Hong Kong Bets Big on Tokenization: New Stablecoin Laws & Digital Bond Plans
Hong Kong is pushing deeper into blockchain adoption with fresh regulations for stablecoins and plans to scale tokenized assets.
Bakkt’s $1B Fundraising Plan Could Accelerate Institutional Bitcoin Adoption
Bakkt Holdings has laid the groundwork for a major capital raise, filing for a $1 billion shelf offering that may include Bitcoin purchases.
Bitwise Includes In-kind Redemptions in Dogecoin and Aptos ETF filings
Bitwise’s latest Dogecoin and Aptos ETF filings include a key tweak: in-kind redemptions.
Invesco and Galaxy Digital Submit SEC Filing for Spot Solana ETF
Invesco Ltd. and Galaxy Digital LP have formally filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to register the “Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF.”
Kraken Gets EU-Wide Crypto License Through Ireland
Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has received a major regulatory approval in Ireland, allowing it to operate across Europe.
Barclays Restricts Credit Card Crypto Purchases Amid Regulatory Concerns
Barclays has announced it will block cryptocurrency transactions on its Barclaycard credit cards effective this Friday, citing investor protection concerns.
Japan Proposes Classifying Crypto as Financial Products
Japan is rolling out the red carpet for crypto. In a major policy shift, regulators have proposed treating digital assets like stocks—clearing the path for ETFs and slashing taxes from a punishing 55% to a flat 20%.
