Crypto.com becomes first exchange to secure MiCA license for EU operations

Crypto.com announced it has received in-principle approval for a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license, becoming the first major global crypto exchange to achieve this milestone. The license will enable the company... Read more »

Fed’s Waller signals multiple rate cuts in 2025 as Bitcoin holds steady near $100K

Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Governor Waller hinted at multiple interest rate cuts in 2025 due to promising inflation data. Bitcoin surged above $99K following better-than-expected inflation figures, with traders eyeing a breakout... Read more »

US Lawmaker’s New Role Could Skyrocket America’s Digital Assets Sector

Tom Emmer’s new appointment in Congress signals a push to foster an environment where digital asset innovation flourishes under pro-technology, American-led values. The Future of Digital Assets: A Powerful New Direction From... Read more »

Crypto developer sues DOJ over Biden-era regulatory crackdown

Blockchain developer Michael Lewellen has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice (DOJ), accusing the President Joe Biden administration of stifling innovation in the crypto sector through overly broad interpretations... Read more »

Litecoin seen as commodity, Litecoin ETF likely first to debut under Trump, says expert

Key Takeaways Canary Capital’s Litecoin ETF might be the first spot crypto ETF approved by the SEC in 2025. The CFTC classifies Litecoin as a commodity, differentiating it from other digital assets... Read more »

Upbit Under Fire: South Korean Regulator Orders Halt on New Users

The South Korean Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has ordered Upbit to temporarily halt services for new users after finding numerous violations of the Specific Financial Transaction Information Act. South Korean Crypto Industry... Read more »

Analysts believe spot Litecoin ETF likely to be the first altcoin approval as Nasdaq files listing application

Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 Form on Jan.16 to list and trade the spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) registered by Canary Capital. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas sees this as the... Read more »

SEC Chief: Bitcoin Clear but 15,000 Crypto Tokens Face Uncertain Fate

SEC chair warns most crypto tokens lack compliance and face uncertain futures, while bitcoin, compared to gold, stands as a speculative but enduring asset. SEC Chief: Bitcoin Sets the Standard While Crypto... Read more »

Over 74,000 positions liquidated after modest market recovery, indicating high leverage

The total liquidations between Jan. 14 and Jan. 15 reached $201.87 million, with a skewed distribution favoring short positions. Data from CoinGlass showed that 74,152 traders were liquidated during this period, showing... Read more »

Ripple Confident in Victory as SEC’s Crypto War Nears Its End

Ripple is confident in its legal position as SEC leadership faces criticism for enforcement-heavy policies, with a pro-crypto regulatory shift on the horizon. Ripple: Confident and Thriving as a New Era of... Read more »
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