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…

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…

G20 watchdog warns of gaps in global crypto regulation?

The G20’s Financial Stability Board has renewed its warning that global regulation of the crypto market remains far too uneven, leaving potential cracks in the world’s financial system as digital assets expand at record speed. In its latest review, the…

Why did the Crypto Market shed $150 billion after China?

The Crypto Market faced another slide after a weekend of forced selling, as renewed trade tension cooled risk appetite and triggered fresh losses across major tokens. Bitcoin fell as much as 4% to about $111,200 on Tuesday morning in London,…

Kenya parliament passes crypto law to attract investment?

Kenya parliament has moved the country a step closer to a formal digital-asset regime by passing the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, aiming to set clear, workable rules for cryptocurrencies, exchanges, and stablecoins. Legislators approved the measure last week, and…

Will Prestige Wealth use $150M for Tether Gold Treasury?

Tether Gold Treasury sits at the center of a $150 million plan by Prestige Wealth (PWM) to build a blockchain-native reserve backed by tokenized gold. The company closed a $100 million private placement led by Antalpha (ANTA) and added $50…

Crypto bulls are Solana ETF approvals stalled by shutdown?

Crypto bulls entered the week expecting a decision on U.S. exchange-traded funds tied to solana, only to see the process pause under a partial government shutdown that began on October 1, which halted routine Securities and Exchange Commission reviews and…

Do UK retail investors face 4 crypto risks after FCA U-turn?

UK retail investors are entering a period of rapid change as the Financial Conduct Authority lifts its four-year ban on access to regulated crypto products. The move marks a turning point for the market, but it also exposes differences among…

Will ESMA crypto supervision replace 27 national regulators?

The European Union is preparing a shift in how it supervises financial markets, with ESMA crypto supervision expected to play a larger role. Under new proposals, oversight of exchanges, crypto companies, and clearing houses could move from national regulators to…