Bitcoin (BTC) traded strongly on Friday, holding above $117,000 after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut. The move initially caused volatility, but BTC quickly recovered as investors viewed the decision as a supportive signal for risk assets. The rally came just days after Bitcoin broke above the 50-day Exponential Moving […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new generic listing standards for commodity-based trust shares on Nasdaq, Cboe, and the New York Stock Exchange. This landmark decision allows the exchanges to list and trade these exchange-traded products (ETPs) without filing individual rule-change proposals with the SEC, streamlining the approval process and reducing delays. […]
Bitcoin (BTC) entered Wednesday’s Asian session on firmer ground, edging 1% higher to trade around $116,500. Market focus is firmly on the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is widely expected to deliver a 25-basis-point rate cut later in the day. According to the CME FedWatch tool, traders are pricing in a 96% probability of such a […]
Lisa Cook, appointed by President Biden and the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, has become the first sitting governor in modern history to be removed by a president. Trump Invokes Rare Removal Statute President Donald Trump invoked a seldom-used statute permitting removal “for cause,” citing allegations of mortgage fraud as […]
Japan’s finance minister, Katsunobu Kato, stated that cryptocurrencies merit inclusion in investment portfolios, while emphasizing the government’s commitment to establishing a secure and transparent trading environment for the sector. Kato highlighted the role of cryptocurrencies in diversified portfolios during his keynote address at the Web3 WebX 2025 Conference in Tokyo, according to a Bloomberg Japan […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed rulings on multiple cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, moving most deadlines into October 2025. The extensions affect filings tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, underscoring the regulator’s cautious approach as it evaluates how to integrate digital assets into the broader financial […]
Japan’s top financial regulator is preparing to authorize the issuance of yen-denominated stablecoins as early as this fall, paving the way for the country’s first domestically backed digital currency tied to fiat, according to Nikkei. Tokyo-based fintech JPYC is expected to spearhead the launch, with its registration as a money transfer provider scheduled for completion […]
New legislation aims to attract global capital and establish El Salvador as a regional hub for digital assets. El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has enacted a comprehensive Investment Banking Law creating a new category of financial institutions dedicated exclusively to high-net-worth and institutional clients, according to a recent press release. Proposed last year, the legislation seeks […]
U.S. banks that deny services to cryptocurrency-related businesses may soon face regulatory consequences, as former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order addressing “debanking” practices. According to The Wall Street Journal, the draft order aims to prohibit financial institutions from closing accounts based on ideological or political considerations—a move positioned to […]
Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest lender, plans to launch a crypto custody service in 2026, according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter. The move aligns with rising institutional demand for secure digital asset solutions among traditional financial institutions. The service will focus on regulated custody for institutional and corporate clients, marking Deutsche Bank’s entry into […]
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