SBI outlines plans to launch Japan’s first Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF

SBI outlines plans to launch Japan’s first Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF

SBI Holdings unveiled plans for exchange-traded products, including a gold-crypto ETF and a Bitcoin-XRP dual ETF. Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings plans to launch the country’s first dual-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering exposure to both Bitcoin and XRP. In its earnings report Thursday, the company outlined plans for two crypto-based ETF products. The first…

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Eye-scanning crypto projects pose national security risks, China warns

Eye-scanning crypto projects pose national security risks, China warns

China’s security agency warned that biometric data collection by crypto firms, including iris scans, may endanger personal privacy and be exploited for espionage. China warned of the increasing use of biometric data by crypto-linked projects, cautioning that iris-scanning programs operating under the guise of digital asset distribution may threaten personal privacy and even national security….

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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, Coinbase adviser George Osborne warns the UK is falling behind on stablecoins, crypto funds see outflows after 15 weeks of gains, and the US…

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Crypto funds see 3M outflow, ending 15-week streak as Fed dampens sentiment

Crypto funds see $223M outflow, ending 15-week streak as Fed dampens sentiment

Profit-taking interrupted the 15-week winning streak of global cryptocurrency ETPs last week as investor sentiment was hit by hawkish remarks after last week’s US Fed rate decision. Cryptocurrency investment products ended last week in the green, interrupting 15 weeks of consecutive inflows after investor sentiment took a hit from hawkish remarks during last week’s Federal…

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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, TradFi giants made 345 blockchain investments between 2020–2024, with G-SIBs leading 100+ deals across tokenization, custody and payments; Arkham Intelligence claims to have retroactively…

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5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025

5 countries where crypto is (surprisingly) tax-free in 2025

Looking to live tax-free with crypto in 2025? These five countries, including the Cayman Islands, UAE and Germany, still offer legal, zero-tax treatment for cryptocurrencies. Cayman Islands: No income, capital gains or corporate tax — ideal for crypto traders and funds. UAE: Zero tax on all crypto activity across all emirates, plus strong regulatory clarity….

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