Tag: Crypto

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) CEO Larry Fink on Thursday called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to speed up the approval process for the tokenization of traditional financial assets. In an interview with CNBC, Fink emphasized the transformative potential of tokenizing stocks and bonds, stating, “I want the SEC to...

Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has won approval from the Singapore High Court to restructure after the $230 million hack last year. The High Court has allowed WazirX to convene a scheme meeting with users in a “significant step” towards distributing funds lost in the attack and reviving the platform’s...

Despite recent fluctuations, Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, remains a focal point of discussion among investors and industry leaders. Following its record high of $109,000 just days ago, Bitcoin’s bullish momentum has waned, prompting renewed interest in its future potential.  Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently shared his insights on...

John McAfee‘s wife Janice Elizabeth McAfee has launched an AI meme coin named after the her late husband’s most famous selling product, Antivirus. On X, she announced plans to uphold McAfee’s principles of freedom, privacy and technology while incorporating elements of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. John McAfee’s X account,...

Binance Labs, the venture capital arm and incubator of Binance Holdings, is getting a fresh start as Changpeng Zhao transitions it into a family office. On Jan. 23, Binance Labs announced its rebranding to YZi Labs and unveiled a new…...

Amidst the ongoing controversy over serial ETH dumps by Ethereum Foundation, Bitcoin.com CEO claims “this cycle may skip ETH” due to Ethereum’s ill-timed “wokie energy.” Are political leanings so critical in the crypto community in 2025? Lately, Ethereum has been…...

Lummis’ leadership could accelerate U.S. crypto regulation, potentially positioning the nation as a leader in digital financial innovation. The post Senator Cynthia Lummis officially named chair of Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

In today’s issue, Alec Beckman from Advantage Blockchain explains stablecoins and their growing use cases for institutions and advisors. Then, CK Zheng from ZX Squared Capital shares tips on preparing for tax season in Ask and Expert. – Sarah Morton You’re reading Crypto for Advisors, CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that...

Umoja announced yBTC, a yield vault token that provides over 20% annual percentage yield on staked Bitcoin.  The launch positions yBTC as the highest-yielding product for native Bitcoin, reflecting growing opportunities for BTC holders in DeFi, according to a note…...

Staking platform P2P.org is teaming up with Northstake, a tokenized Ethereum validator marketplace, to bolster institutional participation in the staking market. P2P.org, which offers non-custodial staking services, has joined Northstake’s ETH validator marketplace as an infrastructure provider, the two platforms…...