Franklin Templeton’s Crypto Index ETF awaits SEC approval, aiming to provide institutional investors with regulated exposure to bitcoin and ether without staking risks. Franklin Templeton Crypto Index ETF Awaits Green Light to Trade on Cboe BZX Exchange Franklin Templeton is moving forward with its crypto ETF, pending approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…

BlackRock plans to launch a spot Bitcoin ETP in Europe, expanding its crypto offerings after its U.S. Bitcoin ETF amassed nearly $60 billion. Learn how this move reflects growing institutional demand and what it means for the global crypto market. BlackRock Expands Crypto Offerings Beyond the U.S. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is preparing…

VanEck’s Matthew Sigel argues that a US Bitcoin reserve could secure technological and financial leadership, contrasting views by Arthur Hayes on its risks.

BlackRock increases its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%, signaling growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin-focused companies. Learn more about the impact on MSTR stock and institutional crypto adoption. Institutional Confidence in Bitcoin-Heavy Firm Grows BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has increased its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%, according to a recent…

The FDIC has released 175 documents detailing its oversight of crypto banking, signaling a shift toward transparency and regulatory reform. Learn how this move impacts financial institutions and the future of blockchain integration. Transparency Effort Addresses Concerns Over Crypto Banking Policies The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released 175 documents detailing its oversight of…

Canadian businessman Firoz Patel sentenced to 41 months in U.S. federal prison for obstruction after concealing 450 bitcoins from the court. Authorities uncovered his attempts to hide assets and impersonate an attorney to evade prosecution. A Canadian businessman, Firoz Patel, has been sentenced to 41 months in U.S. federal prison after pleading guilty to obstruction…

Deribit will exit Russia due to EU sanctions, restricting Russian accounts to “reduce-only” mode from Feb. 17 and closing all positions by March 29. Withdrawals will remain open. Russian Accounts to Be Restricted on Deribit Starting Feb. 17 Deribit, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has announced it will cease operations in Russia due to European…

Russia's new crypto mining law requires miners to report earnings by the 20th of the following month. Learn about the key changes in Russia's mining regulations. Overview of New Law Russia has introduced stricter regulations for cryptocurrency miners, requiring them to report their earnings to the Federal Tax Service (FNS) by the 20th day of…

Peter Schiff criticizes the Federal Reserve’s 2025 stress tests, warning they fail to account for the threat of stagflation and could lead to a financial catastrophe. Economist Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning regarding the Federal Reserve’s 2025 stress tests, suggesting that the tests fail to account for a key risk that could cause…