UK FCA Creates New Deputy Chief Executive Role to Oversee Regulation of Stablecoin and Crypto Firms

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its new Deputy Chief Executive, a role created to reflect the organization’s expanding responsibilities, including the integration of the Payment Systems Regulator and the regulation of stablecoin and crypto firms. Since joining the FCA in June 2021, Pritchard has led the supervision, policy, and … Read more

Report: Bullish Exchange Files for US IPO Amid Rising Demand for Crypto Stocks

Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, seeking to capitalize on increasing investor interest in digital assets during the Trump administration, according to the Financial Times. The company has submitted confidential paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to advance its listing plans while delaying … Read more

UK-Based The Smarter Web Company Boosts Bitcoin Investments Amid Strategic Growth Plan

The Smarter Web Company, a London-listed technology firm, announced the acquisition of an additional 45.32 bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The purchase, totaling £3,509,370 ($4,736,000) at an average price of £77,437 ($104,999.50) per bitcoin, brings the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 168.08 bitcoin, with an overall … Read more

Soneium Launches Developer Incubator Program to Support Consumer and Gaming Apps

Soneium, Sony’s entertainment-focused Layer 2 platform, has announced the launch of “Soneium For All,” a new developer program aimed at supporting blockchain developers in the Consumer and Gaming sectors. Building on its existing momentum of over 100 live decentralized applications (dApps), 7 million wallets, and up to 1.5 million transactions per day, the program addresses … Read more

Tether CEO Announces Plans to Open-Source Bitcoin Mining Operating System

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that the company will work towards open-sourcing its Bitcoin Mining Operating System (MOS), aiming to enable a new wave of bitcoin mining companies to enter the market and enhance network security. The MOS is designed to create a level playing field by reducing the reliance on third-party hosted software, thereby … Read more

The Blockchain Group Unveils $343 Million Capital Program to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has announced the launch of a $343 million (€300 million) “ATM-type” capital increases program in partnership with TOBAM, a leading asset management firm and strategic investor. This program, inspired by the U.S. “At The Market” (ATM) offering structure, is designed to accelerate the company’s Bitcoin Treasury strategy by increasing … Read more

Hong Kong to Introduce Crypto Derivatives Trading for Professional Investors

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is set to introduce virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors, aiming to enhance product offerings while ensuring robust risk management. This initiative is part of the city’s strategy to strengthen its position in the global digital asset market, according to Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for financial services … Read more

Moonpay Secures Bitlicense and Money Transmitter Licenses From New York Regulators

Moonpay USA has received approval for its bitlicense and money transmitter licenses from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing the company to offer its full range of fiat-to-crypto services to customers in New York. This milestone completes Moonpay’s regulatory coverage across the United States, enabling the company to directly serve clients … Read more

North American Clean Energy Developer Solarbank Integrates Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Solarbank (NASDAQ: SUUN) has announced the implementation of a treasury strategy that incorporates bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. The Toronto-based company has filed an application with Coinbase Prime to secure custody and management of its bitcoin holdings. This strategy aims to enhance financial resilience against currency debasement and inflation, while also leveraging the renewable … Read more

Ctrl Alt Secures VARA License to Operate as Virtual Assets Service Provider in Dubai

Ctrl Alt, a tokenization infrastructure platform, has officially received its license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP), becoming the first VASP authorized to conduct issuer-related services. This license enables Ctrl Alt to offer Broker-Dealer and Issuer services, allowing the company to create, manage, and distribute … Read more