Kraken has announced that it has officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This milestone is set to accelerate Kraken’s growth plans in the U.K. and enable the launch of new products and services tailored to the needs of local clients. The EMI license empowers Kraken to […] Source CryptoX Portal
Clearstream plans to offer Bitcoin and Ether custody and settlement services to its 2,500 institutional clients starting April. Clearstream, the central securities depository arm of Deutsche Börse Group, will launch cryptocurrency custody and settlement services for institutional clients starting April, Bloomberg reports, citing executive at the company. The Luxembourg-headquartered depository will initially support Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), with plans to expand into other cryptocurrencies and services like staking, lending, and brokerage. According to the report, Clearstream’s 2,500 clients will be able to access these services through their accounts with…
It may be a coincidence, but the recent decline in the Nasdaq and bitcoin (BTC) coincides with a sharp rise in Japanese government bond yields and the strengthening of the safe-haven Japanese yen (JPY), reminiscent of the market dynamics seen in early August. There could be a causation here, as, for decades, the low-yielding yen propped up global asset prices. The ongoing rise in the Japanese yen may have had a hand in the recent risk aversion on Wall Street and in the crypto market. That said, the bullish positioning…
Ethereum could see a drastic price drop to as low as $200–$400 if the crypto market has entered a new bear cycle, according to Quit, vice president of blockchain at Yuga Labs. In a Mar. 11 post on X, Quit questioned optimistic price targets for Ethereum (ETH). While many see $1,500 as a likely floor for ETH, he warned that if the downturn is only beginning, historical trends suggest an 80–90% drawdown could push prices as low as $200–$400. He also pointed out that Ethereum’s 30% weekly drop and 50%…
On March 10, 2025, cryptocurrency and U.S. stock markets faced steep declines, with U.S. equities wiping over $1.75 trillion from Wall Street amid policy uncertainty, investor outflows, and external shocks. Billions have also exited the crypto economy. Global Markets Plunge: Trump Tariffs, Crypto Reserve Disappointment Drive Losses Wall Street’s screens flashed red Monday as U.S. […] Source CryptoX Portal
Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital, reaffirmed his belief in bitcoin as a valuable long-term strategic asset during an interview on CNBC. Skybridge’s Scaramucci: U.S. Must Embrace Bitcoin to Stay Competitive Speaking about the evolving role of digital assets, Anthony Scaramucci was pleased that the U.S. government will allow bitcoin as part […] Source CryptoX Portal
According to a report, Eurozone economic ministers are not too keen on Trump’s friendliness toward cryptocurrencies and in their opinion the European Union needs to “prevent any initiative” from having “negative consequences on stability and sovereignty.” EU Warns Trump’s Crypto Stance Risks Stability Donald Trump clearly knows how to shake things up, and his administration’s […] Source CryptoX Portal
The second-largest cryptocurrency, ethereum (ETH), dipped to $1,809 on Monday, hitting a notable low. Meanwhile, the BTC/ETH ratio slipped under 0.24, a level not seen since February 2020. Bitcoin-Ether Ratio Taps Multi-Year Lows Ethereum is down 8% at the time of writing over the last day, and earlier it down 10% against the U.S. dollar […] Source CryptoX Portal
There is more to SEC’s recent memecoin guidance than meets the eye. On Feb. 27, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance issued guidance explaining that memecoins — which the SEC described as digital assets “inspired by internet memes, characters, current events, or trends for which the promoter seeks to attract an enthusiastic online community” — are generally not sold as securities. This is consistent with the SEC’s shift away from efforts under former Chair Gary Gensler to claim regulatory power over virtually the entire digital-asset industry, and…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving to abandon a proposed rule that would have required certain cryptocurrency firms to register as alternative trading systems (ATS), according to acting Chair Mark Uyeda. SEC Shifts Stance on Crypto Regulation The decision, Reuters reported on Monday, marks a shift from the agency’s 2022 effort under […] Source CryptoX Portal