Policy & Regulations

Demand for Crypto Mining Equipment in Russia Triples

The cryptocurrency mining industry in Russia is booming, with demand for equipment tripling in just

Thai Police Seize Nearly 1,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines

The licensed cryptocurrency exchange is accused of stealing “hundreds of millions of baht” of electricity

Thailand Pilots Cryptocurrency Payments in Phuket

Thailand decided to take a leap forward by testing cryptocurrency payments for tourists in Phuket.

A New Exchange Acquires FTX to Operate in the EU

Backpack Exchange, founded by former Alameda Research and FTX employees, has acquired FTX EU.

Binance Authorized to Sell Securities and Issue Crypto in Brazil

Binance has received approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Simpaul, which allows

Hong Kong Moves Closer to Legal Framework for Stablecoins

Hong Kong is working to regulate digital assets by incorporating stablecoins into the legal framework

Singapore Leads the World in Blockchain Technology

Singapore has surpassed many other major economies to be named the global leader in blockchain

Russia Tests Using Bitcoin in International Trade

Bitcoin has yet to rise back to $100K, while Russia is testing the use of

Telegram Reaches $1 Billion Revenue Milestone, First Profit in 10 Years of Operation

The messaging platform Telegram has announced its revenue for 2024 reaching 1 billion USD. This

Donald Trump Continues Appointing Crypto-Related Positions

Recently, the new U.S. President Donald Trump continued to shape his administration by appointing two

Cardano Founder Meets with Democratic Senators

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson met with Democratic Senators to advocate for crypto-friendly policies.

Bybit Announces Suspension of Operations in the French Market

Bybit has decided to cease operations in France, with the final deadline set for January

FTX Will Repay Investors in January 2025

FTX Exchange is set to begin repaying investors who suffered losses from the collapse two

CZ Reaffirms $500 Million Support for Elon Musk

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), CEO of Binance, reminded his followers on the X platform of Binance’s

XRP Surges Following Approval of Stablecoin RLUSD

Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD has received approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS),

Indian Man Loses $25,000 After Call from “Crypto Investment Program”

A cryptocurrency investor in India lost $25,000 over the past month by trusting a fake

Probability of Fed Cutting Interest Rates in December Exceeds 80%

According to the Federal Reserve's interest rate change forecasting tool - CME FedWatch, the likelihood

SEC Rejects Applications for Spot Solana ETFs

The US SEC has notified two of five potential issuers of their rejection of their

Russian President Vladimir Putin Affirms: No One Can Ban Bitcoin

On December 4, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed that Bitcoin and digital assets will

Political Tensions in South Korea Prompt Immediate Negative Market Reaction

The tensions in South Korea have negatively impacted the financial and crypto markets, particularly affecting

South Korea Channels $19 Billion into Crypto and Stock Markets

Demand for stocks and cryptocurrency investments in South Korea has surged, as a recent report

BitWise Seeks to Launch Multi-Asset ETF for 10 Cryptocurrencies

BitWise Investment Fund has submitted a filing to the SEC seeking approval for a mixed

Hong Kong Exempts Crypto Taxes, Following Donald Trump’s Lead

The Hong Kong government is planning to exempt private equity funds, hedge funds and other

Donald Trump to Grant CFTC Oversight of the Crypto Market?

Donald Trump plans to expand CFTC's authority to oversee $3 trillion cryptocurrency market, focusing on

UK Announces Legal Framework, Aiming to Become a Global Crypto Hub

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the UK has announced a roadmap to finalize its

Will Donald Trump Appoint Ripple’s CEO to a Crucial Role?

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been at the center of discussions surrounding the rumored “Crypto

Stake USDT, TON, MNT to Receive 1 Million MAJOR on Bybit

Bybit has announced the listing of Major on Launchpool, along with a staking program for

Upbit Exchange Refunds $6 Million to Users

Upbit returns 8.5 billion won to 380 victims of phone scams. Meanwhile, authorities reveal North

Gary Gensler Announces Resignation Date as SEC Chairman

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Announces Gary Gensler Will Resign on January 20, 2025,

Bitwise Registers Solana ETF in Delaware

Asset management firm Bitwise has just established a Solana ETF and registered it in the