digital assets
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ClearBank Europe Gains MiCA Approval for Stablecoins
ClearBank Europe becomes the first Dutch bank authorized under MiCA to offer regulated stablecoin services, advancing crypto integration in finance.
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Bitmine Moves to NYSE, Expands $4B Stock Buyback with Massive ETH Holdings
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has successfully transferred its listing to the New York Stock Exchange and significantly expanded its stock repurchase program, signaling major corporate financial maneuvers.
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Midas Secures $50M Series A to Enhance Staked Liquidity
With $50M in Series A funding, Midas plans to expand its liquidity system, enabling instant redemptions and driving institutional adoption.
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US Regulators Classify Most Crypto as Commodities, Easing SEC Oversight
The SEC and CFTC have issued joint guidance classifying most cryptocurrencies as digital commodities, significantly impacting regulatory oversight and market clarity for digital assets.
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Bitcoin Surges as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Capital Flows
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant surge, driven by its re-emergence as an “escape asset” amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and broader shifts in global liquidity and supply chains.
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S&P 500 Perpetual Contracts Launch on Hyperliquid
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its flagship S&P 500 benchmark to Trade[XYZ] for the launch of the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract on the Hyperliquid blockchain.
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Strategy Buys Record Bitcoin Amid $1.18B Funding
Strategy’s STRC investment vehicle secured $1.18 billion in preferred stock, enabling a record 22,337 BTC acquisition in a single week.
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SEC and CFTC Issue Joint Guidance on Crypto Assets
The SEC and CFTC have released a joint interpretation clarifying the application of federal securities laws to crypto assets, aiming to provide clarity for market participants.
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Luxury Retailers Pivot to Blockchain as Payment Demand Surges
Luxury brands are increasingly integrating blockchain for authentication and crypto payments, targeting a younger, tech-savvy demographic as traditional retail models evolve.
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Vietnam Mulls Overseas Crypto Ban, Local Exchange Pilot
Vietnam is preparing new regulations to ban citizens from trading on foreign crypto platforms, while a pilot program for local compliant exchanges could launch this month.
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South Korea’s Crypto Market Shrinks, Regulators Tighten Grip
South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchanges have drastically reduced listed assets, with only 36 coins available across the top five platforms, signaling market maturation and stricter investor protection measures.
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Iran Crypto Outflows Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Crypto outflows from Iran are accelerating as geopolitical tensions deepen, signaling new pressure on capital movement and investor confidence.
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IRS Proposes E-Delivery of Crypto Tax Form 1099-DA
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is considering allowing cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain user consent for electronic delivery of Form 1099-DA, a move that could streamline tax reporting for digital asset transactions.
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Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans $350 Million Digital Asset Push
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to invest up to $350 million from its gold and forex reserves into digital asset-linked firms. This strategic move into the crypto market is set for April and May.
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Kevin Warsh Nominated for Fed Chair, Crypto Stance Noted
The U.S. President has nominated Kevin Warsh to be Chair of the Federal Reserve. His known views on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are drawing attention.