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What Are Utility & Security Tokens?
Everything you need to know about utility and security tokens.…
Nasdaq Applies to List 21Shares’ Dogecoin ETF
Nasdaq has applied for regulatory approval to list a 21Shares exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds the popular memecoin Dogecoin.…
SEC Postpones Decisions on XRP and DOGE ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on the approval of two ETFs for Dogecoin and XRP.…
SEC Drops Investigation into PayPal's Stablecoin
PayPal has announced the SEC has closed its investigation into the company's US dollar stablecoin without taking any action.…
UK Government Proposes New Crypto Rules
The UK Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves have introduced new regulations for cryptocurrencies.…
Arizona Passes Several Bills to Create a Bitcoin Reserve
Lawmakers in the Arizona House of Representatives have approved two bills that could allow the state to establish a reserve with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.…
Mastercard Partners with Circle and Paxos to Enable Stablecoin Payments to Merchants
Mastercard has announced that it will allow merchants in its network to accept payments in stablecoins.…
Several Abu Dhabi Institutions Team Up to Launch a Dirham-linked Stablecoin
Three major Abu Dhabi institutions, including the emirate's sovereign wealth fund, have collaborated on the launch of a new dirham-denominated stablecoin.…
MetaMask to Launch a Crypto Card with Mastercard
MetaMask has announced the launch of a cryptocurrency payments card that allows users to spend self-custodied funds.…
El Salvador Continues to Buy Bitcoin
El Salvador has purchased an additional 7 BTC (worth over $650,000) in the last week.…
ProShares to Launch 3 XRP Futures ETFs
ProShares plans to launch three futures-based ETFs linked to Ripple's XRP token on April 30.…
Coinbase Asks to Remove Rule Barring SEC Staff From Owning Crypto
Coinbase has asked the US Office of Government Ethics to lift a rule barring SEC staff from owning cryptocurrencies.…
ARK Invest: Bitcoin to Hit $2.4M by 2030
ARK Invest has raised its Bitcoin bull case prediction for the price of Bitcoin from $1.5 million to $2.4 million by the end of 2030.…
Federal Reserve Withdraws Crypto Guidance for Banks
The US Federal Reserve has announced the withdrawal of previous guidelines that discouraged banks from engaging in cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities.…
SEC Delays its Decision on a Polkadot ETF
The SEC has postponed its decision on the approval of an ETF holding Polkadot’s native token.…
Binance to Implement New Compliance Measures for South African Users
Binance is introducing new compliance measures for its South African users, requiring sender and recipient details for all cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals.…
KuCoin Enters Thai Market
Crypto exchange KuCoin is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia, focusing on Thailand's crypto market.…
Russia's Central Bank and Ministry of Finance Plan to Launch a Crypto Exchange
The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Russia plan to launch a cryptocurrency exchange for qualified investors as part of a pilot legal initiative.…
Australian Top Court Dismisses ASIC's Appeal Against Block Earner
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled in favor of financial technology company Block Earner.…
SEC Won’t Refile Fraud Case Against Hex's Richard Heart
The SEC has announced it will not refile its securities fraud complaint against the founder of Hex.…
Trump Media Teams Up with Crypto.com to Launch US-focused ETFs
US President Donald Trump's media conglomerate has partnered with Crypto.com to launch ETFs focused on Made in America investments.…
ECB: Trump's Support for Crypto Will Affect European Economy
The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed concern about the possible repercussions of significant US support for the crypto industry.…
US-based Bitcoin ETFs See Biggest Inflows Since January
US-based Bitcoin ETFs on Monday experienced their biggest day of net inflows since late January.…
ARK Invest Adds Solana to Two ETFs
ARK Invest has added staked Solana to two of its ETFs.…
Coinbase Launches XRP Futures
On April 21, Coinbase announced it was listing futures contracts for the XRP token on its US derivatives platform.…
Paul Atkins Sworn in as SEC Chairman
Paul Atkins has been sworn in as the 34th chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission.…
Circle Launches a New Payments Network
Circle plans to unveil a new cross-border payments and remittance network tomorrow.…
Michael Saylor Says Over 13,000 Institutions Have Exposure to Strategy
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has hinted at an upcoming Bitcoin purchase, revealing that more than 13,000 institutions have exposure to the company.…
Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Will Reach $1M by 2035
Financial educator and author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2035.…
Charles Schwab to Add BTC Trading Services for Clients in 2026
Rick Wurster, CEO of Charles Schwab Corp, said the company plans to launch spot Bitcoin trading services for its clients in April 2026.…
What Blockchain is in Layman’s Terms
Today we'll try to explain blockchain in layman’s terms.…
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing in Cryptocurrencies
Our guide will give you a basic understanding of the market and its risks before you set out to make an investment.…
OKX Launches its Services in the US
OKX has announced it will introduce a centralized crypto trading platform and the OKX wallet to the US market.…
Ethena Labs Suspends Operations in Germany
Ethena Labs, creator of synthetic stablecoins, is shutting down operations in Germany.…
CleanSpark to Start Selling Bitcoin
CleanSpark announced on April 15 it will start selling a portion of the Bitcoins it earns from mining each month.…
China's Local Governments Are Selling Seized Cryptocurrencies
China's local governments are looking for ways to sell seized cryptocurrencies.…
South Korea Blocks 14 Crypto Exchanges on Apple Store
On April 11, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced the blocking of 14 cryptocurrency exchanges on the Apple Store.…
Several Solana ETFs to Debut in Canada This Week
Spot Solana ETFs will debut in Canada on April 16.…
Kraken Launches Stock and ETF Trading for US Users
Kraken is expanding its focus beyond cryptocurrencies with the introduction of US-listed stocks and ETFs to attract more traditional investors.…
SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale Ether ETFs Staking
The SEC has delayed its decision on the approval of Ether staking in two Grayscale funds.…
Pakistan Proposes a Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies
Regulators in Pakistan have introduced a compliance-focused regulatory framework for digital assets.…
Strategy Plans to Continue Buying Bitcoin
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has indicated he plans to buy more Bitcoin after a nearly two-week pause in acquisitions.…
New York Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Accept Crypto for Tax Payments
A New York lawmaker has proposed a bill to allow state agencies to accept payments in cryptocurrencies.…
SEC and Binance Ask for New Pause in Lawsuit
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance have asked a US federal judge to extend their nearly two-year legal battle by two more months.…
New Hampshire and Florida Pass Bills to Create Bitcoin Reserves
New Hampshire and Florida have each introduced bills to allow their states to establish Bitcoin reserves.…
Trump Signs Resolution Overturning IRS Rule for DeFi Firms
Donald Trump has rescinded a rule that required DeFi firms to report their transactions to the IRS.…
HashKey Receives Approval to Offer Crypto Staking Services in Hong Kong
Cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has gained approval from Hong Kong regulators to offer staking services.…
21Shares Files to Launch a Dogecoin ETF in US
Digital asset manager 21Shares has filed with the SEC to launch a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).…
Thailand Tightens Regulations on Digital Asset Crime
Thailand's Cabinet has approved major amendments to strengthen regulations against digital asset crime.…
SEC Gives Green Light to Options on Spot Ether ETFs
The SEC has approved options trading for several spot Ether ETFs.…
Cboe BZX Applies to List Canary's SUI ETF
Cboe BZX Exchange has applied for approval from US regulators to list a Sui-backed ETF.…
BlackRock Teams Up with Anchorage Digital to Offer Digital Asset Custody
Asset manager BlackRock has begun collaborating with Anchorage Digital to provide crypto custody services.…
Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases
Michael Saylor's firm, Strategy, refrained from increasing its BTC holdings last week.…
EU Markets Regulator: Cryptocurrencies May Cause Financial Stability Problems
The European Securities and Markets Authority has warned the crypto sector could increasingly destabilize financial markets.…
Nigerian Court Postpones Tax Evasion Case Against Binance
A Nigerian court has delayed the tax evasion case against Binance until April 30.…
SEC Approves Galaxy Digital’s Nasdaq Listing
Galaxy Digital, a crypto investment firm, has received approval from the SEC to list on Nasdaq.…
Pakistan Appoints Changpeng Zhao as Crypto Advisor
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has been appointed as an advisor to Pakistan's Crypto Council.…
First XRP ETF in the US to Launch Today
Teucrium Investment Advisors is preparing to introduce the first XRP-based ETF in the US, with an XRP leveraged version to be launched on NYSE Arca.…
Hong Kong Allows Crypto Companies to Offer Staking Services
The financial authorities in Hong Kong have officially authorized crypto companies to offer staking services to their clients.…
Brazilian Court Authorizes Crypto Seizure
Brazilian judges now have the authority to seize crypto assets of debtors who are behind in payments.…
Nearly 400,000 FTX Users Could Lose $2.5B in Repayments
Nearly 400,000 creditors of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX risk losing $2.5 billion in refunds.…
Bitcoin Plunges Below $80,000
Crypto prices plummeted when US stock futures opened significantly lower on April 6.…
Crypto Donations Exceeded $1B in 2024
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao has contributed more than $500,000 in cryptocurrencies to support earthquake relief efforts in Thailand and Myanmar.…
Gemini to Open an Office in Miami
Gemini is about to establish an office in the Miami area.…
Coinbase Institutional Files Application to Offer XRP Futures Trading
Coinbase has filed an application with the CFTC to introduce futures contracts for Ripple's XRP token.…
US House Committee Passes Stablecoin Bill
The US House Financial Services Committee has approved a framework bill on stablecoins.…
VanEck Plans to Launch a BNB ETF
VanEck has applied to establish a trust in Delaware for an ETF linked to the Binance-associated crypto BNB.…
Kraken Obtains a Restricted Dealer Registration in Canada
Crypto exchange Kraken has achieved a new compliance milestone by obtaining registration in Canada.…
GameStop Raises $1.5B to Buy Bitcoin
Video game retailer GameStop Corporation has completed a convertible debt offering.…
Grayscale Files Application to Launch an ETF Holding Multiple Cryptocurrencies
Grayscale has filed an application to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds a broad range of spot cryptocurrencies.…
SEC and Gemini Ask to Pause Lawsuit to Discuss a Resolution
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and crypto exchange Gemini have jointly requested a pause in the SEC lawsuit.…
Circle Files to Go Public
Circle has filed with the SEC an application to list on the New York Stock Exchange.…
Vanuatu Passes a Strict Crypto Regulation
Vanuatu has just put in place laws to regulate digital assets and establish a licensing framework for crypto companies wishing to operate in the Pacific island nation.…
BlackRock: Bitcoin Could Threaten US Dollar Dominance
The CEO of BlackRock has warned the dollar could lose its status as the world's reserve currency to Bitcoin or other digital assets.…
Cryptocurrency Thefts in March Fall to $28.8M
Losses from crypto scams, exploits and hacks fell to $28.8 million in March.…
Coinbase CEO Calls for Change in Stablecoin Laws
The CEO of Coinbase has advocated changes to US legislation that would allow stablecoin holders to earn onchain interests.…
MARA Holdings to Raise $2B to Buy More Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings Inc (MARA) plans to sell up to $2 billion in stock to acquire more Bitcoin.…
Number of Crypto Exchange Users in South Korea Reaches 16 Million
More than 16 million South Koreans have accounts on crypto exchanges, out of a total population of 51.7 million.…
CFTC and FDIC Loosen Restrictions on Cryptocurrencies
The FDIC announced on March 28 banks and other institutions under its supervision can now engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval.…
Japan Plans to Categorize Cryptocurrencies as Financial Products
Japan's financial regulator is set to revise the country's laws to categorize cryptocurrencies as financial products in 2026.…
Circle and ICE Are Working on Stablecoin Integration into ICE Operations
Circle and Intercontinental Exchange are working together to study the integration of stablecoins into ICE operations.…
EU Watchdog Proposes to Cover Insurers' Entire Cryptocurrency Holdings
The European Union's insurance authority has proposed a general rule requiring insurance companies to hold capital equal to their crypto holdings.…
SEC Ends Investigation into Crypto.com
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into Crypto.com.…
Fidelity Plans to Launch a Stablecoin
Fidelity Investments is poised to launch a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar.…
South Korean Regulator Restricts Access to Several Foreign Exchanges
South Korean regulators have banned the apps of Poloniex, KuCoin, MEXC, and others.…
Trump's Crypto Firm Plans to Launch a Stablecoin
Donald Trump's World Liberty Financial is preparing to launch USD1, a dollar-pegged stablecoin.…
GameStop Announces Plans to Invest in Bitcoin
GameStop Corporation intends to invest in Bitcoin after receiving unanimous approval from its board to acquire digital assets.…
Cboe Files to List Fidelity's Solana ETF
Cboe BZX Exchange has applied for approval to list a proposed Fidelity ETF that holds Solana.…
Ripple Will Not File Cross-appeal in SEC Case
Ripple has decided not to file a cross-appeal, indicating its long-running legal battle with the SEC is coming to an end.…
SEC Ends its Investigation into Immutable
Immutable has announced the SEC has concluded its investigation without finding wrongdoing.…
Kentucky Governor Signs Bitcoin Bill into Law
HB701 aims to safeguard the use of digital assets and self-custodial wallets.…
BlackRock Launches its First Bitcoin ETP in Europe
BlackRock has just launched a Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, its first crypto ETP outside North America.…
Mt. Gox Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin
Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox has recently conducted its third major Bitcoin transaction in less than a month.…
Circle Launches USDC in Japan
Circle has just announced it will officially launch its stablecoin, USDC, in Japan on March 26.…
Coinbase in Talks to Buy Deribit
Coinbase is in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, a leading crypto derivatives platform.…
Pakistan's Crypto Council Proposes Mining Bitcoin with Excess Energy
Fidelity Files to Register a Tokenized Version of its OnChain Fund
Fidelity Investments has applied to register a tokenized version of its US dollar money market fund on Ethereum.…
US Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash
On Friday, the US Treasury Department lifted sanctions imposed on Tornado Cash.…
Canary Capital Files to List a PENGU ETF
Asset manager Canary Capital has filed an application to list a Pengu ETF.…
SEC Says Proof-of-work Mining Does Not Violate Securities Law
The SEC has affirmed that PoW mining is not considered an offer and sale of securities.…