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Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined
25.4.2025
Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets.With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform, the “line is blurring” between traditional...
Over 15 Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Amid Regulatory Softening
24.4.2025
More than 15 crypto firms are storming the gates for banking licenses as U.S. regulators ease restrictions, opening direct access to federal payment systems and legitimacy. Banking Regulators Ease Rules, Trigger Rush From 15+ Crypto Firms More than a dozen crypto firms are reportedly applying...
Travel Rule Compliance Surges on New Regs, Stablecoin Payments, Notabene Says
23.4.2025
Notabene’s annual survey of crypto firms found that almost all respondents expect to be Travel Rule compliant by mid-2025
Dutch Bank ING Said to Be Working on a New Stablecoin With Other TradFi and Crypto Firms
22.4.2025
ING’s stablecoin project could take the form of a consortium effort including some other banks and crypto service providers, two people familiar with the plans said
Crypto firms moving into Wall Street territory amid ‘growing synergy’
22.4.2025
Cryptocurrency firms and exchanges are increasingly moving into Wall Street territory, launching more traditional investment offerings and showcasing the increasing connection between crypto and traditional finance (TradFi).“There’s a growing synergy between traditional financial...
Crypto firms moving into Wall Street territory amid ‘growing synergy’
22.4.2025
Cryptocurrency firms and exchanges are increasingly moving into Wall Street territory, launching more traditional investment offerings and showcasing the growing synergy between crypto and traditional finance (TradFi).“There’s a growing synergy between traditional financial investments...
Crypto Firms Eye Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shift
22.4.2025
U.S. digital asset firms are reportedly considering applying for bank charters and licenses, encouraged by the Trump administration’s more favorable stance towards the crypto industry. Trump Policies Spur Crypto Firms’ Banking Industry Interest Several U.S. digital asset firms...
Binance, KuCoin, and Other Crypto Firms Hit by Amazon Web Service Issue
15.4.2025
Binance opened withdrawals just over five minutes after the issue was first reported. Users are still reportedly facing issues placing trades on both Binance and KuCoin, X posts show
U.S. SEC's Crypto Trading Roundtable Delves Into Easing Path for Platforms
11.4.2025
Interim SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda hints at interest in a short-term solution for overseeing crypto firms while the agency contemplates permanent rules
UK's Financial Regulator, FCA, Re-Appoints Nikhil Rathi as CEO for Another 5 Years
10.4.2025
Under his leadership the FCA has hosted a registration regime for crypto firms and has launched discussion papers on the incoming 2026 regime
Amber's Nasdaq Debut Signals IPO Wave for Crypto Firms, Pantera's Veradittakit Says
2.4.2025
The provider of crypto financial services for institutions went public last month
FSCA Warns South African Investors to Steer Clear of Unlicensed Crypto Firms
30.3.2025
South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog has issued a warning against unlicensed crypto trading firms accused of soliciting public funds while promising unrealistic returns of up to $542 per day. Unlicensed Crypto Firms Use Celebrity Names to Promote Offerings South Africa’s...
UK Regulator Intends to Start Authorizing Crypto Firms in 2026
28.3.2025
The FCA's intention is to create new rules for a more stringent regulatory regime, its director of payments said
France’s state bank earmarks $27M for crypto with ‘strong French footprint’
28.3.2025
France’s state-owned bank says it will spend 25 million euros ($27 million) buying cryptocurrencies that support local crypto and blockchain projects.Bpifrance said in a March 27 press release that it would back newly formed projects “with a strong French footprint” where it will...
More US Crypto Firms Seek Bank Licenses Under Trump Rule
19.3.2025
The pro-crypto stance of the Donald Trump administration has created a more favorable environment for crypto firms to…
Fintech and Crypto Firms Seek Bank Charters Under Trump Administration: Reuters
18.3.2025
Financial technology and crypto firms are increasingly applying for state or national bank charters, despite the community’s historical resistance to centralized banking
SEC looking to abandon effort requiring crypto firms to register as exchanges
11.3.2025
A proposed rule change pushing for some crypto firms to register as exchanges could be abandoned under a new directive from the acting chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. During a March 10 speech at the Washington Conference of the Institute of International Bankers, acting...
SEC looking to abandon effort requiring crypto firms to register as exchanges
11.3.2025
A proposed rule change pushing for some crypto firms to register as exchanges could be abandoned under a new directive from the acting chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission. During a March 10 speech at the Washington Conference of the Institute of International Bankers, acting...
Report: SEC Retreats From Plan to Classify Crypto Firms as Trading Systems
10.3.2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to abandon a proposed rule that would have required certain cryptocurrency firms to register as alternative trading systems (ATS), according to acting Chair Mark Uyeda. SEC Shifts Stance on Crypto Regulation The decision, Reuters reported...
Crypto firms spent $134M on 2024 US elections, raising influence concerns
10.3.2025
Cryptocurrency companies spent more than $134 million on the 2024 US elections, fueling concerns about their growing political influence and potential risks to regulatory stability, according to a report by the Center for Political Accountability (CPA).The growing connection of crypto firms with...