The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized Grayscale’s filings for spot XRP and Dogecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking the beginning of a review process that could see these crypto-based funds launch later this year.

On February 13, the SEC published notices for Grayscale’s Form 19b-4 filings, a key procedural step that opens a 240-day window for the commission to review and make a decision on the applications. Once the filings appear in the Federal Regi

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States continued to experience net outflows on February 11, as Bitcoin (BTC) remained under the $100K threshold, briefly dipping below $95K.

Data from SoSoValue reveals that the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs tracked recorded $56.76 million in net outflows on Tuesday. This marked the second consecutive day of outflows, following a $186.28 million net exit from the funds the day prior.

Among the worst-hit funds, Fidelity’s FBTC led the outflows, wit

Industry leaders and cryptocurrency advocates are calling for a comprehensive regulatory overhaul to ensure the United States remains competitive in the global digital asset market. At a hearing on February 11, 2025, the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee will discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulations under a potential Donald Trump administration, following the current regulatory challenges under Preside

Binance Smart Chain (BSC) has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 500 million unique active addresses, coinciding with the unexpected frenzy surrounding the launch of its TST meme coin.

This achievement, reported by Whale Insider in a recent X post, comes shortly after the release of TST, a test token initially created by the BNB Chain team for a tutorial on how to launch a meme coin on the Four.Meme platform. Intended for educational purposes only, TST quickly gained traction, soaring

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is set to resume operations in India after successfully registering with the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

In a statement shared with crypto.news, Bybit confirmed that it is now registered with the FIU and fully compliant with India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The company expressed its commitment to adhering to robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) measures.

“We have been working diligentl

Thailand’s International Digital Business & Finance Center (TIDC) has announced the appointment of two prominent figures from the crypto industry, Rushi Manche and Tekin Salimi, as advisors to help drive forward the nation’s blockchain and digital finance ambitions.

The announcement, made by TIDC Director Wai Man Raymond Chu, highlights the pivotal role that Salimi and Manche, co-founders of Dao5 and Movement Labs respectively, will play in shaping Thailand’s blockchain ecosystem. Chu expressed

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. experienced significant outflows on February 3, as Bitcoin’s price dipped to a three-week low. Investor fears about a potential trade war, triggered by President Trump’s new tariffs, caused a wave of uncertainty, leading to over $2 billion in liquidations across the crypto derivatives market.

According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively saw a net outflow of $234.54 million on February 3, ending a four-day inflow st

MicroStrategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has seen its stock drop 5.85% in pre-market trading, following a significant downturn in the cryptocurrency market. The company’s performance has long been tied to Bitcoin’s price movements, and today’s dip has sparked questions about whether the stock will continue to act as a proxy for Bitcoin or fall alongside broader market trends.

As of now, MSTR is trading at $334.09, but pre-market activity suggests the stock could fall furth

‘GameFi’ the gaming with finance sectors have been changing gears and are constantly approaching a new milestone, and the launch of some known projects such as Monsta Mash and a few others have changed the old school mentality of one seeking opportunity to earn with playing.  

The data available shows that the GameFi market is expected to reach $126 billion in the near future, and to this massive figure $MASH the utility token of the Monsta Mash ecosystem has majorly contributed and continues t

Bitwise Asset Management’s exchange-traded product (ETP) tracking both Bitcoin and Ethereum has received an initial approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The approval marks a significant step forward for the crypto ETF, bringing it closer to trading on public exchanges.

According to a January 30 update from the SEC, the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF cleared its first regulatory hurdle after the commission granted “accelerated approval” for its 19b-4 filing. This ap

Thailand is reportedly exploring the issuance of government-backed stablecoins, potentially backed by bonds, as part of its growing interest in digital currencies, according to sources familiar with the matter. On January 30, unconfirmed reports emerged that Thailand’s Finance Minister discussed this possibility during a meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although the government has not officially confirmed these plans, the exploration of stablecoins adds another layer to

The launch of DeepSeek, a new AI model, has shaken up both the Bitcoin and AI agent token markets, prompting a correction across multiple sectors. As users rushed to download DeepSeek’s app over the weekend, the launch impacted Bitcoin and AI tokens, wiping out $2.5 billion from the AI agent market. By Tuesday, Bitcoin was trading above $102,000 as traders tried to recover from the shockwaves.

Bitcoin and AI Agent Token Market Overhauled by DeepSeek

On Tuesday, the crypto market capitalization

Despite their growing global interest, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are facing significant obstacles to adoption, even in countries where they’ve already launched. A new survey by GlobalData highlights that for many consumers, CBDCs still fail to offer enough advantages over traditional payment methods, struggling with user incentives, privacy concerns, and technological barriers.

According to GlobalData’s report, the lack of compelling reasons for consumers to switch to CBDCs is a m

Crypto investment products saw a massive $1.9 billion in weekly inflows last week, following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement of the Bitcoin reserve concept, according to a January 27 report from CoinShares. This influx boosted year-to-date inflows to a total of $4.8 billion.

Bitcoin Dominates Inflows

Bitcoin continues to lead the pack, with $1.6 billion, or 92% of the total weekly inflows, directed into Bitcoin-focused products. Year-to-date, Bitcoin has already pulled in $4.4

MNT, the native token of the Layer 2 scaling platform Mantle Network, has experienced a significant 17% rally, reaching an intraday high of $1.28 on January 24. This surge has increased Mantle’s market capitalization to nearly $4.2 billion. The price spike was accompanied by a sharp 60% rise in daily trading volume, surpassing $213 million.

The recent rally follows a series of developments announced by the Mantle team, which aims to expand the project’s ecosystem. MNT has surged 32% since Janua

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain by market capitalization, has launched Etherealize, a new initiative aimed at accelerating institutional adoption of the Ethereum ecosystem. The initiative is led by Wall Street veteran Vivek Raman, who is positioning Etherealize as a crucial bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and Ethereum, which describes itself as the “operating system for the global economy.”

Etherealize’s Mission to Onboard Institutions

While specific product details

BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by 6,470 BTC, following a slight dip in Bitcoin’s price after its recent all-time high of $109,000.

On January 21, BitcoinTreasuries data revealed that IBIT had added 6,470 BTC, valued at approximately $682.43 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 563,134 BTC. At current market prices, the value of BlackRock’s Bitcoin stash stands at $59.4 billion.

Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Led by BlackRo

The wider cryptocurrency market mirrored an expected decline in the past 24 hours, when writing it was at $3.56 trillion, with a decline of 3.90 percent, and at the same time Bitcoin also saw a decline of 4.22 percent now exchanging hands at $103,522. 

Despite initial volatility in the market sentiment and prices of some known cryptocurrencies, Monsta Mash($MASH) continues to gather huge attention in the GameFi space, and in just a couple of days after its debut, it has gathered a significant a

The crypto community is abuzz with speculation after Donald Trump’s social media accounts promoted a new Solana-based memecoin, with many questioning whether the posts are genuine or the result of a hack.

Trump’s Memecoin Announcement Sparks Debate

On January 18, Donald Trump’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a surprising announcement:

“My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate everything we stand for: WINNING! Join my very special Trump Community. GET YOUR TRUMP

PostFinance, a retail bank owned entirely by the Swiss government, has launched Ether (ETH) staking services for its 2.7 million customers, marking another significant step toward crypto integration in traditional banking. Serving approximately a quarter of Switzerland’s population, PostFinance is making staking more accessible with a low entry requirement and seamless integration into its existing financial services.

Ether Staking with Accessible Terms

In a blog post on January 16, PostFinanc