Tagged: crypto-assets

June 1, 2025 @ 5:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canary Capital Group LLC, a digital asset-focused investment firm, has submitted an S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first spot CRO ETF in the U.S. The proposed publicly available fund aims to provide U.S. investors with direct “exposure… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced a series of transformative updates in Spring 2025, showcasing its commitment to enhancing trading experiences, enabling innovation, and supporting community engagement. These updates include expanded futures trading capabilities, a strategic approach to steady business growth, and a multisport partnership in Canada…. Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trading and investing platform, eToro, announces the addition of 12 cryptoassets to the U.S. platform. In addition to Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum, U.S. users now have the option “to invest in: Aave, Cardano, Chainlink, Compound, Dogecoin, Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, Ripple, Stellar, Shiba Inu, Uniswap,… Read More

May 24, 2025 @ 1:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom, today announced a strategic partnership with Backed, the issuer of tokenized stocks, and the Solana Foundation to bring tokenized U.S. equities to investors worldwide. Announced at Solana Accelerate,… Read More

May 22, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) marks CoinShares expansion of its Swedish XBT Provider Platform and the launch of seven new physically-backed crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). Helena Wedin, Head of ETF and ETP, Nasdaq European Markets said: “We are happy to welcome CoinShares as ETP provider through… Read More

May 13, 2025 @ 7:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital will reportedly be acquiring Mountain Protocol in order to accelerate institutional adoption of stablecoins. This acquisition aims to empower institutions to become key players focused on stablecoins and digital assets. Stablecoins are fueling the next era of global finance—”with low-cost, 24/7 value transfers… Read More

May 6, 2025 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken a pivotal step toward shaping the future of cryptocurrency regulation by issuing a discussion paper seeking views on the oversight of specific crypto-assets related activities. This move signals the FCA’s intent to address regulatory gaps, foster innovation,… Read More

April 30, 2025 @ 12:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of crypto firm Celsius Network, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal scrutiny of the collapsed crypto lending platform. The U.S. Department of Justice is said to be seeking a 20-year prison sentence… Read More

April 27, 2025 @ 5:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will see the effective launch date for ProShares Trust‘s XRP-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a development that signals a major step forward for XRP’s integration into mainstream financial markets. ProShares Trust, based in Bethesda, Maryland,… Read More

April 25, 2025 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Reserve Board has recently announced the withdrawal of guidance for banks related to their crypto-asset and dollar token activities and related “changes to its expectations for these activities.” These actions ensure the Board’s expectations remain “aligned with evolving risks and further support innovation… Read More

April 25, 2025 @ 4:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Ramil Palafox with allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that raised approximately $198 million from investors worldwide and misappropriating over $57 million of investor funds. According to the SEC’s complaint, Palafox’s company, known as PGI Global, claimed to be “a crypto asset… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 9:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX announced their partnership with Komainu, a regulated digital asset custodian, and Atitlan, a UK-based crypto wealth manager. This collaboration enables Atitlan to trade 24/7 on the OKX platform while its bitcoin assets “remain securely held in segregated custody by Komainu.” It’s a major milestone… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 6:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced a partnership with Trump Media & Technology Group (Nasdaq: DJT) (TMTG) and its partner, Yorkville America, to support and power a series of TMTG-branded ETFs comprising digital and non-digital assets, including an ETF basket of “cryptocurrencies incorporating CRO and other crypto assets.” Crypto.com… Read More

February 15, 2025 @ 3:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX has reportedly launched the Digital Collateral Service (DCS), permitting financial institutions to post selected cryptocurrency assets as collateral alongside traditional collateral. The product offers a solution through which clients are able to manage traditional securities as well as cryptocurrency based collateral. Firms managing bonds… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 6:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Philcoin, which claims to be committed to combining blockchain technology with philanthropy, has reportedly launched PhilSocial, the “decentralized” social platform designed to incentivize users for engaging while empowering them to give back to the community. It’s described as a step forward in the intersection of… Read More

January 19, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com has become the first major global crypto asset service provider to announce securing an in-principle MiCA license. Eric Anziani, President and COO, Crypto.com said: “We have always been fully supportive of MiCA and strongly believe it will bring clarity, transparency, and establish a more… Read More

January 4, 2025 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At Gemini, they believe that the EU’s cryptocurrency ecosystem should incorporate essential guardrails and transparency to shield users from financial crimes and fraud. Their commitment to regulatory compliance is steadfast, and they see adhering to the EU’s Travel Rule as a “critical step forward in… Read More

January 3, 2025 @ 4:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitStaete Asset Management has reportedly obtained its MiCA License as a crypto-assets manager. As of December 30, 2024, all crypto service providers must comply with the European Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA). MiCA are EU rules that regulate all digital assets except crypto deemed to… Read More

December 26, 2024 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mesh is pleased to announce their latest partnership with Revolut, the global enabler of digital finance. As part of this partnership, Revolut is integrating Mesh Verify in order to enhance wallet ownership verification, not only ensuring a “seamless and secure user experience for their millions… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Although stablecoins like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC offer considerable benefits to the financial system, addressing their misuse by illicit actors is of the “utmost importance,” according to an update from Chainalysis. Chainalysis explained that it serves a critical role in proactively “assisting in the… Read More