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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce indicated a shift away from the SEC’s previous reliance on enforcement actions to shape crypto policy in a February 11 interview with Bloomberg. Peirce stated that the SEC is working to change its…
One in four South Koreans own crypto, a new survey has found, with most saying they trade coins in the hope of earning short-term profits. Per Hanguk Kyungjae, the findings came from Hashed Open Research, a think tank affiliate of the…
Trillion-dollar asset manager Franklin Templeton launched its tokenized money market fund, Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX), on the Solana blockchain on Wednesday. Breaking news: $1.5T AUM firm Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market fund (FOBXX) is now available on Solana!…
In a coordinated international effort, Thai law enforcement in Phuket detained four Russians suspected of conducting crypto ransomware attacks on Monday. These suspects are believed to be part of the 8Base group, known for utilizing Phobos ransomware to extort victims. Arrests…
Crypto.com has officially expanded its services to all European Economic Area (EEA) member states after receiving a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority. “Crypto.com is proud to confirm from today it can provide crypto asset services…
A significant portion of central banks worldwide have delayed their plans for launching central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), citing regulatory challenges and shifting economic priorities. A February 11 report by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) and security firm…
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the US central bank will not develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) during his tenure. His announcement ended years of speculation that the Fed might follow China’s lead by launching an official digital…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acknowledged applications from Canary, VanEck, Bitwise, and 21Shares for spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday. 🚨BREAKING: 🇺🇸 The SEC has officially acknowledged the following Spot @Solana ETF filings today: •Canary Solana ETF•@vaneck_us Solana…
BitGo Inc., a leading provider of secure digital asset custody solutions, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) as early as the second half of this year, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday. Crytpo custodian BitGo is considering…
While sentiment in the Ethereum (ETH) market remains in the dumps as the world’s second-largest crypto by market cap slides back under $2,600, the bears could be in for a surprise in the months ahead. Short-term chart analysis suggests a deeper…
Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager overseeing $1.68 trillion in assets, filed a registration for the Franklin Solana Trust in Delaware on Monday, signaling its potential entry into the Solana spot ETF market. The filing follows similar applications from Canary Capital…
The Hong Kong government has reportedly recognized cryptocurrency holdings as valid proof of assets for investment immigration applications. This recognition allows applicants to use digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) to meet the HK$30 million (approximately $3.8 million) residency…