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KR1 Targets London Stock Exchange as UK Embraces Crypto

UK regulators are adopting a more relaxed approach to crypto, allowing digital assets to be listed on the LSE.

UK Hits Hundreds of Crypto Exchanges with FCA Warnings

The Financial Conduct Authority reiterated its alerts, urging UK residents to avoid using unregistered crypto exchanges.

Bitcoin Whales Move Into BlackRock ETF After SEC Shift

The largest Bitcoin holders are channelling billions into ETFs such as BlackRock’s IBIT, marking a fresh stage in institutional adoption.

JPMorgan to Launch Crypto Trading, Skips Custody

JPMorgan’s Scott Lucas confirmed plans for crypto trading but said the bank is not yet ready to offer custody services.

Singapore Court Greenlights WazirX Plan After $234M Hack

The Singapore High Court’s ruling paves the way for WazirX to resume operations and start reimbursing over 150,000 affected users.

UK Lifts Ban on Crypto ETNs as Market Matures

The UK has ended its four-year prohibition on crypto ETNs, a decision analysts say could boost the country’s crypto market by as much as...

Bitcoin Hits Record $126K as ETFs and Dollar Drive Rally

Bitcoin surged past $126,000 to a new record amid record ETF inflows, a weakening dollar, and the ongoing US government shutdown.

Vietnam Crypto Pilot Stalls Amid High Entry Barriers

Vietnam’s crypto pilot has attracted no participants, due to strict capital requirements and restrictions on stablecoins and tokenised...

ETF Approvals Shortcut: What It Means for Crypto Investors

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a policy shift that could accelerate the approval of spot crypto ETFs.

Australia Passes Stricter Law for Crypto Exchange

Australia has unveiled draft legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency under financial services rules.

UAE Signs Global Crypto Tax Data Exchange Agreement

The UAE’s Ministry of Finance stated that the framework will be introduced in 2027, with the first information exchange scheduled for 2028.

Pakistan Invites Global Crypto Firms to Apply for Licences

Pakistan has opened applications for international crypto firms to obtain licences through its regulator, PVARA.

Kraken Meets SEC to Discuss Tokenisation Frameworks

The meeting took place amid growing pressure from regulators and exchange groups urging the SEC to tighten oversight of tokenised equities.

Crypto Industry Fights Bank Lobby Over Genius Act Rewrite

Crypto advocacy groups have accused Wall Street banks of attempting to shape stablecoin regulations to their advantage.

South Korea Halts Crypto Lending on Local Exchanges

South Korea's financial authorities directed cryptocurrency exchanges to stop offering new lending services.

China Merchants Bank Unit Opens Crypto Exchange in Hong Kong

A subsidiary of China Merchants Bank has rolled out a Hong Kong crypto exchange for professional investors.

Crypto ETFs Dominate Half of Top 20 New Launches Since 2024

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust tops the list with $57.4 billion inflows, trailed by Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund at $12.1 billion.

Philippines SEC Targets Unregistered Crypto Exchanges

The Philippines SEC called out OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, and other platforms for operating without the required authorisation.

PNC Bank to Launch Crypto Trading via Coinbase Partnership

Growing regulatory clarity in the United States has been rising since the institutional interest in digital assets.

Czech Central Bank Backs Coinbase, Expands Palantir Stake

Czech National Bank increased its holdings in Palantir and made its first move into the crypto sector by purchasing shares of Coinbase.