The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a regulatory framework that prioritises tokenized stocks representing real U.S. shares with full shareholder rights, marking
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Bitcoin Legal in New Zealand but Not Fully Regulated, Says FMA
Bitcoin is legal to buy, hold, and sell in New Zealand, but it remains outside the scope of a dedicated regulatory framework, according to the
Crypto Market Rattles as Bitcoin Hits Monthly Low Amid Senate Vote
Bitcoin’s decline to a monthly low of $75,000 has intensified market jitters, with broader cryptocurrency losses following the US Senate’s rejection of the CLARITY Act.
U.S. Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points After Three-Year Pause
The U.S. Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3-3/4 to 4 percent, marking
S&P Global to Acquire OpenZeppelin to Expand Digital Asset Capabilities
S&P Global has announced plans to acquire OpenZeppelin, a blockchain security firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its digital asset risk assessment and ecosystem
FDIC and FRB Publish Feedback on 2025 Resolution Plans, Find No Shortcomings
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) have released feedback on resolution plans submitted by 15 major banking organisations in
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Alleged Role in Facilitating Bitcoin Transfers to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on BitBank, an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange, accusing it of facilitating Bitcoin transfers to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 1.25%, Highest in 31 Years
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in three decades, in a move aimed at curbing
Bitcoin Struggles to Break $80,000 Amid Low Volatility Ahead of Key Economic Events
Bitcoin has remained below the $80,000 threshold despite intermittent upward momentum, with market participants citing subdued implied volatility as traders await pivotal economic data. Options
Tether and Fasanara Capital Commit $400 Million to New Private Credit Fund StableFund
Tether and Fasanara Capital have announced a $400 million commitment to launch StableFund, a private credit fund designed to utilise Fasanara’s global fintech lending network.
