Analysis
Regulation
ESMA launches consultation to define crypto advisor standards across Europe
ESMA aims to set educational and experience guidelines for crypto advisors to ensure consistent professionalism and client protection throughout the EU.
Rumors
CZ refutes Binance sale rumors but open to minority stake offers over time
CZ attributed Binance sale rumors to competitor misinformation, acknowledges potential small investor participation.
Adoption
HK Asia’s symbolic 1 Bitcoin purchase sparks nearly 93% stock surge
The purchase aligns with the company's new leadership's vision to embrace financial innovation and explore digital assets like Bitcoin.
Legislation
West Virginia introduces legislation to include Bitcoin in treasury to hedge against inflation
West Virginia joins a growing number of states considering including Bitcoin in their treasuries to hedge against inflation.
Technology
Pumpfun launches mobile app amid renewed memecoin frenzy
The Pump.fun app aims to enhance user accessibility despite ongoing legal hurdles and a frenetic memecoin market.
Analysis
StanChart optimistic about Bitcoin breaking streak of red weekends
StanChart sees potential for positive weekend performance for Bitcoin amid improving macro conditions and lower US bond yields.
Governance
Jupiter to buyback JUP tokens with 50% of fees starting next week
Jupiter Exchange to lock repurchased JUP tokens, shifting focus from token burns to long-term stability and engagement.
Crime
FBI initiative saves thousands from crypto scams, recovers $285 million
More than 4,300 potential victims saved by Operation Level Up intervention before millions lost to fraud.
Regulation
South Korea to gradually permit corporate crypto trading amid market reform
The FSC's phased policy will permit government entities and firms to engage in crypto, focusing on risk management.
Earnings
Robinhood’s crypto revenue skyrockets 700% amid Bitcoin boom
Robinhood attributed the crypto volume surge to Bitcoin's rally above $100,000 and strategic product expansion.
Exchanges
CME Group hits record crypto trading volumes in Q4 amid rising institutional demand
CME Group sees over 300% increase in crypto derivatives trading as institutional and retail interest surge.
Adoption
SBC Medical becomes latest Japanese firm to adopt Bitcoin strategy
SBC Medical to diversify assets as Bitcoin adoption gains traction among Japanese firms amid global uncertainty.