Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
Eurpol Dismantles a Sophisticated Mafia-related Crypto Bank
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInternational authorities have dismantled a sophisticated fraud operation that stole over €3 million from more than 100 victims through a fake online investment scheme.
German Regulator Grants MiCA License to BitGo
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitGo has obtained regulatory approval to offer digital asset services across the European Union.
Truth Social Says It Will Not Launch a Memecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTruth Social, the social media network of Trump Media, has refuted rumors that it is launching a memecoin.
Ledger Regains Control of Discord Server
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLedger has regained control of its Discord server after a hacker briefly breached security by compromising an account.
SEC Commissioner Criticizes Ripple Deal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has criticized the agency’s recent settlement with Ripple Labs, highlighting it as a setback in effective crypto enforcement that leaves investors vulnerable.
Space and Time Launches on Mainnet to Power a New Generation of Data-Driven Crypto Apps
Reading Time: 2 minutesSan Francisco, California, 8th May 2025, Chainwire
US Regulator Says Banks Are Allowed to Buy and Sell Customers’ Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNational banks can now expand into crypto trading and custody services without prior OCC approval, per Wednesday’s interpretive letter.
Robinhood to Launch Blockchain to Allow US Asset Trading in Europe
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRobinhood is quietly developing a blockchain network to facilitate tokenized US securities trading for European retail investors
US Releases a Draft Crypto Regulatory Framework
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn May 5, the US House Committee on Financial Services released a draft bill proposing a new market structure for digital assets in the US.
Indonesia Suspends Sam Altman’s Crypto Project
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s digital identity project, World, previously known as Worldcoin, is encountering difficulties in Indonesia after local regulators temporarily suspended its registration certificates.
Mango Markets Exploiter Sentenced to Four Years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAvraham “Avi” Eisenberg, accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar exploit of Mango Markets, was sentenced to just over four years on Thursday.
US Crypto Industry Groups Request Clarity from SEC on Staking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA broad coalition of crypto industry groups, spearheaded by the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI), has formally requested regulatory clarity from the SEC on staking services.
Galaxy Digital Plans to List on Nasdaq
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGalaxy Digital is preparing to transition to the US-based Nasdaq on May 16, pending approval at its upcoming shareholders’ meeting.
Mastercard to Launch a Card With OKX
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMastercard is deepening its involvement in the digital asset economy by launching global capabilities to support stablecoin payments across its extensive merchant network, the company announced Monday.
World Liberty Financial Teams Up with Pakistan Crypto Council
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorld Liberty Financial has entered into a strategic partnership with Pakistan’s leading digital asset organization to accelerate blockchain adoption in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets.
Coinbase Submits Request to Allow SEC Staff to Hold Digital Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, publicly criticized the SEC’s controversial policy prohibiting staff from holding or using digital assets in a April 25, 2025 tweet that sparked immediate market reaction.
Fed Drops its Crypto Guidance for Banks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday that it is withdrawing guidance related to banks’ activities in crypto-assets and dollar tokens, along with revising its expectations for these activities.
Full Federal Court of Australia Backs Crypto Lender Block Earner
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Full Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favor of crypto lender Block Earner in a significant legal battle with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
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.
Paydify Launches to Enable Businesses Worldwide to Accept Crypto Payments
Reading Time: 2 minutesVictoria, Seychelles, 22nd April 2025, Chainwire
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.
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.
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.
My Crypto Funding Wins Best Trading Conditions Among Crypto Prop Firms
Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon, Greater London, 11th April 2025, Chainwire