Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Kraken Debuts US Stocks and ETFs Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has launched a new feature allowing select US users to buy and sell US stocks and ETFs directly through the Kraken app, commission-free.
South Korea’s Regulator Bans Access to 14 Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is intensifying its crackdown on unregistered crypto platforms.
Tether Teams Up with Mining Pool to Strengthen Network’s Decentralization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the stablecoin issuer, plans to direct its existing and future Bitcoin hashrate to OCEAN’s Bitcoin mining pool to enhance the network’s decentralization.
SEC and Binance Request Additional Pause from Court
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC and Binance have jointly filed a motion to extend their lawsuit pause for another 60 days, following a previous pause to engage in “productive discussions.”
Pakistan to Use Energy Surplus for Bitcoin Mining
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan is strategically channeling its surplus electricity into Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, marking a new integration of cryptocurrency into its economy.
Mantra Token Price Crashes 90%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Mantra token, native to the Mantra blockchain for real-world tokenized assets, has plummeted by over 90% within 24 hours.
HashKey Wins Approval to Provide Crypto Staking Services in Hong Kong
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued regulatory guidance for licensed virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) regarding their staking services, as well as for SFC-authorised funds (VA Funds) involved in staking.
New Hampshire and Florida Advance Crypto Reserve Bills
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn April 10, New Hampshire’s House narrowly passed bill HB302 with a 192-179 vote. It now proceeds to the state Senate for further consideration.
SEC Gives Guidance on How Federal Securities Laws Could Apply to Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff have provided guidance on the potential application of federal securities laws to cryptocurrencies.
SEC Approves Options Trading for Ethereum ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading linked to a spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Senate Confirms Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman
Reading Time: < 1 minutePaul Atkins, chosen by President Trump to head the SEC, has been confirmed by the Senate with a largely party-line vote.
Kraken to Roll Out Crypto Cards in Europe and UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has teamed up with Mastercard to offer crypto debit cards across the UK and Europe, as announced on April 8.
BlackRock Teams Up with Anchorage Digital for Crypto Custody Services
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock has appointed Anchorage Digital as a crypto custodian due to increasing demand for crypto adoption.
EU Market Regulator Warns Cryptocurrencies Pose Risks to Financial Stability
Reading Time: < 1 minuteESMA, the European Union’s securities watchdog, has reiterated concerns about crypto regulation, warning that crypto-related risks could affect financial stability.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Suspends Bitcoin Buying
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor’s company, Strategy, paused its Bitcoin purchases amid global financial instability, as noted in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7.
Asset Manager Launches First US XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS-based asset manager Teucrium Investment Advisors is set to launch a 2x leveraged XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on April 8.
Pakistan Appoints Former Binance CEO as Crypto Advisor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has been named strategic advisor to the newly established Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC).
Nigerian Court Puts Off Trial Against Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Nigerian court has postponed the tax evasion case against Binance to April 30 to allow the local tax authority to address a request by the cryptocurrency exchange.
CFPB Could See Reduced Role in Crypto Oversight
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to have a reduced role in regulating cryptocurrencies.
Brazil Court Authorizes Crypto Seizure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil’s Superior Court of Justice has granted judges the authority to seize cryptocurrency assets from debtors.
400,000 FTX Creditors at Risk of Losing $2.5 Billion in Repayments
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFTX creditors risk losing $2.5 billion due to a missed Know Your Customer (KYC) deadline.
Decentralized Exchanges Are Challenging Centralized Platforms’ Dominance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDecentralized cryptocurrency exchanges (DEXs) are increasingly challenging the dominance of centralized platforms, despite a recent $6.2 million exploit on Hyperliquid highlighting risks in DEX infrastructure.
Coinbase Files to Launch XRP Futures Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase plans to list XRP futures contracts through its derivatives arm, benefiting from increased legal clarity for the asset.
Genius Group Ordered to Sell its Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGenius Group, an AI-driven education company, announced it must sell its Bitcoin holdings following a US court order preventing the sale of shares, fundraising, or Bitcoin purchases.
Alabama and Minnesota File Bills to Add Bitcoin to Reserves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLawmakers in Minnesota and Alabama have introduced companion bills that, if passed, would enable each state to purchase Bitcoin.
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