Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
US Banking Lobby Opposes Expedited Crypto Bank Licenses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMajor US banking associations have called on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to delay approvals for crypto firms seeking national bank charters, arguing that the move would represent a major policy shift.
Crypto Market Breaks $4T Barrier: Bitcoin Leads While Altcoins Gain Momentum
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a watershed moment for digital assets, the cryptocurrency market capitalization eclipsed $4 trillion Thursday, fueled by Bitcoin’s steady dominance and surging altcoin prices.
House Advances Landmark Crypto Legislation in Pre-Recess Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US House of Representatives passed three significant crypto bills on Thursday, overcoming earlier Republican resistance tied to CBDC concerns.
UK Eyes Crypto Donation Ban Amid Fears of Foreign Interference
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK government is considering a ban on cryptocurrency donations in political campaigns, warning that their anonymity could enable foreign meddling and illicit funding.
House Revives Crypto Legislation, Setting Up Crucial Thursday Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter a dramatic reversal, the US House has resurrected three key cryptocurrency bills, positioning them for a potential floor vote Thursday.
DOJ, CFTC Drop Probes into Polymarket After Compliance Review
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS regulators have concluded their investigations into prediction market Polymarket without further action, sources told Bloomberg.
Kraken Debuts CFTC-Compliant Crypto Derivatives in US After NinjaTrader Buyout
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has entered the US derivatives market with a new CFTC-regulated trading platform, marking a major milestone following its $1.5 billion takeover of NinjaTrader.
Standard Chartered Rolls Out Institutional Crypto Trading with BTC & ETH Support
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStandard Chartered has expanded its financial services with a new institutional cryptocurrency trading desk, offering spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Hungary Cracks Down on Crypto with Harsh Penalties for Unlicensed Activity
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHungary has introduced sweeping restrictions on cryptocurrency trading, including severe penalties for those using unlicensed exchanges or conducting unauthorized large transactions.
Fed, FDIC, and OCC Outline Crypto Custody Rules for Banks in New Guidance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS banking regulators have clarified how traditional financial institutions can hold cryptocurrency on behalf of customers, stressing that existing safeguards apply.
Florida Cracks Down on Robinhood’s Crypto Pricing Claims
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFlorida authorities are taking Robinhood Crypto to task over what they allege are misleading claims about trading costs.
US Lawmakers to Debate Crypto Tax Framework as Three Key Bills Advance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS House of Representatives lawmakers will hold a hearing on cryptocurrency tax policy next week.
PEPESCAPE Launches Crypto Presale, Combining Memecoin Culture with Decentralized Finance Ecosystem
Reading Time: 2 minutesLondon, United Kingdom, 10th July 2025, Chainwire
New Zealand Bans Crypto ATMs in Crackdown on Money Laundering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew Zealand will ban cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a broader push to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures.
South Korea Aims to Reverse 2018 Crypto Exclusion from Startup Benefits
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is reconsidering its 2018 classification of crypto firms by proposing to let virtual asset trading and brokerage providers register as official “venture companies”—a designation that grants tax breaks and government support.
GameSquare Stock Soars 60% Following Approval of $100M Ethereum Treasury Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGameSquare Holdings (GAME) surged nearly 60% on the Nasdaq Tuesday after its board greenlit a $100 million Ethereum-based treasury initiative.
Truth Social Aims for Crypto ETF Dominance with ‘Blue Chip’ Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTrump Media’s Truth Social is diving deeper into crypto with its newly filed “Crypto Blue Chip ETF,” designed to give investors exposure to top digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cronos, and XRP.
Crypto Funds Hit $188B AUM Despite Slowing Bitcoin Inflows
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment products continued their inflow streak last week, though Bitcoin ETPs showed signs of cooling demand.
SEC Lays Groundwork for Wave of New Crypto ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has taken its first concrete step toward approving a flood of cryptocurrency ETFs.
Lummis Files New Bill to Slash Crypto Taxes, Boost Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSenator Cynthia Lummis is taking another swing at crypto tax reform, introducing a standalone bill to ease burdens on everyday users and miners.
Republicans Launch ‘Crypto Week’ to Push Major Digital Asset Legislation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a major push for crypto regulation, US House Republicans have declared the week of July 14–18 as “Crypto Week”—a dedicated effort to advance three pivotal digital asset bills.
Arizona Governor Blocks Crypto Forfeiture Fund, Citing Local Law Enforcement Concerns
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed HB 2324, a bill proposing a state-controlled reserve for seized cryptocurrency, citing potential harm to local law enforcement incentives.
Deutsche Bank’s 2026 Crypto Custody Plans Signal Institutional Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeutsche Bank is joining the crypto custody race, with plans to debut its service in 2026, Bloomberg reported.
SEC Gives Thumbs-Up to Grayscale’s Crypto ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that could shake up the crypto market, the SEC has fast-tracked approval for Grayscale’s mixed-asset ETF.
Sparkassen Reverses Crypto Stance, Plans Retail Trading by 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThree years after dismissing cryptocurrencies as “highly speculative,” Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is preparing to offer crypto trading to retail clients
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