Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
Bitcoin Exceeds $100,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe value of Bitcoin soared to a historic $100,000 milestone, marking a significant achievement for the cryptocurrency market after a year of remarkable growth.
21X Approved to Launch a Regulated Asset Tokenization Platform
Reading Time: < 1 minute21X, a German fintech company, has made history by becoming the first entity to receive a license from the European Union to operate a fully blockchain-based trading platform.
Grayscale to Launch a Spot Solana ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale Investments has submitted a proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) into a spot ETF.
Bitget Launches a New Exchange in Vietnam
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced the launch of BitEXC, a new trading platform specifically designed for the Vietnamese market.
BitGo Announces Platform for Retail Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitGo has recently announced its plan to cater to retail investors in addition to its traditional focus on institutional clients over the past ten years.
WisdomTree Files for a Spot XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWisdomTree has submitted a proposal to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday for a potential ETF launch.
Inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs Reached $6.4B Last Month
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US saw a surge in investments into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last month as the BTC market price reached a record-breaking $99,000 level.
South Korea Delays Crypto Tax Implementation to 2027
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korean lawmakers have reached an agreement to postpone the implementation of a crypto tax until January 2027.
Japanese Crypto Exchange DMM Bitcoin Closes Following Hacker Attack
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter suffering a hack in May resulting in over $300 million in losses, Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin has announced its decision to shut down operations.
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Touzi Capital
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has taken legal action against investment firm Touzi Capital for allegedly deceiving investors about the liquidity and profitability of its crypto asset mining fund.
Metaplanet Plans to Raise $62M to Acquire More BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese investment firm Metaplanet plans to raise more than $62 million (9.5 billion Japanese Yen) by acquiring stocks in order to add to its Bitcoin treasury.
Taiwan to Implement New AML Rules Tomorrow
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Financial Supervisory Commission of Taiwan has announced that it will implement stricter anti-money laundering regulations on November 30,
OKX Expands Services to Belgium
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange OKX has recently expanded its operations in Europe by introducing a new trading platform and self-custodial wallet in Belgium.
Russian Lawmakers Greenlight Crypto Tax Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussian lawmakers have given their approval to the government’s proposal for a crypto tax bill, which will require Bitcoin miners to pay taxes on their earnings.
Bitwise Submits Application to Issue 10 Crypto Index ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management, in partnership with the New York Stock Exchange, has formally filed a 10 Crypto Index ETF with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Tether Ends Support for Stablecoin EURt
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether has announced that it will no longer support its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURt. Users are being asked to redeem their EURt holdings within a year.
Brazil Considering Bill to Create a Bitcoin Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA proposal has been put forth by Brazilian lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies to allocate 5% of the country’s $370 billion treasury towards a Bitcoin strategic reserve.
CFTC Will Oversee Crypto Regulation Under Trump Administration
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe incoming Trump administration is looking to expand the role and power of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in overseeing the digital asset market, which is valued at $3 trillion.
Iran Says It Will Launch a CBDC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDuring a national banking conference on November 25th, Central Bank of Iran (CBI) governor Mohammad Reza Farzin announced that the country will soon introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
WisdomTree Files Application to Launch an XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWisdomTree, an asset management company based in New York, has filed a registration statement for an XRP ETF in Delaware.
Hashdex Resubmits Crypto Index ETF Proposal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset manager Hashdex has taken steps towards launching a cryptocurrency-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose $438M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to data from SoSoValue, seven spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US experienced a net outflow of $438.4 million on Monday.
Axie Infinity Fires 21% of its Employees
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSky Mavis, the creator of Axie Infinity, is laying off 21% of its workforce in an effort to position itself for growth in the upcoming year.
Tether Mints 2 Billion USDT on Ethereum’s Blockchain
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the issuer of a popular stablecoin, has recently created a significant amount of USDT on the Ethereum network.
Hong Kong’s Largest Digital Bank Launches Retail Crypto Trading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteZA Bank has now expanded its services to include direct cryptocurrency trading for its retail users. It is the first bank in Asia to offer this service, according to the bank’s press release.