Cboe Files Applications for Multiple XRP ETFs
Cboe Exchange, based in Chicago, has filed four separate applications with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Franklin Templeton Files for a New Crypto Index ETF
Franklin Templeton Investments has announced its plans to launch a new crypto index exchange-traded fund, pending regulatory approval.
SEC Acknowledges Grayscale’s Filings for Solana and Litecoin ETFs
The SEC has officially recognized the 19b-4 filings submitted by the NYSE to list and trade the Grayscale Solana and Litecoin ETFs.
Dubai to Host Second Edition of Middle East Blockchain Awards as MENA Drives Global Crypto Growth
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6th February 2025, Chainwire
India Fines Crypto Exchange Bybit
The Indian Ministry of Finance recently announced that Bybit has been penalized with a fine of ₹9.27 crore (about $1.06 million USD).
BlackRock Intends to Launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe
BlackRock is planning to launch a new exchange-traded product (ETP) linked to Bitcoin in Europe.
MicroStrategy Sees Net Loss of $670.8 Million in Q4
Strategy, a business intelligence company and holder of corporate Bitcoin, announced its fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday.
SEC Scales Back its Crypto Enforcement Unit
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reducing its efforts in regulating cryptocurrency as President Donald Trump fulfills his promises of deregulation.
El Salvador Buys 12 Bitcoins
Despite an earlier agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reduce their involvement with cryptocurrencies, El Salvador has recently acquired 12 Bitcoin in the span of two days.
Immerso and Everdome Partner to Drive Innovation in the Metaverse Through AI-Powered Experiences
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 5th February 2025, Chainwire
Robinhood Halts Super Bowl Bets
Robinhood announced on Tuesday that it will be retracting its recently launched event contracts for the Super Bowl, following a directive from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
ChainGPT and Binance Pay Join Forces on Rewards Giveaway
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 4th February 2025, Chainwire
CFTC Opens Investigation into Crypto.com
According to crypto lawyer Aaron Brogan, the recent investigation into Crypto.com and Kalshi’s event contracts revolves around a key question: whether or not these contracts fall under the Commodities Exchange Act’s definition of sports “gaming.”
Kraken Obtains a MiFID License
Kraken has recently announced that it has obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU.
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial Denies Token Sales
DeFi protocol World Liberty Financial, backed by Trump, has a treasury filled with various crypto tokens.
