Tag: Cryptocurrencies
Banking Groups Urge OCC to Delay Crypto Firms’ Bank Charters
Reading time: < 1 minuteUS banking associations have asked the OCC to postpone decisions on crypto companies’ applications for national bank charters, citing unresolved policy concerns.
How Can You Keep Your Crypto Safe?
Reading time: 4 minutesCybercriminals and hackers frequently target cryptocurrency holders, seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in storage methods, exchanges, and even user behaviors.
$4T Crypto Market Cap Achieved as Altcoins Outperform Bitcoin
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe cryptocurrency sector reached a monumental $4.003 trillion valuation Thursday, with trading volumes hitting $260.2 billion.
Crypto Bills Clear House in Last-Minute Push Before Summer Break
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe US House just greenlit three major crypto bills—CLARITY, GENIUS, and the Anti-CBDC Act—after weeks of back-and-forth over digital dollar concerns.
UK Officials Warn Crypto Donations Threaten Election Transparency
Reading time: < 1 minuteUK ministers are calling for a ban on cryptocurrency donations in political campaigns, arguing that their lack of traceability undermines democratic integrity.
House GOP Pushes Through Crypto Bills After CBDC Concerns Addressed
Reading time: < 1 minuteRepublicans in the House rallied late Wednesday to advance three major crypto bills, overcoming earlier resistance from conservatives wary of unintended CBDC implications.
Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Crypto Derivatives in US, Eyes Wider Expansion
Reading time: < 1 minuteKraken has officially entered the US derivatives market with a CFTC-approved platform, Kraken Derivatives US, offering CME-listed crypto futures.
Standard Chartered Officially Supports Institutional Crypto Trading Amid Growing Demand
Reading time: < 1 minuteResponding to rising institutional interest, Standard Chartered has unveiled a regulated Bitcoin and Ether trading service for corporate and financial clients.
Hungary’s Crypto Crackdown: Jail Time for Unauthorized Trading
Reading time: < 1 minuteHungary has rolled out aggressive new crypto regulations, threatening prison time for those trading on unlicensed platforms or making unauthorized transactions over $146,000.
US Regulators Continue Crypto Clarity Push with Bank Custody Guidance
Reading time: < 1 minuteIn their latest move to define banks’ role in digital assets, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC released joint guidance Monday on how existing rules apply to crypto custody services.
