Author: Tony Pearce
ECB Accelerates Wholesale CBDC Platform Development
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Central Bank (ECB) is making significant progress in developing a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform.
Nigeria Sues Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNigeria has initiated a lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance.
What Are Altcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAltcoins, a shortened form of “alternative coins,” are essentially any cryptocurrency that isn’t Bitcoin.
Nigeria Plans to Introduce a Tax on Crypto Transactions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNigeria is set to implement taxes on cryptocurrency transactions as part of a broader initiative to enhance government revenue, as reported by the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission.
Tether Signs MoU with Guinea for Digital Transformation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of the Republic of Guinea.
Argentina’s President Milei Faces Criminal Fraud Charges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArgentine President Javier Milei is facing criminal fraud charges due to his promotion of the $LIBRA token.
SEC Admits Grayscale’s DOGE and XRP ETF Proposals
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged Grayscale’s 19b-4 filing for its Dogecoin and XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Bitpanda Expands Operations in UK Following FCA Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitpanda has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to enhance its cryptocurrency services in the country.
BitGo Considers Public Listing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmerican crypto custody platform BitGo is reportedly planning to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) by the second half of 2025.
Grayscale Files Application for a Spot Cardano ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale has submitted a 19b-4 form to the SEC for a spot Cardano ETF.
Strategy Acquires 7,633 Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has resumed its purchases of Bitcoin after pausing for a week.
Investors Accuse Coinbase of Violating Securities Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is currently facing a lawsuit regarding its alleged violation of securities laws.
Franklin Templeton Files Application to Launch a Crypto Index ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFranklin Templeton is seeking approval from the US Security Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce a new crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Cboe to Launch Ethereum ETF Options Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCboe has formally requested that the SEC swiftly approve their filing to list and trade options on Ethereum ETFs.
Robinhood Suspends Super Bowl Betting Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRobinhood discontinued its Super Bowl betting contracts less than 24 hours after they were first introduced, after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission requested their removal.
Kraken Wins MiFID License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has announced it has recently acquired a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU.
India Reevaluating Its Crypto Stance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Indian government may be reconsidering its stance on cryptocurrency as global attitudes towards digital assets evolve.
South Korea’s Kimchi Premium Reaches a 10-month High
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe kimchi premium for Bitcoin in South Korea reached its highest level in 10 months as the price on local exchanges remained stable amidst a larger crypto market decline.
Kraken Launches Staking Services in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has introduced a new staking product for clients in the United States, available in 37 states and 2 territories.
Tether’s USDT is Launched on Lightning Network
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAt the Plan B conference in El Salvador, Tether announced its plans to bring its stablecoin to the Bitcoin network through the use of the Lightning Network, a layer 2 scaling service.
Tesla Reports $600B Bitcoin Gain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTesla’s reported net income for the fourth quarter received a significant boost from its Bitcoin holdings, due to a recently implemented rule change for accounting of digital assets.
Utah Passes Bill to Invest State Funds in Digital Assets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Utah House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee has approved a bill that allows the state to invest public funds in digital assets.
OKX and Crypto.com Win MiCA Licenses
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn January 27, OKX and Crypto.com announced that they have obtained full licenses under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
Nasdaq Seeks Rule Change for BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNasdaq has proposed a rule change for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, which would allow for in-kind BTC redemptions for authorized participants, rather than just cash.
Canada Regulator Announces it Will Monitor Crypto Transactions to Fight Drugs Trafficking
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada’s financial intelligence agency, FINTRAC, has released a new alert highlighting the use of cryptocurrencies in laundering proceeds from synthetic fentanyl and opioid trafficking.
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