Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
Standard Chartered signs agreement to acquire Zodia Custody
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire digital asset custodian Zodia Custody, five months after the bank’s non-binding offer was accepted by the company’s shareholders and noteholders.
Grayscale expands in-kind transfers to 10 crypto investment products
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale has expanded in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto investment products, allowing eligible investors to exchange digital assets directly for shares without first selling them for cash.
Trump says US crackdown has curbed overseas scams
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS President Donald Trump said his administration had made a “very big dent” in scams run by foreign criminal networks targeting Americans with fraudulent investments.
Bitwise and Hyperliquid seek clearer SEC rules for crypto tokens
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management and the Hyperliquid Policy Center have urged the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify its proposed crypto regulations, calling for clearer rules on token classifications, airdrops and secondary-market trading.
Malaysia launches platform for tokenized bonds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMalaysia’s central bank has launched a distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform for issuing and holding tokenized bonds, including Islamic bonds known as sukuk.
Switzerland approves first Bitcoin ETF for retail investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSwitzerland’s financial regulator, FINMA, has approved the country’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests directly in Bitcoin and is available to retail investors.
Revolut wins Gibraltar licence for global crypto expansion
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRevolut has secured a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) provider licence from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission for a newly established entity.
France moves to tax crypto-to-stablecoin swaps
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance’s National Assembly has narrowly approved a proposed tax amendment that would make certain crypto-to-stablecoin swaps taxable events from 2027 if enacted.
SEC’s proposed crypto rules draw industry feedback
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing public feedback on its proposed crypto rules as Congress has yet to establish a broader framework for digital asset regulation.
OCC review identifies crypto-related banking restrictions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSome US banks restricted financial services for digital asset businesses, citing concerns about financial crime, according to a review by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea plans to tighten cybersecurity rules for financial institutions after a review found weaknesses at 130 of 555 companies, including crypto businesses.
Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia’s securities regulator has opened a consultation on proposed capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms ahead of a wider regulatory rollout in 2027.
Russia clears Sberbank for crypto trading ahead of December launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe regulator’s updated register now lists 10 authorised crypto exchange operators and six digital custodians, including Sberbank and VTB.
Ledger asks resellers to halt sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLedger has asked distributors in six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to suspend sales and remove its hardware wallets from shelves while it investigates reports of device tampering.
France considers mandatory disclosure of crypto holdings above €100,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrench lawmakers have backed a proposal requiring individuals to declare self-custodied crypto assets worth €100,000 ($112,000) or more.
TD Cowen warns CFTC crypto rules could slip into 2028
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) may not finalise its proposed rules for leveraged and margined crypto trading until early 2028, leaving the framework vulnerable to changes after the […]
US targets $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto seizures
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US expects to seize about $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as Washington intensifies its sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Thailand sets rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs from 16 October
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued rules for cryptocurrency ETFs, initially limiting the products to Bitcoin and Ether.
Ether ETFs extend outflows as Solana funds end 14-week inflow streak
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Ether ETFs recorded $542.1 million in net outflows last week, their largest weekly loss since January, according to SoSoValue data analysed by The Block.
French lawmakers back reporting rule for crypto holdings above €100,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrench lawmakers have backed a proposal requiring holders of self-custodied crypto assets worth at least €100,000 ($112,000) to report their holdings to tax authorities.
Securitize launches tokenised stocks for Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset company Securitize has launched blockchain-based versions of shares in major US companies including Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft.
Standard Chartered plans crypto custody service in Singapore
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered plans to offer crypto custody services to institutional clients in Singapore by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory requirements.
Thailand clears rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finalised rules allowing Bitcoin and Ether ETFs to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Greece moves towards 10% cryptocurrency gains tax
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGreece is moving towards a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains under draft legislation published for public consultation.
Hong Kong reaffirms 2026 deadline for broader crypto licensing rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHong Kong plans to introduce legislation by the end of 2026 to create licensing regimes for a wider range of digital asset services.
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