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…

Nigeria files an $81.5B lawsuit against Binance over alleged economic losses, tax violations, and currency manipulation.

Democrats accuse Musk of unchecked authority within DOGE, while Trump defends his involvement amid ongoing legal challenges.

Nasdaq proposes new digital asset-based investment product rules, including reclassifying the NCIQ ETF and new altcoin ETFs.

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…

Coinbase is advancing its presence in the crypto derivatives market by introducing new futures contracts for Solana (SOL) and Hedera (HBAR), securing regulatory approvals, and expanding institutional access.  Notably, these initiatives announced on February 18 aim at bridging traditional finance and the cryptocurrency sector, offering more options for traders and investors. https://twitter.com/coinbase/status/1891888476490006796 Coinbase’s New CFTC-Regulated Solana…

Brazil is set to host the world’s first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) following approval from the country’s securities regulator according to local media.  Hashdex, a leading crypto asset manager, has received authorization from the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) to launch the fund [the HASHDEX NASDAQ XRP INDEX FUND], which is currently pre-operational.…

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced a new regulatory roadmap, ASPIRe, outlining 12 key measures to bolster Hong Kong’s position as a global virtual asset hub. Notably, the initiative focuses on enhancing security, fostering innovation, and expanding market growth. Key Pillars of  the SFC’s ASPIRe The ASPIRe roadmap consists of five pillars: Access,…