Kwon’s Guilty Plea Marks Watershed for Crypto Enforcement
The US Justice Department has secured a major victory in its crypto crackdown as Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon agrees to plead guilty to fraud charges.
Pantera’s $300M Crypto Treasury Push Signals Institutional Demand
As institutional interest in crypto grows, Pantera Capital has revealed a $300 million+ investment in digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, positioning them as a yield-generating alternative to ETFs or direct holdings.
Paxos Pursues Federal Charter as Crypto Regulation Evolves
In a bid for greater regulatory clarity, stablecoin issuer Paxos has applied for a national trust bank charter under the OCC.
Crypto Funds Hit $32.6B AUM Record After $572M Weekly Inflow Bounceback
Despite $1B in outflows early last week, crypto investment products rebounded to $572M in net inflows, lifting total assets under management to a record $32.6B.
Ethereum ETF Demand Accelerates: $1B Day Signals Growing Institutional Appetite
Spot Ethereum ETFs shattered expectations Monday with $1.02 billion in net inflows – their first billion-dollar day since debuting last summer.
Coinbase’s Next Phase: Bringing Millions of Tokens to Mainstream Traders
Coinbase is bridging the gap between centralized and decentralized finance with its new DEX trading feature, unlocking millions of assets for US users.
From Football to Crypto Policy: Bo Hines’ White House Exit
Bo Hines’ tenure as head of the White House’s crypto advisory council is coming to an end.
El Salvador Passes Law Allowing Banks to Hold BTC
El Salvador has taken another step in crypto integration by passing a law that lets investment banks hold Bitcoin and offer digital asset services.
Animoca Brands-Led Consortium Initiates Stablecoin Licensing in Hong Kong
Animoca Brands, in collaboration with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT), has commenced the regulatory process to establish a licensed stablecoin operation in Hong Kong.
Trump Paves Way for Bitcoin in 401(k) Plans with New Executive Order
In a landmark move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans.
Ripple and SEC Drop Appeals, Cementing Partial Win for Crypto
The SEC and Ripple have officially ended their legal battle by withdrawing appeals, leaving in place a landmark ruling that XRP is not inherently a security.
China’s Security Agency Takes Aim at Worldcoin’s Data Collection Practices
China’s top security agency has raised red flags over a cryptocurrency project—strongly resembling Worldcoin—for its mass collection of iris data, warning of potential national security breaches.
KakaoBank Explores Stablecoin Expansion Amid South Korea’s Crypto Push
KakaoBank is positioning itself to capitalize on South Korea’s growing crypto market, with plans to offer stablecoin-related services.
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.
MEXC Ventures Invests in Triv, Indonesia’s Leading Crypto Exchange, at $200 Million Valuation to Accelerate Southeast Asia Expansion
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