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Updated 30 Oct, 2023

Setting the Standard: Zeply at Sigma 2023

EU-Regulated and Reliable: Proudly based in Estonia, Zeply is a fully regulated crypto exchange, serving both corporate clients and private individuals with utmost integrity. A Solution for Heavily Regulated Industries: We’ve identified a unique challenge in the market: heavily regulated industries, such as iGaming, are eager to adopt crypto but are hindered by a […]

Updated 31 May, 2023

Crypto-landscape: Estonia’s Regulatory Environment and Zeply’s Adaptability

The digital currency landscape is an ever-evolving terrain, constantly shaped by the push-and-pull of technological innovation, market demands, and regulatory oversight. At the forefront of this dynamic ecosystem, Estonia emerged as a pioneer in 2017 by being the first country to offer cryptocurrency licenses. These licenses paved the way for numerous companies operating globally under […]

Updated 10 Feb, 2022

Top 6 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Those That Love Bitcoin

Valentine’s Day is almost here and we’ve got you covered with the perfect gift. Here are the top 6 picks to woo your Valentine this love day.

Updated 20 Jan, 2022

Bitcoin Set For Banking Boom In 2022

Some good news for crypto: a group of US community banks are tipped to support Bitcoin trading in the early months of 2022.

Updated 30 Dec, 2021

Reeling in the Year: The 2021 Bitcoin Throwback

We take a look at Bitcoin’s major milestones for 2021: the all-time high, biggest adoptions, taproot upgrade, and much more.

Updated 17 Dec, 2021

2021 Enters Its Closing Lap: Bitcoin Yearly Review and 2022 Outlook

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin experienced one of its most volatile years as it hit a record high of $69,000 Outlook for growth of BTC and crypto remains firmly positive as we move into 2022 Bitcoin Adoption Grows Substantially in 2021 Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, experienced a highly-volatile, jittery, and wild year. In 2021, the […]

Updated 16 Dec, 2021

Federal Reserve Update Boosts Bitcoin as Price Approaches $50,000

Federal Reserve update boosts the price of bitcoin over 5% as Chair Powell supports “proper regulation”. BTC floats near $50K. Read more.

Updated 15 Dec, 2021

German Savings Banks Preparing to Offer Bitcoin and Crypto in 2022

Germany’s savings banks, a trillion-euro industry, is looking to offer bitcoin and cryptocurrency in 2022. Adoption grows. Read more.

Updated 14 Dec, 2021

Elon Musk, TIME’s Person of 2021: “Bitcoin is a Store of Value”

Elon Musk, who just won TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year, says bitcoin is a store of value. “There are advantages with crypto.” Read more.

Updated 13 Dec, 2021

Analyst Sees Bitcoin at $100,000 in 2022 After US Regulation Arrives

Analyst sees BTC at $100K after US regulation arrives. Bloomberg Intelligence has released the 2022 crypto outlook. Read more.

Updated 10 Dec, 2021

MicroStrategy Reveals New BTC Purchase, Now Holds 122K Tokens

Software company MicroStrategy, famous for hoarding bitcoin, has bought 1,434 new coins. Now holds 122,478 BTC worth $6 billion. Read more.

Updated 09 Dec, 2021

Bitcoin Could Go to $1 Million, Says Billionaire Barry Sternlicht

Bitcoin could go to $1 million, says billionaire and real estate magnate Barry Sternlicht. He sees BTC as a “smart” hedge. Read more.

Updated 08 Dec, 2021

Australia to Overhaul Its Financial System and Accommodate Crypto

Australia is set to reform its financial system and make room for the newest asset class: cryptocurrency. Bitcoin adoption grows. Read more.

Updated 07 Dec, 2021

Over 55% of All Bitcoin Holders Arrived This Year, Study Shows

A new study shows over 55% of all bitcoin holders got into the cryptocurrency this year. The market continues to expand rapidly. Read more.

Updated 06 Dec, 2021

El Salvador’s Bukele Defends Bitcoin as He Spars with Peter Schiff

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele defends BTC and its investment benefits as he spars with gold bug Peter Schiff on Twitter. Read more.

Updated 03 Dec, 2021

Two Bitcoin Funds by Fidelity Canada Make Trading Debut

Two Bitcoin funds, packaged by Fidelity Canada, were approved by regulators and began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Read more.

Updated 02 Dec, 2021

Croatia’s Biggest Supermarket Chain Embraces Bitcoin as Payment

Croatia’s biggest supermarket chain announced Dec. 1 it now accepts bitcoin as payment for goods online. BTC adoption grows. Read more.

Updated 01 Dec, 2021

Bitcoin Rally Stalls but Prospects Remain Bright for December

Bitcoin rally takes a breath during November as price slips 7.5%. Projections, however, point to a continued adoption and growth. Read more.

Updated 30 Nov, 2021

Bitcoin Bull Jack Dorsey Exits Twitter; Is He Going Full Time Crypto?

Bitcoin evangelist Jack Dorsey exits Twitter. Crypto circles speculate the social-media founder is pivoting to full time crypto. Read more.

Updated 29 Nov, 2021

El Salvador President Bukele Says He “Bought the Dip”, Adds 100 BTC

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has a knack of buying the dip in bitcoin. He adds 100 BTC on Friday before price gains 10%. Read more.

Updated 26 Nov, 2021

Whales Quietly Grow Their Stack As They Buy the Dip

Bitcoin whales are quietly growing their crypto holdings. A report shows over 40,000 BTC were purchased by large wallets. Read more.

Updated 25 Nov, 2021

Morgan Stanley Funds Hold Bitcoin Products, SEC Filing Reveals

Wall Street bank Morgan Stanley held bitcoin products with its funds, the latest SEC filings reveal. Crypto adoption grows. Read more.

Updated 24 Nov, 2021

India Pushes A Bill To Ban Crypto, Bitcoin Price Stays Resilient

India pushes a bill to ban all private cryptocurrencies. BTC price, however, stays resilient near $57K as traders remain bullish. Read more.

Updated 23 Nov, 2021

El Salvador’s President to Take Part in Bitcoin 2022 Conference

El Salvador’s Bitcoin-friendly President, Nayib Bukele, will speak at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami in April next year. Read more.

Updated 22 Nov, 2021

Taproot: Four Key Benefits for Bitcoin & its Users

El Salvador to build the world’s first bitcoin city powered by a volcano. Initially, the project will be funded by bitcoin bonds. Read more.

Updated 22 Nov, 2021

El Salvador to Build World’s First Bitcoin City Powered by Volcano

El Salvador to build the world’s first bitcoin city powered by a volcano. Initially, the project will be funded by bitcoin bonds. Read more.

Updated 19 Nov, 2021

Bitcoin Price to Top $1 Million by 2026, Predicts Argentine Analyst

Bitcoin price to hit $1 million by 2026 says Argentine analyst Carlos Maslatón. He made the bold forecast at the La Bit Conf. Read more.

Updated 18 Nov, 2021

El Salvador Praises Bitcoin as It Hosts the Lightning Summit

El Salvador praises bitcoin as it hosts the Lightning Summit to spread mainstream adoption and increase crypto awareness. Read more.

Updated 17 Nov, 2021

VanEck, Third Bitcoin ETF, Lands for Trading on Wall Street

VanEck, third Bitcoin ETF, lands for trading on Wall Street. Mainstream adoption of cryptos continues to grow at a quick pace. Read more.

Updated 16 Nov, 2021

Economist El-Erian Invested In Bitcoin But Sold Too Early

Famed economist Mohamed El-Erian invested in bitcoin in the crypto winter of 2018 but sold too early. He’s still bullish on BTC. Read more.

Updated 15 Nov, 2021

Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Is Rolled Out As Growth Predictions Rise

Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade is officially rolled out and already growth predictions are coming in hot and above $500K per bitcoin. Read more.

Updated 12 Nov, 2021

Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Coming This Weekend: What to Know

The most important BTC upgrade, known as Taproot, is set to arrive sometime this weekend. Read more to learn what you should know about it.

Updated 11 Nov, 2021

Bitcoin Hits All-Time High After US Inflation Hits a 30-Year High

Bitcoin hits All-Time High, jumping above $69,000 soon after US consumer prices rise at their fastest pace in over 30 years. Read more.

Updated 10 Nov, 2021

Apple CEO Tim Cook Holds Bitcoin, Finds It “Reasonable to Own”

Apple CEO Tim Cook said at the DealBook Online Summit on Tuesday he is personally invested in bitcoin and holds cryptocurrency. Read more.

Updated 09 Nov, 2021

Banco Santander, Europe’s 5th Largest Bank, to Offer Bitcoin ETF

Banco Santander, the fifth largest bank in Europe with assets over €1.5tn, gears up to offer a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Read more.

Updated 08 Nov, 2021

Bitcoin Challenges All-Time High As Adoption Continues To Grow

Bitcoin challenges all-time high early Monday as mainstream adoption continues to grow. Price hovers near $66,000. Read more.

Updated 05 Nov, 2021

NYC Mayor-Elect Will Take First Three Salaries in Bitcoin

New York City Mayor-elect, Eric Adams, said he will be taking his first three paychecks in Bitcoin as a push toward adoption. Read more.

Updated 04 Nov, 2021

Investors With No Bitcoin Risk Falling Behind, Bloomberg Report Says

Investors with no bitcoin exposure risk being left behind as the crypto market grows rapidly, a Bloomberg strategist says. Read more.

Updated 03 Nov, 2021

El Salvador Bought the Dip, Will Build Schools with Bitcoin Profits

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele pledged to use the profits from bitcoin’s recent rise to build 20 schools across the country. Read more.

Updated 02 Nov, 2021

Bitcoin Enters Historically Strong November On A Calm Note

Bitcoin enters the historically strong month of November on a calm note. The slow pace, however, is expected to gain steam. Read more.

Updated 01 Nov, 2021

13 Years Ago, Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Idea was Born

13 years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto released a whitepaper describing how a digital currency would work. Now, it has changed the world. Read more.

Updated 29 Oct, 2021

Square CFO Believes Bitcoin Could Be Internet’s Native Currency

Square CFO believes Bitcoin could turn into the native currency of the Internet. Square has been holding bitcoin for years. Read more.

Updated 28 Oct, 2021

Bitcoin ATMs Double In 2021: Over 30,000 In Nearly 80 Countries

Bitcoin ATMs double in 2021 to reach 76 countries. The number of Bitcoin ATMs now exceeds 30,000 as mainstream adoption grows. Read more.

Updated 27 Oct, 2021

Bitcoin Slides Below $60K As SEC Chair Recommits To Investor Protection

Bitcoin price drops under $60K. SEC Chair Gensler reiterates his concern over the lack of investor protection in crypto markets. Read more.

Updated 26 Oct, 2021

Bitcoin Resembles Big Tech In Its Early Days, Scaramucci Says

Bitcoin resembles Big Tech in its early days, says Anthony Scaramucci. Those who do their homework, invest in bitcoin, he argues. Read more.

Updated 25 Oct, 2021

Demand For Bitcoin ETFs Continues, Signaling Broader Adoption

Demand for Bitcoin ETFs rises among Wall Street players and mainstream investors. Adoption of cryptocurrencies is accelerating. Read more.

Updated 22 Oct, 2021

The Second US Bitcoin ETF Approved To Start Trading Today

The second Bitcoin ETF is approved by the SEC. The Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy fund, with a ticker BTF, lands on the Nasdaq today. Read more.

Updated 21 Oct, 2021

Bitcoin Soars to a New Record as Broader Adoption Grows

Bitcoin soars to a new all-time high as the cryptocurrency made its way to Wall Street. Price jumps to $67K after ETF debut. Read more

Updated 20 Oct, 2021

Bitcoin’s First-Ever ETF Lands for Trading on Wall Street

Bitcoin’s first-ever ETF received a warm welcome from traditional investors in a 5% gain in its debut. The ETF marks a milestone.

Updated 19 Oct, 2021

Square Founder: Jack Dorsey to Explore Building Bitcoin Mining Rigs

Jack Dorsey’s Square to explore Bitcoin mining hardware. Square already plans a BTC hardware wallet and a decentralized exchange. Read more.

Updated 18 Oct, 2021

ProShares To Launch First Bitcoin ETF – What You Should Know

The first-ever Bitcoin ETF is set to start trading in the US this week after years of rejections. What does it mean? Read more to find out.

Updated 15 Oct, 2021

Bitcoin ETF Products Could Arrive In The US By Next Week

Several Bitcoin exchange-traded funds could be approved in the US by the end of next week. As of now, none have been approved. Read more.

Updated 14 Oct, 2021

US Overtakes China To Become Bitcoin’s Number One Mining Hub

The US overtakes China as the world’s biggest source of bitcoin mining. The update comes two months after the China crackdown. Read more.

Updated 13 Oct, 2021

Venezuela Airport Soon To Accept Bitcoin As Payment For Tickets

Venezuela’s international airport, Simon Bolivar, is working on allowing bitcoin as payment for tickets and other services. Read more.

Updated 12 Oct, 2021

JPMorgan Clients Demand Access to Bitcoin Despite CEO’s Criticism

JPMorgan clients demand access to bitcoin amid increasing interest in bitcoin. The bank’s CEO, however, is still a non-believer. Read more.

Updated 11 Oct, 2021

Institutions Flock to Bitcoin Rather Than Gold, JPMorgan Says

Institutions flock to bitcoin, as they prefer the crypto instead of gold as a better hedge against inflation, JPMorgan says. Read more.

Updated 08 Oct, 2021

George Soros’ Fund Has Bought Bitcoin, Says CEO Dawn Fitzpatrick

George Soros’ fund has bought bitcoin. That became clear in a recent interview with CEO Dawn Fitzpatrick. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 07 Oct, 2021

Brazil Seeks To Adopt Bitcoin As Legal Payment Currency

Brazil seeks to adopt bitcoin as a legal payment currency. A draft of a bill that aims to regulate Bitcoin was already approved. Read more.

Updated 06 Oct, 2021

Bank of America Praises Bitcoin, Says Crypto is in First Inning

Bank of America praises bitcoin. It says the cryptocurrency market is still in the first inning and is now too large to ignore. Read more.

Updated 05 Oct, 2021

Edward Snowden Says Bitcoin is Stronger after China Banned Crypto

Edward Snowden, former NSA contractor turned whistleblower, says Bitcoin is stronger after China’s crypto ban in late September. Read more.

Updated 04 Oct, 2021

Bitcoin Starts Fourth Quarter With A Bang As “Uptober” Accelerates

Bitcoin starts fourth quarter of 2021 with a bang. Volcano-mining from El Salvador and a go-ahead from the US boost bitcoin. Read more.

Updated 01 Oct, 2021

62% of Institutional Investors Ready To Buy Crypto Within A Year

Growing interest among institutional investors for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. As much as 62% of respondents in a survey have said they are ready to invest in the cryptocurrency market. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 30 Sep, 2021

SkyBridge Capital CEO Says Institutions Are Not Yet In Bitcoin

Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of hedge fund SkyBridge Capital, says institutional support in bitcoin is still not there. He says the crypto market first needs to be regulated. Demand for crypto, however, is not missing. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 29 Sep, 2021

Elon Musk Says US Government Should “Do Nothing” for BTC Regulation

Elon Musk said the US government should not get involved in crypto through regulations. Speaking at the annual Code Conference, he addressed China’s role in the digital asset space and provided his outlook for crypto. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 28 Sep, 2021

The Economist Says It’s Wise to Own BTC, Calls It Nobel-Prize Worthy

Key Takeaways: The Economist says it’s wise to include bitcoin in an investment portfolio “It is a Nobel prize-winning diversification strategy,” the magazine says It’s Wise to Hold Bitcoin According to the Modern Portfolio Theory One of the oldest and most respected magazines in history, the Economist, explained why it’s wise to own Bitcoin if […]

Updated 27 Sep, 2021

Can China Ban Bitcoin? The Latest Crackdown on Bitcoin Explained

China announced its latest crackdown on bitcoin and crypto. What does it mean, and can China actually ban bitcoin? Read further to know the answer.

Updated 24 Sep, 2021

Bitcoin Tipping on Twitter Now Live for iOS Users

Social media Twitter has officially rolled out its Bitcoin tipping feature. The new option allows users to send and receive Bitcoin as tips for the content they create. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 23 Sep, 2021

Bitcoin Investor Mike Novogratz Not Nervous After Crash, Buys the Dip

Mike Novogratz, a long-time bitcoin supporter, spoke to CNBC about the recent crypto market decline. He said he and his clients remained confident the rally would continue as he recommended people buy the dip.

Updated 22 Sep, 2021

Bitcoin Has Led to Change, but Needs Regulation, Says Gary Gensler

The SEC Chairman, Gary Gensler, appeared in an online event to address the challenges and opportunities ahead for bitcoin. While he acknowledged bitcoin has led to change, he called for the need of regulation. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 21 Sep, 2021

El Salvador Steps in and Buys the Dip, Owns 700 Bitcoins

El Salvador, the nation that made bitcoin legal tender two weeks ago, continues to dive deeper into the bitcoin world. The country added 150 new coins during yesterday’s dip, paying about $30 million for the purchase. Read more to learn how president Nayib Bukele bought the dip.

Updated 20 Sep, 2021

ECB’s Lagarde Emphatically Blasts Bitcoin, Crypto Circles React

ECB President Christine Lagarde said “cryptos” were not currencies. She strongly dismissed bitcoin and described digital currencies as “highly speculative assets”. The crypto faithful did not keep silent. Read on to learn the details.

Updated 17 Sep, 2021

A Wave of Countries Lined Up to Legalize Bitcoin After El Salvador

After El Salvador’s legalization of bitcoin as a national currency, a number of countries have expressed desire to become the next ones to embrace the original cryptocurrency. Read more to learn which countries are working to join the bitcoin revolution.

Updated 16 Sep, 2021

Ray Dalio Warns Regulators Will Try To Destroy Bitcoin

Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, spoke on Wednesday about bitcoin and its place in the world. According to Mr. Dalio, if bitcoin became too successful, it could get “killed” by regulators. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 15 Sep, 2021

SkyBridge Capital CEO Sees Bitcoin at $100K by End of 2021

Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House employee and the founder of hedge fund SkyBridge Capital, forecasted the price of bitcoin could double from current levels and reach a price of $100,000 by the end of the year. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 14 Sep, 2021

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Address Crypto Regulation Before Senate

Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is expected to appear before lawmakers in Washington to address the need for investor protection in the cryptocurrency market. In his prepared remarks, Mr. Gensler says crypto finance needs a regulatory framework. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 13 Sep, 2021

BlackRock CIO is Bullish on Bitcoin, Says He Owns a Small Piece

Rick Rieder, CIO of BlackRock, praised bitcoin by saying it could go up significantly as the cycle is still in the early stages. He said he believed in the coin and he had purchased a small amount of it. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 10 Sep, 2021

US Consumer Survey Shows Almost Half Invested in Cryptocurrency

A survey commissioned by crypto platform Bakkt showed the US consumer base is increasingly interested in investing in cryptos. Nearly half of the respondents said they have invested in the fast-emerging digital asset market. Read further to learn the details.

Updated 09 Sep, 2021

Bitcoin Price Poised to Grind Higher, Says Fidelity’s Global Macro Head

The Director of Global Macro at Fidelity, Jurrien Timmer, recently posted a series of tweets filled with charts and analysis that pointed bitcoin’s price was set to elevate from current levels. Read more here to see what’s in store for bitcoin, according to Mr. Timmer.

Updated 08 Sep, 2021

El Salvador Officially Launches Bitcoin as Legal Tender

El Salvador on September 7 became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as its national currency and an official legal tender. Despite challenges, the achievement has been accomplished. Read further to learn the details.

Updated 07 Sep, 2021

Third Person to Ever Own Bitcoin: “$100K is Quite Possible in 2021”

Adam Back, a cryptographer from the early days of Bitcoin and the CEO of Blockstream, said bitcoin’s price could double from current levels to reach as high as $100,000 by year-end. Read further to see his take on the original coin.

Updated 06 Sep, 2021

Twitter Getting Ready to Launch Bitcoin Tipping Feature

Jack Dorsey’s Twitter is preparing to release an update that will include the option to tip users with bitcoin, according to a recent publication. Read further to see how it could work.

Updated 03 Sep, 2021

Crypto Could Be As Big As The Internet In The 1990s, SEC Chief Says

Gary Gensler, the SEC Chairman, participated in a virtual conference before the European Parliament. He highlighted key risks and opportunities for the nascent crypto industry. Read further to see his take on crypto.

Updated 02 Sep, 2021

Deloitte Report Says Crypto Could Replace Fiat Within 10 Years

Deloitte, a Big Four accounting firm, has published its 2021 Global Blockchain Survey. The accounting giant says the majority of the polled believed in the transformative potential of digital assets. Read further to see the details.

Updated 01 Sep, 2021

Britons Widely Oppose a Digital Version of the Sterling, Survey Shows

A recent survey of 2,500 British adults has indicated the majority of the polled do not believe in a central-bank backed digital sterling. The UK’s central bank, however, thinks it could be a good idea. Read on to learn the details.

Updated 31 Aug, 2021

Billionaire Fund Manager Plans to Increase Crypto Investments

UK investor Simon Nixon is looking to increase his bets on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. A statement from his family office, Seek Capital, says the crypto sector would be an important area for the future. Read more here

Updated 30 Aug, 2021

Jack Dorsey Vows To Build A Bitcoin-native Decentralized Exchange

Jack Dorsey, one of the most prominent Bitcoin supporters, revealed on Twitter that Square’s Bitcoin-focused division would be devoted to the creation of a Bitcoin-native decentralized exchange. Read further to learn what it means.

Updated 27 Aug, 2021

BlackRock Bought $383M of Shares in Bitcoin Mining Companies

BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager with over $9.5tn in assets, has plowed about $383m into two publicly traded crypto companies. Read more to find out the details.

Updated 26 Aug, 2021

Wells Fargo Launches a Bitcoin Fund, SEC Filing Confirms

Wells Fargo, one of the biggest and oldest banks in the US, is set to launch a Bitcoin fund that would give the bank’s wealthy clients indirect access to Bitcoin. Wells Fargo is the latest of the major US banks to join the crypto wave. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 25 Aug, 2021

More Than 85,000 Swiss Merchants Now Accept Bitcoin

Crypto firm Bitcoin Suisse and payment provider Worldline have joint efforts to offer bitcoin payments to more than 85,000 businesses in Switzerland. The step marks a historic milestone for the Swiss business sector. Read further to see the details.

Updated 24 Aug, 2021

Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Joins Crypto Platform Fireblocks

Jay Clayton, the SEC chair during the administration of Donald Trump, has joined the advisory board of Fireblocks. His responsibilities will include educating investors about crypto security. He also wants to see regulations introduced to the crypto market. Read further to learn the details.

Updated 23 Aug, 2021

Bitcoin Rose Almost $20,000 in the Last 30 Days

The original cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has appreciated by nearly $20,000 in the last 30 days. The feast did not come without challenges along the way. Read more to learn how bitcoin did it.

Updated 20 Aug, 2021

First EU-Regulated Bitcoin Fund Ready to Launch

Paris-based asset manager Melanion Capital has been approved by French regulators to launch the first Bitcoin fund ETF. Read on.

Updated 19 Aug, 2021

Billionaire Ray Dalio Reiterates Regulation Could Hurt Crypto

Ray Dalio, founder and chairman of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Аssociates, shares his thoughts on bitcoin and gold. He also voices his concerns over a potentially harmful crypto market regulation. Read on to learn what Mr. Dalio said.

Updated 18 Aug, 2021

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Requests Authority to Regulate Crypto

Gary Gensler, Chairman of the SEC, has reiterated his intention to regulate the cryptocurrency market. In a letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren, he asks for more authority to be given to the SEC so that the agency could step in and provide basic level of protection in crypto trading, lending and DeFi platforms. Read here to learn more about Mr. Gensler’s approach to crypto.

Updated 17 Aug, 2021

Members of Congress Criticize “Harmful” Crypto Provision

Several members of the House of Representatives have asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to amend the contentious cryptocurrency provision included in the $1tn infrastructure bill passed by the Senate. As there is still time for changes, the group suggests a compromise crypto amendment. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 16 Aug, 2021

US Senators and Treasury Secretary Agree on a Crypto Amendment

US Senators have come together to propose a compromise cryptocurrency legislation. As the House is yet to vote on the controversial crypto tax requirement, lawmakers and the Secretary of Treasury have crafted a revised crypto amendment. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 13 Aug, 2021

Singapore Set to Grant First Formal License to a Crypto Company

Asian city-state Singapore gave its first crypto license as it seeks to become a leading financial services hub in Asia. Read more to learn what this could mean for cryptocurrency companies.

Updated 12 Aug, 2021

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Calls Crypto a “Catalyst for Change”

As the head of the SEC, the agency responsible to regulate crypto, Gary Gensler talked in details over his crypto vision. While he sees Bitcoin as a “catalyst for change” he noted he would like crypto markets to have at least basic protection against fraud and manipulation. Read further to learn Mr. Gensler’s comments on Bitcoin and crypto assets.

Updated 11 Aug, 2021

Senate Passes $1tn Bill, Crypto Provision Unchanged

The US Senate passed on Tuesday a sweeping $1tn infrastructure package. The big-ticket spending includes a controversial crypto tax proposal, against which crypto lobbyists, groups and communities have rallied. While no changes were made to it, there is still time for revisions as the bill moves to the House. Read more to learn the details.

Updated 10 Aug, 2021

Elon Musk Opposes Amendment Seeking to Regulate Crypto

Elon Musk posted on Twitter he is against “hasty” cryptocurrency regulation. Discussing the latest crypto tax proposal by Senators, Elon Musk and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong elaborated on the risks this legislation carries. Read on to see what they had to say.

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