Trading
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.
Ethereum
Ethereum Foundation on-course to earn $1.5 million through allocation of 50k ETH to DeFi
The Foundation stated that it would also explore staking initaitives.
Tokenization
Pi Network prepares to open to external networks amid listing challenges
Major exchanges hesitate on Pi listing, yet OKX embraces upcoming Open Network launch.
Crypto
Metaplanet fuels Bitcoin ambitions with $26 million raise as it enters MSCI Japan Index
Metaplanet's inclusion in MSCI Japan Index elevates its status as it aims for 10,000 BTC this year.
ETF
Cboe seeks SEC approval for staking in 21Shares Ethereum ETF
Cboe's pursuit of SEC approval for staking in its Ethereum ETF highlights a shift towards regulated crypto innovation.
Tokenization
CFTC not SEC could regulate memecoins in US – Commissioner Hester Peirce says
The rising popularity of memecoins prompts debate on their regulatory oversight.
People
Tigran Gambaryan claims Nigerian officials targeted Binance to distract from economic scandals
Former Binance executive claims Nigerian authorities prioritize scapegoating over addressing governmental corruption.
Hacks
ZkLend hack sees $9.5M exploit, offers hacker 10% bounty for return
Data shows that over $100 million have vanished from crypto projects in 2025 to hacks and exploits.
Exchanges
Crypto.com obtains new MiCA license to officially service European customers
With the MiCA license secured, Crypto.com aims to consolidate its market position and attract new clients.
