Japan’s SBI Follows Global Trend with Bitcoin-XRP ETF Plan
SBI Holdings is bringing Japan into the crypto ETF race with plans for a Bitcoin-XRP dual offering, following similar products in the US and Europe.
Trump Targets Bank Crackdown on Crypto with New Executive Order
President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would investigate whether banks unlawfully denied services to the crypto sector and political groups—a move that could reshape financial regulations.
SEC Embraces Liquid Staking, Confirms It’s Not a Security
The SEC declared Tuesday that liquid staking falls outside securities laws—freeing platforms like Lido and JitoSOL from registration requirements.
Indonesia Explores Bitcoin Reserves in Bid for Economic Sovereignty
Indonesia is studying Bitcoin as part of its national economic strategy.
SEC Refines Stablecoin Accounting Standards in Regulatory Modernization Push
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has updated its staff guidance, proposing that USD stablecoins meeting specific safeguards.
FinCEN Alerts Financial Institutions to Crypto ATM Fraud Tied to Crime Rings and Elder Fraud
A US Treasury bureau is urging financial institutions to monitor for criminals exploiting cryptocurrency ATMs to launder illicit drug proceeds, target elderly victims, and carry out other fraudulent schemes.
CFTC Tests Waters for Spot Crypto Trading in Regulatory Overhaul
In a significant policy shift, the CFTC is considering allowing spot cryptocurrency trading on futures exchanges (DCMs), marking a potential convergence of crypto spot and derivatives markets.
