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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.
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The SEC charged DCG and Genesis executives for misleading investors about financial stability after 3AC’s collapse.
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As Gary Gensler prepares to announce his resignation, some SEC officials have said they will step down before Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Donald Trump plans to prioritize crypto as a key policy area through an executive order.
The move signals a shift from Biden’s administration’s regulatory approach towards a more supportive stance on crypto.
Senator Cynthia Lummis sent letters to US authorities expressing her concerns over the plans to liquidate the 69,370 Bitcoins (BTC) tied to the Silk Road and the alleged destruction of material regarding the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) activities on digital assets.
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Institutional involvement in the crypto market is rising as more people worldwide adopt digital assets as a financial instrument. Last year, this growth was represented by the United States’ approval of two crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Europe’s adoption of the MiCA framework.
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Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent expressed skepticism about the need for a US CBDC, suggesting it suits countries with limited investment options.
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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 first altcoin-related ETF approval in 2025.
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Bitcoin struggles to hold $100,000, but this could change once regulations shift and institutional adoption becomes even easier.
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Donald Trump is “receptive” to establishing a strategic reserve using US-based digital assets like Solana, USD Coin, and Ripple.
The proposed policy shift may include appointing crypto-friendly officials and ending debanking practices affecting cryptocurrency startups.
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Upbit is facing potential suspension and fines due to AML and KYC violations.
The Financial Intelligence Unit found 700,000 KYC procedure failures at Upbit.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its opening brief to challenge a court decision favoring Ripple.
In its Jan. 15 filing, the SEC claims that Ripple’s XRP sales to retail buyers should be classified as unregistered securities transactions.
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The SEC filed a brief appealing a court ruling that found XRP was not a security when sold to retail investors.
The SEC seeks to overturn the district court’s ruling and classify all XRP sales as unregistered securities offerings.