressive sell-off on Wednesday night, hitting its lowest level since October 2024 as pronounced risk-off sentiment rippled through global financial markets.
Tether CEO Dismisses $20B Raise as “Misconception,” Citing Profit and Reluctance to Sell
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s highly anticipated effort to raise external capital is now targeting a $5 billion round, a significant step down from earlier ambitions.
Bitwise Seizes Staking Boom, Acquires Institutional Giant Chorus One in Major Platform Expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management is poised to acquire Chorus One, a leading institutional staking provider.
Canadian Regulator Implements Interim Custody Rules for Crypto Platforms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s top investment regulator has rolled out a new custody framework for digital assets, targeting the prevention of losses due to security breaches and operational failures.
Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Coinbase’s Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNevada gaming authorities have sued Coinbase, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of running an unlicensed sports wagering operation.
US Crypto Regulation Stuck as White House Mediation Falters
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA White House bid to broker a deal on cryptocurrency regulation has ended without an agreement, prolonging a legislative logjam.
Iran’s $10 Billion Crypto Boom Sparks US Sanctions Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs cryptocurrency transactions in Iran balloon to an estimated $8-10 billion annually, US authorities are turning a sharp eye to digital asset platforms suspected of facilitating sanctions evasion by the Islamic Republic
Bitcoin Faces Risk of Deeper Correction to $56K, Galaxy Warns; Catalysts “Hard to Find”
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s recent downturn could extend significantly, with Galaxy Digital’s research lead Alex Thorn flagging a “significant chance” the cryptocurrency falls toward $56,000.
Ark Invest Deploys Over $70 Million in Crypto Stock Buying Spree Amid Bitcoin Dip
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood’s Ark Invest capitalized on a market downturn Monday, purchasing approximately $72 million in crypto-related stocks as bitcoin briefly fell below $75,000.
ING Opens Door to Crypto, Offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETPs to Retail Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteING Deutschland has launched a significant initiative to provide retail banking customers with access to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Cryptocurrency Trading Volumes Plummet to 2024 Lows as Investor Demand Evaporates
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSpot trading volumes for cryptocurrency on major exchanges have collapsed, roughly halving from around $2 trillion in October to $1 trillion by the end of January.
Investor Flight Continues: Crypto Products Bleed $1.7bn, Wiping 2025 Gains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor the second consecutive week, digital asset investment products faced significant outflows, amounting to $1.7 billion.
Ripple Gains Key EU License from Luxembourg Regulator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple received final approval on Monday from Luxembourg’s financial authority for a full Electronic Money Institution license.
Secret UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Venture Before Inauguration Revealed
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investment vehicle backed by Emirati Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
US Sanctions Crypto Exchanges for Alleged Ties to Iranian Terror Financing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom have become the first digital asset platforms blacklisted under US sanctions targeting Iran’s financial sector.
CrossCurve Bridge Loses $3 Million in Multi-Chain Exploit via Spoofed Messages
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCross-chain liquidity protocol CrossCurve has confirmed an active attack on its bridge infrastructure.
January Sees $370 Million Crypto Heist, Marking a Sharp Annual Increase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn January, exploits and scams led to the theft of $370.3 million in digital assets.
Crypto-Friendly Pick Kevin Warsh Nominated to Lead Federal Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump has selected former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as his nominee for Federal Reserve Chairman.
US Seizes $400 Million from Helix Crypto Laundering Platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Department of Justice has completed the seizure of over $400 million tied to Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer.
Base Network Captures Dominant Stablecoin Volume, but Supply Growth Stalls Post-Shock
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new report from ARK Invest reveals a shifting stablecoin landscape in Q4 2025, where transaction activity surged on specific networks while overall supply growth stagnated following an October market shock.
Partisan Rift Over Trump’s Crypto Ties Sidelines Collaboration in Key Senate Committee Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency interests, Democrats explained the lack of bipartisan backing as a key Senate committee approved digital asset legislation by a single vote.
CFTC, SEC Declare End to ‘Turf War’ with Unified ‘Project Crypto’
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move signaling a major policy shift, the CFTC and SEC are partnering on “Project Crypto” to overhaul rules for digital assets.
Korea Cracks Down: Crypto Exchanges and Their Owners Face Tough New Vetting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is raising the bar for operating a cryptocurrency exchange.
UAE Central Bank Registers First Approved US Dollar Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUniversal Digital Intl Limited has launched what it identifies as the first US dollar stablecoin sanctioned by the United Arab Emirates.
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