The co-CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has criticized UK rules on promoting cryptocurrencies, saying the warnings companies are required to place on their websites annoy retail investors and expose them to potential losses. the Financial Times reported Wednesday. “In the UK today, if you go to any crypto website, including Kraken’s, you see the equivalent…
SoFi Technologies has launched crypto trading for its clients. It is the first nationally chartered U.S. bank to do so, following the relaxation of OCC regulations. American bank SoFi Technologies has launched crypto trading services for its clients. This decision comes as clearer rules have led to the crypto market attracting more interest from traditional…
The United States Capitol is shown the morning after the Senate passed legislation to reopen the federal government on November 11, 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images The Senate Agriculture Committee has released a much-anticipated bill on digital asset market structure – a crucial step toward accelerating the institutional…
Publicly traded financial services company SoFi on Tuesday unveiled the launch of SoFi Crypto, allowing users to make transactions. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solanaand other crypto assets alongside the company’s other banking services. This launch marks the company’s re-entry into crypto for the first time since 2023, when it ceased operations. crypto services after “careful review”. “Today…
Bitcoin is struggling to stage a significant recovery following last month’s plunge, with signs of fatigue continuing to mount across crypto markets. The token briefly topped $107,000 on Monday before falling back below $105,000, underscoring the fragility of sentiment after a selloff that wiped billions of market value. The slowdown has been fueled in part…
In a world where crypto is no longer a niche market, the stakes have only increased – and not just for individual investors. The recent US government shutdown has undermined ETF applications, leaving institutional players in limbo. This precarious situation has reignited interest in staking-enabled ETFs, which could very well serve as a necessary catalyst…
Despite this cautious outlook, most investors still plan to maintain or increase their cryptocurrency holdings. Institutional investors are cautious about cryptocurrencies, although most plan to maintain or increase their holdings, according to Sygnum’s Future Finance 2025 report released Tuesday. The survey of more than 1,000 investors in 43 countries found that sentiment turned neutral or…
What is the Credit Information Act? South Korea’s Credit Information Law is expected to expand its reach to virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which include cryptocurrency exchanges. This is important as it aims to strengthen user rights and data security in the crypto space. How does this change affect crypto exchanges? This law applied to…
Bitcoin has taken another step towards becoming a mainstream currency. Blockthe proprietary payment company Square And Cash appintroduced bitcoin payment capacity for 4 million merchants thanks to its Square Bitcoin functionality. It allows merchants around the world to accept bitcoins at checkout with instant settlement. Sellers will not pay any transaction fees until 2027. A…
Wall Street and Web3 veterans at Jiko explain how CFOs and treasurers operating in the digital asset space can best navigate fiat and digital currencies. Fiat currency has been around for 800 years and has been the default currency for over 50 years. It has served us well and continues to do so. Since 2008,…