Market
Bankruptcy
Phishing attempt strikes FTX creditors on the brink of repayments
FTX data leak fuels phishing scams as creditors brace for long-awaited repayments.
Crypto
Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC
Metaplanet leverages capital market strategies to boost BTC yield by 15.3%, setting a quarterly target of 35%.
Exchanges
Bybit removed from AMF blacklist, eyes MiCA compliance for EU growth
Bybit navigates French regulations and adapts to market demands with USDT focus.
People
Ripple CEO optimistic about bipartisan crypto regulation progress in Washington
Garlinghouse's meetings with US lawmakers reveal openness to progressive crypto-friendly policies.
Technology
Ethereum testnet goes live with Pectra upgrade as April mainnet launch looms
As Pectra nears completion, Ethereum developers strategize next major Fusaka upgrade.
ETFs
Canadian and UK banks invest over $280 million in Bitcoin ETFs
The major UK and Canadian banks' Bitcoin ETF investments trail behind Goldman Sachs' $1.56 billion exposure.
People
Changpeng Zhao’s dog sparks Broccoli memecoin boom and controversies
Some traders capitalize on Broccoli memecoin craze, reaping millions amidst community backlash.
Exchanges
Coinbase’s 2024 revenue soars to $6.6 billion as international regulatory wins pay off
Coinbase credits its robust performance to expanded product lineup and institutional adoption, driving revenue and trading gains.
Crypto
SEC opens door to Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP ETFs with surprising acknowledgment
SEC's nod to Grayscale's ETF plans suggests increased openness to crypto in traditional markets.
Stablecoins
Tether refutes JPMorgan’s suggestion it will sell Bitcoin to navigate regulation
Tether dismisses concerns over regulatory compliance, boasts $20 billion liquidity surplus to adapt easily.
Payments
Mastercard tokenized 30% of its 2024 transactions per SEC filing
Mastercard embraces blockchain innovation to stay ahead in the competitive payments landscape.
Regulation
SEC and CFTC seek united front on digital asset regulation with revival of advisory committee
The new leadership at SEC and CFTC seeks to establish clearer guidelines for digital asset regulation.