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Only 11% of El Salvador’s registered Bitcoin firms operational
15.4.2025
Only 20 of the 181 Bitcoin service providers registered with El Salvador’s central bank are operational, with the rest failing to meet the country’s requirements under its Bitcoin Law. Local media outlet El Mundo cited data from the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador, showing that...
Only 11% of El Salvador’s registered Bitcoin firms operational
15.4.2025
Only 20 of the 181 Bitcoin service providers registered with El Salvador’s central bank are operational, with the rest failing to meet the country’s requirements under its Bitcoin Law. Local media outlet El Mundo cited data from the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador, showing that...
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
Bitcoin held by publicly listed firms climbs 16% in Q1: Bitwise
15.4.2025
The amount of Bitcoin held on the books of publicly traded companies rose by 16.1% in the first quarter of 2025, according to crypto fund issuer Bitwise.Total company Bitcoin (BTC) holdings rose to around 688,000 BTC by the end of Q1, with firms adding 95,431 BTC over the quarter, Bitwise reported...
Bitcoin held by publicly listed firms climbs 16% in Q1: Bitwise
15.4.2025
The amount of Bitcoin held on the books of publicly traded companies rose by 16.1% in the first quarter of 2025, according to crypto fund issuer Bitwise.Total company Bitcoin (BTC) holdings rose to around 688,000 BTC by the end of Q1, with firms adding 95,431 BTC over the quarter, Bitwise reported...
Google to Restrict Crypto Ads in EU to MiCA-Licensed Firms
14.4.2025
Crypto exchanges and wallet apps must meet EU's MiCA licensing rules to advertise in Google's platforms in 27 countries
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
Tariffs Threaten US Bitcoin Mining as Firms Race to Import Mining Equipment
10.4.2025
U.S. bitcoin miners are racing against time to import mining equipment to mitigate Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. With application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) prices expected to surge up to 36%, companies are chartering multimillion-dollar flights to sidestep looming costs. Bitcoin Miners...
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
Aussie regulator to shut 95 ‘hydra’ firms linked to crypto, romance scams
8.4.2025
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been given the nod to shut down 95 “hydra” companies that it suspects engaged in crypto investment and romance scams, known as “pig butchering.”The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s application to wind up...
Aussie regulator to shut 95 ‘hydra’ firms linked to crypto, romance scams
8.4.2025
Australia’s corporate watchdog has been given the nod to shut down 95 “hydra” companies that it suspects engaged in crypto investment and romance scams, known as “pig butchering.”The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s application to wind up...
Galaxy Secures UK Approval for License to Expand Derivatives Trading
2.4.2025
The company is on the Financial Conduct Authority's investment firms register which is for firms that are authorized to perform MiFID investment services
Japanese Banking Giant SMBC Explores Stablecoin Use With Ava Labs, Fireblocks
2.4.2025
Sumitomo is the latest example in a roster of firms eyeing the booming stablecoin market, which has grown 50% to around $230 billion in a year
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
One in four S&P 500 firms will hold Bitcoin by 2030: Crypto advisory
31.3.2025
Around a quarter of firms listed on the S&P 500 would have invested in Bitcoin by 2030, with treasury managers fearing they could lose their jobs if they missed out on potential Bitcoin gains, a partner at a tech-focused financial advisory firm said.“I anticipate that by 2030, a quarter...
One in four S&P 500 firms will hold Bitcoin by 2030: Crypto advisory
31.3.2025
Around a quarter of firms listed on the S&P 500 would have invested in Bitcoin by 2030, with treasury managers fearing they could lose their jobs if they missed out on potential Bitcoin gains, a partner at a tech-focused financial advisory firm said.“I anticipate that by 2030, a quarter...
Bitcoin May be on 25% of S&P 500 Firms' Balance Sheets by 2030: Architect Partners
30.3.2025
Strategy pioneered BTC as a treasury asset and so far 90 companies have adopted the cryptocurrency as a treasury reserve asset
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...
Bpifrance Commits to Digital Asset Growth With $27 Million Investment in French Firms
29.3.2025
Bpifrance, the French investment bank, plans to invest $27 million (€25 million) in digital asset firms with a strong presence in France. This initiative is part of the bank’s strategic plan to enhance French digital asset investment funds, which are currently limited. Asset Tokenization...
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