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Circle’s $1.05 billion debut signals Wall Street revival for crypto firms

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Circle Internet Group's explosive $1.05 billion IPO on the New York Stock Exchange has reignited investor enthusiasm for cryptocurrency listings, marking the largest public offering in the sector since Coinbase’s 2021 debut. The stablecoin issuer priced shares at $31 but opened at $69 and closed at $83.23 on its first day, reflecting surging demand amid improving sentiment in … [Read more...] about Circle’s $1.05 billion debut signals Wall Street revival for crypto firms

New SEC chairman pledges clearer crypto rules to support innovation

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Paul Atkins, the newly appointed chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emphasized the need for clear regulatory guidance for the cryptocurrency sector during his first public remarks in office. Speaking at the SEC's crypto roundtable, Atkins criticized previous agency leadership for creating “regulatory uncertainty” that he said had hindered innovation. … [Read more...] about New SEC chairman pledges clearer crypto rules to support innovation

U.S. Justice Department disbands cryptocurrency enforcement team, shifts focus

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismantling its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), marking a significant policy shift in its approach to regulating the cryptocurrency industry. This change comes as part of the Trump administration’s broader push to recalibrate U.S. regulatory priorities, aligning them with its stance on reducing oversight of the digital … [Read more...] about U.S. Justice Department disbands cryptocurrency enforcement team, shifts focus

EU warns of financial stability risks from growing cryptocurrency sector

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a cautionary statement regarding the potential risks cryptocurrencies pose to financial stability as their market ties with traditional financial systems increase. Although the crypto market remains relatively small, ESMA’s warning highlights concerns that significant growth and integration with established … [Read more...] about EU warns of financial stability risks from growing cryptocurrency sector

Swiss central bank rejects Bitcoin as reserve asset, citing volatility

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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has no plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset, according to its president, Martin Schlegel. Speaking on March 1, 2025, Schlegel dismissed the idea of incorporating the world’s largest cryptocurrency into Switzerland’s official reserves, citing concerns over volatility and its lack of suitability (stability, liquidity, and security) as a monetary … [Read more...] about Swiss central bank rejects Bitcoin as reserve asset, citing volatility

Bybit falls victim to record-breaking $1.5 billion crypto heist: Lazarus Group suspected

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In a devastating blow to the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit revealed on Friday that it had suffered a "sophisticated" attack resulting in the theft of over $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) from one of its cold wallets. This unprecedented breach surpasses all previous crypto heists in scale, dwarfing even the Ronin Network ($624 million), Poly Network ($611 million), and BNB … [Read more...] about Bybit falls victim to record-breaking $1.5 billion crypto heist: Lazarus Group suspected

Coinbase reports record Q4 earnings amid crypto bull run and pro-crypto political shift

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In a testament to the burgeoning crypto market and favorable political winds, Coinbase (COIN) reported its strongest quarterly performance in years, with fourth-quarter revenue surging 138% year-over-year to $2.27 billion, far exceeding Wall Street expectations of $1.84 billion. The leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange also posted adjusted earnings of $1.3 billion, surpassing … [Read more...] about Coinbase reports record Q4 earnings amid crypto bull run and pro-crypto political shift