Security
Arrest Made in Violent Kidnapping of Ledger Founder for Crypto Ransom: Report
An individual was arrested in Spain for their alleged role in the violent kidnapping of Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife last year.
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Market
BlackRock is betting billions that tokenized funds will do for Wall Street what the internet did to mail
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with $11.5 trillion in assets under management, has launched a major initiative to tokenize traditional investment funds using blockchain technology. The firm has allocated several billion dollars to develop infrastructure that would convert conventional mutual funds and ETFs into digital tokens,
Market
Strategy tops up capital-raising plans, bringing potential bitcoin buying power back to $42 billion
A cryptocurrency investment firm has significantly expanded its capital-raising plans, increasing its potential bitcoin purchasing power to $42 billion. The company announced the enhanced fundraising strategy following strong institutional investor interest and favorable market conditions for bitcoin accumulation strategies. The expanded capital raise represents a substantial increase from previous funding
Market
Bitcoin's wild roller coaster ride leaves leveraged traders with $415 million in liquidations
Bitcoin's extreme price volatility triggered massive liquidations across cryptocurrency exchanges, wiping out $415 million from leveraged trading positions. The dramatic price swings caught highly leveraged traders off-guard, forcing automatic position closures as margin requirements exceeded available collateral. Exchange data shows the liquidations occurred across multiple major trading platforms
Regulation
Brazil’s finance minister delays divisive crypto tax plan
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced a postponement of the country's controversial cryptocurrency taxation proposal, citing the need for further consultation with industry stakeholders. The delay affects legislation that would have implemented new tax frameworks for digital asset transactions, including capital gains taxes on crypto trading
Regulation
Lawmakers move to ban sports betting on prediction markets in bipartisan Senate push: WSJ
The proposal comes as prediction markets face mounting legal pressure from several states alongside rapid growth and investor interest.
Market
South Korea crypto liquidity tumbles as stablecoin balances plunge 55% and stock buying rises
South Korean cryptocurrency markets are experiencing a significant liquidity crunch as stablecoin balances on domestic exchanges have plummeted by 55% in recent months. The dramatic decline coincides with increased retail investor interest in traditional stock markets, creating a notable shift in investment patterns across the country's financial landscape.
Technology
Banks push tokenized deposits as onchain cash race intensifies: Report
UK Finance said that tokenized deposits could play a “vital role” in a future multi-money system alongside other digital assets.
Regulation
NYSE exchanges complete industry-wide removal of crypto ETF options caps
The changes mean crypto ETF options are now treated identically to other commodity-based ETF options at every major exchange in the U.S.
Exchange
CoinDCX co-founders arrested by Indian police for alleged fraud deny wrongdoing, blame impersonation scheme: reports
CoinDCX called the report "false" and said the fraud was carried out through a copycat website by impersonators, not through its platform.
Regulation
Fidelity urges SEC to move further on crypto activity by broker-dealers
The investment giant told the regulator's crypto task force it supports trading tokenized securities on alternative trading systems and tradfi on-chain integration.
Regulation
XRP Gains Non-Security Recognition Under New U.S. Crypto Rules: SEC and CFTC Landmark Decision Clarifies Digital Asset Classification
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the United States has long been uncertain, often shaped more by enforcement actions than by clear, forward-looking guidelines. For years, this ambiguity has affected investor confidence, institutional participation, and the broader adoption of digital