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Michigan Proposes Bill to Establish a Bitcoin Reserve
Michigan has just proposed a bill for a strategic Bitcoin reserve.…
Coinbase Plans to Return to India
Coinbase is in talks with Indian regulators as it considers re-entering the market after ceasing operations in 2023.…
SEC Accepts Grayscale's Applications to Launch XRP and DOGE ETFs
The SEC has acknowledged Grayscale's applications to list spot XRP and Dogecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).…
Bitpanda Receives Approval from British Regulator
Austrian crypto platform Bitpanda is set to expand its operations in the UK after receiving approval from the FCA.…
New York Senator Proposes Bill to Create a Crypto Task Force
A New York senator has introduced a bill to create a specialized task force on cryptocurrencies.…
Fed Governor: Banks Should Be Able to Issue Stablecoins
The governor of the US Federal Reserve has said stablecoins have the potential to expand the influence of the US dollar.…
Goldman Sachs Boosts its Exposure to Ethereum ETFs
Goldman Sachs significantly increased its holdings in spot Ether ETFs by 2,000% during Q4 2024.…
Franklin Templeton Files Application to Launch a Solana ETF
Franklin Templeton has registered a Delaware trust associated with a Solana ETF, suggesting plans to potentially launch the fund in the US soon.…
BitGo Considers IPO in 2025
Crypto custodian BitGo is considering an initial public offering (IPO) later this year.…
SEC Opens Public Comment Period for Four Solana ETFs
The SEC yesterday admitted several applications for Solana-based exchange-traded products.…
There's a 90% Chance SEC Will Approve a Litecoin ETF This Year: Analyst
According to Bloomberg ETF analysts, there is a 90% chance that the SEC will approve a spot Litecoin ETF before the end of the year.…
North Carolina Introduces Bill to Invest Public Funds in Digital Assets
North Carolina has proposed a new bill that would allow the state treasurer to invest public funds in certain digital assets.…
Czech Central Bank: Bitcoin Is Not Suitable for Central Bank Reserves
According to the vice-governor of the Czech Central Bank, Eva Zamrazilova, Bitcoin is not a suitable asset for central bank reserves.…
Grayscale and NYSE Arca File Application to Launch a Cardano ETF
NYSE Arca has just filed a rule change proposal on behalf of crypto asset manager Grayscale to launch a Cardano ETF.…
Central African Republic Launches a Meme Coin
The official X account of the president of the Central African Republic has announced the launch of a meme coin, called $CAR.…
A UK Landfill That Contained a Hard Drive with 8,000 Bitcoins Closes Down
A UK landfill where a man is struggling to recover a missing hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoins on it is about to close.…
Coinbase Faces Lawsuit Over Unregistered Securities Sales
The exchange is facing a lawsuit from investors in New York.…
SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Options
US regulators have announced they need more time to consider whether to approve the trading of options linked to Ethereum ETFs.…
Cboe BZX Files Applications to Launch Several XRP ETFs
Cboe BZX Exchange has filed Forms 19b-4 for four asset managers that intend to list the first spot XRP ETFs in the United States.…
Franklin Templeton Files for a Crypto Index ETF
Asset manager Franklin Templeton has filed an application with the SEC to launch a multi-asset crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF).…
Fed Governor: Stablecoins Could Support Dollar's Reserve Status
Federal Reserve Bank Governor Christopher Waller supports the adoption of stablecoins with clearly defined regulations.…
Cboe BZX Exchange Plans to List Options on Ethereum ETFs
Cboe BZX Exchange has proposed a rule change to Rule 19.3 that would allow the listing and trading of options on spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds.…
MicroStrategy Loses $670M in Q4
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, posted a net loss of $670.8 million in the fourth quarter.…
BlackRock to Launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe
BlackRock is preparing to launch a Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe.…
Healthcare Technology Company Semler Buys 871 Bitcoins
Healthcare technology and software company Semler Scientific has recently announced that it has invested more than $88 million in Bitcoin in recent weeks.…
El Salvador Purchases 12 Bitcoins in One Day
El Salvador has once again increased its growing Bitcoin reserve, buying 12 Bitcoins in the last day during a downturn in the cryptocurrency market.…
Robinhood Halts Super Bowl Bets
Robinhood Markets has paused Super Bowl bets following a request from the CFTC to block its clients' access to contracts for the event.…
SEC Downsizes its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The SEC is reducing the size of its crypto enforcement team, which currently consists of 50 members.…
CFTC Investigates Super Bowl Wagers Offered by Crypto.com
The CFTC has asked Crypto.com and prediction marketplace Kalshi to clarify how their contracts for the Super Bowl event comply with derivatives regulations.…
MicroStrategy Stops Bitcoin Purchases
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has revealed the company has broken its trend of selling shares to buy Bitcoin.…
Kraken Wins License to Offer Derivatives in Europe
Kraken has just received a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license for the European Union.…
Coinbase Receives Crypto Services Provider License in UK
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted Coinbase the necessary approval to operate as a registered virtual asset service provider (VASP).…
India is Reviewing its Crypto Policy
The Indian government is re-evaluating its regulatory approach in light of the adoption of digital assets by other countries.…
Inflows into US Bitcoin ETFs Could Exceed $50 Billion This Year: Bitwise
According to a report by Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have already seen inflows of $5 billion in January.…
Uphold Relaunches Crypto Staking in UK
Crypto exchange Uphold has resumed staking services in the UK following recent regulatory changes.…
Thailand Considers Launching a Tokenized Securities Trading System
Thailand's SEC has announced its intention to launch a trading platform based on distributed ledger technology.…
Kraken Resumes Staking Services in US
After almost two years, Kraken has resumed staking services for its US customers.…
Tether's USDT Returns to Lightning Network
The issuer of the Tether stablecoin intends to integrate its USDT token into the Lightning Network.…
SEC Grants Initial Approval to Bitwise's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
Tesla Earns $600 Million in Bitcoin
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Tesla posted a $600 million profit thanks to Bitcoin.…
El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Law to Comply with IMF Agreement
El Salvador's Congress has quickly approved changes to its Bitcoin laws to comply with an agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund.…
Robinhood Launches Bitcoin Futures
Online broker Robinhood has announced the launch of futures trading for Bitcoin and several other assets.…
Cboe BZX Resubmits Applications to Launch Solana ETFs
Cboe BZX Exchange has refiled applications on behalf of four asset managers that intend to launch a spot Solana ETF in the United States this year.…
Utah Passes Bill Allowing State to Purchase Cryptocurrencies
The Utah House Economic Development Committee has passed HB 230, Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments, by an 8-1 vote.…
Bitwise Files Application to Launch a Spot Dogecoin ETF
Bitwise has filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of Dogecoin.…
Coinbase Receives Approval to Expand its Services in Argentina
Coinbase has just received approval from Argentina's National Securities Commission (CNV) to expand its services in the country.…
Tuttle Files Applications to Launch 10 Leveraged Crypto ETFs
Tuttle Capital recently filed applications to launch 10 new cryptocurrency-focused leveraged ETFs.…
KuCoin Pleads Guilty to US Charges, Agrees to Pay $300M
Crypto exchange KuCoin has admitted it operated an unlicensed money transfer business.…
Ripple Obtains Money Transmitter Licenses in New York and Texas
Fintech company Ripple Labs announced it has obtained money transmitter licenses in Texas and New York in a statement released on January 27.…
OKX and Crypto.com Secure MiCA Licenses
OKX and Crypto.com have each received full licenses under MiCA regulations from the European Union.…
SEC Wins Partial Victory Over Kraken
A federal judge in California has granted the SEC's request to dismiss some of Kraken's defenses.…
Nasdaq Files for Rule Change for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF to Allow in-Kind Creation and Redemption
Nasdaq has applied on behalf of BlackRock for a rule change that would allow the creation and in-kind redemption of its spot Bitcoin ETF.…
Brazil Bans Worldcoin From Offering Crypto in Exchange for Eye Scans
Brazil's National Data Protection Authority has issued an order for Worldcoin to stop offering cryptocurrencies or financial incentives in exchange for collecting biometric data from Brazilian citizens.…
ECB Eyes Digital Euro to Respond to Trump's Crypto Initiatives
European Central Bank board member Piero Cipollone has said eurozone banks need a digital euro.…
Morgan Stanley Plans to Offer Crypto Services
The investment bank is currently exploring possible crypto-related offerings for its clients.…
SEC Overturns Crypto Accounting Rule SAB 121
The SEC has decided to overturn a controversial rule that required financial firms to classify cryptocurrencies as liabilities on their balance sheets.…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Create a Crypto Task Force
Donald Trump yesterday announced the signing of the first executive order that could potentially impact cryptocurrency users.…
Goldman Sachs CEO Believes Bitcoin is Not a Threat to the US Dollar
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon believes Bitcoin does not pose a threat to the US dollar and can bring value to banks.…
CME Could Launch XRP and SOL Futures in February
CME's website recently suggested Solana and XRP futures contracts could be introduced as early as February 10.…
Coinbase Asks Court to Dismiss BiT Global's Lawsuit Over wBTC
Coinbase has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by BiT Global.…
Two US Asset Managers File Applications to Launch TRUMP and DOGE ETFs
Two asset management firms filed a regulatory filing on Jan. 21 to launch ETFs for various memecoins.…
Trump Pardons Ross Ulbricht
Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, founder of the defunct dark web marketplace known as Silk Road.…
Crypto.com Unveils an Institutional Crypto Investment Platform in US
Crypto.com has just announced it intends to launch an institutional trading platform.…
SEC Creates a Task Force to Develop Crypto Regulations
The SEC has announced the creation of a task force dedicated to developing a framework for digital assets.…
Trump's Memecoin Soars on His First Day in Office
Donald Trump's recently launched cryptocurrency, known as $TRUMP, has seen a surge in market value since its launch.…
Circle CEO: Trump Will Sign Executive Order Making it Easier for Banks to Hold Crypto
Circle's CEO anticipates the president of the United States could soon sign an executive order that would make it easier for banks to hold digital assets.…
Weekly Inflows into Crypto ETPs Reach $2.2 Billion
Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced their largest inflows of the year last week.…
EU Regulator Calls on Firms to Restrict Non-MiCA-compliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority has urged firms to restrict the use of stablecoins that do not comply with MiCA.…
Wyoming Introduces Bill to Create Bitcoin Reserve
Wyoming has introduced a bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.…
SEC Accuses Nova Labs of Selling Unregistered Crypto Securities
The SEC has filed legal action against Nova Labs for offering and selling unregistered investment products.…
Crypto.com Receives MiCA License
Crypto.com has received authorization to conduct its activities under the European Union's new MiCA regulations.…
SEC Fines Digital Currency Group
The US SEC has taken action against Digital Currency Group.…
JPMorgan: Bitcoin's Dominance Over Ether Will Continue This Year
According to analysts at JPMorgan, Bitcoin's dominance is expected to persist through 2025.…
Swiss State-owned Bank PostFinance Introduces Ethereum Staking
PostFinance has announced that it now offers the possibility to invest in Ether.…
South Korean Regulator Issues Suspension Notice to Upbit
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has received a suspension notice for allegedly violating Know Your Customer regulations.…
Malaysia Considers Regulating Crypto Industry
The Malaysian government is considering the possible implementation of a crypto policy that would recognize the sector and modernize the country's financial system.…
VanEck Files Application to Launch an ETF that Invests in Crypto Companies
VanEck has recently filed with the SEC an application to launch an ETF called Onchain Economy.…
SEC Delays its Decision on Bitwise Crypto Index ETF
US regulators have asked for more time to consider an application by the New York Stock Exchange to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund.…
Italy's Largest Bank Invests in Bitcoin
On January 13, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, made its first investment in Bitcoin by buying 11 BTC.…
CFTC Considers Investigating Crypto.com
The CFTC is debating whether to investigate the legality of Crypto.com's futures contracts that allow betting on American football games.…
Thailand Considering Bitcoin ETFs on Local Exchanges
The Thai financial authority is exploring the possibility of allowing Bitcoin ETFs on local crypto exchanges.…
South Korea to Introduce a Crypto Law This Year
South Korea has officially started discussions to create the second part of its regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.…
BlackRock Launches a Bitcoin ETF in Canada
Cboe Canada announced yesterday that asset manager BlackRock will launch a new Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).…
Tether Moves to El Salvador
Tether has announced it will move its headquarters and subsidiaries to El Salvador.…
Weekly Inflows into Crypto ETPs Reach $47M
Over the past week, inflows into crypto ETPs hit $47 million.…
Trump Could Sign Crypto Executive Orders on His First Day
Donald Trump's first day back in the White House on January 20 could involve signing executive orders related to cryptocurrencies.…
Messari Lays Off 15% of its Staff
Messari, a cryptocurrency data site, has laid off approximately 15% of its staff.…
Number of World Users Exceeds 10 Million
World (Worldcoin) has just announced that 10 million human beings have been verified in its digital identity network.…
Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket
Singapore has blocked access to crypto-based prediction marketplace Polymarket.…
Mango Markets Suspends its Operations
Solana-based decentralized crypto exchange Mango Markets has suspended operations.…
Thai Police Seize 1,000 Bitcoin Miners
Authorities in Thailand have seized 996 Bitcoin miners from a company located in the east of the country following allegations of energy theft.…
JPMorgan: MiCA Could Boost Euro-pegged Stablecoins
The introduction of the MiCA could lead to an increase in the market share of euro-linked stablecoins.…
UK Treasury: Crypto Staking is Not a Collective Investment Scheme
The UK Treasury has introduced changes to a law specifying that crypto staking does not fall under the definition of collective investment scheme.…
Standard Chartered to Offer Crypto Services in Europe
Standard Chartered has received a digital asset license in Luxembourg.…
CFTC Chairman: Congress Must Fill Gaps in Crypto Regulation
Rostin Behnam has emphasized the need to regulate the crypto sector.…
How to Read Crypto Charts, Layman’s Terms
Here’s an easy guide to understanding cryptocurrency charts…
Hong Kong's Central Bank to Help Banks Adopt DLT
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a program to help banks integrate distributed ledger technology.…
Oklahoma Proposes a Bill to Allow Bitcoin Payments
A Republican Oklahoma state senator has recently introduced a bill that would allow employees and residents to receive their salaries in Bitcoin.…
What is a Crypto Wallet?
With the rise of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, the need for a secure storage solution has become more pressing than ever.…
FTX: Backpack's Acquisition of Our European Division Must Be Approved by Court
FTX has clarified the acquisition of its European arm, FTX EU, by Backpack has not been authorized by the bankruptcy court.…