Federal regulators, the SEC & CFTC, are setting firm goals to complete key crypto initiatives by the end of 2025, focusing on listed spot crypto trading and tokenized collateral. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham stated on X that these priorities…
Hong Kong Approves First Solana ETF When Does Trading Start?
Hong Kong has taken another decisive step in its digital-asset journey by approving the first Solana spot exchange-traded fund. The product, managed by China Asset Management (Hong Kong), strengthens the city’s position as a regulated hub for virtual assets in…
Is Bitcoin below $108K after $320M liquidations a reset?
Bitcoin traded below $108,000 at 9:20 a.m. UTC, marking another cautious session as traders faced renewed liquidations and weaker spot ETF flows. The digital asset slipped to $107,779 in the European morning, reflecting a 2.8% loss in 24 hours and…
Did Coinbase sign a $375 million deal to buy Echo platform?
Coinbase has made a significant move by acquiring Echo, an investment platform known for facilitating token sales, in a $375 million cash-and-stock agreement. The deal reflects a broader industry shift as leading exchanges seek to bring more of the capital…
Japan may allow local banks to trade and hold crypto?
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is preparing to discuss a significant policy reform that may allow domestic banks to buy, hold, and trade cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether. According to a report published on Sunday by Yomiuri Shimbun, the agency seeks…
Does BlackRock listing in London open UK retail crypto ETPs?
BlackRock brings its iShares Bitcoin ETP to the London Stock Exchange, opening live access for UK retail investors today. The product delivers bitcoin exposure without the frictions of setting up a wallet or moving coins. It packages the asset into…
Bitcoin october on track to be the worst in ten years?
Bitcoin enters October with a red start that breaks the “Uptober” habit traders like to cite, as month-to-date losses sit near 5% while spot trades hover around $107,000 in late Asian hours on Sunday, according to CoinGlass. The gap between…
Are Crypto Miners leaving Bitcoin as AI and HPC deals grow?
Crypto Miners are outpacing Bitcoin again as more operators shift toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Bitcoin still shows a gain of about 14% in 2025 and trades near the record high of almost $126,000 set at the start of…
Will Ripple’s $1 billion XRP treasury reshape the token?
Ripple is advancing an XRP treasury plan sized at about $1 billion through a SPAC-like structure that would buy XRP over time, creating a steady source of demand alongside Ripple’s own sizable holdings and monthly escrow mechanics. Reports indicate Ripple…
Are Japan’s Top Banks planning a joint stablecoin launch?
Japan’s Top Banks are taking coordinated steps to enter the growing stablecoin landscape by developing a shared framework for digital currencies. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, and Mizuho Financial Group have agreed to launch yen-pegged stablecoins with…