Five Governments That Set Clear Crypto Licensing Rules in 2025
How regulatory frameworks became clearer (and friendlier) in 2025 For years, the cryptocurrency industry has operated under a patchwork of...
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Hong Kong to Roll Out New Licensing Requirements
Hong Kong regulators will proceed with legislating licensing regimes for crypto dealers and custodians after wrapping up consultations, as part...
Trump Family’s USD1 Stablecoin Soars By $150M After Binance Yield Launch
The World Liberty Financial USD (USD1) stablecoin linked to the family of US President Donald Trump gained $150 million in...
BlackRock deposits $200M in Bitcoin and $29M in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime
Key Takeaways BlackRock transferred Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime. Its IBIT and ETHA ETFs continue to experience net investor...
Kraken IPO, M&A Deals Reignite Crypto’s ‘Mid-Stage’ Cycle: Fund Manager
A potential initial public offering (IPO) next year by cryptocurrency exchange Kraken may attract fresh capital from traditional finance (TradFi)...
Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Unlicensed VASP Enforcement
Internet service providers (ISPs) in the Philippines began blocking major crypto trading platforms as regulators moved to enforce local licensing...
Trend Research Buys 46,379 ETH While Some Public Treasuries Sell Ether
Trend Research purchased 46,379 Ether (ETH) on Wednesday to raise its holdings to about 580,000 ETH, making it larger than...
IMF confirms El Salvador Government will Sell Chivo Bitcoin Wallet
The International Monetary Fund’s mission chief for El Salvador issued a statement confirming that government authorities were proceeding with negotiations...
Upcoming US Crypto Legislation and Policies to Watch in 2026
Many crypto industry leaders and users anticipate significant changes in the US regulatory environment over the next 12 months, as...
Bybit rolls out new insurance fund mechanism for USDT perpetual contracts
Key Takeaways Bybit has introduced specialized insurance fund pools to enhance loss-absorption and reduce unnecessary Auto-Deleveraging in USDT perpetual contracts....
South Korea’s BC Card Completes Stablecoin Payments Pilot for Foreigners
South Korean payments processor BC Card has completed a pilot project that enabled foreign users to pay local merchants using...
Ex-FTX US chief Brett Harrison secures $35 million for new exchange
Key Takeaways Architect Financial Technologies, led by ex-FTX US chief Brett Harrison, raised $35 million to build institutional trading infrastructure....
How Bhutan Is Using Hydropower to Build a Green Bitcoin Economy
Key takeawaysBhutan is using surplus, carbon-free hydropower to mine Bitcoin, converting excess electricity into a liquid digital export rather than...
Russia’s Central Bank Signals Shift Toward Retail Crypto Access
The Bank of Russia put forward a policy proposal that would allow non-qualified investors to buy certain cryptocurrencies.According to a...
IMF advances talks with El Salvador on Bitcoin policy and Chivo wallet future
IMF says talks with El Salvador continue, focusing on transparency, public funds protection, and Bitcoin-related risks. Negotiations to sell or...
Amplify launches first-mover ETFs focused on stablecoins and tokenization
Key Takeaways Amplify launched the first ETFs specifically targeting stablecoin and tokenization technologies. These ETFs offer exposure to companies and...
OKX Reports 53x Surge in Regulated Trading After US, EU Expansion
Crypto exchange OKX said volume in its licensed and regulated markets increased 53-fold in 2025, driven by its expansion into...
Solana treasury Upexi plans $1B capital raise to support operations and investments
Key Takeaways Upexi seeks to raise up to $1 billion by offering various securities to support operations and investment plans....
XRP ETFs Push Past $1B AUM Amid ‘Familiarity’ Factor: Exec
XRP exchange-traded funds have surpassed $1 billion in assets due to the long-standing recognition of the token among mainstream market...
Donald Trump Says Fed Chair Nominee Chris Waller Is ‘Great’
United States President Donald Trump offered positive remarks about pro-crypto Fed chair nominee Chris Waller at a recent press conference,...
Hageman Video Fuels Senate Chatter as Lummis Leaves Wyoming Seat Open
Wyoming Representative Harriet Hageman fueled speculation about a 2026 Senate run after posting a cryptic video days after Senator Cynthia...
Coinbase Sues 3 States Over Prediction Market Laws
Coinbase is taking three US states to court in a bid to lock in federal protection for its planned prediction...
