SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show.  According to an April 24 filing, the regulator has extended its deadline for a final ruling until June 11, nearly four months after the Nasdaq sought permission to […]

SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show.  According to an April 24 filing, the regulator has extended its deadline for a final ruling until June 11, nearly four months after the Nasdaq sought permission to […]

SEC delays decision on Polkadot ETF

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve a proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding Polkadot’s native token, regulatory filings show.  According to an April 24 filing, the regulator has extended its deadline for a final ruling until June 11, nearly four months after the Nasdaq sought permission to […]

Federal Reserve withdraws crypto guidance for banks

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The US Federal Reserve has announced it would withdraw guidance for banks engaging in crypto asset and stablecoin-related activities. ”The Board is rescinding its 2022 supervisory letter establishing an expectation that state member banks provide advance notification of planned or current crypto-asset activities,” the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve explained in an April […]

Bretton Woods Institutions Decrepit? Trump Administration to Push for Reform

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Trump Administration’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lashed out at the Bretton Woods institutions, stating that the IMF and the World Bank had lost their way. However, Bessent noted that the U.S. would not abandon these institutions, opting to pursue relevant reforms from within instead. Bretton Woods Institutions ‘Knocked off Course:’ Trump Administration Seeks Change The […]

Avalanche-powered Axiym bets on money services businesses

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Global cross-border payment platform Axiym is targeting the rising demand from money services businesses (MSBs) for blockchain-based infrastructure and stablecoin solutions for international transactions, the company told Cointelegraph. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Axiym disclosed on April 24 that it has processed more than $132 million in cumulative volume on the Avalanche blockchain. The […]

Fidelity Reports Record Bitcoin Exchange Withdrawals Amid Institutional Accumulation

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Bitcoin is rapidly disappearing from cryptocurrency exchanges as both corporate treasuries and sovereign wealth funds accumulate the asset, creating a supply squeeze that could reshape market dynamics. Fidelity Data Shows Bitcoin Moving to Long-Term Holders at Record Pace Bitcoin reserves on cryptocurrency exchanges have plummeted to 2.6 million BTC, the lowest level since November 2018, […]

Bitcoin long-term holders get $26B boost as BTC price recovers from ‘fairly normal’ 30% correction

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Key Takeaways: The Bitcoin long-term holder cohort saw a $26 billion value increase as BTC price surged to $94,900. Short-term holders sold at a loss in early April. Bitcoin’s 30% correction lines up with historical cycles, and BTC could find support in the $88,750 and $91,000 zone. Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders (LTHs) significantly increased their […]

Ex-SEC chair, now heading SDNY, offers rebuke in $12M crypto fraud case

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Jay Clayton, recently appointed interim US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has begun offering statements in criminal cases involving crypto fraud. In an April 23 notice, the US Attorney’s Office said Eugene William Austin, also known as Hugh Austin, had been sentenced […]

Citrea Deploys Complete BitVM Bridge Design on Testnet, Furthering Bitcoin’s DeFi Applications

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Citrea, the ZK rollup designed to enhance Bitcoin’s blockspace capabilities, has launched its Clementine Bridge, marking the first complete BitVM bridge design on the Bitcoin Testnet. This deployment represents an advancement in extending bitcoin’s utility to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, addressing the longstanding challenge of creating a secure bridge between Bitcoin and secondary layers. The […]

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Nearly $1 Billion in New Capital With Blackrock’s IBIT Dominating Inflows

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Bitcoin ETFs added another $917 million in inflows, driven largely by Blackrock’s IBIT and continued investor enthusiasm. Meanwhile, ether ETFs slid back into outflow territory with a $23.88 million exit. Bitcoin ETF Boom Continues With $917M Inflows With Ether ETFs Unable to Maintain Momentum Investor appetite for bitcoin ETFs remains insatiable. Just a day after […]

SEC task force met with Trump-supporting firms to discuss crypto regulation

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crypto task force, headed by Hester Peirce, has continued meeting with digital asset company representatives as the agency explores regulatory changes. In an April 24 notice, the SEC task force disclosed a meeting with representatives from crypto firm Ondo Finance and the law firm Davis Polk and Wardwell […]