Trump Set to Raise Millions from Crypto and Meme Coins This Month
Donald Trump has two high-profile dinners on his schedule this month. These events are likely to raise him significant campaign cash for his political aspirations. The opening dinner on Monday,…
India Tightens Grip on Cryptocurrency as Major Exchanges Face Challenges
India’s cryptocurrency regulatory climate is still in flux and remains a huge hurdle for domestic exchanges and their customers. The Indian government has previously taken a hardline position toward cryptocurrencies…
SEC Chair Atkins warns that crypto innovation has been stifled and calls for regulatory changes
Paul Atkins, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has voiced concerns over the stagnation of innovation in the cryptocurrency sector, stating it “has been stifled for the…
North Carolina Proposes Bills to Include Crypto in State Retirement System
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced bills in both the House and Senate that could result in the state’s treasurer allocating up to 5% of various state retirement funds into cryptocurrencies…
GameStop Plans Digital Asset Investments Including Bitcoin After Board Decision
GameStop Corporation (GME), the video game retailer turned memecoin stock, is planning to invest in Bitcoin. The company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to acquire digital assets,…
Atkins Discloses $327 Million in Assets Before SEC Confirmation Hearing
Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), disclosed his and his wife’s combined assets, totaling at least $327 million, in a financial disclosure…
A Large Portion of EU Crypto Payments Is Spent on Retail and Food
A new report by Oobit, a cryptocurrency payments platform, reveals that 70% of crypto payments in the European Union are directed toward retail, food, and beverage purchases. The findings, which…
Crypto Firms Aim for Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shift Under Trump
Cryptocurrency and fintech companies are increasingly exploring the option of securing bank charters, a strategy to help expand their operations under the Trump administration, according to a report from Reuters.…
Trump Reveals U.S. Crypto Reserve with Bitcoin, Solana, and More
On Sunday, cryptocurrencies surged following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new U.S. Crypto Reserve, which will include a mix of digital assets such as bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), XRP,…
SEC Rules Most Meme Coins Are Not Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued pivotal guidance on Thursday evening, declaring that most meme coins do not qualify as securities under U.S. federal law. This announcement clarifies years…
Argentine President Milei Refutes Involvement in Cryptocurrency Scandal
Argentine President Javier Milei has come under scrutiny following allegations of promoting a controversial cryptocurrency, $Libra. On Friday, Milei mentioned $Libra in a social media post, leading to a swift…
Musk and Altman Clash Over OpenAI
Elon Musk’s ambitious $97.4 billion bid to acquire all assets of OpenAI has been officially rejected by the company’s board of directors. The offer, which Musk claims aims to return…
Australian Police Crack Down on Syndicate Stealing Bitcoin ATMs and Collector Cards
Australian police have unearthed a significant trove of stolen items, dubbed an “Aladdin’s cave,” following a crackdown on a local crime syndicate accused of targeting cryptocurrency ATMs and collector card…
Tether and Guinea Forge Partnership to Develop Blockchain Technology
Tether, the issuer of the major stablecoin, has announced a new partnership with Guinea, aiming to explore the integration of blockchain and peer-to-peer technologies in the country. On February 17,…
New MiCA Guidelines Set Competence Standards for Crypto Industry Staff
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a consultation paper on February 17, outlining proposed guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of staff at crypto asset service…
GameStop Shifts Focus to Cryptocurrency Investments
GameStop, the American video game retailer, is making headlines with its strategic pivot toward cryptocurrency investments. In December 2023, the company’s board approved a new “investment policy,” positioning itself to…
Bitcoin’s Sharp Decline Leads to Broad Sell-Off in Asian Crypto Stocks
On February 3, Asian cryptocurrency stocks experienced significant declines, with Bitcoin plummeting to $91,163 — its lowest level in over three weeks — sparking a broad market sell-off across various…
SEC Thailand Advances with Plans for Digital Token Trading Platform
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is set to introduce a trading platform utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) specifically for securities firms to engage in digital token trading. According…
Bitcoin Regains Dominance Over 60% as Altcoins Face Sharp Declines
Bitcoin’s dominance — a metric that gauges Bitcoin’s proportion of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization — rose above 60% on February 2, during a broad downturn in the crypto markets…
India Considers Adjusting Crypto Policies in Response to Global Adoption
In response to increasing cryptocurrency adoption by other nations, the Indian government is reassessing its regulatory stance on digital assets. India’s economic affairs secretary, Ajay Seth, highlighted the borderless nature…