Ohio Senator Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Fund in New Bill
Ohio Senator Sandra O’Brien has introduced a new bill aiming to allow the state to invest in Bitcoin, marking the second attempt to establish a Bitcoin reserve fund in Ohio. Senate Bill…
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Robinhood Pauses Super Bowl Betting After CFTC Intervention
Robinhood Derivatives has suspended its newly launched Super Bowl betting feature just a day after its debut, following a request from the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The product, which launched…
Coinbase Wins FCA License, Eyes Further Expansion in Europe
Coinbase has received official approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a registered virtual asset service provider (VASP). Announced on February 3, this milestone solidifies Coinbase’s position…
Kraken Secures MiFID License to Expand Crypto in Europe
U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken has acquired a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license, allowing it to offer crypto derivatives across the European Union. The license was obtained through the acquisition of…
CFTC Investigates Super Bowl Bets Offered by Crypto.com and Kalshi
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is scrutinizing Super Bowl-related betting markets offered by Crypto.com and prediction platform Kalshi. The investigation focuses on whether these event contracts comply with existing derivatives…
Canadian Charged in $65M Crypto Hacks Targeting KyberSwap
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Canadian national Andean Medjedovic with exploiting two major decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, KyberSwap and Indexed Finance, in schemes that allegedly netted him around $65…
Kraken to Delist Tether (USDT) and Four Stablecoins in Europe
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced plans to delist five stablecoins, including Tether’s USDT, across Europe in response to new European Union regulations. Kraken Aligns with MiCA by Delisting Stablecoins Kraken will fully delist…
India May Rethink Crypto Policy Amid Global Adoption Trends
India, known for its tough stance on cryptocurrencies, is reportedly reconsidering its regulatory approach as more countries embrace digital assets. Global Adoption Pressures India to Reevaluate Crypto Stance India’s economic affairs secretary,…
Utah Could Become First U.S. State to Pass Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Utah is on track to become the first U.S. state to establish a Bitcoin reserve, thanks to a fast-moving legislative calendar and strong political support. Utah’s Legislative Momentum for Bitcoin Reserve According…
Law Firms Suing Pump.fun Linked to $23M DOGSHIT2 Memecoin
A memecoin called Dog Shit Going NoWhere (DOGSHIT2) is drawing attention after reports suggested it may be connected to the law firms suing Solana memecoin creator Pump.fun. At its peak, DOGSHIT2 reached…
Grayscale Launches Dogecoin Investment Fund for Institutional Investors
Grayscale Investments has expanded its lineup of crypto products with the launch of a Dogecoin-focused investment fund, the company announced on January 31. The Grayscale Dogecoin Trust provides institutional investors with exposure…
Binance Denies Money-Laundering Allegations
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is once again facing legal trouble, this time from French authorities. Just as the company seemed to be navigating past earlier regulatory hurdles, prosecutors in Paris…
Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $211 Billion as USDC Gains Ground
The stablecoin market has surged to a record high, surpassing $200 billion in total market capitalization, driven largely by the rising dominance of USDC. According to data from Alphractal, the stablecoin market…
Crypto Shift: U.S. Mirrors El Salvador’s Digital Asset Strategy
The United States is adopting a crypto regulatory approach similar to El Salvador’s, according to Michele Crivelli, founder of NexBridge, a firm focused on real-world asset tokenization. In a recent interview Crivelli…
Judge Questions of Returning Bitfinex Hack Funds
A federal judge has raised concerns over the US government’s request to return cryptocurrency seized from the 2016 Bitfinex hack to the exchange, suggesting that doing so could be “improper.” Judge Seeks…
Bitwise’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Clears Initial SEC Approval
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has given its first approval to Bitwise Asset Management’s exchange-traded fund, which will track the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum based on their relative market capitalizations.…
Arkansas Reject Crypto Mining Restrictions Near Military Sites
The Arkansas Senate’s City, County, and Local Affairs Committee has rejected a proposed bill that sought to ban cryptocurrency mining facilities within 30 miles of any military base in the state. The…
Binance Denies Links to Hamas, Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit
Binance has pushed back against allegations that it had a special relationship with Hamas and is seeking to have a lawsuit against it dismissed. The lawsuit, filed by families of victims of…
SBF’s Parents Reportedly Seeking Presidential Pardon from Trump
The parents of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) are reportedly exploring the possibility of securing a presidential pardon for their son, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison last March.…
Apollo Launches Tokenized Private Credit Fund with Securitize
Apollo Global Management has introduced a tokenized private credit fund in collaboration with Securitize, expanding its presence in blockchain-based finance. Apollo’s Tokenized Credit Fund Goes Live On January 30, Apollo announced the…
China Sentences BKEX Employees for Illegal Crypto Gambling
A Chinese court has ruled that cryptocurrency exchange BKEX engaged in illegal gambling through its contract trading platform. Several employees and agents have been sentenced to prison for their roles in facilitating…
Trump May Further Restrict Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China
The Trump administration is considering stricter restrictions on Nvidia’s sale of AI chips to China, following concerns raised by the recent release of DeepSeek’s R1 model. If implemented, this move could further…
Texas Lt. Governor Prioritizes Bitcoin Reserve Bill for 2025
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has announced that creating a Bitcoin reserve will be a key legislative priority for the state in 2025. This move aligns Texas with a growing number of…
CME to Introduce Options on Bitcoin ‘Friday’ Futures for Retail Traders
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group is set to launch options on its Bitcoin Friday futures, offering retail-friendly, cash-settled tools to help traders manage Bitcoin’s price volatility. The new options are scheduled…
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