crypto
Morgan Stanley to Add Crypto Trading on E*Trade as Fed Eases Restrictions
- The bank may partner with crypto firms to develop infrastructure, with a possible launch next year.
- Charles Schwab and SoFi are also exploring or expanding crypto trading options.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 12:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
This Prop Firm Expands Crypto Suite With 30 New Pairs
- Funded Trader Markets has added over 30 new cryptocurrency pairs, bringing its total to more than 40.
- This aligns with the broader trend of proprietary trading firms expanding their offerings beyond standard FX CFDs to include digital assets.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 07:40 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kraken Launches Crypto-as-a-Service Tool; Adds Forex Perpetual Futures
- Embed supports over 370 digital assets, utilizing existing liquidity and market infrastructure.
- bunq is the first to use Kraken Embed, as crypto adoption and MiCA drive more partnerships.
Wednesday, 30/04/2025 | 14:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
From Pharaohs’ Vaults to Digital Wallets: Gold Battles Bitcoin in the Race for Value
- Bitcoin’s fixed supply and blockchain technology make it “digital gold,” with advantages over traditional precious metals.
- Many firms have embraced Bitcoin as a treasury asset to hedge against fiat currency depreciation.
Wednesday, 30/04/2025 | 09:18 GMT by
Dr Demetrios Zamboglou
FCA Launches AI Testing and Sandbox for Forex, Commodities, and Other Financial Sectors
- The regulator launched PASS to assist cryptoasset, payments, and wholesale firms entering the UK market.
- Independent research shows firms in FCA sandboxes are more likely to secure funding and stay operational.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 16:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK Targets Crypto Exchanges With New Rules as Adoption Triples to 12%
- Crypto ownership in the UK has increased significantly, rising from 4% in 2021 to 12% in 2024.
- The proposed rules would require crypto exchanges operating in the UK to meet transparency, consumer protection, and operational resilience standards.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 15:54 GMT by
Jared Kirui
ESMA Finalises Guidelines for EU Regulators on Detecting and Preventing Market Abuse in Crypto
- Authorities must monitor crypto using on-chain and off-chain data, focusing on new abuse tactics.
- Regulators must confirm compliance within two months, with ESMA publicly publishing any non-compliance.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
427 Crypto Exchanges Registered in Australia, But Regulator Says Most Are Inactive
- AUSTRAC is urging inactive crypto exchanges to withdraw their registrations or risk cancellation.
- The regulator will soon launch a public register to help consumers verify legitimate digital currency providers.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 06:59 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
TradingView Updates Crypto Offerings with Coinbase Spot and Derivatives Integration
- Users can access over 550 spot pairs and 100 perpetual contracts from Coinbase Advanced.
- The move follows TradingView’s recent addition of Coinbase’s perpetual swaps to its tools.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 16:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Is XRP Going Up? XRP Price Today Tests Monthly Highs on ETF News, With Projections of 55% Rally
- XRP’s price is climbing to $2.36, fueled by ProShares’ XRP futures ETF launch, whale buying, and a bullish technical breakout targeting $3.63.
- Ripple’s resolved SEC lawsuit and growing institutional interest drive the XRP price surge, boosting 2025 predictions.
- Strong whale accumulation and a 170% spike in trading volume signal robust momentum for XRP, testing monthly highs.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 12:16 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Trump Crypto Price Soars 80% as Top $TRUMP Holder Wants to Pay $5M for Presidential Dinner
- The $TRUMP meme coin surged nearly 80% due to Trump’s promise of an exclusive dinner.
- Technical analysis highlights $TRUMP’s support at $12, with potential to hit $17, outperforming other meme tokens like Dogecoin.
- To join the top 25 $TRUMP holders for the May 2025 dinner with Trump, investors need at least 23,188 tokens.
Thursday, 24/04/2025 | 08:39 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Russian Central Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange for “Super-Qualified Investors”
- Individuals with either a minimum of 100 million rubles in assets or an annual income of 50 million rubles may qualify as “super-qualified investors.”
- Previously, the regulator proposed allowing crypto trading for a limited number of investors under a three-year experimental regime.
Thursday, 24/04/2025 | 06:13 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Bitcoin Price Hits Two-Month High, Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP, and Other Cryptos Skyrocket
- Bitcoin hits a two-month high above $93,000, with Ethereum, Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana surging 7-11%.
- Dovish comments on US-China tariffs, a crypto-friendly SEC head, and a $63M short liquidation event drive Bitcoin’s surge.
- Newest Bitcoin price predictions suggest that the cryptocurrency could hit $100K mark soon.
Wednesday, 23/04/2025 | 10:38 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XRP Trapped in Range; Oregon Sues Coinbase over XRP as Unregistered Securities
- The lawsuit says it fills a regulatory gap left by federal agencies during the Trump administration.
- Legal experts say the case may create confusion but won’t set binding precedent, even within Oregon.
Tuesday, 22/04/2025 | 11:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
When Will Bitcoin Hit 100K Again; Japanese Firm Metaplanet Adds 330 BTC
- The firm's Bitcoin holdings are now valued at $414 million, making it the largest corporate holder in Asia.
- The firm aims to accumulate 21,000 BTC by 2026, following a strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy.
Monday, 21/04/2025 | 11:11 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Brazil Jails Braiscompany Trio for 171 Years over R$1.1 Billion Ponzi Crypto Scheme
- The mastermind has received 128 years for leading a pyramid structure that drew in 20,000 investors.
- The court ordered R$36 million to be seized, but victim recovery remains uncertain.
Friday, 18/04/2025 | 14:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Bhutan Taps Hydropower for Green Crypto Mining to Achieve ESG Goals
- The country's green crypto hub plans rely on expanding its hydropower capacity from 3.5 to 33 gigawatts.
- Meanwhile, Russia has imposed a six-year crypto mining ban in 10 regions to conserve fossil fuel energy.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 15:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
XRP Trades in Range as Ripple-SEC Case Paused for 60 Days Following Joint Request
- Two paths are possible: a settlement with or without SEC support for the rule change, both requiring court approval.
- A full agreement could end the appeal by next month, but without a deal, the case may extend into 2026 or beyond.
Thursday, 17/04/2025 | 10:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
WazirX Investors Told to Approach Government After Court Dismissal in ₹2,000 Crore Crypto Hack
- Victims have been directed to approach the Union Government, RBI, SEBI, and CBI.
- Allegations of negligence and ownership disputes between WazirX and Binance have increased uncertainty.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 13:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
This Dutch Exchange Debuts First EU-Regulated Crypto Perpetuals, Targets Retail Traders Next
- One Trading has launched the EU's first regulated crypto perpetual futures platform in Amsterdam under MiFID II rules.
- The platform offers real-time settlement with sub-minute completion and execution latencies under 70 microseconds.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 07:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
XRP Awaits Direction; Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Sees Bitcoin Hitting $200K
- Brad Garlinghouse raised his Bitcoin forecast from $175K to $200K due to the shifting market and regulatory environment.
- He declined to predict XRP’s price, citing his role in the project.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 15:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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