Browsing: Regulation

Tether’s USDT is closing the gap with USDC on BitPay, signaling a shift in stablecoin preferences among users and merchants by 2025.

The DOJ has recovered $40K in cryptocurrency from a scam impersonating the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, highlighting the challenges and solutions in combating crypto fraud.

The SEC has temporarily delayed the trading of Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund as a spot ETF, despite initial approval, signaling a cautious approach to cryptocurrency ETFs.

JPMorgan Chase is leading the way in transforming carbon markets with its innovative tokenized carbon credit initiative, leveraging blockchain for greater transparency and efficiency.

SIFMA urges the SEC to reject exemptions for tokenized stocks, emphasizing the need for traditional regulatory processes to protect investors and maintain market integrity.

The US Justice Department is probing a former ransomware negotiator for allegedly taking cryptocurrency from hacker payments, highlighting ethical challenges in digital currency negotiations.

The REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF’s successful debut highlights growing institutional interest in crypto staking-enabled ETFs, despite regulatory challenges.

Australian crypto billionaire Tim Heath’s dramatic escape from a kidnapping attempt in Estonia highlights the growing security risks for high-net-worth individuals in the cryptocurrency world.

Ripple Labs applies for a US banking license, marking a pivotal step towards regulatory compliance and integration with traditional finance.

OpenAI clarifies that Robinhood-distributed tokens in the EU do not represent company equity, amidst criticism from Elon Musk and Robinhood’s push into tokenized stock trading.

Ripple’s application for a US national bank charter marks a pivotal step towards federal oversight, potentially enhancing trust and stability in the crypto market.

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral primary victory raises questions about the future of New York’s crypto industry, contrasting his left-leaning policies with incumbent Mayor Eric Adams’ pro-crypto stance.

Vitalik Buterin’s keynote at EthCC highlights the need for blockchain technology to focus on human liberation, drawing parallels between the early internet’s freedom ethos and today’s crypto challenges.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins recognizes tokenization as a key innovation, signaling a shift towards more supportive crypto regulations.

Former US President Donald Trump’s net worth has surged by $620 million thanks to his cryptocurrency ventures, including a family-backed business and a personal memecoin.

Belgium’s KBC Bank is set to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum buying options for retail customers via its Bolero platform, marking a significant step in cryptocurrency adoption by traditional banks.

The SEC has approved Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund to convert into a spot ETF, marking a significant milestone for cryptocurrencies in traditional finance.

AllUnity, a joint venture by Deutsche Bank and DWS, secures BaFin approval for EURAU, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, signaling a major advancement in the fusion of traditional banking and digital assets.

Deutsche Bank announces plans to launch a cryptocurrency custody service by 2026, partnering with Bitpanda and Taurus to meet growing institutional demand.

The European Central Bank is set to pilot a blockchain-based euro settlement system by 2026, marking a significant step towards modernizing Europe’s financial infrastructure with distributed ledger technology.