ProShares, Bitwise seek SEC approval for ETFs tracking Circle stock

The approval of these ETFs could enhance investor access to crypto-related equities, potentially boosting market liquidity and innovation. The post ProShares, Bitwise seek SEC approval for ETFs tracking Circle stock appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto ATM scams in Australia cause over AUD 3.1 million in losses

Over 150 unique scam reports filed with ReportCyber during the period. Average loss per victim exceeded AUD 20,000. Crypto ATMs in Australia surged from 40 in 2022 to over 1,800 by 2025. Australia is facing a fresh wave of crypto-related scams, this time involving the rapid expansion of cryptocurrency ATMs across the country. дальше »

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Crypto-linked kidnapping cases in France lead to arrests of over 12, including minors

Over 12 suspects, including minors, have been taken into custody by French police in connection with recent crypto-related kidnapping cases in Paris. A report from local media claims that the arrests were carried out on the morning of 27 May… дальше »

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Best crypto to buy as Circle considers a sale to Ripple Labs

One of the top crypto-related news stories was that Circle, the creator of USD Coin, was considering selling itself to either Coinbase or Ripple Labs ahead of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Such a move would likely have an impact on some cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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As Bitcoin crosses $100K, Robinhood soars 15%, BTC miners' time to shine, and more

Robinhood’s HOOD led this week's crypto stock rally by 15%.  Bitcoin miners and MSTR also posted over 5% gains, but Coinbase’s COIN was sluggish.  Crypto-related stocks rallied higher The post As Bitcoin crosses $100K, Robinhood soars 15%, BTC miners' time to shine, and more appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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SEC Crypto Task Force Meets BlackRock to Discuss ETF Regulations

BlackRock's meeting with the SEC focused on crypto-related priorities, including the approval of crypto ETPs and the advancement of staking and tokenization initiatives. The post SEC Crypto Task Force Meets BlackRock to Discuss ETF Regulations appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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India’s Supreme Court says Bitcoin trading is like a refined Hawala network

India’s Supreme Court has raised concerns over unregulated Bitcoin trading, comparing it to a refined form of Hawala during a recent bail hearing in a crypto-related case. According to local media, the observation came as the court questioned the absence… дальше »

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Crypto-stocks correlation returns as Bitcoin's rally sparks surge in equities

Bitcoin's surge has spurred the stock prices of crypto-related businesses like MicroStrategy and Cantor Its correlation with U.S equities, particularly Nasdaq 100, has significantly risen too The post Crypto-stocks correlation returns as Bitcoin's rally sparks surge in equities appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase to Supreme Court: IRS crypto dragnet was unconstitutional

Coinbase has made an official statement in the landmark Supreme Court case, which challenges IRS's powers to demand crypto-related data. дальше »

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Canada’s securities regulator flags rise in crypto scams amid ‘geopolitical unpredictability’

Crypto-related fraud is booming in Canada as scammers increasingly use AI tools to target investors, the Ontario Securities Commission says. Canada‘s top securities watchdog is sounding the alarm on a wave of crypto scams, saying fraudsters are now using slick… дальше »

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FBI seizes crypto scam domain tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group

Hackers posed as tech recruiters in fake job interviews. Malware used to steal crypto wallets and credentials. Front firms traced to addresses in South Carolina and Buffalo. North Korea’s covert cyberwarfare strategy has taken a new turn, with US federal investigators uncovering an elaborate crypto-related malware campaign run by front companies posing as legitimate tech […] The post FBI seizes crypto scam domain tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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VanEck to launch ‘NODE’ ETF targetting crypto-related stocks on May 14

VanEck is set to debut its new exchange-traded fund under the ticker NODE, on May 14, expanding its lineup of crypto-related investment products. VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel, announced in an Apr. 16 post on X  that the… дальше »

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FBI Busts $24 Million Dark Web Crypto Laundering Operation

The FBI's investigation into Dark Web money laundering led to the arrest of ElonMuskWHM, revealing a network laundering millions from hackers and drug traffickers. The case highlights the growing challenge of crypto-related crime. дальше »

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ESMA warns crypto could pose risks to financial stability

The European Securities and Markets Authority is sounding a fresh caution at the potential risks crypto could pose to financial markets. ESMA, the European Union’s securities watchdog, has once again touched on the issue of crypto regulation, warning that crypto-related risks… дальше »

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Australia shuts down 95 firms linked to pig butchering crypto scams

$35. 8 million in reported losses across 14 countries. Scam used fake relationships to lure crypto investments. Court-appointed liquidators found only 3 firms held assets. Australian regulators have intensified their crackdown on crypto-related fraud, targeting a web of 95 companies involved in a widespread “pig butchering” scheme. дальше »

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Crypto stocks plunge across Asia and Europe, premarket trading signals further losses in U.S. session

On April 7, crypto stocks across major Asian and European exchanges suffered steep losses, with Asian crypto stocks seeing double-digit declines. While European exchanges remain open at press time, crypto stocks there have already posted significant losses. In Japan, crypto-related… дальше »

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Crypto-related crimes up 2,000% since 2019, Scottish police say

Police Scotland says serious and organized crime groups are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency, contributing to a 2,000% rise in related cases since 2019. Police Scotland says it has seen a roughly 2,000% increase in cryptocurrency-related criminality since 2019, as more… дальше »

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Bullish: FDIC Says Banks No Longer Need Pre-Approval to Engage with Cryptocurrencies

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FDIC and CFTC Revoke Previous Crypto-Related Guidelines

The FDIC and CFTC are both moving away from previous crypto restrictions, signaling a shift towards more inclusive, cooperative regulation for the industry. The post FDIC and CFTC Revoke Previous Crypto-Related Guidelines appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US regulators FDIC and CFTC ease crypto restrictions for banks, derivatives

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said in a March 28 letter that institutions under its oversight, including banks, can now engage in crypto-related activities without prior approval. дальше »

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FDIC says banks can engage in crypto activities without prior approval

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued new guidance on March 28 clarifying that FDIC-supervised banks may engage in crypto-related activities without first obtaining the agency’s approval, provided they manage the associated risks by safety and soundness standards. дальше »

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‘Turning the page’: FDIC says banks can engage in crypto-related activities

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has issued new guidance allowing FDIC-supervised institutions to engage in permissible crypto-related activities without prior agency approval.  This marks a reversal from previous policies that were seen as restrictive toward banks working with crypto firms.… дальше »

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Bitcoin, XRP drive $644 million inflow, ending 5 weeks crypto ETP outflow streak

Crypto-related exchange-traded products (ETPs) ended their five-week outflow streak, recording strong weekly inflows of $644 million, according to CoinShares’ latest report. James Butterfill, Head of Research at CoinShares, noted that the trend reversal reflects a marked improvement in investor sentiment across the digital asset sector. дальше »

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TOMI launches the first AI voice assistant embedded within a crypto wallet

TOMI, the Web3 infrastructure project creating a decentralized alternative internet ecosystem, introduces the first AI-powered voice assistant for a Web3 wallet, which will enable the expedition of a variety of routine crypto-related tasks. дальше »

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Sacks’ VC firm sold $200M+ in crypto, stocks before White House role

A White House memorandum revealed that David Sacks and his venture capital firm sold more than $200 million in cryptocurrency and crypto-related stocks before he assumed his role as the White House AI and crypto czar. дальше »

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Bank Of Russia Proposes Allowing Select Investors To Trade Cryptocurrencies

Russia’s central bank has proposed allowing a limited group of Russian investors to buy and sell crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC) under a new experimental legal regime. The apex bank seeks to establish standards for crypto-related services, boost market transparency, and expand investment opportunities for high-net-worth investors. дальше »

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Bank of Russia Proposes Crypto Investment Pilot for High-Net-Worth Investors

The central banks aims to establish standards for crypto-related services and increase market transparency while expanding investment opportunities for wealthy investors. дальше »

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Ark Invest buys $14m in Coinbase stock despite crypto dip

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added more Coinbase shares as the entire crypto-related market continued its downturn.   Ark Invest acquired 64,358 shares of Coinbase for a total of $13,994,646, according to Investing. дальше »

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Bitcoin Bears Target 200-day Average as Macro Concerns Overshadow Trump's Crypto-Related Actions

Macro concerns, mainly tariff-related, overshadow Trump's crypto announcements, one observer noted. дальше »

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OCC gives green light for banks to custody digital assets

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the US regulatory body responsible for overseeing national banks, issued a significant clarification on Friday regarding crypto activities. The OCC announced that banks are now permitted to engage in certain crypto-related operations without seeking prior regulatory approval, giving the green light for banks to custody digital […] The post OCC gives green light for banks to custody digital assets appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Commissioner Crenshaw warns SEC’s crypto policy shift threatens market trust

The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has criticized the agency’s recent decisions to drop multiple crypto-related cases, calling the move unprecedented and dismissive of long-standing legal principles. дальше »

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South Korea launches official crypto crime prosecution unit

The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office has launched a formal joint investigation unit that exclusively tackles crypto-related crimes and fraud cases. According to a report by Aju News, the department is named the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office-run Joint Investigation… дальше »

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Crypto bills stack up across the US, from Bitcoin reserves to task forces

This week, four different states introduced crypto-related bills, bringing the number of US states to introduce such legislation up to nine in February alone. дальше »

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Canary Capital's ETF Plans Took Shape Thanks to Trump

Opened last October by ex-Valkyrie founder and CEO Steven McClurg, Canary quickly filed back-to-back applications for four crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETF). дальше »

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IRS secures first crypto tax fraud conviction, setting legal precedent

For the first time, the IRS has successfully prosecuted a case of tax fraud solely involving crypto. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has won a major victory, setting a legal precedent in the fight against crypto-related tax fraud. In December… дальше »

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How will the 33 SEC crypto cases impact DeFi? Details

The SEC imposed $4.9 billion in crypto-related penalties in 2024. The SEC expanded its focus to NFTs, charging creators with unregistered securities offerings, signaling tighter regulation for The post How will the 33 SEC crypto cases impact DeFi? Details appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin chart shows ‘diamond pattern’ with $96K target — What will kick off the downside?

Bitcoin shows strength due to traders’ hope of a crypto-related executive order from Pres. Trump, but analysts warn that a dip below $101,000 could kick off a $1.3 billion long liquidation. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO predicts Bitcoin reaching multimillion-dollar prices as adoption continues

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach the “multiple millions price range” if countries begin implementing strategic Bitcoin reserves following the US. Speaking during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Armstrong argued that institutional adoption, the approval of crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETF) in the US, the potential approval of friendly legislation, and […] The post Coinbase CEO predicts Bitcoin reaching multimillion-dollar prices as adoption continues appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin Struggles For Direction Post-Trump Disappointment – What Next?

In a move that dashed high-flying expectations, US President Donald J. Trump ended his first day in office without issuing any crypto-related executive orders or referencing the much-touted Strategic Bitcoin Reserve he had teased during the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. дальше »

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Crypto Executive Order And Bitcoin Reserve Ignored On Trump’s Day 1

In a much-watched first day in office, US President Donald J. Trump not issue any crypto-related executive orders, nor did he acknowledge the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve he had promised during the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. дальше »

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TRUMP memecoin falls 50% as President ignores Bitcoin, crypto on first day in office

TRUMP memecoin slid around 50% after President Donald Trump made no crypto-related announcements on his first day in office. CryptoSlate data shows the token peaked near $70 over the weekend, then dropped to about $35 following the inauguration. дальше »

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Chainalysis acquires AI startup Alterya in $150M deal to strengthen crypto security measures

The acquisition enhances Chainalysis's proactive fraud prevention capabilities, potentially reducing crypto-related financial crimes significantly. The post Chainalysis acquires AI startup Alterya in $150M deal to strengthen crypto security measures appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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FDIC interim chair calls crypto debanking ‘unacceptable’ amid concerns over Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) interim Chair Travis Hill acknowledged the agency’s role in “debanking” crypto firms during a speech in St. Louis on Jan. 10.  Hill pointed to accounts of crypto-related businesses losing access to banking services without explanation, placing them alongside historically debanked groups such as politically disfavored industries and individuals associated with […] The post FDIC interim chair calls crypto debanking ‘unacceptable’ amid concerns over Operation Chokepoint 2.0 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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В 2024 году злоумышленники принесли криптоиндустрии свыше $3 млрд убытков

За 2024 год ущерб от действий злоумышленников в криптоиндустрии превысил $3,01 млрд. Об этом сообщают аналитики PeckShield. #PeckShieldAlert 2024 has witnessed a significant resurgence in crypto-related hacking activities. дальше »

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HashKey enters Irish crypto market with a VASP License

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has secured a license to offer various crypto-related services in Ireland. A Jan. 7 announcement from the company noted that the prominent Asian cryptocurrency exchange has entered the Irish market by securing a Virtual Asset… дальше »

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India partners with tech giants Google, Meta to curb ‘pig butchering’ scams

India has intensified efforts to curb crypto-related scams by collaborating with tech giants Google and Meta (formerly Facebook), according to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ 2024 annual report. дальше »

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Coinbase shares unredacted FDIC letters urging banks to avoid offering basic Bitcoin services

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal shared documents revealing that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) urged banks to halt or avoid not only crypto-related services but also simple Bitcoin (BTC) offerings. дальше »

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Crypto ETFs dominate top fund launches in 2024, led by record-breaking Bitcoin inflows

The ETF Store CEO Nate Geraci highlighted that crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) led inflows in 2024, with the eight largest funds launched this year belonging to the sector. The list includes four spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs, two Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, and two MicroStrategy ETFs. дальше »

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National Bank of Cambodia to allow banks to process cryptocurrencies for the first time

The National Bank of Cambodia has given commercial banks and payment firms permission to provide crypto-related services, but not for Bitcoin and other unbacked tokens. According to the Phnom Penh Post, the NBC formally declared the decision to allow banks… дальше »

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South Korea, US team up to craft new strategies against North Korean crypto heists: report

Efforts to counter cryptocurrency thefts allegedly linked to North Korea are gaining momentum as the US and South Korea collaborate to track stolen digital assets and curb malicious activity. According to reports, the partnership aims to develop tools to combat crypto-related crimes tied to North Korean hackers, who have reportedly stolen nearly $1.6 billion worth […] дальше »

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