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Asian firms ramp up Bitcoin buys: Metaplanet, HK Asia lead charge
24.4.2025
Asian investment firms are stepping up their Bitcoin accumulation strategies, with Japan’s Metaplanet and Hong Kong’s HK Asia Holdings leading the way.Tokyo-based Metaplanet disclosed on April 24 that it acquired an additional 145 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1.9 billion Japanese yen (around $13.4...
Dubai’s VARA Warns of Firms Falsely Claiming to Be Part of Real Estate Tokenization Pilot
24.4.2025
VARA did not name any firms that were claiming unauthorized affiliation with the Real World Assets project
Over 15 Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Amid Regulatory Softening
24.4.2025
More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than a dozen crypto firms are reportedly applying...
Travel Rule Compliance Surges on New Regs, Stablecoin Payments, Notabene Says
23.4.2025
Notabene’s annual survey of crypto firms found that almost all respondents expect to be Travel Rule compliant by mid-2025
Dutch Bank ING Said to Be Working on a New Stablecoin With Other TradFi and Crypto Firms
22.4.2025
ING’s stablecoin project could take the form of a consortium effort including some other banks and crypto service providers, two people familiar with the plans said
Crypto firms moving into Wall Street territory amid ‘growing synergy’
22.4.2025
Cryptocurrency firms and exchanges are increasingly moving into Wall Street territory, launching more traditional investment offerings and showcasing the growing synergy between crypto and traditional finance (TradFi).“There’s a growing synergy between traditional financial investments...
Crypto firms moving into Wall Street territory amid ‘growing synergy’
22.4.2025
Cryptocurrency firms and exchanges are increasingly moving into Wall Street territory, launching more traditional investment offerings and showcasing the increasing connection between crypto and traditional finance (TradFi).“There’s a growing synergy between traditional financial...
How Some Bitcoin Mining Firms Try to Game U.S. Customs Controls
22.4.2025
The bitcoin mining industry routinely underreports the value of imported ASIC shipments to the U.S., multiple sources told CoinDesk
Crypto Firms Eye Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shift
22.4.2025
U.S. digital asset firms are reportedly considering applying for bank charters and licenses, encouraged by the Trump administration’s more favorable stance towards the crypto industry. Trump Policies Spur Crypto Firms’ Banking Industry Interest Several U.S. digital asset firms...
Public mining firms sold over 40% of their BTC in March — Report
16.4.2025
Publicly listed Bitcoin miners sold over 40% of the collective coins mined in March, representing the largest monthly BTC liquidation for mining firms since October 2024 and reversing the post-halving trend of accumulating Bitcoin (BTC) for a corporate treasury strategy, according to TheMinerMag...
Only 11% of El Salvador’s registered Bitcoin firms operational
15.4.2025
Only 20 of the 181 Bitcoin service providers registered with El Salvador’s central bank are operational, with the rest failing to meet the country’s requirements under its Bitcoin Law. Local media outlet El Mundo cited data from the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador, showing that...
Only 11% of El Salvador’s registered Bitcoin firms operational
15.4.2025
Only 20 of the 181 Bitcoin service providers registered with El Salvador’s central bank are operational, with the rest failing to meet the country’s requirements under its Bitcoin Law. Local media outlet El Mundo cited data from the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador, showing that...
Binance, KuCoin, and Other Crypto Firms Hit by Amazon Web Service Issue
15.4.2025
Binance opened withdrawals just over five minutes after the issue was first reported. Users are still reportedly facing issues placing trades on both Binance and KuCoin, X posts show
Bitcoin held by publicly listed firms climbs 16% in Q1: Bitwise
15.4.2025
The amount of Bitcoin held on the books of publicly traded companies rose by 16.1% in the first quarter of 2025, according to crypto fund issuer Bitwise.Total company Bitcoin (BTC) holdings rose to around 688,000 BTC by the end of Q1, with firms adding 95,431 BTC over the quarter, Bitwise reported...
Bitcoin held by publicly listed firms climbs 16% in Q1: Bitwise
15.4.2025
The amount of Bitcoin held on the books of publicly traded companies rose by 16.1% in the first quarter of 2025, according to crypto fund issuer Bitwise.Total company Bitcoin (BTC) holdings rose to around 688,000 BTC by the end of Q1, with firms adding 95,431 BTC over the quarter, Bitwise reported...
Google to Restrict Crypto Ads in EU to MiCA-Licensed Firms
14.4.2025
Crypto exchanges and wallet apps must meet EU's MiCA licensing rules to advertise in Google's platforms in 27 countries
U.S. SEC's Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms
11.4.2025
Interim SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda hints at interest in a short-term solution for overseeing crypto firms while the agency contemplates permanent rules
Tariffs Threaten US Bitcoin Mining as Firms Race to Import Mining Equipment
10.4.2025
U.S. bitcoin miners are racing against time to import mining equipment to mitigate Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. With application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) prices expected to surge up to 36%, companies are chartering multimillion-dollar flights to sidestep looming costs. Bitcoin Miners...
UK's Financial Regulator, FCA, Re-Appoints Nikhil Rathi as CEO for Another 5 Years
10.4.2025
Under his leadership the FCA has hosted a registration regime for crypto firms and has launched discussion papers on the incoming 2026 regime
Aussie regulator to shut 95 ‘hydra’ firms linked to crypto, romance scams
8.4.2025
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been given the nod to shut down 95 “hydra” companies that it suspects engaged in crypto investment and romance scams, known as “pig butchering.”The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s application to wind up...