Kraken has announced the acquisition of a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU. The license was obtained through the purchase of a Cypriot Investment Firm, recently approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commis
The crypto regulatory landscape in the US has shifted, and Kraken is seizing the moment. The crypto exchange reintroduced on-chain staking for American customers, marking a major comeback after regulatory pressure forced it to shut down staking servi
Crypto.com will delist Tether’s USD-pegged stablecoin, USDT, along with nine other tokens, to comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework, CoinTelegraph reported today (Wednesday).In addition to USDT, the nin
The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering Bitcoin as part of its reserve diversification strategy, while China has reportedly sold a significant portion of its holdings. The CNB board is set to review the proposal at a meeting on January 30, accor
Binance is facing yet another regulatory storm in France. The country's authorities have now launched a criminal investigation against crypto exchange, alleging tax fraud, money laundering, and illegal operations tied to drug trafficking. According t
Major digital asset exchange KuCoin has admitted to operating without proper licenses and agreed to pay $297.4 million in penalties, marking one of the largest settlements in crypto enforcement history.KuCoin Pleads Guilty, Agress to Pay Almost $300M
Cryptocurrencies have transformed the financial landscape, captivating tech enthusiasts, investors, and regulators worldwide. However, as digital assets gain prominence, critical questions arise about the role of financial literacy and cognitive bias
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has emerged as the second-largest crypto exchange ecosystem globally, following a year that saw its user base expand by 400% to reach 100 million users, according to its 2024 transparency report released today (Thursday
Solana (SOL) hit a price resistance level and is currently on a retracement after benefiting from the Trump meme coin frenzy. Although the price is retracing, technical indicators show positive momentum. According to TradingView, SOL hit a resistance
2024 was indeed a banner year for the cryptocurrency market. Thanks to a multitude of positive trends, Bitcoin more than doubled in price. Many major and emerging altcoins experienced even higher levels of price appreciation.As 2025 begins, there may
Coinbase now allows US customers to borrow up to $100,000 in USDC using bitcoin as collateral, the exchange announced today (Thursday). This offering is in collaboration with Morpho, a lending protocol on Coinbase's Base network. This service offers
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong unveiled a streamlined licensing approach for virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs), marking another significant shift in the region's cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in recent months.Hon
A Florida federal court has ordered Mosaic Exchange Ltd. and its CEO Sean Michael to pay over $1.1 million in penalties and restitution for operating a fraudulent digital asset trading scheme that targeted investors across multiple countries.CFTC Sec
XRP, the cryptocurrency supporting the Ripple blockchain, might experience bearish momentum as funding rates have turned negative on multiple derivatives exchanges today (Friday). Although the rates shifted to the positive region on many exchanges, s
Bitcoin’s recent surge past the $100,000 mark is no small feat, considering 18 months ago many pundits thought the industry was dying or would fade into obscurity. Despite Bitcoin hitting $108,000 in December before falling to under $95,000, one need
In 2025, every bank in Japan is set to adopt Ripple’s XRP Ledger, signaling a major shift in financial technology. Announced by SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao, the integration with the Interledger Protocol (ILP) aims to streamline cross-border payments and
XRP has started the new year on a positive note, now ranking third on market capitalization. The cross-border payment-focused cryptocurrency has now overtaken Tether's USDT to become the third-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of more than $14