Nasdaq has formally requested U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking a basket of cryptocurrencies through a proposed regulatory framework designed to address market integrity concerns.
Nasdaq’s Latest Proposal Filing Sets a New Standard for Crypto Market Oversight
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC submitted a 131-page Form 19b-4 to…
Crypto.com's Explosive Growth Reshapes Exchange Rankings
February 20, 2025
Total centralized exchange volume reached $18.83 trillion, the second-highest in five years, though still below 2021’s record of $25.21 trillion.
2021 Marked by Key Events
In 2024, Binance remained the largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, despite its share of total…
Solana’s Most Profitable Sniper
February 19, 2025
One man and his team racked up more than $100 million in memecoin profits via a trading method called “sniping.”
Sniping Legend Nets More Than $100M in Memecoin Profits
There are snipers, then there’s Naseem, the legendary trader who pocketed $100 million from the…
Betting big on bitcoin, Microstrategy is raising $2 billion through convertible notes to fuel further BTC acquisitions, reinforcing its vision as the ultimate bitcoin treasury firm.
Strategy Targets $2B in Fresh Capital—A High-Stakes Bet on Bitcoin’s Future
Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now rebranded as Strategy, announced on Feb. 18 that it intends to offer $2…
Ripple's Victory Is Near as SEC Backs Down—Former SEC Official Declares the Fight Over
February 19, 2025
The SEC’s crypto enforcement is collapsing, with a former official predicting the agency will soon drop its Ripple appeal and halt all crypto-related cases.
SEC’s Crypto War Collapses—Former Official Predicts Ripple Case Will Be Dropped
John Reed Stark, former chief of…
Metaplanet has made another significant move in its ongoing Bitcoin investment strategy, announcing on Monday the acquisition of an additional 269.43 BTC. The purchase, valued at approximately $26.4 million (¥4 billion), further cements Metaplanet’s position as a major…
Investor interest in Binance remains high, with former CEO Changpeng Zhao acknowledging the possibility of small-scale investments.
Exclusive Binance Stakes? CZ Signals Potential for Small-Scale Investments
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) dismissed rumors about a potential sale of the cryptocurrency exchange in a post on social media platform X on Feb. 17. Zhao addressed speculation…
Russia Declares SWIFT 'Dying' as Crypto Reshapes Finance
February 18, 2025
Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives?
Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order?
Russia claims that it has…
Polymarket Bet Signals 78% Chance for SEC-Approved XRP ETF, Higher Odds for SOL and LTC Funds
February 18, 2025
Based on fresh data from the prediction marketplace Polymarket, there is a 78% probability that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year.
Wagers Point to High Odds for SEC-Approved XRP, LTC and SOL…
Feds Say AI Crypto Firm Was a Scam, Owner Faces Trial
February 17, 2025
A Las Vegas businessman, Brent C. Kovar, 58, has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $24 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through his company, Profit Connect. Prosecutors claim Kovar falsely promoted Profit Connect as an artificial intelligence-powered cryptocurrency mining firm that guaranteed fixed investment returns of 15%-30% APR and falsely implied FDIC backing. From 2017 to 2021…
