Nasdaq has submitted a proposal to the SEC for a diversified cryptocurrency ETF, aiming to improve market integrity while providing investors with broad digital asset exposure. Nasdaq has formally submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks a basket of cryptocurrencies. The proposal…

India’s ED seizes $198 million in cryptocurrency linked to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme, exposing one of the largest crypto fraud cases in history. India Cracks Down on BitConnect Ponzi Scheme India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has seized cryptocurrencies worth approximately Rs. 1,646 crore ($198 million) in connection with the BitConnect Ponzi scheme, marking one of…

Crypto leaders from Coinbase and Ripple are backing Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative, calling for SEC reform to curb regulatory overreach and protect blockchain innovation. DOGE Initiative Calls for SEC Oversight Review Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is seeking public input on inefficiencies within U.S. federal agencies, with a specific focus on the Securities…

Coinbase urges Congress to act on crypto law reform, outlining 6 priorities to protect consumers and prevent blockchain innovation from leaving the U.S. Coinbase Calls for Urgent Crypto Legislation Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is urging Congress to address gaps in U.S. crypto regulation, outlining six key priorities to protect consumers and ensure digital asset…

South Korea’s FSC will allow institutional investors to open crypto trading accounts in H2 2025, with safeguards to manage risks. Learn more about the pilot program. FSC Opens Crypto Trading for Qualified Investors South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced on Feb. 13 that it will permit institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual…

Fold Holdings Inc. becomes the first bitcoin financial services company to go public on Nasdaq after merging with FTAC Emerald. Learn about its expansion and market impact. Bitcoin Rewards Platform Fold Goes Public After SPAC Merger Fold Holdings Inc. is set to make history as the first bitcoin financial services company to go public, following…

Strategy™ (Nasdaq: MSTR) plans a $2 billion private offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2030, with proceeds intended for Bitcoin acquisition and corporate purposes. Strategy™ Plans $2 Billion Private Offering of Convertible Senior Notes Strategy™ (Nasdaq: MSTR) has announced its intent to offer $2.0 billion in 0% convertible senior notes due 2030 in a…

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, confirms 478,740 BTC holdings worth $31.1B, maintaining its Bitcoin investment strategy while redeeming $1.05B in convertible notes. Strategy, the software intelligence company formerly known as MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), has reaffirmed its commitment to Bitcoin, disclosing total holdings of 478,740 BTC in a recent SEC filing. According to its Form 8-K submitted to…

Institutional investors like Vanguard, Blackrock, and Fidelity now control majority stakes in 15 major Bitcoin mining firms, reshaping the crypto sector. Discover the power shift in cryptocurrency mining. Institutional investors, including Vanguard, Blackrock, and Fidelity, are now pivotal stakeholders in 15 of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies. This shift in ownership is…

U.S. Customs seizes bitcoin mining machines under FCC orders amid rising trade tensions with China. ASIC miners face scrutiny over potential radio frequency violations and banned tech components. New Report Reveals ASIC Mining Machines Confiscated Under FCC Orders U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been seizing bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining machines under…