Author: Tony Pearce
Trump Says US Crypto Reserve Will Include XRP, Solana, and Cardano, and Prices Soar
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin, along with major cryptocurrencies Ripple’s XRP, Solana, and Cardano, soared after Donald Trump announced plans to establish a US crypto reserve.
Pakistan to Regulate Crypto with New Advisory Council
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan’s finance ministry has revealed plans to consider forming a National Crypto Council, representing a shift in the ministry’s approach to digital assets.
SEC Ends Investigation Into Gemini
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have concluded its dealings with Gemini, but Gemini is not letting the matter rest with the SEC.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Loses $420M in a Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestors withdrew a record $420 million from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust in a single day as Bitcoin reached its lowest value of the year.
SEC Drops Uniswap Investigation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday concluded its investigation into Uniswap Labs without taking enforcement action, marking the end of a four-year inquiry.
Bybit Repays 40,000 ETH Borrowed from Bitget
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange Bybit has returned the 40,000 Ether it borrowed from Bitget just three days after a $1.4 billion hack severely impacted the platform on February 21.
SEC Ends OpenSea Investigation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has officially concluded its investigation into OpenSea, opting not to take legal action or classify NFTs as securities.
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.
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