Bitcoin’s 2025 strategy balances ETFs for easy institutional access with self-custody for personal sovereignty, allowing investors to embrace both without choosing sides. This dual approach drives adoption while preserving Bitcoin’s core principles of control and freedom. ETFs provide regulated exposure: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $4B to $6B monthly inflows in 2024 and 2025, reaching $140B […]

Binance has secured full FSRA authorisation in Abu Dhabi, marking it as the first fully licensed crypto exchange in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. This approval enables regulated trading, custody, and settlement services, enhancing compliance and user trust while expanding operations in the UAE. Binance achieves full FSRA approval as the pioneering crypto exchange in […]

Fitch Ratings has warned that significant cryptocurrency exposure could lead to negative reassessments of US banks’ ratings due to risks like volatility and compliance issues, despite opportunities in fees and efficiency. Key risks include reputational damage and operational challenges from crypto volatility. Crypto integrations offer banks new revenue through stablecoin issuance and blockchain efficiency. Over […]

A Bay Area widow lost nearly $1 million in a pig butchering scam involving fake crypto investments after an online romance. She avoided further losses when ChatGPT identified the fraud, highlighting the dangers of romance-based crypto schemes targeting seniors. Pig butchering scams build trust through online relationships before promoting fraudulent crypto platforms. Victims like Margaret […]

The OCC supports crypto companies seeking US federal bank charters, treating them like traditional financial institutions. Jonathan Gould emphasized that digital assets should not be viewed differently, allowing blockchain innovation to integrate into the evolving banking system without confining banks to outdated technologies. OCC’s Jonathan Gould advocates for equal treatment of crypto firms in bank […]

HashKey Holdings Limited has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, aiming to become the city’s first publicly-listed crypto exchange. This move highlights its expansion in trading, custody, and tokenization amid strengthened digital asset regulations, with shares priced up to HK$6.95 and trading set to begin December 17. HashKey’s IPO involves 240.57 million […]

Bitcoin price volatility is trapping the market in a cycle of sharp fluctuations, driven by thin liquidity and holder capitulation. Recent swings from $89,000 to $91,000 highlight risks of a flash crash, with net realized losses returning and ETF flows remaining subdued, pressuring the $90,000 level. Bitcoin’s net realized profit/loss has turned negative, signaling holders […]

The CFTC has launched a pilot program allowing futures commission merchants to use Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC as margin collateral in derivatives markets, with strict reporting requirements to ensure customer protection and regulatory oversight. This initiative integrates cryptocurrencies into traditional finance while maintaining robust safeguards. CFTC’s pilot enables BTC, ETH, and USDC acceptance by FCMs […]

Ethereum’s price nears a breakout from a falling wedge pattern as the Fusaka upgrade enhances network scalability, reducing validator bandwidth by 85% and lowering Layer 2 fees by 40-60%, while derivatives markets exhibit rising long positions and short liquidations signaling bullish momentum. Ethereum forms a falling wedge on the daily chart, positioning for a potential […]

Bitcoin’s 2025 strategy balances ETFs for easy institutional access with self-custody for personal sovereignty, allowing investors to embrace both without choosing sides. This dual approach drives adoption while preserving Bitcoin’s core principles of control and freedom. ETFs provide regulated exposure: Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $4B to $6B monthly inflows in 2024 and 2025, reaching $140B […]

Binance has secured full FSRA authorisation in Abu Dhabi, marking it as the first fully licensed crypto exchange in the Abu Dhabi Global Market. This approval enables regulated trading, custody, and settlement services, enhancing compliance and user trust while expanding operations in the UAE. Binance achieves full FSRA approval as the pioneering crypto exchange in […]

Fitch Ratings has warned that significant cryptocurrency exposure could lead to negative reassessments of US banks’ ratings due to risks like volatility and compliance issues, despite opportunities in fees and efficiency. Key risks include reputational damage and operational challenges from crypto volatility. Crypto integrations offer banks new revenue through stablecoin issuance and blockchain efficiency. Over […]

A Bay Area widow lost nearly $1 million in a pig butchering scam involving fake crypto investments after an online romance. She avoided further losses when ChatGPT identified the fraud, highlighting the dangers of romance-based crypto schemes targeting seniors. Pig butchering scams build trust through online relationships before promoting fraudulent crypto platforms. Victims like Margaret […]

The OCC supports crypto companies seeking US federal bank charters, treating them like traditional financial institutions. Jonathan Gould emphasized that digital assets should not be viewed differently, allowing blockchain innovation to integrate into the evolving banking system without confining banks to outdated technologies. OCC’s Jonathan Gould advocates for equal treatment of crypto firms in bank […]

HashKey Holdings Limited has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, aiming to become the city’s first publicly-listed crypto exchange. This move highlights its expansion in trading, custody, and tokenization amid strengthened digital asset regulations, with shares priced up to HK$6.95 and trading set to begin December 17. HashKey’s IPO involves 240.57 million […]

Bitcoin price volatility is trapping the market in a cycle of sharp fluctuations, driven by thin liquidity and holder capitulation. Recent swings from $89,000 to $91,000 highlight risks of a flash crash, with net realized losses returning and ETF flows remaining subdued, pressuring the $90,000 level. Bitcoin’s net realized profit/loss has turned negative, signaling holders […]

The CFTC has launched a pilot program allowing futures commission merchants to use Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC as margin collateral in derivatives markets, with strict reporting requirements to ensure customer protection and regulatory oversight. This initiative integrates cryptocurrencies into traditional finance while maintaining robust safeguards. CFTC’s pilot enables BTC, ETH, and USDC acceptance by FCMs […]

Ethereum’s price nears a breakout from a falling wedge pattern as the Fusaka upgrade enhances network scalability, reducing validator bandwidth by 85% and lowering Layer 2 fees by 40-60%, while derivatives markets exhibit rising long positions and short liquidations signaling bullish momentum. Ethereum forms a falling wedge on the daily chart, positioning for a potential […]