The SEC and CFTC have jointly set out a new approach to digital assets, declaring that most crypto tokens do not fall under U.S. securities rules. Their move arrives as bitcoin trades near a crucial technical level ahead of the…
Metaplanet Raises $255M to Expand Its Bitcoin Treasury Plan
Tokyo-based metaplanet has secured roughly $255 million from overseas institutional investors through a new share sale, reinforcing its strategy of rapidly growing its bitcoin holdings. The transaction, which includes both equity and warrants, is structured to support the company’s long-term accumulation…
Strategy adds $1.57B in Bitcoin and lifts holdings to 761K
Michael Saylor’s strategy for expanding corporate Bitcoin holdings intensified last week, as Strategy, the largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder, completed one of its biggest single-week purchases to date. A new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission shows the…
Will Australia Senate Back New Crypto Rules for Firms Now?
The australia senate has released a committee report supporting new laws to bring digital-asset platforms and custody providers under the country’s existing financial-services system. The findings from the Senate Economics Legislation Committee endorse a bill that would extend established licensing,…
Circle moves past $2B in tokenized Treasury market share now
The expanding market for tokenized U.S. Treasuries has seen a shift in leadership, with circle now overseeing the largest pool of on-chain Treasury exposure. Data from RWA.xyz show that its USYC token has grown rapidly in recent months, altering the…
2 Firms Tied To $800M Crypto Laundering For North Korea
U.S. authorities are tightening their focus on crypto laundering as a key source of funding for North Korea’s weapons programs. The Treasury Department has announced sanctions on individuals and entities accused of helping the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)…
Why is the UK central bank changing stablecoin rules now?
The UK central bank is reworking its approach to stablecoins, moving toward a more permissive framework while still pressing industry participants for clearer input on how to manage risks. The Bank of England (BOE) has spent the past year consulting…
Revolut Retains Crypto and Trading Services Outside UK Bank
Revolut has secured a full U.K. banking license, marking a significant shift in how the London-based fintech operates and how its customers’ deposits are protected. The move comes almost two years after the firm entered the U.K. banking regime with…
How will banks react to the FDIC chief stance on stablecoins?
The fdic chief has clarified that users of U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins will not receive federal deposit insurance protection under the new U.S. law governing these tokens. Speaking as markets and banking regulators move to implement the Guiding and Establishing National…
Thailand crypto platforms freeze 10000 suspected mule accounts
Thailand crypto platforms have intensified efforts to curb money laundering and fraud, freezing tens of thousands of accounts suspected of being used as “mule accounts.” The latest freezes come as authorities and industry groups roll out stricter checks on digital…