
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.
Whale NFT Bridge Goes Live: TON to Solana Migration Launches on Bridgemedaddy.com
Reading Time: 3 minutesWillemstad, Curaçao, 10th April 2025, Chainwire
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).
Senate Confirms Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaul Atkins, chosen by President Trump to head the SEC, has been confirmed by the Senate with a largely party-line vote.
Kraken to Roll Out Crypto Cards in Europe and UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has teamed up with Mastercard to offer crypto debit cards across the UK and Europe, as announced on April 8.
Huma Finance 2.0 Launches on Solana, Bringing Composable Real Yield to DeFi Users
Reading Time: 3 minutesSan Francisco, United States/California, 10th April 2025, Chainwire
BlackRock Teams Up with Anchorage Digital for Crypto Custody Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock has appointed Anchorage Digital as a crypto custodian due to increasing demand for crypto adoption.
EU Market Regulator Warns Cryptocurrencies Pose Risks to Financial Stability
Reading Time: < 1 minuteESMA, the European Union’s securities watchdog, has reiterated concerns about crypto regulation, warning that crypto-related risks could affect financial stability.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Suspends Bitcoin Buying
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor’s company, Strategy, paused its Bitcoin purchases amid global financial instability, as noted in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7.
ZKcandy Supercharges Web3 Mobile Gaming with L2 Mainnet Launch
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore, Singapore, 8th April 2025, Chainwire
Asset Manager Launches First US XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS-based asset manager Teucrium Investment Advisors is set to launch a 2x leveraged XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on April 8.
Pakistan Appoints Former Binance CEO as Crypto Advisor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been named strategic advisor to the newly established Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).
Nigerian Court Puts Off Trial Against Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Nigerian court has postponed the tax evasion case against Binance to April 30 to allow the local tax authority to address a request by the cryptocurrency exchange.
Freedx Secures Key DASP License in El Salvador
Reading Time: 3 minutesSan Salvador, El Salvador, 8th April 2025, Chainwire
Hive Intelligence Launches Mainnet, Joins NVIDIA Inception to Power Next-Generation Crypto AI Agents
Reading Time: 4 minutesNew Delhi, India, 7th April 2025, Chainwire
CFPB Could See Reduced Role in Crypto Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to have a reduced role in regulating cryptocurrencies.
Brazil Court Authorizes Crypto Seizure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil’s Superior Court of Justice has granted judges the authority to seize cryptocurrency assets from debtors.
400,000 FTX Creditors at Risk of Losing $2.5 Billion in Repayments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFTX creditors risk losing $2.5 billion due to a missed Know Your Customer (KYC) deadline.
Decentralized Exchanges Are Challenging Centralized Platforms’ Dominance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecentralized cryptocurrency exchanges (DEXs) are increasingly challenging the dominance of centralized platforms, despite a recent $6.2 million exploit on Hyperliquid highlighting risks in DEX infrastructure.
Yala Announces RealYield: A Marketplace for Bitcoin-Powered Real-World Asset Yields
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore, Singapore, 4th April 2025, Chainwire
Extsy Officially Launches on April 4th, 2025: A New Era of Seamless Crypto Trading with Industry-Leading Features
Reading Time: 3 minutesLondon, United Kingdom, 4th April 2025, Chainwire
Coinbase Files to Launch XRP Futures Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase plans to list XRP futures contracts through its derivatives arm, benefiting from increased legal clarity for the asset.
Genius Group Ordered to Sell its Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGenius Group, an AI-driven education company, announced it must sell its Bitcoin holdings following a US court order preventing the sale of shares, fundraising, or Bitcoin purchases.