DZ Bank Receives German Regulatory Approval for Crypto Trading Platform

In recent developments, dZ BANK secures BaFin MiCAR approval for its “meinkrypto” platform, enabling cooperative banks to offer crypto trading. DZ BANK received MiCAR approval from the Federal Financial Supervisory…

Crypto slump hits ARK ETFs in Q4, Coinbase becomes top detractor

In recent developments, a fourth-quarter crypto downturn exposed how closely ARK’s flagship ETFs are now tied to digital assets, with Coinbase and Roblox emerging as the biggest performance drags. Looking…

Russia to open up crypto, aims to make it ‘common occurrence’: Report

In recent developments, a top Russian lawmaker says crypto “will be a common occurrence” in the country, with plans for a bill to deregulate the market for retail use. Looking…

Crypto industry split over CLARITY Act after Coinbase breaks ranks

In recent developments, crypto executives are divided over the market structure bill in its current form, with some arguing it needs major work, while others appear more supportive. Looking closer,…

Crypto Fear & Greed index flips to ‘greed’ for first time since October

In recent developments, crypto traders and investors can use sentiment indexes to gauge the market and inform their decisions on whether conditions favor buying or selling. Looking closer, market participants…

An Interview With Jamie Elkaleh (Bitget Wallet): Crypto’s Shift to Everyday…

In recent developments, in a recent interview, Jamie Elkaleh, Chief Marketing Officer of Bitget Wallet, discussed how crypto is returning to its original purpose: enabling everyday, peer-to-peer finance. While Bitcoin…

Coinbase pulls support for crypto bill: ‘no bill’ better than ‘bad bill’

In recent developments, coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong raised four crucial points that he believes would make the legislation “materially worse” for the US crypto industry. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

SEC Chair Anticipates Trump Signing Crypto Market Structure Bill

In recent developments, sEC Chair Paul Atkins expects bipartisan U.S. crypto legislation to advance in the coming months, ending regulatory uncertainty, strengthening investor protections, and laying the groundwork for making…

ETFs Reshaped Crypto Liquidity Flows in 2025

In recent developments, new capital entered crypto in 2025, but it largely stayed locked in major assets like bitcoin and ether. A Wintermute report shows how ETFs, options markets, and…

France flags 90 unlicensed crypto companies ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report

In recent developments, of the 90 crypto businesses registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July…