2025 - BTC USA

Exterior view of SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., symbolizing crypto policy changes.

U.S. SEC to Review Cryptocurrency Cases After Trump Takes Office

January 16, 2025 Dan K

SEC to reassess cryptocurrency enforcement as Trump administration takes office. Policy updates may reshape crypto regulations and enforcement.

Senator Tim Scott speaking about cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S. Congress.

Sen. Tim Scott Urges Congress to Establish Crypto Framework

January 15, 2025 Dan K

Sen. Tim Scott urges Congress to establish clear crypto regulations, promoting innovation and protecting consumers under a pro-crypto policy shift.

Senator Tim Scott speaking at a press conference about cryptocurrency regulation and financial policies in 2025.

US Senate Banking Committee Chair Prioritizes Crypto Framework

January 15, 2025 Dan K

US Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott aims to establish a crypto framework, fostering financial inclusion and oversight for digital assets in 2025.

Illustration of corporate executives analyzing Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset against a backdrop of digital currency icons.

Corporate Bitcoin Holders Poised for Growth as Accounting Rules Evolve

January 14, 2025 Dan K

Corporate Bitcoin adoption is set to soar, driven by MicroStrategy’s bold roadmap, new accounting rules, and shifting regulatory winds in the U.S.

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Deutsche Bank Joins Boerse Stuttgart-Owned Bison as Banking Partner

January 14, 2025 Dan K

Deutsche Bank partners with Bison, Boerse Stuttgart’s crypto platform, ensuring secure euro balances for customers under a multi-banking strategy.

HashKey Group receives in-principle VASP approval from Dubai VARA for crypto services expansion.

Dubai VARA Grants HashKey In-Principle Approval for VASP Application

January 13, 2025 Dan K

Dubai VARA grants HashKey MENA in-principle VASP approval, enabling crypto services expansion and strengthening its global regulatory footprint.

Upbit warning on IOST layer-2 transition with tokenomics overhaul

Upbit Flags IOST for Caution Ahead of Layer-2 Transition

January 13, 2025 Dan K

Upbit warns investors as IOST transitions to layer-2, issuing 21B new tokens with a tokenomics overhaul, signaling potential market volatility.

Circle and Bison Digital Assets logos symbolizing their partnership for MiCA-compliant stablecoin integration.

Circle Partners with Bison Digital Assets for MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins

January 13, 2025 Dan K

Circle and Bison Digital Assets partner to launch MiCA-compliant USDC and EURC stablecoins, offering secure, transparent, and efficient transactions in the EU.

Warning screen from the Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority about accessing unlicensed gambling platforms.

Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling Concerns

January 12, 2025 Dan K

Singapore blocks Polymarket, citing the Gambling Control Act 2022, imposing fines and jail for unlicensed gambling. Tighter crypto regulation looms.

Graphic representing cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io under US legal scrutiny.

Blender and Sinbad Operators Face US Money Laundering Charges

January 11, 2025 Dan K

US charges three Russians for crypto money laundering via Blender.io and Sinbad.io. Two arrested, one at large; mixers linked to ransomware and thefts.