CME Group Confirms May 29 Start Date for 24/7 Crypto Derivatives Trading
CME Group will launch continuous trading for its cryptocurrency futures and options on May 29.
African Giants Nigeria and South Africa Top Charts for Stablecoin Growth
A major new survey has pinpointed Nigeria and South Africa as the epicenters of surging stablecoin demand, revealing that users in these nations are more optimistic about the digital currency than anywhere else.
Second MiCA Bill Vetoed in Poland as Crypto Deadline Nears
Poland’s attempt to adopt the EU’s unified crypto rulebook has failed for a second time.
OKX Expands European Footprint with New Stablecoin Payments License
OKX is broadening its regulated services in Europe, having secured a new license that specifically targets the growing sector of stablecoin payments.
Grayscale Files for Aave ETF Conversion, Eyes NYSE Arca Listing
Asset management giant Grayscale has formally requested US regulatory approval to convert its Aave investment trust into an exchange-traded fund.
UK Moves Forward With Tokenized Gilt Pilot, Enlists HSBC Orion
The development clears a path for the UK to become the first G7 member to issue tokenized sovereign debt on a blockchain infrastructure.
Danske Bank Enters Crypto ETP Market With BlackRock and WisdomTree Offerings
Danske Bank has quietly moved into crypto-adjacent territory, announcing Wednesday that self-directed clients can now buy Bitcoin and Ether ETPs issued by BlackRock and WisdomTree through its retail banking interfaces.
European Union Targets Crypto Channels in New Sanctions Push Against Russia and Allies
In a significant escalation of financial pressure, the European Union is contemplating a prohibition on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia to prevent the digital circumvention of sanctions.
Crypto Fund Outflows Ease to $187M as Record Volume Hints at Sentiment Shift
Digital asset investment products saw a marked slowdown in outflows last week, which totalled $187 million.
South Korea’s FSS Sets Agenda: Harsher Penalties for IT Failures, Crypto Manipulation Probes
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service will increase its oversight of the cryptocurrency market and apply more stringent penalties to financial firms for IT-related incidents.
Stablecoin Giant Tether Reports Record $187 Billion USDt Cap Amid Crypto Slump
Tether’s flagship stablecoin, USDt, closed the fourth quarter of 2025 with a historic market capitalization of $187.3 billion, according to its newly published report.
Crypto Staking Sector Consolidates as Bitwise Strikes Deal for Rival Chorus One
The cryptocurrency staking landscape is consolidating with the reported acquisition of Chorus One by Bitwise Asset Management.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys the Crypto Stock Dip, Investing $72M as Bitcoin Slumps
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, purchased approximately $72 million in crypto-related stocks on Monday amid a market slide triggered by Bitcoin falling below $75,000.
Luxembourg Grants Ripple Final EMI License for European Expansion
Ripple has received a final Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the company confirmed Monday.
CertiK Reports Cryptocurrency Thefts Soared to $370M in January
A total of $370.3 million in cryptocurrency was lost to exploits and scams in January.
