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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.…
Hong Kong Plans to Ease Capital Requirements for Banks Holding Crypto
Hong Kong's central bank has proposed easing capital requirements for banks holding certain crypto assets.…
SEC Delays Decisions on BlackRock and Franklin Templeton Crypto ETFs
The SEC has delayed its decisions on a series of ETF proposals from BlackRock and Franklin Templeton.…
Metaplanet Increases its Offering to $1.4B
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has significantly expanded its capital raise to aggressively increase its Bitcoin holdings.…
First Dogecoin ETF in the US Will Launch on Thursday
The first US exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Dogecoin will begin trading this Thursday.…
Grayscale Files to Convert its Bitcoin Cash, Hedera, and Litecoin Funds into ETFs
Grayscale has filed a series of applications with the SEC to convert its existing closed-end funds for Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Hedera (HBAR), and Litecoin (LTC) into ETFs.…
Cboe to Launch Continuous Bitcoin and Ether Futures in November
Cboe Global Markets has announced it will roll out continuous futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ether.…
Crypto Platform SwissBorg Loses $41M in Hacker Attack
Cryptocurrency platform SwissBorg has announced a security breach that has resulted in the loss of approximately 192,600 SOL.…
CoinShares to Go Public in US Through SPAC Deal
CoinShares will be listed on a US stock exchange through a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Vine Hill Partners.…
Justin Sun's USDD Stablecoin Launches on Ethereum Network
The USDD stablecoin, backed by Tron founder Justin Sun, has officially launched natively on the Ethereum blockchain.…
Grayscale Files Application to Launch a Spot Chainlink ETF
Grayscale Investments has filed an S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).…
Paxos Proposes USDH Stablecoin
Stablecoin issuer and infrastructure provider Paxos has submitted a proposal to launch USDH.…
Metaplanet Bolsters its Treasury with Purchase of $15.2M in Bitcoins
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased an additional 136 Bitcoins for approximately $15.2 million.…
Bitcoin Remains Close to $110,000
The price of Bitcoin is consolidating around $110,000.…
El Salvador Buys 21 Bitcoins to Celebrate Fourth Anniversary of its BTC Law
President Nayib Bukele has announced El Salvador has purchased 21 Bitcoins to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the adoption of the crypto as legal tender.…
Nasdaq Increases Scrutiny of Public Companies Raising Funds to Buy Crypto
Nasdaq is stepping up its oversight of US-listed companies raising capital to buy cryptocurrencies.…
Corporate Bitcoin Reserves Exceed One Million BTC
Public companies around the world now hold more than one million Bitcoins.…
South Korean Regulator Publishes a Regulatory Framework for Crypto Lending
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has enacted a new regulatory guideline for virtual asset lending services provided by centralized exchanges.…
Trading Volume on Crypto Exchanges Soars to $1.86T
Global crypto trading activity reached a significant milestone in August.…
ECB President Calls for Stricter Rules for Non-EU Stablecoins
The president of the European Central Bank has called on regulators to address regulatory gaps relating to stablecoins issued outside the European Union.…
Fed to Hold Conference on Stablecoins and Tokenization
The US Federal Reserve will host a conference on payments innovation on October 21.…
Gemini Files for IPO
Gemini has filed an S-1 registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO).…
Coinbase Launches Index Futures Trading
Coinbase diversifies its revenue strategy with innovative index futures.…
Bitcoin ETFs See Inflows of $332M
Institutional flows return to Bitcoin, halting Ethereum's rally.…
SEC and CFTC Clarify Rules for Spot Crypto Trading
On Tuesday, the SEC and CFT issued a coordinated statement saying that regulated trading platforms can list spot crypto products.…
Analyst: Ethereum Could See a Bear Trap in September
Market analysts warn of a possible significant bear trap for Ether in September.…
Crypto Thefts Reach $163M in August
Blockchain security company PeckShield reported on Monday that cryptocurrency hackers stole $163 million in August.…
Trump-backed WLFI Token Launches on Crypto Exchanges
The World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token, backed by the Trump family, has been launched with a valuation of $30 billion.…
Weekly Inflows into Cryptocurrency Funds Reach $2.5B
Cryptocurrency investment products rebounded strongly last week with net inflows of $2.48 billion.…
Sonic Labs Approves $150M Proposal to Expand into US Capital Markets
The Sonic Labs community has given the green light to a pioneering $150 million initiative to propel the project into the heart of traditional US finance.…
Japan Post Bank to Launch DCJPY Deposit Token in 2026
Japan Post Bank will be integrated into the DCJPY tokenized asset network in fiscal year 2026.…
Metaplanet Purchases $112M in BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced the purchase of $112 million in Bitcoin.…
Indian Court Sentences Several Officials to Life Imprisonment for Crypto-related Kidnapping
Fourteen people have been sentenced to life imprisonment in India for kidnapping a man to steal his cryptocurrencies.…
Technological Future of Tourism
We consider the tourism industry, where the desire to discover the world and the universe blends with the ways of its implementation. Here are some trends awaiting the tourist of 2028: from AI to new players in the market.…
SpaceX's Bitcoin Holdings Exceed $1B
Elon Musk's company SpaceX now holds more than $1 billion in Bitcoin.…
Bitcoin Hits Record High of $124K on Hopes of Rate Cut
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $124,347 yesterday before settling at $123,868.…
Standard Chartered: Ethereum Will Reach $7,500 by End of Year
Standard Chartered analysts have significantly increased their forecasts for the price of Ethereum.…
US Banking Groups Call for Stricter Rules on Stablecoin Yields in GENIUS Act
Major US banking associations are calling on regulators to address an alleged loophole in the proposed GENIUS Act.…
Pantera Capital Invests Over $300M in Companies Holding BTC on Their Balance Sheets
Pantera Capital has invested over $300 million in digital asset treasury companies.…
Do Kwon Pleads Guilty in $40B Crypto Collapse Case
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has agreed to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in the United States.…
Grayscale Expands its Sui Offering with Two New Trusts
Grayscale has launched two single-asset trusts linked to the Sui ecosystem protocols.…
Metaplanet Purchases $61M in BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added another 518 BTC (worth $61.4 million) to its growing Bitcoin reserves.…
Ethereum ETFs Reach $1B in Daily Inflows for First Time
US spot ethereum ETFs have reached $1 billion in daily net inflows for the first time.…
Paxos Applies for a National Bank Charter License
Stablecoin issuer Paxos has applied for a national charter license.…
Crypto Funds See Weekly Inflows of $572M
Global crypto investment products recorded net inflows of $572 million last week.…
China Cracks Down on Stablecoin Promotion
Chinese regulators have ordered domestic financial institutions to stop promoting stablecoins.…
Coinbase Expands Offering with DEX Trading for US Users
Coinbase announced on Friday it will integrate trading on decentralized exchanges (DEX) into its platform.…
White House Crypto Council Head Steps Down
Bo Hines, head of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, will step down and return to the private sector.…
El Salvador Enacts Law Allowing Investment Banks to Hold Bitcoin
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has passed a law allowing large financial institutions to obtain licenses to offer Bitcoin-related services.…
The SEC and Ripple End Legal Battle
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs have jointly agreed to withdraw their respective appeals.…
Animoca-Standard Chartered Joint Venture Begins Process to Obtain a Stablecoin License in Hong Kong
Animoca Brands has announced its Hong Kong joint venture with Standard Chartered and HKT has begun the process of obtaining a stablecoin license under the city's new regulatory framework.…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Allow Crypto Investments in 401(k) Plans
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday allowing 401(k) retirement plans to include digital assets.…
SBI Holdings Plans to Launch a Dual Bitcoin and XRP ETF in Japan
China Warns Worldcoin Data Collection Poses National Security Risks
China's Ministry of State Security has issued a warning against a foreign company for collecting iris data in exchange for cryptocurrency.…
KakaoBank to Offer Stablecoin Services in South Korea
South Korean bank KakaoBank is preparing to enter the stablecoin market.…
Indonesia Considers Bitcoin as a National Reserve Asset
The Indonesian government is evaluating the potential of Bitcoin as a reserve asset, following discussions with industry leaders.…
Philippine SEC Takes Action Against Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
The Philippine SEC has issued a public notice identifying 10 crypto exchange platforms for operating without proper regulatory authorization.…
Trump to Launch Investigation into Allegations of Crypto and Political Debanking
Trump is preparing to sign an executive order instructing banking regulators to investigate a series of complaints.…
SEC: Certain Liquid Staking Activities Do Not Involve Securities
The SEC has published new guidelines stating that certain liquid staking activities are not considered securities transactions.…
Crypto Funds Post Weekly Outflows of $223M
Global crypto investment products recorded net outflows of $223 million last week.…
FinCEN Issues Alert on Crypto ATM Fraud
The FinCEN has issued a warning to financial institutions about the rise in criminal exploitation of cryptocurrency ATMs.…
CFTC Considering Allowing Crypto Spot Trading on Futures Exchanges
The CFTC is studying a new initiative that could allow spot trading of cryptocurrencies on regulated futures exchanges.…
SEC Updates its Accounting Guidelines for Stablecoins
The SEC has updated its internal guidelines on accounting standards for dollar-pegged stablecoins.…
Lido Lays Off 15% of its Staff
Ethereum liquid staking protocol Lido will reduce its workforce by 15% to strengthen its long-term viability.…
Arthur Hayes: BTC Will Fall to $100,000
Arthur Hayes has published a sobering macroeconomic assessment suggesting that Bitcoin could suffer a significant decline to $100,000.…
Metaplanet Adds $54M in BTC to its Reserves
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased an additional 463 BTC for $53.7 million.…
CFTC Launches Crypto Sprint Following White House Recommendations
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a crypto sprint.…
South Korea to Launch New Rules for Crypto Loans
South Korean financial regulators plan to introduce strict guidelines next month targeting leveraged cryptocurrency lending services.…
SEC Launches Project Crypto to Reform Digital Asset Regulations
The SEC has unveiled Project Crypto, an initiative aimed at modernizing digital asset regulations.…
Visa Adds Support for Additional Stablecoins
Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement capabilities.…
JPMorgan Partners with Coinbase to Allow its Customers to Buy Crypto
JPMorgan Chase has teamed up with Coinbase to offer cryptocurrency services to its customers.…
Indonesia Raises Taxes on Crypto Transactions
Indonesia will increase taxes on cryptocurrency transactions starting August 1.…
Trump Administration Releases Report on Crypto Policy
The White House’s Working Group on Digital Assets has released its long-awaited report on cryptocurrency regulation.…
Strategy Adds 21,021 Bitcoins to its Reserves
Strategy has purchased an additional 21,021 BTC at an average price of $117,256 per coin.…
SEC Considering Allowing Staking in BlackRock's Ethereum ETF
The SEC has begun reviewing BlackRock's proposal to incorporate staking into its Ethereum ETF.…
SEC Greenlights In-kind Redemptions for Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
Bank of Korea Creates a Crypto Asset Division
The Bank of Korea (BOK) has created a new division dedicated to virtual assets.…
Bitmain to Establish a Factory in the US in Q3
Bitmain, a manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining hardware, plans to open its first production facility in the US.…
Ethereum Products Reach $7.8B in Year-to-Date Inflows
Ethereum-based investment products have reached $7.79 billion in inflows so far this year.…
PayPal Expands Cryptocurrency Payments
PayPal has introduced a new crypto payment tool that allows US merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies.…
SEC Postpones Decision on Truth Social's Bitcoin ETF
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on Truth Social's Bitcoin ETF.…
A Solo Bitcoin Miner Wins a Block Reward of $373,000
A solo Bitcoin miner took home the full reward of 3.125 BTC ($372,773) after successfully mining block 907,283 on Saturday.…
Metaplanet Increases its Bitcoin Holdings to $2B
Japanese company Metaplanet has acquired an additional 780 Bitcoins for approximately $92.5 million.…
Ethereum Surpasses $3,900
Ethereum has rebounded strongly from its July 24 low of $3,530 and is now targeting the key resistance level of $4,000.…
Democrats Question US Housing Finance Agency's Crypto Mortgage Proposal
Five Democratic senators have demanded answers from the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regarding his plan to incorporate cryptocurrencies into mortgage risk assessments.…
Novogratz: Ether Will Rise to $4,000 and Outperform Bitcoin
Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz predicts Ethereum could soon outperform Bitcoin.…
Hong Kong to Ban Unlicensed Stablecoin Promotions
Hong Kong will impose strict penalties, including fines and jail time, for promoting unlicensed stablecoins.…
Anchorage Digital Will Launch First GENIUS-compliant Stablecoin in US
Anchorage Digital will issue Ethena Labs' USDtb stablecoin in the US.…
US Spot Ethereum ETFs Attract $534M
US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $533.9 million on Tuesday.…