Japan’s Metaplanet issues $24.8 million in bonds to boost Bitcoin holdings past 5,000 BTC
The funds raised will be specifically allocated for further Bitcoin purchases. The bonds were sold in full to EVO FUND. The bonds offer investors the potential for early repayment if…
Paul Atkins SEC chair confirmation faces delay with Senate due to paperwork issues
A March 27 meeting is being considered for a committee hearing on the selection of incoming SEC chair Paul Atkins US President Donald Trump selected Atkins in December following his…
Dubai’s VARA issues warning about the risks associated with memecoins
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has warned of memecoin risks and high volatility Compliance with VARA regulations is mandatory for memecoins VARA may restrict memecoin platforms without notice Dubai’s Virtual…
Acting US CFTC chair hints at roundtable to address digital assets market issues
Acting US CFTC Chair Caroline Pham has said that the commission will host roundtables on several issues including digital assets. The acting chair aims for clear crypto market rules. Pham’s…
Paxos Issues New Yield-Bearing Legally Compliant Stablecoin
Paxos issued a new stablecoin, the Global Dollar (USDG), which is legally compliant with Singapore’s monetary laws. Unlike other legally compliant stablecoins, USDG will distribute a large portion of the…
UK High Court issues asset freeze order against Craig Wright
The UK High Court has granted Peter McCormack’s application for a World Freezing Order against Craig Wright’s assets. McCormack seeks to recover over £1.5 million ($1.9 million) in legal fees…
U.S. Treasury issues new Cryptocurrency tax rules
The IRS has set up a tax reporting framework for cryptocurrency brokers, which will be implemented in 2025. The framework does not include decentralised finance and non-hosted wallets, although rules…
French securities regulator, AMF, issues warning on Bybit
The AMF has blacklisted Bybit since May 2022 due to regulatory infractions. French investors urged to prepare for potential service halt. Besides France, Bybit faces global scrutiny and it has…
Gensler issues warning ahead of SEC’s Spot Bitcoin ETF decision
Spot Bitcoin ETF applicants strategically adjust fees ahead of potential SEC approval. Invesco, Valkyrie, and WisdomTree reduce costs to attract investors. Gensler’s cautionary note; SEC emphasizes risks in cryptocurrency investments,…
Societe Generale issues first digital green bond on Ethereum
Societe Generale’s first digital green bond is a senior preferred unsecured bond on Ethereum. The bond was issued as a Security Token and registered on November 30, with an inaugural…