Bitcoin, Ether Fall Outside Howey Test Criteria
As a result, the SEC’s regulatory scrutiny may be more limited in scope.
‘Storage Proofs’ Touted as Alternative to Hack-Prone Bridges in Multichain World
Storage proofs, a feature that could minimize cross-chain exploits by allowing users to keep their assets on one chain...
Bitcoin Custody Firm Casa Rolls out Ethereum Support
Other Ethereum-related assets such as NFTs, ERC-20 tokens and stablecoins are also being considered for future rollouts.
Central Banks Propose CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with the IMF and other central banks, is proposing common conditions...
Crypto Exchange BIT Unveils Options Market for Cardano’s ADA Token
BIT's unified margin system allows ADA holders to trade options at a discount.
Australian Payment Provider Cuscal Imposes New Restrictions on Crypto; Industry Body Criticizes Move
"Australians ... expect to be able to spend their money and use their assets as they choose, without undue...
Bitcoin Is Becoming Illiquid at 147K a Month in Signal of Steady Accumulation
"The market appears to be in a period of quiet accumulation, which suggests an undercurrent of demand," one analyst...
Binance Sets Up Bitcoin Lightning Nodes to Ease Deposits and Withdrawals
A host of crypto exchanges have set up their own Lightning nodes in recent months to offer faster bitcoin...
First Ever Canadian Bitcoin Conference Wraps up in Toronto
The event attracted over 300 attendees and a diverse array of exhibitors, according to conference organizers, signaling continued interest...
UK Financial Watchdog Cancels Binance Permissions on Firm’s Request
U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority said Binance's local unit is no longer authorized to provide any regulated services in the...
BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Not The Same As Grayscale’s Product, Experts Say
While both are technically trusts, there’s one key distinction which makes Blackrock’s proposed investment vehicle an exchange traded fund...
U.S. Banking Watchdog Makes Case for Tokenization, Just Not on Public Blockchains
OCC chief Michael Hsu – a crypto critic – argued asset tokenization is the future, but he said centralized...
SEC Enforcement Director: ‘We’re Not Concerned With the Labels’ in Crypto Cases
Gurbir Grewal spoke about the SEC's recent actions during a panel Friday.
BlackRock May Have Found Way to Get SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF
The hedge fund included a surveillance-sharing agreement in its proposal, which could eliminate the risk of market manipulation related...
Tether’s Banking Relationships, Commercial Paper Exposure Detailed in Newly Released Legal Documents
Obtained by CoinDesk under a Freedom of Information Law request, the documents offer a rare but limited window into...
Crypto Traders Flock to OTC Markets as Exchange Liquidity Dries Up Amid Regulatory Clampdown
Over-the-counter demand is on the rise as spreads remain tight across OTC desks.