cryptocurrency regulations

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, stated that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will thrive regardless of any government support or regulatory clarity under the incoming Donald Trump administration. What Happened: In...

Jason Warnick, CFO of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), has expressed optimism about the company’s future, contingent on improved regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies in the U.S. What Happened: During the second-quarter 2024 earnings call, Warnick voiced his belief that a more...

In light of recent regulatory actions, JPMorgan analysts remain confident that the SEC's scrutiny of Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) Crypto will not impede the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. What Happened: This perspective comes even as the retail brokerage faces potential enforcement from the SEC for its...

The fervor surrounding Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to build, particularly after the successful launch of multiple Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs earlier this year. However, the path to approval for Ethereum ETFs faces continued regulatory scrutiny, with the U.S....

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) raised concerns about the illicit use of cryptocurrency during a recent Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing. Highlighting specific threats like terrorism financing and ‘pig butchering’ scams, Senator Warren emphasized the need for stricter...

Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appear to be experiencing a notable trend of net outflows, extending over four consecutive days. Data from SoSoValue, as of March 21, highlights a total net outflow of $93.85 million from these ETFs, underscoring a cautious stance among investors. Among...

OKX is withdrawing from the Indian market. What Happened: On March 21, OKX issued a directive to its Indian clientele, advising them to liquidate their holdings and shut down their accounts by April 30. The company attributed the exit to the challenging regulatory landscape in India. The news comes...

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Monday announced that it will allow certain investment exchanges in the country to create a new market segment for Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) backed by cryptocurrencies. What Happened: This decision will let professional investors, such as...

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler on Thursday emphasized the importance of transparent, fair, and truthful disclosures from banks to protect investors and support informed decision-making. What Happened: Gensler addressed various pressing issues within the...

Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) on Tuesday announced its intention to acquire digital assets firm Standard Custody & Trust Company, to expand its product offerings. The completion of the acquisition is contingent upon receiving regulatory approval and satisfying standard closing conditions. TD...

The Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU IND) has taken a significant regulatory step by issuing compliance show cause notices to nine major offshore Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs). These notices are in response to the entities' alleged failure to comply with India'...

Seeking to dispel misconceptions on the sustainability of the upward mobility in the crypto market on Monday, experts believed this was not a fake rally, but one supported by fundamentals and market sentiment. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could pass its all-time high of $69,000 by...

SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) is withdrawing from the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The San Francisco-based firm informed its crypto customers on Wednesday about the necessity to either liquidate their accounts or transfer them to crypto exchange Blockchain.com, Bloomberg,...

In a surprising turn of events, the X account of Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB), was temporarily restricted, before being reinstated. This development came amid a series of controversies surrounding Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency...

In the cryptic realm of digital currencies, one enigma consistently captivated the collective curiosity of the crypto community: the untouched fortune of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Nakamoto, who was credited with the development of Bitcoin and the...