Eric Trump Joins Metaplanet Strategic Board of Advisors
Japanese hotel developer and bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has created a Strategic Board of Advisors and Eric Trump will join as an inaugural member, according to an announcement made by the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich on Thursday evening. “Metaplanet is thrilled to welcome Eric Trump to our newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors,” Gerovich wrote. […]
Bitwise Files for Aptos ETF With SEC
Crypto investment firm Bitwise Asset Management filed for a spot aptos (APT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday. The company manages more than $10 billion in assets across sixteen funds, including spot bitcoin and spot ether ETFs. Bitwise also filed paperwork to establish a Delaware statutory trust for […]
Lutnick Hints at Diverging Crypto Reserve Policies for Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets
In remarks shared with the news publication, The Pavlovic Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick disclosed that the forthcoming White House Crypto Summit will likely serve as the stage for unveiling the strategic crypto reserve. He also noted that certain tokens within the proposed reserve could be subject to distinct regulatory considerations, stating they may […]
Store-of-Value Coins Steal the Spotlight in a Dynamic Month for Crypto
With the crypto economy cruising at $3.67 trillion, some sectors are shining brighter than others. Over the last 30 days, store-of-value coins such as bitcoin (BTC), litecoin (LTC), XRP, bitcoin cash (BCH), monero (XMR), and dash (DASH) have led the pack. Store-of-Value, Smart Contracts, RWAs, File Storage, and Social Coins Lead the Way This Month […]
UK to deliver comprehensive crypto regulation framework by early 2025
The Labour government is reportedly readying crypto, stablecoin and crypto asset regulations as Europe pulls ahead and the US changes its crypto policies.This post was originally published on this site
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could crypto ever be fully decentralized, or will it mirror traditional finance? The potential regulatory challenges and the role […]
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026 or until their authorization status is determined, marking a major shift in crypto compliance across […]
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026 or until their authorization status is determined, marking a major shift in crypto compliance across […]
Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition
The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA.This post was originally published on this site
SEC Hits Market Makers With Fraud Charges for Misleading Crypto Investors
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged multiple market makers and individuals with manipulating crypto asset markets, alleging they created fake trading activity to mislead retail investors. These schemes, including practices like wash trading, aimed to fabricate the illusion of active trading, violating securities laws. The SEC seeks penalties, including bans and disgorgement, […]