Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Hashdex Files to Add Altcoins to Crypto Index ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHashdex is seeking SEC approval to expand its Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF to include XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Avalanche (AVAX), Litecoin (LTC), and Uniswap (UNI), as per a recent amendment.
Outflows from Crypto ETPs Reach $1.7B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced significant selling last week, marking the fifth consecutive week of outflows, totaling $1.7 billion exiting the market.
Crypto Platform Debiex Ordered to Pay $2.5M to CFTC in Fraud Case
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA US federal judge has ordered Debiex to return approximately $2.26 million to its customers, which the platform allegedly took through romance scams.
VanEck Files for an Avalanche ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVanEck has filed for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track Avalanche’s AVAX coin.
Bolivia Will Pay Energy Imports with Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBolivia’s state-owned energy company, YPFB, plans to use cryptocurrency for energy imports, as reported by Reuters on March 13.
Turkey Tightens its Crypto Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTurkey has introduced enhanced regulations, tightening restrictions on crypto exchanges and custodial services.
Trump’s Family Negotiating to Acquire Stake in Binance
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Trump’s family is reportedly negotiating a stake in Binance.US, potentially deepening their involvement in the crypto industry.
US Solana ETFs Coming Soon, Exec Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe upcoming launch of Solana futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) indicates that the first US SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) listings may be on the horizon.
Russia’s Central Bank May Allow Crypto Trading for Wealthy Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Russia has proposed legislation for a three-year experimental regime allowing crypto investment by wealthy individuals.
OKX Obtains a MiFID II License
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX Europe has acquired a Malta-licensed firm with a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) license.
Nebraska Approves Bill to Regulate Crypto ATMs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a new law aimed at combating cryptocurrency fraud amid a rise in crypto ATM crimes across the United States.
Bitwise Launches ETF Tracking Firms With Large BTC Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management has introduced the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, trading under the ticker OWNB.
Coinbase to Relaunch Crypto Trading Services in India
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase is set to re-enter the Indian market after securing a crucial regulatory approval.
US House Overturns IRS DeFi Broker Rule
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US House of Representatives has voted to overturn an IRS rule that would classify crypto entities as brokers required to collect specific taxpayer and transaction information.
Thai Regulator Approves USDC and USDT
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s financial regulator is expanding its list of approved cryptocurrencies to include the two largest stablecoins, Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, as trading pairs on digital asset exchanges.
Coinbase Unveils Plans to Offer 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase will soon introduce 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum through its Coinbase Derivatives platform, marking a first for US clients.
REX-Osprey Files Application for a MOVE ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset manager REX-Osprey has announced plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will include the Movement Network’s native token, MOVE.
El Salvador Keeps Buying BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEl Salvador continues to purchase Bitcoin despite an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to limit its Bitcoin acquisitions.
Utah Passes Bitcoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLate Friday, Utah lawmakers passed legislation aimed at providing regulatory clarity, but they removed a key provision that would have allowed the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrency.
Michael Saylor: US Government Must Buy 25% of Bitcoin Supply
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor, founder of Strategy, has proposed an ambitious plan for the US government to acquire up to 25% of Bitcoin’s total supply over the next decade.
Kraken to Go Public in 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) as early as the first quarter of 2026, although the company may still alter its plans.
Kraken is Preparing for Next Payments to FTX Creditors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has announced that it will begin the next phase of FTX-related creditor repayments on May 30, focusing on claimants with claims over $50,000.
Trump Signs Order to Establish a Crypto Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Japan’s Ruling Party to Slash Crypto Capital Gains Tax to 20%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan’s ruling political party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is advancing a comprehensive regulatory reform for cryptocurrencies.
Mt. Gox Transfers $1 Billion in Bitcoin to New Address
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCustodians of Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin holdings have recently transferred 11,833.64 BTC, valued at over $1 billion.
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