KuCoin Seeks MiCA Approval for EU Expansion
KuCoin’s European subsidiary, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH, has begun the process of obtaining a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Austria. The move is part of the company’s efforts to
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Crypto Industry Asks U.S. Congress to Scrap IRS’s DeFi Broker Rule
In what may be a big test of the crypto sector's new influence over a markedly friendlier U.S. Congress, it's asking for the reversal of an incoming tax policy. Feb 19, 2025, 5:53 p.m. UTC What to know: The Blockchain Association…
Donald Trump Reaffirms Plan to Make U.S. the “Crypto Capital”
Key Takeaways: Donald Trump reaffirmed his claim that he will make the U.S. a hub for the digital asset sector during a conference on Wednesday. Bitcoin hovered around $97,000 as of Thursday morning. Trump says he wants the U.S. to…
EToro Secures MiCA License From Cyprus CySEC to Offer Crypto Services Across EEA
The approval allows the trading platform to expand its digital asset offerings across all 30 European Economic Area countries. Feb 19, 2025, 3:19 p.m. UTC What to know: Trading platform eToro obtained a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets…
SEC Launches CETU to Tackle Fraud in Crypto
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the launch of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) on Thursday, a division focused on addressing cyber-related misconduct and strengthening protections for retail investors in the evolving technology sector. The…
Private Jets, Political Cash Among $1B in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Forfeited Assets: Court
A federal court confirmed the final tally of SBF assets the government staked a claim to, including $606 million in Robinhood stock sales and two private jets. Updated Feb 19, 2025, 4:33 a.m. UTCPublished Feb 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. UTC What to…