Norway plans temporary ban on power-intensive cryptocurrency mining

Norway plans temporary ban on power-intensive cryptocurrency mining

COPENHAGEN -Norway aims to impose a temporary ban on the establishment of new data centres that mine cryptocurrency with the most power-intensive technology, in order to conserve electricity for...
June 20, 2025 at 03:17 pm IST
What the Israel-Iran war means for Bitcoin investors

What the Israel-Iran war means for Bitcoin investors

Bitcoin dipped on war headlines—but quickly recovered. Will inflation be the real catalyst?
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The anti-shitcoin guide - Crypto review

The anti-shitcoin guide - Crypto review

In the crypto jungle, the mantra DYOR — Do Your Own Research — is everywhere… but rarely applied. Having become more of a meme than a method, it often serves as a moral shield rather than a real...
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Circle, Coinbase shares soar as Senate clears path for stablecoin regulation

Circle, Coinbase shares soar as Senate clears path for stablecoin regulation

Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle and crypto exchange Coinbase surged on Wednesday after the U.S. Senate passed a landmark stablecoin bill, boosting hopes of wider adoption for a once-niche part of...
June 19, 2025 at 03:47 am IST
China talks up digital yuan in push for multi-polar currency system

China talks up digital yuan in push for multi-polar currency system

SHANGHAI/BEIJING -The head of China's central bank pledged to expand the international use of the digital yuan and called for the development of a multi-polar global currency system, where several...
June 18, 2025 at 02:52 pm IST
BOK chief says he is not against won-based stablecoins but has forex concerns

BOK chief says he is not against won-based stablecoins but has forex concerns

SEOUL -South Korea's central bank governor said on Wednesday he was not against issuing won-denominated stablecoins but had concerns about managing capital flows. Issuing won-based...
June 18, 2025 at 12:32 pm IST
US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone for crypto industry

US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone for crypto industry

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to create a regulatory framework for U.S.-dollar-pegged cryptocurrency tokens known as stablecoins, in a watershed moment for the digital asset industry. ...
June 18, 2025 at 03:47 am IST
Coinbase seeking US SEC approval to offer blockchain-based stocks

Coinbase seeking US SEC approval to offer blockchain-based stocks

Coinbase is seeking a green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to offer tokenized equities to its customers, the crypto exchange's chief legal officer told Reuters.  ...
June 18, 2025 at 12:00 am IST
Spanish bank BBVA tells wealthy clients to invest in bitcoin

Spanish bank BBVA tells wealthy clients to invest in bitcoin

LONDON -Spanish lender BBVA is advising wealthy clients to invest up to 7% of their portfolio into cryptocurrencies, an executive said on Tuesday, in the latest sign some banks are warming to a...
June 17, 2025 at 10:13 pm IST
Crypto platform Tron strikes deal with Nasdaq-listed company

Crypto platform Tron strikes deal with Nasdaq-listed company

Justin Sun's crypto platform, Tron, has reached a deal with Nasdaq-listed company SRM Entertainment under which it will buy tokens, be renamed Tron Inc and have Sun join the company as an adviser,...
June 17, 2025 at 12:16 am IST
Crypto giants set for EU green light amid growing regulatory rift, sources say

Crypto giants set for EU green light amid growing regulatory rift, sources say

PARIS/FRANKFURT -Two of the world's largest cryptocurrency companies are poised to secure licences granting them access to operate across the European Union, as a rift grows among regulators over the...
June 16, 2025 at 11:31 am IST
Trump reports more than $600 million in income from crypto, golf, licensing fees

Trump reports more than $600 million in income from crypto, golf, licensing fees

WASHINGTON -Donald Trump reported more than $600 million in income from crypto, golf clubs, licensing and other ventures in a public financial disclosure report released on Friday that provided a...
June 14, 2025 at 10:38 pm IST
Trump Media's registration for bitcoin treasury deal becomes effective

Trump Media's registration for bitcoin treasury deal becomes effective

Trump Media and Technology Group said on Friday that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective the registration for its bitcoin treasury deal. The company...
June 14, 2025 at 03:38 am IST
Crypto token Solana ETF hopefuls amend filings with SEC

Crypto token Solana ETF hopefuls amend filings with SEC

A slew of companies seeking to launch exchange-traded funds tracking the price of crypto token Solana amended their filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. ...
June 14, 2025 at 02:53 am IST
Brazil's Meliuz raises $32.4 million in share offering to buy bitcoin

Brazil's Meliuz raises $32.4 million in share offering to buy bitcoin

SAO PAULO -Brazilian fintech Meliuz raised 180.08 million reais in a follow-on share offering aimed at obtaining funds to purchase bitcoin, it said in a securities filing on Friday. ...
June 13, 2025 at 06:14 pm IST
Ethereum finds its footing as institutional interest returns

Ethereum finds its footing as institutional interest returns

Ethereum rebounds as institutional inflows rise and the Foundation undergoes key reforms, signaling renewed long-term confidence in the network.
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Circle:  Wall Street's new star - Crypto review

Circle: Wall Street's new star - Crypto review

The issuer of the USDC made a sensational debut on the stockmarket, multiplying its valuation by 2.7 in a single day. However, behind this record IPO lies much more than just a stablecoin. Circle is...
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Trump's AI czar downplays risk AI chip exports could be smuggled

Trump's AI czar downplays risk AI chip exports could be smuggled

WASHINGTON -White House AI czar David Sacks on Tuesday downplayed the risk that coveted American AI chips could be smuggled to bad actors, and expressed concern that regulating U.S. AI too tightly...
June 11, 2025 at 04:03 am IST
UK financial watchdog names deputy CEO to reflect growing remit

UK financial watchdog names deputy CEO to reflect growing remit

LONDON -Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday it had appointed Sarah Pritchard as its deputy chief executive, a new role created to reflect the watchdog's expanding remit, including...
June 10, 2025 at 04:46 pm IST
Whole Foods supplier United Natural Foods says cyber incident disrupted operations

Whole Foods supplier United Natural Foods says cyber incident disrupted operations

United Natural Foods Inc one of the largest U.S. grocery distributors whose clients include Whole Foods, took certain systems offline in recent days after the discovery of unauthorized activity on...
June 10, 2025 at 03:08 am IST
UK to end ban on retail investors buying crypto exchange-traded notes

UK to end ban on retail investors buying crypto exchange-traded notes

Britain's financial regulator is to remove a ban on consumers buying crypto exchange-traded notes , ditching its previous position of wanting to keep them out of the hands of retail investors. ...
June 09, 2025 at 03:37 pm IST
Stablecoin firm Circle adds to stellar first day gains with another stock surge

Stablecoin firm Circle adds to stellar first day gains with another stock surge

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares climbed 48% on Friday, extending a stellar run after a blowout market debut on the New York Stock Exchange a day earlier. New York-based...
June 07, 2025 at 12:01 am IST
Stablecoins' step toward mainstream could shake up parts of US Treasury market

Stablecoins' step toward mainstream could shake up parts of US Treasury market

As stablecoins take a step toward becoming mainstream, some segments of the U.S. Treasury market, notably securities with short-term maturities, could be vulnerable to volatility as they become more...
June 06, 2025 at 03:36 pm IST
Stablecoin giant Circle's shares surge in blowout NYSE debut

Stablecoin giant Circle's shares surge in blowout NYSE debut

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet's shares more than doubled in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, firing up the IPO market that has struggled to regain momentum. ...
June 06, 2025 at 04:28 am IST
Circle's blockbuster IPO paves way for other crypto public listings

Circle's blockbuster IPO paves way for other crypto public listings

Stablecoin issuer Circle's $1.05 billion initial public offering on Thursday could spur other large crypto players to follow suit as the industry benefits from U.S. President Donald Trump's embrace...
June 06, 2025 at 03:09 am IST
Hard money for hard times:  Institutions are increasingly betting on Bitcoin

Hard money for hard times: Institutions are increasingly betting on Bitcoin

Institutions are accumulating Bitcoin as early holders exit. With supply tightening, a structural price shift may be underway.
Our Logo June 05, 2025 at 06:57 pm IST
Bitstamp falls into Robinhood's hands - Crypto Recap

Bitstamp falls into Robinhood's hands - Crypto Recap

Robinhood is changing scale. By acquiring Bitstamp for $200m, the American fintech company is not only expanding its offering, but also taking over a historic pillar of the global cryptocurrency...
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ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to undergo 3-for-1 share split on June 16

21Shares US said on Monday it will carry out a 3-for-1 share split of its ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to make the fund more accessible to investors, with the move set to take effect at market open on...
June 03, 2025 at 02:57 am IST
Circle’s IPO and a new era for stablecoins

Circle’s IPO and a new era for stablecoins

Stablecoins are entering a new phase, driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and the rise of yield-bearing products.
Our Logo June 02, 2025 at 02:49 pm IST
US SEC dismisses lawsuit against Binance crypto exchange

US SEC dismisses lawsuit against Binance crypto exchange

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday voluntarily dismissed its civil lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, extending the regulator's new approach to...
May 30, 2025 at 04:18 am IST