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Tether Surpasses 500 Million Users
Tether, the world's largest issuer of stablecoins, has reached a significant milestone by announcing that its user base has grown to 500 million.…
Kraken Urges British Regulators to Speed Up Rules on Stablecoins and Tokenization
The UK must pick up the pace in establishing clear regulations for stablecoins and tokenized assets.…
Bitcoin ETFs Rebound with $477M Inflow
US spot Bitcoin ETFs broke a streak of outflows on Tuesday and recorded a net inflow of $477.2 million.…
Japan's Regulator Considers Allowing Bank Subsidiaries to Offer Crypto Trading
Japan is planning regulatory changes that would allow securities subsidiaries within banking groups to offer crypto trading services.…
British Columbia Seeks to Permanently Ban New Crypto Mining Projects
The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to permanently ban new cryptocurrency mining operations from connecting to the provincial power grid.…
China Orders Tech Giants to Stop Stablecoin Plans in Hong Kong
Chinese tech giants have suspended their plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong following direct intervention by Beijing regulators.…
21Shares, Bitwise, and WisdomTree Launch Spot Crypto ETPs for Retail Investors in the UK
Leading asset managers 21Shares, Bitwise, and WisdomTree have begun offering their spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs) to retail investors.…
Bitcoin ETFs Lost $1.2 Billion Last Week
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a dramatic shift in sentiment last week.…
Japanese Financial Regulator to Allow Banks to Buy and Sell Cryptocurrencies
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is preparing a major policy change that would allow local banks in the country to engage in the purchase, sale, and holding of cryptocurrencies.…
Uniswap Adds Support for Solana in its Web Application
Uniswap has made a strategic leap towards the Solana network, integrating it directly into its web application.…
JPMorgan: Crypto Natives, Not ETF Investors, Drove Market Decline
According to JPMorgan, last week's severe market correction was driven primarily by native crypto investors.…
Ripple Plans to Raise $1B to Launch an XRP Treasury
Ripple Labs is leading a $1 billion fundraising campaign to create a digital asset treasury (DAT) dedicated to XRP.…
Binance Completes Acquisition of South Korean Exchange Gopax
Binance has successfully overcome regulatory hurdles to finalize its acquisition of South Korean crypto exchange Gopax.…
BitMine Purchases $417M in Ethereum
BitMine Immersion Technologies has aggressively increased its Ethereum holdings, acquiring 104,336 ETH.…
Bank of England Says Limits on Stablecoins Are Temporary
The Bank of England has assured that the limits it proposes for stablecoin holdings are only a temporary measure.…
Roger Ver Admits Tax Evasion in Agreement with Department of Justice
Roger Ver has admitted to deliberately evading his tax obligations in the United States and paid compensation of almost $50 million.…
Stripe's Bridge Applies for a National Bank Trust Charter
Bridge, Stripe's stablecoin division, has applied for a national banking license from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).…
Amount of Bitcoins Held by US Government Exceeds $36B
The US government's Bitcoin reserves have skyrocketed to an estimated value of $36 billion.…
Japan Proposes to Penalize Insider Trading in Crypto Market
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan is taking decisive action to outlaw insider trading in the cryptocurrency market.…
Strategy Purchases 220 BTC for $27M
Strategy has further cemented its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin by announcing the purchase of an additional 220 BTC.…
Singapore Court Approves WazirX Restructuring Plan
Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has obtained formal approval from the Singapore High Court for its restructuring plan.…
Citi to Launch a Crypto Custody Service for Institutions in 2026
Citi is in the final stages of developing a cryptocurrency custody service.…
Cryptocurrency Funds Saw Net Inflows of $3.17B Last Week
Cryptocurrency investment products attracted $3.17 billion last week.…
What You Need to Know When You Start Trading Crypto
Do you want to start trading crypto? It is not as easy as you might think! Click here to find out about some of the things you should know before you start.…
Kraken Opens Access to CME Futures
Kraken is directly challenging traditional brokerages by offering its US customers direct access to the vast derivatives market of CME Group.…
JPMorgan: Solana ETFs Will Receive $1.5B in Inflows in the First Year
JPMorgan is tempering expectations for the upcoming Solana ETFs, as it expects them to attract a mere $1.5 billion in their first year.…
Bybit Obtains a Full Operational License in the United Arab Emirates
Bybit has received a full virtual asset platform operator license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates.…
Coinbase Launches DEX Trading on its US App
Coinbase has officially launched decentralized trading (DEX) directly on its main app for all US users, except those in New York.…
Gemini Expands its Operations in Australia
Gemini is deepening its commitment to the Australian market with the establishment of a new locally registered entity.…
Bank of England Eases Restrictions on Stablecoins
The Bank of England is preparing to exempt major players from the proposed restrictions on stablecoins.…
Gold-based Tokens Exceed $3B
Tokenized gold has exceeded $3 billion in market capitalization.…
BNY Mellon Considers Tokenized Deposits to Reform Global Payments
The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) is exploring the use of tokenized deposits.…
S&P Global Launches a Crypto and Crypto-related Stocks Index
S&P Global, the financial data giant behind the S&P 500, has launched its first index combining cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks.…
BitGo Wins a License in Dubai
Digital asset custodian BitGo has received a broker-dealer license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).…
Strategy Suspends New BTC Purchases
Strategy Inc. recorded a huge $3.9 billion gain in the fair value of its Bitcoin holdings in the third quarter.…
EU to Centralize Crypto Supervision Under ESMA
The European Union is preparing to centralize the supervision of crypto exchanges and other operators under its main market regulator.…
Trading Volumes on Crypto Exchanges Fall to a Three-month Low
Global crypto trading activity slowed in September.…
Grayscale Adds Staking to its Ethereum ETFs
Crypto asset manager Grayscale announced on Monday it has enabled staking for its spot Ethereum ETFs in the US.…
Bitcoin Breaks Above $125,000
Bitcoin broke its previous record and surpassed $125,000 for the first time in history on Sunday morning.…
UK’s FCA to Lift Ban on Cryptocurrency ETNs
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to lift its 2019 ban on cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs).…
Coinbase Applies for a National Charter
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has officially applied for a national trust license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).…
DeFi Protocol Abracadabra Loses $1.8M After Hacker Attack
Abracadabra Money has suffered an attack worth $1.8 million.…
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Will Reach $165,000 By The End of The Year
JPMorgan analysts have set a target price for Bitcoin of $165,000 by the end of the year.…
CME Group to Launch 24/7 Trading of Crypto Futures in 2026
CME Group announced Thursday that in early 2026 it will begin offering continuous, 24/7 trading of its crypto futures and options.…
Bitcoin Reaches $121,000 Amid US Government Shutdown
The crypto market is recovering as the partial US government shutdown enters its second day.…
Metaplanet Becomes Fourth Largest Publicly Traded Bitcoin Holder
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has cemented its position as one of the major players in the corporate Bitcoin space.…
Sui Group Holdings to Launch Two Stablecoins in Collaboration with Ethena
Sui Group Holdings plans to launch two different stablecoins on the Sui blockchain before the end of the year.…
Two MPs Propose Creating a National Bitcoin Reserve in Sweden
Two Swedish politicians are pushing for the country to enter the Bitcoin arena.…
Tether Buys $1 Billion in Bitcoin
Stablecoin issuer Tether has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings.…
Visa Launches Stablecoin Solution to Streamline Cross-border Business Payments
Visa has launched a new pilot program that leverages stablecoins to modernize international money transfers for businesses.…
SEC Allows State Trusts to Act as Crypto Custodians
The SEC has opened the door for investment advisors to use state-authorized trust companies to protect crypto assets.…
EU Watchdog Proposes Ban on Multi-issuance Stablecoins
A major European Union financial stability body has recommended banning stablecoins issued by multiple entities.…
Turkey Will Allow Regulator to Freeze Crypto Accounts
The Turkish government is drafting a law that will give its financial crimes supervisory authority explicit power to freeze cryptocurrency accounts.…
Poland Passes a Strict Cryptocurrency Law
Polish lawmakers have approved a new, strict law on crypto assets, laying the groundwork for a tightly regulated market.…
Crypto Funds Lost $812M Last Week
Crypto investment products suffered a significant setback last week, with net outflows reaching $812 million.…
Binance Launches a Crypto Service for Banks and Brokerage Firms
Binance has just unveiled a new solution designed to remove the technical barriers of traditional finance.…
Lending Protocol Hyperdrive Loses $782,000 After Attack
Lending protocol Hyperdrive was the target of a smart contract attack on Saturday worth approximately $782,000.…
Solana ETFs Could Arrive in Weeks: Analysts
A wave of amended applications from major asset managers indicates that spot Solana ETFs could be approved in a matter of weeks.…
Kraken Seeks to Raise $300M Before IPO
Kraken is negotiating a major round of financing ahead of a possible initial public offering.…
Spot Ethereum ETFs Lost $796M Last Week
Spot Ethereum ETFs experienced an unprecedented wave of outflows last week.…
Hashdex Adds XRP and Solana to its ETF
Hashdex has expanded its crypto index ETF to include XRP, Solana, and Stellar.…
Bitwise Proposes First Hyperliquid ETF
Bitwise Investment Advisers has filed an application to create a new ETF linked to Hyperliquid's HYPE token.…
Regulators Investigate Suspicious Stock Trading Prior to Crypto Purchase Announcements
US regulators are investigating unusual stock trading that occurred just before companies announced plans to purchase cryptocurrencies for their corporate treasuries.…
Market Maker GSR Files for Several Crypto ETFs
Crypto market maker GSR has filed an application with regulators to launch its first exchange-traded funds (ETFs).…
Upbit to Merge with Internet Giant Naver
Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange platform, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of internet giant Naver.…
Australia Proposes Mandatory Financial Licenses for Crypto Platforms
The Australian Treasury has published a draft bill that would require crypto exchange platforms and related service providers to obtain an Australian financial services license.…
Michael Saylor: Corporate and ETF Demand Will Cause Bitcoin to Rise
Michael Saylor, one of Bitcoin's leading advocates, predicts that the crypto will resume its upward trajectory later this year.…
Number of Crypto Millionaires Increases by 40%
The number of crypto millionaires has expanded dramatically, reaching a record 241,700, representing a year-on-year increase of 40%.…
Tether to Raise Funds to Reach a Valuation of $500 billion
Tether is reportedly in talks to raise $20 billion from investors, a move that would value the company at $500 billion.…
CFTC Proposes Accepting Stablecoins as Collateral in Derivatives Trading
The CFTC has launched an initiative to allow the use of tokenized assets, particularly stablecoins, as collateral in derivatives markets.…
World Liberty Financial Announces it is Launching a Debit Card
World Liberty Financial is preparing to give consumer finance a major boost with plans to launch its own debit card.…
UXLINK Plummets 70% After Losing $30M in Hacker Attack
Web3 social platform UXLINK has suffered a security breach, in which a hacker has taken control of the project's multi-signature wallet.…
White House Aims to Pass a Crypto Market Structure Bill Before End of the Year
The executive director of the White House Council of Advisors on Digital Assets has predicted that a comprehensive bill on the structure of the crypto market will be passed and sent to President Trump’s desk before the end of 202…
US and UK Create Joint Working Group Focused on Cryptocurrencies
Senior financial officials from the US and UK have announced the creation of the Transatlantic Taskforce for the Markets of the Future.…
Crypto Custodian BitGo Files for US IPO
Digital asset custodian BitGo has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.…
Messaging Giant LINE to Launch a Superapp for Stablecoins
LINE NEXT intends to launch an ambitious superapp for stablecoins.…
Teenage Hacker Breaches Crypto.com Security and Leaks User Data
A previously undisclosed security breach at Crypto.com was carried out by a teenage hacker and an accomplice who compromised an employee's account.…
EU Ministers Pave Way for Digital Euro
European Union finance ministers have established a fundamental roadmap for the launch of the digital euro.…
London Stock Exchange Launches a New Bitcoin Staking ETP
A new Bitcoin staking exchange-traded product (ETP) has been launched on the London Stock Exchange.…
Australian Regulator Eases Licensing Rules for Intermediaries Distributing Stablecoins
Australia's regulator has announced a new exemption allowing licensed financial intermediaries to distribute stablecoins without having to obtain separate regulatory approvals.…
PayPal's Stablecoin PYUSD Expands to Eight New Blockchains
PayPal's stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), is significantly expanding its reach through integration with LayerZero.…
CME Group Announces Launch of Options on Solana and XRP
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced Wednesday its plans to launch options on its Solana and XRP futures contracts on October 13.…
SEC Approves New Listing Rules for Crypto ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fast-tracked the approval of new universal listing rules for cryptocurrency ETFs.…
SEC Gives Green Light to Grayscale's Multi-crypto Fund
The SEC has approved Grayscale Investments' application to list its Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) as an ETP.…
Bitcoin Whale Moves $116M in BTC After 11 Years
A Bitcoin wallet, inactive since January 2014, suddenly moved its entire treasure of 1,000 BTC on Tuesday, which today has a value of $116.6 million.…
Circle Launches its USDC Stablecoin on Hyperliquid
Stablecoin giant Circle is launching a native version of USDC on derivatives platform Hyperliquid.…
Bitwise Files Application to Launch ETF Focused on Stablecoins and Tokenization
Asset manager Bitwise filed an application on Tuesday to create a new exchange-traded fund focused on the stablecoin and asset tokenization sectors.…
US and UK to Strengthen Collaboration on Crypto Regulation
The United States and the United Kingdom are prepared to deepen their collaboration on cryptocurrency oversight.…
First US Spot XRP ETF Will Launch This Week
The United States is about to launch its first spot XRP ETF.…
Standard Chartered's SC Ventures to Launch New $250M Digital Asset Fund
SC Ventures plans to raise capital for a new $250 million fund dedicated to digital assets within the financial services sector.…
Bitwise Files Application with SEC to Launch a Spot Avalanche ETF
Bitwise has officially filed an S-1 application with the SEC to create a spot ETF linked to Avalanche's AVAX token.…
Gemini and SEC Agree to Settle Gemini Earn Lawsuit
The SEC and Gemini Trust Company have informed a federal court that they have reached an agreement in principle.…
Gemini Raises $425 Million in its IPO
Gemini, the crypto exchange platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has raised $425 million in its initial public offering.…
Stablecoin Supply on Ethereum Network Reaches $166B
The total supply of stablecoins on the Ethereum network has reached a new all-time high of $166 billion.…
Pakistan Invites Global Crypto Companies to Apply for Licenses
Pakistan's regulator has sent a formal invitation to international cryptocurrency companies.…
Inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs Reach $642M
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are seeing massive inflows.…
Kraken Expands Perpetual Futures Trading to Retail Investors
Kraken is expanding access to perpetual futures contracts, a popular crypto derivative product, to its broader retail user base.…
BlackRock to Tokenize Funds Linked to Real-world Assets
BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, is considering tokenizing its ETFs.…
21Shares Launches World's First dYdX ETP
Swiss company 21Shares has launched the first exchange-traded product (ETP) that tracks the dYdX token.…
South Korea Grants Crypto Firms Venture Company Status
South Korea's Ministry of SMEs and Startups has removed a key barrier that prevented cryptocurrency companies from being classified as venture companies.…