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.
Barclays has announced it will block cryptocurrency transactions on its Barclaycard credit cards effective this Friday, citing investor protection concerns.
Despite sharp price declines in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, cryptocurrency investment products saw strong demand last week, attracting significant inflows.
Thailand’s SEC is seeking feedback on regulations to let exchanges and insiders issue utility tokens—with a catch: mandatory disclosure of issuer ties to prevent market abuse.
Texas is making history—Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB21, officially adding Bitcoin to the state’s financial reserves with the creation of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has drafted a plan to permit spot crypto ETFs, with implementation expected in late 2025.
Thailand has approved a five-year tax exemption on income from cryptocurrency sales, including Bitcoin, as part of a new initiative to boost the digital asset sector.
Cryptocurrency investment products extended their inflow streak as Bitcoin hovered near record highs and Ether briefly crossed $2,800 for the first time since February.
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