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Hong Kong Ranks as Second-Most Crypto-Friendly City, Ahead of Singapore, Abu Dhabi: Report

Source: SCMP The city is just behind Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, in an evaluation based on factors such as regulation, taxes and wealth. Hong Kong is the second-most friendly city to cryptocurrencies in the world, according to a new report by migration platform Multipolitan, which highlights the market as a hub for attracting industry wealth,… Continue reading Hong Kong Ranks as Second-Most Crypto-Friendly City, Ahead of Singapore, Abu Dhabi: Report

JPMorgan Rolls Out GBP Blockchain Payments, Extending EUR and USD Offerings

Source: The Block Quick Take JPMorgan now lets companies make 24/7 blockchain payments in British pounds (GBP), adding to its euro (EUR) and dollar (USD) options. Major firms like LSEG’s SwapAgent and Trafigura are the first to use JPMorgan’s new GBP blockchain accounts. JPMorgan’s blockchain division, Kinexys (formerly Onyx), has rolled out British pound-denominated blockchain… Continue reading JPMorgan Rolls Out GBP Blockchain Payments, Extending EUR and USD Offerings

Trump Family Venture Plunges Deeper Into Crypto With New ‘Stablecoin’

Source: MSN The Trump family’s World Liberty Financial is launching a stablecoin, its latest bid to capitalize on a crypto-market revival kindled by the president’s election. World Liberty’s USD1 will be backed by short-term U.S. Treasurys, U.S. dollar deposits, and other cash equivalents, the company said Tuesday. The token will be issued on the Ethereum… Continue reading Trump Family Venture Plunges Deeper Into Crypto With New ‘Stablecoin’

Trump Media Shares Jump on Announcement of ETF Deal with Crypto.com

Source: CNBC Key Points Shares of Trump Media jumped in after-hours trading on Monday after the president’s social media company announced an agreement with Crypto.com to launch ETFs and related products. The arrangement mirrors Trump’s licensing deals, in which other companies roll out products using the Trump brand. The stock was down 38% for the… Continue reading Trump Media Shares Jump on Announcement of ETF Deal with Crypto.com

SEC Forms New Cyber & Emerging Technologies Unit To Tackle Crypto Fraud & Cybercrime

Source: CoinMarketCap On Feb. 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat cybercrime and fraud in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. This new unit will replace the SEC’s former Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and will focus on protecting retail investors… Continue reading SEC Forms New Cyber & Emerging Technologies Unit To Tackle Crypto Fraud & Cybercrime

Trump Says He Ended Biden’s War on Bitcoin and Crypto, Pledges to Make the US Crypto Capital

Source: Crypto Briefing Trump vows to lead the US to crypto dominance and criticizes past regulatory approaches to digital assets. Key Takeaways Donald Trump claimed to have ended Joe Biden’s war on Bitcoin and promised to make the US a crypto capital. Trump signed executive orders to maintain US leadership in artificial intelligence and crypto… Continue reading Trump Says He Ended Biden’s War on Bitcoin and Crypto, Pledges to Make the US Crypto Capital

‘World’s First Downside Protected Bitcoin ETF’: Calamos Unveils a Safer Way to Play Crypto

Source: CNBC A major exchange-traded fund provider is trying to take the volatility out of bitcoin investing. Calamos Investments launched the Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF (CBOJ) on Wednesday. The firm brands it as “the world’s first downside protected bitcoin ETF.” It is built with risk-adverse investors in mind. “You can get in all… Continue reading ‘World’s First Downside Protected Bitcoin ETF’: Calamos Unveils a Safer Way to Play Crypto

Morgan Stanley to Explore Crypto Offerings For Clients — CEO

Source: Cointelegraph The financial services giant is also considering adding crypto to its trading platform, E-Trade, due to a change in regulatory climate. Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick recently said the banking giant is exploring potential crypto offerings for its clients and is in discussions with financial regulators in the United States. Speaking with CNBC… Continue reading Morgan Stanley to Explore Crypto Offerings For Clients — CEO

Smart Contracts Get Smarter: How AI Agents Are Changing the Blockchain Space

Source: The Block Quick Take Recent shifts in AI-driven blockchain projects focus on creating “agents”— AI-powered bots capable of performing autonomous tasks like trading, investment management and user interaction. AI agents have the advantage of continuously updating their models to improve decision-making, a capability traditional software bots lack. The intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain… Continue reading Smart Contracts Get Smarter: How AI Agents Are Changing the Blockchain Space

Trump Appoints Former College Football Player Bo Hines as Executive Director of New Crypto Council

Source: CoinMarketCap Donald Trump has appointed Bo Hines, a former college football player and Republican congressional candidate, as the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers. Donald Trump has appointed Bo Hines, a former college football player and Republican congressional candidate, as the Executive Director of the Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets.… Continue reading Trump Appoints Former College Football Player Bo Hines as Executive Director of New Crypto Council