Sparkassen Enters Crypto Market, Targeting Retail Investors by 2026
Germany’s Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe is making a strategic push into cryptocurrency trading, with plans to serve retail clients by 2026, Bloomberg reports.
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.
Crypto Funds See $1.2B Inflows Amid Market Volatility: CoinShares
Despite sharp price declines in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, cryptocurrency investment products saw strong demand last week, attracting significant inflows.
Thailand Proposes New Rules for Exchange-Issued Tokens
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 Goes All-In on Bitcoin with New State Treasury Law
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 Korean Regulators Propose Crypto ETF Roadmap, But Final Rules Pending
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has drafted a plan to permit spot crypto ETFs, with implementation expected in late 2025.
Thailand Introduces Five-Year Tax Break for Crypto Income
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.
