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17/04 Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency to fuel economy

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain drain, the chief executive of its sovereign wealth fund said.

08/04 US Justice Dept disbands crypto enforcement team, citing Trump order

The U.S. Justice Department is disbanding its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and ordering prosecutors to narrow crypto investigations to focus on drug cartels and terrorist groups, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

24/03 Klarna IPO filing spurs hope of British fintech listings

Klarna's upcoming U.S. initial public offering could help unlock a pipeline of British fintech flotations after a barren period for new technology listings, investors, lawyers and an executive told Reuters.

10/03 US SEC to move away from requiring crypto firms to register as trading systems, chief says

The acting chief of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday he has directed staff to look at ways to abandon a plan that would have widened the definition of alternative trading systems to include some cryptocurrency firms.

07/03 Crypto leaders to meet at Trump's summit, strategic reserve in focus

Cryptocurrency industry elite are set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to discuss how the government will enact Trump's vision of making the country the "crypto capital of the world."

07/03 Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, a day before meeting with executives from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House.

25/01 Crypto markets steady after Trump's first policy move

Crypto markets crept up on Friday, still holding below recent highs even after President Donald Trump ordered a new working group to draw up crypto regulations long hoped for by the industry and explore the creation of a U.S. cryptocurrency stockpile.

24/01 U.S. lawmakers are light on crypto heading into Trump era

President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to usher in a boom time for crypto but a Reuters review shows very few members of the incoming congress are invested in bitcoin or other digital currencies.

24/01 Crypto's charms leave some investors in Davos cold

Despite watching Bitcoin's scorching run past $100,000 and the inauguration of Donald Trump, who has pledged to be a "crypto president" in the U.S., some of the world's largest investors said this week they still plan to stay on the sidelines.

23/01 Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regs, explore crypto stockpile

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order creating a cryptocurrency working group tasked with proposing a new regulatory framework for digital assets, and exploring the creation of a cryptocurrency stockpile.

22/01 Breakingviews - Wall Street’s regulation wish list plays with fire

Wariness is passé on Wall Street. Cautious uncertainty over lingering inflation and geopolitical turbulence have been replaced by giddiness over the deregulatory bonanza financial firms expect President Donald Trump’s administration to deliver. Banks and investment firms are hoping for official blessing for cryptocurrencies and diluted bank capital rules. That could seed a future crisis which curr

21/01 US SEC unveils new task force to start work on crypto regulations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new leadership said on Tuesday it had created a task force to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets, in the first major move by President Donald Trump's new administration to overhaul crypto policy.

21/01 Bitcoin, $Trump slide, waiting for crypto president Trump's promises

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and even the newly minted token bearing Donald Trump's name recoiled on Tuesday, after the U.S. president's first set of policies following inauguration made no reference to this asset class.

20/01 With cocktails and Snoop Dogg, crypto industry celebrates Trump inauguration

Cryptocurrency executives swilled cocktails and danced to rap superstar Snoop Dogg on Friday night as they celebrated the approaching inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, whose administration has promised major changes in crypto policy.

20/01 Trump's new crypto token jumps ahead of his inauguration

Donald Trump's newly minted cryptocurrency soared on Monday to top $9 billion in market value, drawing in billions in trading volume just hours ahead of the U.S. President-elect's return to the White House.

18/01 Trump plans crypto-friendly orders in first few days in power

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to use his executive powers to reduce the regulatory burden faced by cryptocurrency companies and promote digital asset adoption in his first few days in office, according to three people briefed on the plan.

17/01 Trump’s second term marks new cryptocurrency era

Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday.

10/01 Cryptoverse: Next wave of US crypto ETFs already in the pipeline

What a difference a year makes.

03/01 US regulator was cautious on crypto but did not tell banks to choke off sector, documents show

A top U.S. bank regulator told multiple lenders to pause dabbling directly in crypto in 2022 and 2023, but did not direct them to stop providing banking services to crypto companies, according to documents released on Friday.

03/01 Do Kwon pleads not guilty to US fraud charges in $40 billion crypto collapse

Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to U.S. criminal fraud charges after being extradited from Montenegro this week.

31/12 Bitcoin more than doubles in 2024 on spot ETF approval, Trump euphoria

Bitcoin more than doubled in 2024 driven by the U.S. markets regulator's approval for exchange-traded funds tied to its spot price, and optimism over easing regulatory hurdles with Donald Trump set to return to the White House.

23/12 US crypto industry eyes possible day-one Trump executive orders

The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump's team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push tokens mainstream, according to industry officials.

18/12 Macro a must-have for hedge fund investors betting on 2025 market swings

Next year's top pick for hedge fund strategies is so-called macro, with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump centre-stage as investors bet on how global policy decisions will impact economic conditions and play out in financial markets.

16/12 Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam

Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments.

16/12 Bitcoin climbs above $105,000 on strategic reserve hopes

Bitcoin has surged more than 50% since the Nov. 5 election that saw Donald Trump elected along with many other pro-crypto candidates.

12/12 BlackRock recommends bitcoin portfolio weighting of up to 2% for interested investors

BlackRock recommends that interested investors consider allocating as much as 2% of their portfolio to bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, the giant asset manager said in a report on Thursday.

12/12 Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants

A crypto venture recently unveiled by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial experts say has been used by criminals and Iran-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

09/12 Trump family and allies to bask in crypto industry's euphoria at Gulf bitcoin gathering

Their appearance in Abu Dhabi comes as the digital currency sets record highs.

06/12 Trump's crypto team takes shape but questions remain over who will drive policy

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's crypto policy is taking shape with the announcement of a White House crypto czar and a new securities watchdog, but questions remain over who will drive policy and whether too many cooks could slow down changes.

06/12 Trump appoints former PayPal COO David Sacks as AI and crypto czar

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday said he was appointing former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks to be his White House Artificial Intelligence and Crypto Czar.

05/12 Bitcoin's wild ride toward $100,000

Bitcoin broke above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president fuelled bets that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.

05/12 Experts react to bitcoin's $100,000 milestone

"It's a massive milestone for the true believers and possibly evidence of the asset's legitimisation."

05/12 Bitcoin tops $100,000 on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Bitcoin rose above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday as the election of Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States spurred expectations that his administration will create a friendly regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies.

03/12 Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky agrees to plead guilty to two fraud counts

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, said on Tuesday he intends to plead guilty to two counts of fraud.

26/11 Bitcoin options trade shows more bets on retreat after failing to breach $100,000

Investors in the world's largest cryptocurrency are anticipating a significant downward move after bitcoin failed to hit an all-time peak of $100,000, according to a crypto trading platform citing recent options activity.

22/11 Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on $100,000

Bitcoin touched a fresh record high on Friday, with its sights set firmly on the $100,000 barrier, in a stellar rally for the cryptocurrency sparked by expectations of a more friendly regulatory environment under a Donald Trump administration.

21/11 Crypto industry jockeys for seats at Trump's promised council

A slew of crypto companies including Ripple, Kraken and Circle are jostling for a seat on President-elect Donald Trump's promised crypto advisory council, seeking a say in his planned overhaul of U.S. policy, according to several digital asset industry executives.

21/11 Bitcoin breaks $95,000 for first time on optimism over Trump crypto plans

Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 made further ground on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will unleash a boom era for the asset class.

20/11 Bitcoin breaches $94,000 for the first time

Bitcoin rose to a record high above $94,000 as a report that Donald Trump's social media company was in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt added to hopes of a cryptocurrency-friendly regime under the incoming Trump administration.

16/11 Millennium, Capula, Tudor pile bitcoin ETFs into portfolios

Hedge funds including Millennium Management, Capula Management and Tudor Investment increased their exposure to U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the third quarter, securities filings showed, as a popular election-driven arbitrage trade ramped up.

14/11 Crypto industry pushes for policy sea change after Trump victory

The crypto industry is pushing for an ambitious raft of policies that would promote the widespread adoption of digital assets and considering who best to promote them, as they anticipate a cryptocurrency-friendly regime under President-elect Donald Trump.

14/11 Crypto market capitalisation hits record $3.2 trillion, CoinGecko says

The value of the global cryptocurrency market has topped $3 trillion as the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president spurred bets that friendlier U.S. regulation could usher in a new boom for all corners of the asset class.

12/11 Record-breaking bitcoin rally nears $90,000 on Trump boost

Bitcoin stood on the verge of $90,000 on Tuesday, riding a wave of euphoria since the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president on expectations his administration will be crypto friendly.

11/11 Bitcoin surges to record high on Trump bets

Bitcoin soared to record high of over $81,000 on Monday as Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election along with pro-crypto candidates being voted to the Congress spurred expectations of a light-handed regulatory environment.

06/11 Bitcoin leaps to record high as traders lean towards Trump victory

Bitcoin surged to a record high in Asian trade as investors leaned towards Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidential election.

04/11 Crypto firms including Robinhood, Kraken launch global stablecoin network

A consortium of financial technology and cryptocurrency companies including Robinhood , Kraken and Galaxy Digital on Monday introduced a joint stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.

04/11 Cryptoverse: U.S. election speculators play the prediction markets

Donald Trump is a clear favorite to beat Kamala Harris - that's if you put your faith in prediction markets, the latest frontier for the indefatigable crypto speculator.

01/11 Crypto ETFs see big inflows ahead of U.S. election, traders brace for volatility

Investors have plowed money into funds tracking bitcoin, betting on a return of Republican Donald Trump to the White House even as they expect wild price swings in the world's largest cryptocurrency during the election week, data showed.

31/10 US crypto industry expects friendlier Washington, whoever wins White House

The cryptocurrency industry has spent years clashing with Democratic President Joe Biden's administration over regulatory issues, but executives expect an easier ride from Washington, regardless of who wins the White House next week.

23/10 Nigerian court orders release of Binance executive after charges dropped

A Nigerian court on Wednesday ordered the release of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan after the government dropped money laundering charges against him to allow him to get medical treatment abroad.

05/09 Top super PAC backing Kamala Harris to accept cryptocurrency donations

A top super political action committee (PAC) backing U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris known as Future Forward PAC will accept cryptocurrency donations, a Coinbase spokesperson said Wednesday.

03/09 Cryptoverse: Bitcoin ETFs take $50 billion baby steps toward big time

Last October, Matthew Hougan told an industry panel that he expected spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to attract $55 billion of assets in their first five years.

02/09 Binance staffer detained in Nigeria seeks bail on health grounds

Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, detained in Nigeria since February, made a fresh bail application on medical grounds on Monday but lawyers for the country's economic crimes agency opposed the request.

31/08 US crypto executives to throw Washington fundraiser for Harris

Cryptocurrency investors and industry executives calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to pursue a softer regulatory stance on the industry are planning to raise at least $100,000 for the Democratic nominee at a Sept. 13 Washington fundraiser.

08/08 Crypto exchange FTX ordered to pay $12.7 billion to customers, US CFTC says

A U.S. court has ordered bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX to pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Thursday.

06/08 Cryptoverse: Trump's bitcoin stockpile plan stirs debate

"Never sell your bitcoin," Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a crypto convention in Nashville, Tennessee in late July.

09/07 Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever

Ether might be coming close to its moment in the sun.

07/07 Revolut CEO to sell part of stake in $500 million share sale, Sky News reports

British fintech company Revolut's CEO Nikolay Storonsky will cash in part of his multibillion dollar stake in the company as part of a $500 million share sale, Sky News reported on Sunday.

05/07 Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 bln in first half, researchers say

The amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier, driven by a small number of large attacks and rising crypto prices, blockchain researchers TRM Labs said on Friday.

05/07 Bitcoin slides to four-month lows, ether sinks 8%

Bitcoin sank to a four-month low on Friday and was on course for its worst weekly performance in a year, hurt by uncertainty over whether Joe Biden will remain the Democrats' U.S. presidential candidate and by worries about potential increases in crypto supply.

29/06 Binance must face bulk of US SEC crypto lawsuit, judge rules

A federal judge ruled late Friday that the majority of a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, can proceed.

26/06 US regulators could approve spot ether ETFs for launch by July 4, sources say

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could approve exchange traded funds (ETFs) tied to the spot price of ether as soon as July 4, as talks between asset managers and regulators enter the final stages, industry executives and other participants told Reuters.

25/06 FTX seeks creditor votes on bankruptcy wind-down payments

FTX on Tuesday will ask a judge to allow customers of the bankrupt crypto exchange to vote on a liquidation plan that would pay them back in cash, over the objections of some customers who have demanded higher repayments.

25/06 Cryptoverse: Trump drubs Biden in meme coins

Donald Trump has taken a commanding lead over Joe Biden - in the world of political meme coins, at least.

21/06 Winklevoss twins donate $2 million in bitcoin to support Trump

The billionaire Winklevoss twins, founders of cryptocurrency company Gemini, said on Thursday they had each donated $1 million in bitcoin to support Donald Trump, the latest crypto executives to get behind the Republican presidential candidate.

20/06 Bitcoin ETF launches on Australia's main stock exchange

A bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched on Australia's main stock market for the first time on Thursday as fund managers debut products to satisfy investors returning to cryptocurrency markets following a boom in prices.

15/06 New York recovers $50 mln for defrauded Gemini Earn crypto investors

New York Attorney General Letitia James has recovered $50 million from the cryptocurrency platform Gemini Trust to repay investors defrauded in its Gemini Earn program, she said on Friday.

08/06 U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto

Stand with Crypto, an advocacy organization for voters who own cryptocurrencies, saw its membership surpass 1 million on Wednesday, as crypto backers push politicians to create a new regulatory framework for the digital asset industry while averting more onerous compliance requirements.

07/06 Trump pitches himself as 'crypto president' at San Francisco tech fundraiser

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump presented himself as a champion for cryptocurrency and slammed Democrats' attempts to regulate the sector during a San Francisco fundraiser on Thursday, three sources present told Reuters.

07/06 Banks say growing reliance on Big Tech for AI carries new risks

The boom in artificial intelligence will increase banks' dependence on big U.S. tech firms, creating new risks for the industry, European banking executives said.

06/06 New York sues over $1 bln crypto frauds targeting immigrants

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued two cryptocurrency companies and their promoters, saying they defrauded hundreds of thousands of victims out of more than $1 billion by preying on the religious faith of people from Haitian and other immigrant communities.

05/06 Crypto exchange Binance seeks to slash size of $13 bln UK lawsuit

Crypto exchange Binance on Wednesday sought to throw out the vast majority of a London lawsuit worth up to 10 billion pounds ($12.8 billion) over claims it and other exchanges colluded to "delist" the Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) cryptocurrency.

04/06 Deutsche Bank ties up with Bitpanda in 'cautious' crypto shift

Deutsche Bank will work with Bitpanda to process customer deposits and withdrawals for the Austrian crypto broker, the companies told Reuters.

31/05 Crypto 're-staking' platforms boom as traders chase bigger returns

More than $18 billion worth of cryptocurrency has moved into a new type of platform which offers investors rewards in exchange for locking up their tokens, in a complex scheme that analysts warn poses a risk for users and the crypto market.

28/05 Cryptoverse: Miners trudge through post-halving world

With mining rewards halved, mining difficulty elevated and the shiny new bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stealing investor capital, it's been a tough year for bitcoin miners.

24/05 Woman jailed for laundering bitcoin in UK from $6.4 billion China fraud

A woman accused of converting bitcoin into cash and property to help hide the proceeds of a 5 billion pound ($6.4 billion) fraud was jailed for nearly seven years on Friday for money laundering after a trial in a London court.

24/05 US SEC approves exchange applications to list spot ether ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday approved applications from Nasdaq, CBOE and NYSE to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of ether, potentially paving the way for the products to begin trading later this year.

22/05 US securities regulator urges against crypto bill adoption

The U.S. securities regulator on Wednesday urged U.S. lawmakers not to adopt a bill that aims to create a new legal framework for digital currencies, saying it would undermine existing legal precedent and put capital markets at "immeasurable risk."

21/05 Cryptocurrencies gain as investors turn optimistic on ether ETFs

Ether was set for its largest two-day gain in nearly two years and bitcoin approached a record high on Tuesday on speculation about the outcome of applications for U.S. spot exchange-traded funds that track the world's second-biggest cryptocurrency.

20/05 Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor lied 'repeatedly' to support claim, says UK judge

An Australian computer scientist who claimed he invented bitcoin lied "extensively and repeatedly" and forged documents "on a grand scale" to support his false claim, a judge at London's High Court ruled on Monday.

20/05 Venture capital investment in crypto picks up after long decline

Global venture capital investment in crypto companies rose to $2.4 billion in the first three months of 2024, data showed on Monday, in a tentative sign that investor interest is returning.

20/05 Venture capital funding in crypto rises to $2.4 billion, Pitchbook says

Crypto startup funding rose for a second straight quarter to hit $2.4 billion in the first three months of 2024, Pitchbook data showed, as expectations of lower interest rates and the debut of the first U.S. bitcoin spot ETF whetted investor appetite.

16/05 Canadian self-proclaimed 'Crypto King' and associate charged with fraud

A self-proclaimed Canadian "Crypto King" and an associate who received more than C$40 million ($29.4 million) from investors have been arrested and charged with fraud, police said on Wednesday.

15/05 US charges two brothers with novel $25 million cryptocurrency heist

Two brothers who studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were arrested on Wednesday on U.S. charges that they carried out a cutting-edge scheme to exploit the Ethereum blockchain's integrity and steal $25 million worth of cryptocurrency.

15/05 Wallet recovery firms buzz as locked-out crypto investors panic in bitcoin boom

The recent surge in bitcoin prices has the phones at crypto wallet recovery firms ringing off the hook, as retail investors locked out of their digital vaults make frantic calls to regain access to their accounts.

14/05 Cryptoverse: Retail traders sit out bitcoin rally

What's happened to the army of retail traders who used to drive bitcoin's biggest rallies?

10/05 Crypto group with 440,000 members launches PAC to target House, Senate elections

A cryptocurrency nonprofit has launched a new political action committee (PAC) to raise money from its 440,000 members for crypto-friendly politicians, and is endorsing a bipartisan slate of candidates running in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

07/05 Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining Binance execs, CEO says

The CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Tuesday accused Nigeria of setting a dangerous precedent after its executives were invited to the African country and then detained as part of a crackdown on crypto.

06/05 US crypto super PACs have raised more than $100 million, report says

Outside political groups tied to the cryptocurrency industry have raised more than $102 million to spend on the upcoming U.S. congressional elections in order to elevate candidates who are friendly to digital assets, according to a report from Public Citizen.

06/05 Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's shares jump after first inflow since January

Shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust jumped 2.4% on Monday after the exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of bitcoin saw its first day of inflow since January.

06/05 Robinhood Crypto gets Wells notice from US SEC

Retail trading platform Robinhood Markets said on Monday its U.S. cryptocurrency trading arm received a Wells notice from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 4.

03/05 Stablecoin Tether steps up monitoring in bid to combat illicit finance

The world's largest stablecoin, Tether, has stepped up monitoring of how its tokens are used in broader crypto markets and payments in a bid to combat illicit finance, Tether said in a statement on Thursday.

01/05 Crypto washout sends bitcoin below $58,000 into bear market

Bitcoin fell for a third day on Wednesday, having posted its worst monthly performance in April since late 2022, as investors pulled money out of cryptocurrencies ahead of an interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve later.

01/05 'Bitcoin Jesus' arrested in Spain on US tax evasion charges

An early investor in bitcoins dubbed the "Bitcoin Jesus" has been arrested in Spain on U.S. charges that he evaded paying at least $48 million in taxes, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

30/04 Binance's CEO Zhao faces sentencing over money laundering violations

The former chief executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, could face years in prison when he is sentenced on Tuesday after his guilty plea to violating U.S. money-laundering laws.

30/04 Cryptoverse: TON takes off on Telegram tie-up

A coin called TON has leapt in value in recent months, with investors betting its integration with messenger service Telegram could bring the cryptocurrency to the app's estimated 900 million users.

30/04 Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs gain in Hong Kong debut

Six spot bitcoin and ether exchange traded funds (ETFs) gained in their Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, with the three bitcoin ETFs climbing more than 3% in early trade, reflecting Asian investor enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies.

24/04 US seeks 36 months' jail for Binance founder Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, should serve 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to violating laws against money laundering, U.S. prosecutors said in a court filing on Tuesday.

19/04 Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says

Stablecoin Tether's recent growth is being driven by its use as an alternative to the U.S. dollar in emerging markets, rather than by demand for cryptocurrency trading, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino told Reuters on Friday.

19/04 Crypto fans count down to bitcoin's 'halving'

Bitcoin enthusiasts were eagerly waiting for bitcoin's 'halving' on Friday - a change to the cryptocurrency's underlying technology designed to cut the rate at which new bitcoins are created.

19/04 Bitcoin slides below $60,000 on reports Israel strikes Iran

Cryptocurrencies fell heavily and bitcoin broke below $60,000 on Friday in a rush out of risky assets following reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran.

16/04 Cryptoverse: Hold for the halving

Could bitcoin's bumper rally just be getting started this year?

05/04 Terraform Labs and founder Do Kwon found liable in US civil fraud trial

A jury in Manhattan found Singapore-based Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon liable on civil fraud charges on Friday, agreeing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that they misled investors before their stablecoin's 2022 collapse shocked cryptocurrency markets.

04/04 Detained Binance executive in court on Nigerian tax, money laundry charges

One of the two executives from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, detained in Nigeria appeared in an Abuja court on Thursday to face tax evasion and money laundering charges.

02/04 Cryptoverse: Ether fettered by fate of spot ETF proposals

Cryptocurrency ether is struggling to keep pace with soaring big brother bitcoin.

01/04 Rakuten Group aims to integrate bank, fintech units

Rakuten Group plans to integrate its fintech businesses into one group, it said on Monday, aiming to strengthen collaboration and customer acquisition across areas from online banking and credit cards to securities and insurance.

27/03 Coinbase must face US securities regulator's lawsuit

A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday said the U.S. securities regulator's lawsuit against Coinbase can move forward, but dismissed one claim the agency made against the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange.

25/03 US SEC seeks $2 billion from Ripple Labs, chief legal officer says

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking fines and penalties totaling $2 billion in its case against Ripple Labs over sales of the cryptocurrency XRP, the company's chief legal officer said in a social media post on Monday.

21/03 FTX expects US to reduce bankruptcy claim to $3 billion to $5 billion

Crypto exchange FTX said it expects to negotiate U.S. government claims in its bankruptcy down to $3 billion to $5 billion, leaving no money for shareholders and contradicting a "reckless and false" claim by founder Sam Bankman-Fried that FTX's collapse caused no harm.

20/03 Crypto industry surveys US 2024 candidates, looking for friendly lawmakers

The cryptocurrency industry, a new financial force in the 2024 U.S. election cycle, is surveying candidates for Congress on their views around the digital asset, as the political arm of the movement gains tens of thousands more followers and adds to its war chest.

15/03 Volatile bitcoin falls from record high as crypto frenzy hits pause

Bitcoin eased to a one-week low in volatile trade on Friday, as investors took profit from its run to a record high and as another upside surprise on U.S. inflation dimmed prospects of early rate cuts there and dented demand for riskier assets.

13/03 Bitcoin halving: When will it happen and what does it mean for the price?

As bitcoin's price reaches new heights, attention is turning to its upcoming "halving" and whether it is playing a role in its ascent.

08/03 Bitcoin briefly rises to record high over $70,000

Bitcoin briefly rallied to a record high on Friday in volatile trading, as crypto mania continued to sweep through the investment community.

07/03 FTX reaches settlement with BlockFi, may pay up to $874 million

Bankrupt crypto companies FTX and BlockFi have resolved their disputes stemming from the companies' collapses in 2022, with FTX agreeing to pay BlockFi up to $874 million, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.

06/03 Bitcoin back on the rise after vaulting to new record

Bitcoin rallied again on Wednesday after retreating briefly from an all-time high it set less than 24 hours earlier, as bulls showed few signs of pulling their bets on the world's largest cryptocurrency.

05/03 Tether's $100 bln stokes stablecoin stability concerns

As Tether toasts $100 billion in circulation this week, the rapid rise of the world's biggest stablecoin has highlighted concerns about potential risks to wider financial markets.

05/03 Bitcoin surges past $68,000, in sight of record high

Bitcoin was perched at a two-year peak on Tuesday, breaking above $68,600 and stalking the all-time high as money keeps rushing into the largest cryptocurrency by market value.

04/03 Bitcoin bounces beyond $64,000 as records beckon

Bitcoin scaled a two-year high on Monday, breaking $64,000 as a wave of money carried it within striking distance of record levels.

03/03 Super Tuesday to test resurgent crypto industry's political might

Crypto is back! And it's not just in the markets.

29/02 Soaring bitcoin set for biggest monthly jump since 2020

Frenetic activity in bitcoin put it on course for its biggest monthly gain in more than three years on Thursday and it is within range of a record high as cash rushing to listed bitcoin funds propels a sweeping rally.

29/02 Gemini to return $1.1 bln to customers, pay fine in regulatory settlement

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini will return at least $1.1 billion to customers of its defunct lending program and pay a fine of $37 million for unsafe and unsound practices as part of a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), the regulator said on Wednesday.

28/02 Crypto miner lawsuit sets back US effort to track booming power use

U.S. officials this week indefinitely withdrew a survey aimed at gathering information on the crypto-mining industry's power use, hindering attempts to understand the sector's impact on grids and energy prices at a time of record activity.

27/02 US SEC expected to drag its feet on new wave of crypto ETFs

Buoyed by the successful launch of U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), asset managers are lining up to list a second wave of more complex crypto products, setting the stage for another tussle with the U.S. securities regulator.

23/02 Judge approves Binance $4.3 billion guilty plea as US seeks to modify founder Zhao's bond

A U.S. judge on Friday accepted Binance's guilty plea and more than $4.3 billion penalty for violating federal anti-money laundering and sanctions laws through lapses in internal controls at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.

22/02 Crypto exchange FTX to sell shares in AI startup Anthropic

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX may sell its shares in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, a U.S. judge ruled Thursday.

20/02 Cryptoverse: Breezy bitcoin reclaims $1 trillion crown

Bitcoin is riding high.

14/02 Genesis gets court approval to sell $1.6 bln in crypto trust shares

Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Global on Wednesday received permission from a U.S. court to sell about $1.6 billion in Grayscale cryptocurrency trust shares as part of its effort to repay creditors.

14/02 Total amount invested in bitcoin back over $1 trillion

The total amount of money invested in bitcoin surpassed $1 trillion on Wednesday for the first time since November 2021 as inflows to U.S. spot bitcoin exchange traded funds continued to support prices.

13/02 Exclusive: Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund made $200 million crypto investment before bull run

Founders Fund, the venture capital firm founded by billionaire Peter Thiel, is investing once again in bitcoin and ether, sources said, signaling Silicon Valley's renewed interest in cryptocurrency markets.

09/02 NY attorney general expands crypto lawsuit, sees $3 bln fraud

New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and other cryptocurrency defendants, tripling the size of their alleged fraud scheme to more than $3 billion.

09/02 Bitcoin surges in biggest weekly rally in four months

Bitcoin rose 5% on Friday to one-month highs, powered by what analysts said was a flurry of buying ahead of April's halving event and as recent outflows from exchange-traded funds slowed.

06/02 Cryptoverse: DeFi dream is still alive

Decentralized finance - DeFi - is getting a second wind.

05/02 Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor's claim 'a brazen lie', London court told

Australian computer scientist Craig Wright says he is the author of a 2008 white paper, the foundational text of bitcoin, published in the name "Satoshi Nakamoto".

03/02 Crypto exchange Gemini says bankrupt Genesis moves to authorize sale of trust assets

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust Co said on Saturday that crypto lender Genesis has filed a motion in U.S. Bankruptcy Court authorizing a sale of trust assets and seeking authorization to monetize its interests in two Grayscale Ethereum trusts, securities that provide investors exposure to cryptocurrency.

31/01 FTX abandons efforts to restart its crypto exchange

FTX has abandoned efforts to restart its crypto exchange, instead opting for a liquidation that should repay customers in full, a company attorney said on Wednesday.

31/01 US bitcoin ETFs raise questions over broader financial system risks

The launch of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking bitcoin deepens ties between the volatile world of cryptocurrencies and the traditional financial system, potentially creating unforeseen new risks, some experts say.

25/01 US SEC delays decision on Grayscale, BlackRock's spot Ethereum ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed on Thursday its decision on an application by crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments to convert its Ethereum trust product into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF).

25/01 Bruised by stock market, Chinese rush into banned bitcoin

Dylan Run, a Shanghai-based finance sector executive, started moving a bit of his money into cryptocurrencies in early 2023, when he realized that the Chinese economy and its stock markets were going downhill.

24/01 Crypto lender Nexo seeks $3 bln in damages from Bulgaria over aborted investigation

Cryptocurrency lender Nexo is seeking $3 billion in damages from Bulgaria over an aborted criminal investigation that the company alleges scuppered its plans for a U.S. stock market listing and a soccer sponsorship deal, legal filings seen by Reuters show.

23/01 Cryptoverse: Will bitcoin behave better on Wall Street?

Bitcoin celebrated its 15th birthday this month by bursting onto Wall Street with an ebullient bang. Now the adolescent asset may have to grow up fast.

22/01 Bitcoin falls to $40,000, lowest level since bitcoin ETF launch

Bitcoin fell to a seven-week low on Monday, hovering below $40,000 for the first time since the launch of 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds on Jan. 11.

19/01 Bankman-Fried's FTX to get bankruptcy examiner to probe collapse - US appeals court

A federal appeals court on Friday ordered the appointment of an independent bankruptcy examiner to investigate the Nov. 2022 collapse of FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange once led by the convicted Sam Bankman-Fried.

18/01 Illicit crypto addresses received at least $24.2 bln in 2023 - report

At least $24.2 billion worth of crypto was sent to illicit crypto wallet addresses in 2023, including addresses identified as sanctioned or linked to terrorist financing and scams, crypto research firm Chainalysis said on Thursday.

17/01 Coinbase, SEC set to face off in federal court over regulator's crypto authority

Coinbase will argue at a court hearing on Wednesday that the U.S. securities regulator should drop its case against it because the tokens traded on its crypto exchange are not akin to securities, said a person familiar with the case and court filings.

16/01 Crypto exchange OKX secures Dubai licence to target retail clients

OKX, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has been granted a regulatory licence in Dubai that will allow it to offer crypto services to retail clients, the company said on Tuesday.

12/01 South Korean regulator warns brokering US bitcoin ETFs locally may be illegal

South Korea's financial regulator on Friday said brokering U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be illegal in local markets, in an official response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of such ETFs.

11/01 Spot bitcoin ETFs to start trading in big boost to crypto industry

Several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the spot price of bitcoin will start trading in the U.S. on Thursday before the bell in a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency industry that has been demanding regulatory approval for more than a decade.

11/01 Bitcoin holds firm after regulators approve ETFs

Bitcoin held steady on Thursday after regulators approved the first U.S.-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track the world's largest cryptocurrency, seen as a landmark move that could broaden its appeal to investors.

11/01 The decade-long journey to a US spot bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of bitcoin, in a major victory for the digital asset industry which has been trying for a decade to launch such a product

10/01 US FBI, SEC join probe of fake social media post from regulator

U.S. authorities including the Federal Bureau of Investigation are probing a fake post made on the Securities and Exchange Commission's account on X, an SEC spokesperson said on Wednesday after the incident roiled the already volatile bitcoin market.

10/01 Explainer: Why a US bitcoin ETF is a game-changer for crypto

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of bitcoin in a game-changer for the cryptocurrency industry which has been trying for more than a decade to launch such a product.

10/01 Bitcoin ETF hopefuls still expect SEC approval despite social media hack

U.S. asset managers remain hopeful the securities regulator will permit the trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), even after a fake post on the agency's social media account saying they had been approved sparked confusion on Tuesday.

10/01 SEC account hack renews spotlight on X's security concerns

The hack of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's official account on X on Tuesday renewed concerns about the social media platform's security since its takeover by billionaire Elon Musk in 2022.

09/01 US SEC has not approved bitcoin ETFs, social media account compromised-spokesperson

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not yet approved a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday, adding that a post on its social media platform X was incorrect.

09/01 Cryptoverse: Bitcoin derivatives traders bet billions on ETF future

Will they, won't they? U.S. regulators are keeping crypto players on the edge of their seats as they weigh whether to give their blessing to bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

08/01 Would-be spot bitcoin ETF issuers kick off fee war ahead of approval deadline

A raft of investment managers on Monday disclosed the fees they plan to charge for their proposed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF), in another step toward approval this week by the U.S. securities regulator.

02/01 US fintechs push into fixed-income trading as retail investor interest grows

U.S. financial technology companies that popularized amateur stock trading are pushing into fixed income in a bid to capitalize upon growing retail investor interest sparked by soaring yields in 2023.

02/01 Bitcoin climbs above $45,000 for first time since April 2022

Bitcoin stormed above $45,000 on Tuesday for the first time since April 2022 as the world's biggest cryptocurrency started the New Year with a bang, buoyed by optimism around the possible approval of exchange-traded spot bitcoin funds.

05/12 Binance might be peak for U.S. crypto enforcement cases, says CFTC official

Enforcement action against crypto firms may have peaked after last month's $4.3 billion settlement with Binance, as such cases provide companies with a "template" for how they should be governed, a senior U.S. regulator said on Tuesday.

05/12 US crypto industry lobby spending on track for new record in 2023

The cryptocurrency industry was on track to hit a new record for federal lobbying spending, after a year in which firms scrambled to repair their reputations and advance friendly legislation, according to data provided to Reuters by nonprofit research group OpenSecrets.

04/12 Crypto stocks surge as bitcoin hits fresh 2023 high

Cryptocurrency-related stocks listed in the U.S. surged on Monday, looking to extend their strong November gains, as bitcoin topped $42,000 to hit a fresh high for the year.

04/12 Bitcoin hits $40,000 level for the first time this year

Bitcoin hit $40,085 on Sunday, its highest in almost a year and a half, fuelled by bets that U.S. regulators will soon approve stock-market traded bitcoin funds.

28/11 In spot bitcoin ETF race, some pioneers stick to the sidelines

Despite growing excitement that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will soon win regulatory approval, some cryptocurrency ETF pioneers plan to sit out what is expected to be a fierce industry battle for market share.

28/11 Cryptoverse: 'Layer two' tokens enjoy new life as bitcoin soars

It's next-level stuff.

27/11 New crypto front emerges in Israel's militant financing fight

A new front has emerged in Israel's fight against the funding of Iran-backed militant groups from Hamas to Hezbollah: A fast-growing crypto network called Tron that until recently attracted less scrutiny than Bitcoin.

24/11 Ex-Binance CEO Zhao urges judge to allow him leave US before sentencing

Lawyers for former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao are urging a U.S. judge to reject the Justice Department's request to bar him from returning to his home in the United Arab Emirates until he is sentenced for violating anti-money laundering requirements.

24/11 Binance CEO Teng braced for uphill battle in post-Zhao era

Spiralling compliance costs, ongoing legal headaches and a shrinking share of the market: Binance's new chief Richard Teng faces daunting challenges in turning a new leaf for the world's biggest crypto exchange.

22/11 Binance sees $956 mln in outflows after Zhao steps down to settle U.S. probe

Investors pulled about $956 million from crypto exchange Binance over the past 24 hours, data firm Nansen reported on Wednesday, a day after its chief, Changpeng Zhao, stepped down and pleaded guilty to breaking U.S. anti-money laundering laws.

22/11 Changpeng Zhao, the crypto king and Binance chief, ousted for US crimes

The most powerful man in crypto has lost his crown - and could see his freedom curtailed as well.

22/11 What US charges does crypto exchange Binance face?

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao stepped down and pleaded guilty to breaking criminal U.S. anti-money laundering laws as part of a $4.3 billion settlement resolving a years-long probe into the world's largest crypto exchange, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

21/11 Which crypto bosses besides Binance's CZ are in US authorities' crosshairs?

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao will step down and plead guilty to breaking criminal U.S. anti-money laundering laws as part of a settlement resolving a years-long probe into the world's largest crypto exchange, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

21/11 US authorities set to unveil settlement with Binance -source

U.S. authorities are expected to unveil a settlement with Binance Holdings on Tuesday, resolving a years-long investigation into the world's largest crypto exchange, according to a source familiar with the matter.

21/11 Crypto investors cheer talk of Binance criminal probe resolution

Crypto investors have welcomed the prospect of a resolution of a long-running U.S. criminal investigation into Binance, reckoning any deal that allows the major exchange to continue operating would remove a nagging risk to the wider market.

09/11 Crypto lender Celsius Network cleared to exit bankruptcy

Crypto lender Celsius Network received U.S. bankruptcy court approval on Thursday for a restructuring plan that will return cryptocurrency to customers and create a new company owned by Celsius creditors.

02/11 PayPal stock surges as pledge to turn "leaner" keeps crypto concerns at bay

PayPal Holdings added nearly $4 billion to its market value after a pledge to turn "leaner" fired up investors, even as the payments giant disclosed a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission tied to its stablecoin.

31/10 Cryptoverse: As good as gold? Spot bitcoin ETFs aim to whip up US demand

Bitcoin, the original crypto rebel, is racing into the heart of the financial establishment with an exchange-traded fund that tracks its price. But will it strike gold?

24/10 Bitcoin leaps to 2023 high on ETF bets

Cryptocurrencies extended gains in Asia trade on Tuesday, with bitcoin rallying to an almost 18-month high on speculation that an exchange-traded bitcoin fund is imminent.

23/10 Bitcoin hits three-month high, buoying crypto stocks

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, hit a three-month high on Monday, rising 3.62% to $31,087 amid investor enthusiasm about the possibility of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

23/10 Explainer: Crypto's role in terrorist financing

Cryptocurrency's role in terrorist financing and funding militant groups has come under renewed scrutiny following a deadly attack in Israel by Palestinian militant group Hamas.

18/10 Lawmakers urge White House to crackdown on Hamas use of crypto after Israel attack

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Biden administration to swiftly crack down on the use of cryptocurrencies by Hamas and its affiliates following the Palestinian militant group's deadly attack in Israel earlier this month.

17/10 Crypto giant Binance's US affiliate halts direct dollar withdrawals

The U.S. unit of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has halted withdrawal of dollars by its clients from the platform, its updated terms showed on Monday.

17/10 Tether freezes crypto linked to 'terrorism and warfare' in Israel and Ukraine

Cryptocurrency issuer Tether has frozen 32 crypto wallet addresses containing a combined $873,118 it said were linked to "terrorism and warfare" in Israel and Ukraine, the company said on Monday.

17/10 Cryptoverse: Winter is coming as ether funds flounder in fall

The weak crypto market is wobbling through autumn. And winter's on its way.

14/10 Ferrari to accept crypto as payment for its cars in the US

Ferrari has started to accept payment in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars in the U.S. and will extend the scheme to Europe following requests from its wealthy customers, its marketing and commercial chief told Reuters.

11/10 Crypto token ether could rise five-fold by end-2026, StanChart says

Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, may rise more than five-fold in value by the end of 2026, according to global bank Standard Chartered , its latest prediction of rocketing crypto prices.

10/10 Israel freezes crypto accounts seeking Hamas donations, police say

Israel has frozen cryptocurrency accounts used to solicit donations for the Palestinian militant group Hamas on social media, police said on Tuesday.