Luxembourg classified virtual asset service providers (VASPs) as high-risk entities for money laundering in its 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA), highlighting concerns over the crypto industry’s exposure to financial crime. According to the report, the inherent risk level of VASPs is deemed “High,” driven by factors including transaction volume, client reach, distribution channels, legal structures … Read more
Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad,” has joined Sygnum Bank as Senior Policy Advisor, as announced on May 27, 2025. Giancarlo, who was a strong advocate for open markets and balanced regulatory frameworks during his tenure at the CFTC, will leverage his experience in regulatory matters … Read more
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s Bitcoin premium is almost $600,000 per coin, as Asia’s leading Bitcoin treasury firm pushes forward with its plan to purchase 21,000 BTC by 2026. Metaplanet’s stockholders are paying a more than fivefold premium on Bitcoin’s (BTC) price when investing in the Japanese company, according to a report by 10x Research published … Read more
Key Notes Since going all-in on Bitcoin in May 2024, Metaplanet has accumulated over 7,800 BTC, driving its stock price up by 1,565% over the past year. Its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition has made it one of the most traded stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. LeClair said that while some companies use Bitcoin for short-term … Read more
In a compelling report dated May 27th, Bank of America’s Chief Strategy Officer, Michael Hartnett, illuminated the staggering implications of government spending. He noted that to exhaust the US government’s $7.1 trillion fiscal expenditure over the past year, one would need to spend $100 every second for a staggering 2,248 years. This observation comes amid … Read more
Crypto exchange Bitget has entered the expanding market for crypto investment products with the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset backed by tokenized real-world assets. The company announced that BGUSD offers an annual yield of 4%, which is credited daily to users’ spot accounts. Subscriptions to BGUSD can be made using either USDC (USDC) … Read more
Hyperliquid has reached new all-time highs in key metrics as HYPE price takes a breather from its recent rally to ATH and is likely entering a consolidation phase. Hyperliquid (HYPE) has once again posted record-breaking numbers across key metrics, with the open interest reaching $10.1 billion, 24-hour trading fees hitting $5.6 million, and TVL in … Read more
Speculation around XRP reaching astronomical heights continues to stir interest within the financial community. Cheeky Crypto, a well-regarded commentator, draws parallels between the current scenario of XRP and the early days of Bitcoin when skepticism was rampant. Despite initial doubts, patient Bitcoin investors eventually saw substantial returns. Now, with the Ripple-SEC legal showdown nearing its … Read more
Blockchain.com is stepping up its presence in Africa, targeting markets where governments are beginning to implement crypto regulations. The UK-based exchange plans to open a physical office during the second quarter in Nigeria — its “fastest-growing market” in West Africa — along with broader expansion efforts in Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, according to a … Read more
Jupiter (JUP) is trending and could surge 100%, retesting 2024 highs and rewarding token holders. The DEX aggregator has been building and expanding offerings beyond trading and helping drive crypto adoption. Solana is not just another “Ethereum killer” that trends briefly before fading. Over the past three years, after sinking to near oblivion in 2022, … Read more