Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
South Korea’s financial authorities are reportedly considering introducing a system that allows regulators to conduct pre-emptive crypto account freezes to stop digital asset price manipulation.
FSC Mulls Crypto Account Freezing System
On Tuesday, a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Jupiter introduces JupUSD, a reserve‑backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, with institutional custody and open‑source audits. Jupiter announced the launch of JupUSD, a US‑dollar‑pegged stablecoin built with Ethena Labs and secured by a 90% reser...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
On Thursday, Tether, the powerhouse behind the widely used stablecoin USDT, announced the introduction of Scudo, a new unit of account designed to enhance the usability of Tether Gold (XAU₮).
This move comes amid a historic rally in gold prices, dri...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Stonex Digital obtains a EU MiCA CASP license, enabling regulated digital‑asset execution and custody across the European Union. Stonex Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX) announced that its Stonex Digital division has been granted a Crypto‑Asset Service Provi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
South Korea’s push to grow crypto services hit a hard pause last year, as regulators moved slowly and approvals dried up. Trading and custody firms found themselves waiting longer. Investors and startups are watching closely.
South Korea: Approvals...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group’s board, bringing regulatory expertise from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the company’s treasury strategy. SUI Group Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: SUIG) announced the appointment of former CFTC Commissioner an...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
On Tuesday, Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street’s premier banking institutions, announced that it has submitted preliminary filings for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL).
These filings are now awaiting approval fr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Certik has partnered with YZi Labs to strengthen security for startups in the latter’s incubation program, which supports top early-stage founders in Web3, artificial intelligence and biotech. Engineering Security Into the Startup Architecture Web3 s...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
The Indian government continues to take stricter steps to regulate cryptocurrency transactions, with many platforms coming under tougher regulation to combat money laundering and other illicit practices using cryptocurrencies.
As reported by officia...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Privacy-first blockchains could emerge as crypto’s dominant power centers, as a16z crypto argues secrecy, not speed, may create winner-take-most dynamics and durable lock-in as onchain finance moves toward real-world adoption. Why a16z Crypto Sees Pr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
CryptoQuant’s head of research has highlighted how the recent high levels of Bitcoin HODLer selling were inflated by internal exchange moves.
Recent Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Selling Hasn’t Been At True Record Levels
In a new post on X, Cr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Regulated ethereum investors are now earning on-chain yield as Grayscale pushes staking rewards directly into a U.S.-listed spot crypto ETP, marking a first-of-its-kind distribution that links ethereum staking income to traditional investment access....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
Bitcoin opened the year trading above the $93,000 level, offering bulls a brief sense of relief after weeks of heavy consolidation and persistent selling pressure. The move higher suggests that buyers are still active at key demand zones and willing...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Bitcoin holders can now tap liquidity without selling, as Tim Draper backs Sats Terminal’s non-custodial bitcoin-backed lending marketplace designed to preserve long-term upside while avoiding custody risks and forced exits. Never Sell Your BTC Again...