Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion

Blockchain.com secures MiCA license, hires Malta insider to head EU expansion

Blockchain.com praised Malta’s regulatory clarity while member states still argued over how MiCA should apply across the EU. Blockchain.com, one of the oldest crypto platforms operating a wallet and a blockchain explorer, has received regulatory approval in Europe as it ramps up compliance efforts. Blockchain.com obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from the…

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‘Another nail in the coffin of the original crypto spirit’: Whales ditch self-custody for ETFs

‘Another nail in the coffin of the original crypto spirit’: Whales ditch self-custody for ETFs

Wealthy Bitcoin holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT as tax benefits and SEC rule changes drive a shift away from self-custody. Bitcoin’s self-custody era may be coming to an end as wealthy holders increasingly transfer their assets into regulated exchange-traded funds (ETFs) amid tax incentives and improving institutional infrastructure. In a Wednesday…

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US political turmoil tests ‘institutional confidence’ as crypto ETFs bleed

US political turmoil tests ‘institutional confidence’ as crypto ETFs bleed

The outflows came as “No Kings” protests swept across the US amid a prolonged government shutdown and political division, deepening market risk aversion. US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their losing streak Monday, marking another day of outflows as investor sentiment remained fragile amid mounting political and macroeconomic uncertainty. According to data…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Ripple-tied Evernorth plans a $1 billion listing to build XRP treasury. Jack Dorsey stirred new debate over Bitcoin’s status in the crypto world, and…

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