Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
Bybit Expands Global Reach with Credit Card Crypto Purchases in 25+ Currencies and Cashback Rewards
Reading Time: 2 minutesDubai, UAE, 27th June 2025, Chainwire
Global Watchdog Demands Stronger Crypto Oversight to Combat Illicit Finance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is urging nations to intensify enforcement of crypto anti-money laundering (AML) rules, cautioning that regulatory gaps pose risks to financial stability.
Barclays to Block Crypto Purchases on Credit Cards This Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBarclays will ban cryptocurrency transactions made via its Barclaycard credit cards starting Friday, citing concerns over market volatility and investor risks.
RoboCorp.co Debuts World’s First Search Engine That Converts Human Data and Expertise Into Crypto Income
Reading Time: 3 minutesLondon, United Kingdom, 25th June 2025, Chainwire
Turkey Implements Stringent Crypto Transaction Monitoring Requirements
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Turkish government is introducing enhanced regulatory measures for cryptocurrency transactions to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) controls.
Japan Moves to Reclassify Crypto, Opening Door for ETFs and Tax Cuts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has proposed treating cryptocurrencies as “financial products,” a major regulatory shift that could enable crypto ETFs and slash tax rates on digital asset gains.
Crypto Bubbles Explained
Reading Time: 2 minutesThese periods of explosive growth, followed by sharp declines, are known as crypto bubbles.
Investors Pour $1.2B Into Crypto Funds Despite Price Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment products defied last week’s market turbulence, drawing $1.24 billion in fresh capital, per CoinShares’ latest report.
South Korean Government Advances Crypto ETF Plans in Policy Shift
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s financial regulator has taken a major step toward approving spot crypto ETFs, submitting a detailed roadmap to the presidential policy committee.
Thailand Bets Big on Crypto With 5-Year Tax Exemption Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s government has approved a significant tax incentive: no capital gains taxes on crypto trades until 2030.
Crypto Investment Products Smash Records with $1.9B Weekly Haul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency funds continue their unprecedented run, collecting $1.9 billion in fresh capital during Bitcoin’s price resurgence.
‘JPMD’ Trademark Fuels Rumors of JPMorgan’s Stablecoin Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new trademark filing from JPMorgan Chase—”JPMD”—has sparked fresh speculation about the banking giant’s crypto ambitions.
$6.9M Gone in Hours: How a ‘Discounted’ Cold Wallet on China’s TikTok Drained a Crypto User’s Fortune
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investor has lost $6.9 million after buying a compromised device from Douyin—China’s TikTok.
Brazil Scraps Crypto Tax Break, Sets 17.5% Flat Rate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil has ended its tax exemption for small crypto gains, imposing a uniform 17.5% rate on all digital asset profits.
Vietnam Greenlights Crypto in Sweeping Digital Tech Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has officially legalized cryptocurrencies under its newly passed Digital Technology Industry Law, approved on June 14.
Hong Kong Develops Crypto Tracking Tool to Combat Money Laundering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has teamed up with the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to develop a new digital tool designed to trace cryptocurrency transactions linked to money laundering.
SEC Officially Abandons Gensler’s DeFi and Custody Rule Initiatives
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally withdrawn two key rule proposals from the Gary Gensler era that targeted crypto markets, per notices published Thursday.
Senate to Hold Decisive Vote on GENIUS Stablecoin Bill Next Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Senate has scheduled its final vote on the GENIUS Act for June 17, a move that could shape the regulatory landscape for stablecoins nationwide.
Crypto Funds Hit $167B AUM as Investors Seek Alternatives
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInstitutional and retail investors are increasingly allocating to crypto funds, with assets under management reaching a record $167 billion in May.
Connecticut Bans Government Crypto Involvement in Sweeping New Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteConnecticut has implemented a comprehensive prohibition on state and local government cryptocurrency activities through newly passed legislation.
Crypto Regulatory Clarity Moves Closer as House Committees Back CLARITY Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill, has cleared major hurdles in Congress after winning approval from both the House Financial Services (32-19) and Agriculture (47-6) Committees.
UK Cracks Down on Hidden Crypto in Bankruptcy Cases with New Specialist
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs crypto-related insolvencies skyrocket, the UK has taken action by hiring its first crypto recovery expert to track down missing digital assets.
SEC Proposes Regulatory Exception for Crypto Innovation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move to foster blockchain innovation, SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced plans for a conditional exemption program during Monday’s DeFi roundtable.
What is a Crypto Hodler?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA “hodler” is someone who holds onto their cryptocurrency assets for an extended period, regardless of the fluctuating market conditions.
MoonPay Secures BitLicense, Enabling Nationwide Crypto Services in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency payment provider MoonPay has received regulatory approval to operate in all 50 US states after securing a BitLicense and money transmitter license from New York’s financial regulator.