India’s FIU-IND puts crypto under full AML scope with strict KYC rules
India’s FIU-IND now treats all virtual asset providers as reporting entities under PMLA, mandating strict KYC, record-keeping and a ban on privacy tools and mixers. India has implemented stricter oversight of cryptocurrency platforms, formally bringing the sector under the country’s…...
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XRP stays pinned near $2.05 as the range tightens into a make-or-break zone
The market remains level-driven, with potential for a breakout if $2.08 is reclaimed or a breakdown if $2.04 is breached....
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Coinbase Pushes For Crypto Market-Structure Bill, But The Window Is Closing Fast
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has warned U.S. lawmakers it could withdraw support for a major crypto market-structure bill if new provisions restrict its ability to offer rewards on stablecoin holdings. What Happened: The bill is headed for Senate committee markup this week, but proposed changes would limit stablecoin rewards to regulated...
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T3 FCU hailed as model blockchain crime-fighter by FATF
T3 FCU, backed by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, wins FATF praise after freezing $300m in illicit blockchain assets and monitoring $3b+ in volume. The Financial Action Task Force has recognized the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) as a…...
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Strategy acquires $1.2B worth in Bitcoin at $91,500
Strategy’s significant Bitcoin acquisition highlights its aggressive investment approach, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. The post Strategy acquires $1.2B worth in Bitcoin at $91,500 appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Coinbase and Sharps Technology launch institutional-grade validator on Solana network
This collaboration enhances Solana’s network security and scalability, potentially attracting more institutional investors to the blockchain. The post Coinbase and Sharps Technology launch institutional-grade validator on Solana network appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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Strategy makes largest bitcoin purchase since July, adds 13,627 BTC
Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it’s perpetual preferred equity STRC....
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Bitcoin Core expands trusted maintainer set with sixth keyholder
Bitcoin Core adds sixth trusted maintainer as ‘TheCharlatan’ gains commit key. Bitcoin Core maintainers have expanded the number of developers holding Trusted Keys with commit power to the master branch of the Bitcoin Core software for the first time since…...
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BitMine Locks Up 1M ETH: Why Institutions Want Ethereum Yield
BitMine hit a major milestone after a three-week staking spree of more than 1 million ETH , according to on-chain data tracker, @lookonchain. The Tom Lee-headed DAT (Digital Asset Treasury) has continued its Ethereum yield strategy with another 109,504 ETH being staked as of this morning (January 12). In...
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US Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Vote: Bullish?
US senators are preparing to vote on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill that would spell out who regulates what in crypto. After years of piecemeal enforcement actions and uncertainty, Congress is moving toward a unified federal framework for regulating crypto markets. Lawmakers in the Senate are preparing markups...
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