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German financial regulator prohibits sales of Ethena’s USDe
21.3.2025
BaFin, the German financial regulatory authority, has prohibited all public sales of Ethena GmbH’s USDe (USDe) — a synthetic dollar — claiming the token violates the European Union’s MiCAR regulations and accused the firm of selling unregistered securities in...
Traditional financial markets won’t survive without RWA tokenization
21.3.2025
Opinion by: Abdul Rafay Gadit, co-founder of ZIGChainAmerica’s tariff regime has apparently fueled a global trade war, forcing investors to explore stable, yield-generating alternatives. A closer look reveals that illiquidity, opacity and scalability challenges have plagued global financial...
US SEC: Crypto Mining Not Considered Securities Transactions
21.3.2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the US SEC’s Corporate Finance Division released the “Statement on Certain…
Bitcoin price thaws after Trump statement — Trader says ‘stay nimble and cashed up’
20.3.2025
Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied to an intraday high of $87,453 in the early hours of the NY trading session but quickly retraced its gains to $83,655 shortly after US President Donald Trump made a video appearance at the Digital Asset Summit in New York. Prior to the video statement, rumors circulated...
Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Doesn’t Trigger Securities Laws, SEC Says
20.3.2025
In a staff statement published Thursday, the SEC said that both solo mining and mining pool operations would fail the first prong of the Howey Test
SEC Clarifies Proof-of-Work Mining Excludes Securities Regulations Under Trump Administration
20.3.2025
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Trump administration stated Monday that proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining activities do not constitute securities transactions, offering regulatory clarity for a sector long navigating legal gray areas. Trump-Era SEC Exempts Crypto Mining...
SEC says proof-of-work mining does not constitute securities dealing
20.3.2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance has clarified its views on proof-of-work mining, arguing that such activities do not constitute “the offer and sale of securities” as outlined in the Securities Act of 1933, so long as they meet certain...
Tether Ranks Among Top Buyers of U.S. Treasuries in 2024, Firm Says
20.3.2025
The firm said it purchased a net $33.1 billion worth of U.S. Treasury securities last year
As Congress Talks Up Its Earth-Shaking Crypto Bill, Regulators Are Already at Work
20.3.2025
While the Securities and Exchange Commission prepares for a crypto roundtable, policy moves at the agencies are getting more done than higher-profile rhetoric
Bitcoin Nears $86K as Trump Calls for Rate Cuts, XRP Gets U.S. Futures After SEC Resolution
20.3.2025
XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”
Here’s what happened in crypto today
18.3.2025
Today in crypto, the head of President Trump’s crypto council said stablecoin legislation will likely be passed imminently, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) is the only fund to maintain a positive net inflow of funds in March, and Donald Trump’s SEC Chair pick Paul...
Stablecoin, market structure bills should get done this year — Rep. Khanna
18.3.2025
US Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, said at the Digital Assets Summit on March 18 that Congress “should be able to get” both a stablecoin and crypto market structure bill done this year.Khanna added that there are 70 to 80 Democrats now who understand the importance...
Stablecoin, market structure bills should get done this year — Rep. Khanna
18.3.2025
US Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, said at the Digital Assets Summit on March 18 that Congress “should be able to get” both a stablecoin and crypto market structure bill done this year.Khanna added that there are 70 to 80 Democrats now who understand the importance...
US stablecoin bill likely in ‘next 2 months’ — Trump’s crypto council head
18.3.2025
Bo Hines, the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said comprehensive stablecoin legislation is expected to be finalized in the coming months, underscoring the government’s urgency to maintain the US dollar’s dominance in onchain...
Binance CEO reiterates denial of Trump family deal talks
18.3.2025
Binance CEO Richard Teng denied reports that Binance.US was in deal talks with entities affiliated with US President Donald Trump during a March 18 panel at Blockworks’ 2025 Digital Asset Summit in New York.Teng’s statement reiterated the position taken by Binance’s founder...
Ethereum price in ‘cursed’ downtrend which could continue well into 2025 — Analyst
18.3.2025
Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has ventured into oversold territory multiple times against Bitcoin (BTC) in recent months, but the altcoin has yet to show any signs of finding a price bottom. The trading situation is actually quite similar to a previous scenario, and ETH’s market...
Solana CME futures volumes reach $12.1M: Was the launch a dud, or is more to come?
18.3.2025
Solana futures (SOL) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) went live on March 17, with a trading volume of $12.1 million on day 1, which fell short compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum’s (ETH) CME futures debut. CME Crypto futures comparison by Vetle Lunde. Source: X.comVetle Lunde, Head...
‘We are worried about a recession,’ but there’s a silver lining — Cathie Wood
18.3.2025
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes the White House is underestimating the recession risk facing the US economy stemming from US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies — an oversight that will eventually force the president and Federal Reserve to enact pro-growth policies.Speaking...
Metaplanet buys the dip with 150-BTC purchase
18.3.2025
Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has purchased an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC), bringing it one step closer to its plan of acquiring 21,000 BTC by 2026. The March 18 purchase cost an aggregate 1.88 billion yen ($12.6 million) or $83,671 per Bitcoin.The purchase brings...
Here’s what happened in crypto today
16.3.2025
Today in crypto, angel investor Jason Calacanis stirred controversy in the Bitcoin community, Telegram founder Pavel Durov left France and relocated to Dubai following approval from a French court. David Sacks and his venture capital firm sold over $200 million in crypto and crypto-related stocks...