Dutch Regulator Warns of Crypto Pump-and-Dump, New Regulation to Ban These Schemes

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued a warning about the dangers of pump-and-dump schemes in the cryptocurrency space, as new regulations prepare to target this market manipulation tactic.... Read more »

DBS to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading for institutional clients

Key Takeaways DBS Bank will start offering crypto options and structured notes linked to BTC and ETH in Q4 2024. The bank’s new crypto products aim to provide hedging against market volatility.... Read more »

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO says Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity like gold and oil

Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick called on regulators to treat Bitcoin (BTC) like gold and oil because it is a commodity. Lutnick made the statement during an appearance on Fox Business show... Read more »

Hashprice Gains Give Bitcoin Miners a Much-Needed Boost After Sluggish Month

Bitcoin miners are finally catching a break after a sluggish September, with hashprice climbing 10.33% in the past 30 days. A solid 8.93% of that bump came within the last four days... Read more »

Circle introduces USDC in Brazil and Mexico via local payment systems

Key Takeaways USDC can now be accessed directly using Brazilian Reais and Mexican Pesos. Integration with PIX and SPEI speeds up transactions in Brazil and Mexico. Share this article Circle announced today... Read more »

Bybit Türkiye Gains Recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by Turkish Regulator

Bybit Türkiye, the partner platform of global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, has been officially listed as a crypto asset service provider by the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey. Turkish Regulator Grants Bybit... Read more »

Bolivian crypto transactions soar after lifting Bitcoin ban

According to a report from the Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB), virtual asset transactions in Bolivia more than doubled in the last three months after the country lifted its ban on Bitcoin... Read more »

Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules

Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the... Read more »

Crypto market will skyrocket as soon as CZ announces his return, says CryptoQuant CEO

Key Takeaways CryptoQuant CEO predicts market surge linked to CZ’s potential early release. Recent cryptocurrency gains may align with anticipation of CZ’s return from prison. Share this article CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young... Read more »

Senator Lummis predicts SEC Chair Gensler will step down next year if Trump is elected

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis believes that SEC Chair Gary Gensler is likely to step down from his role as the regulator’s head next year. She made the statement during CNBC’s Squawk Box... Read more »
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