NewsRoom Articles - Page 15 of 187

TuesdayAug 19, 2025 9:00 am

Citigroup Explores Payment Services and Custody for Crypto ETFs, Stablecoins

US bank Citigroup is considering offering services tied to stablecoins, including custody solutions, according to one of its senior executives. The bank joins a list of major traditional players, including Bank of America and Fiserv, looking to step further into the crypto space. The renewed interest follows a recent law passed by Congress that provides a framework for stablecoins to be used in everyday payments, settlement systems, and other financial services. Stablecoins are a form of crypto that track the value of a traditional asset, most often the USD. Under the new law, issuers are required to back these tokens…

FridayAug 15, 2025 9:00 am

Trump Now Wants Retirement Funds to Invest in Crypto

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to broaden retirement investment options by allowing 401(k) accounts to include “alternative assets.” These could range from private equity funds to cryptos, moving beyond the traditional mix of stocks, bonds, and other standard holdings. The order, signed last Thursday, instructs the Labor Department and other agencies to revise the rules that define what qualifies as an eligible 401(k) asset. If implemented, this change could open a new market for the $5 trillion private equity sector, which has long sought access to American retirement funds. Currently, most employer-sponsored retirement plans—401(k)s and 403(b)s (used…

ThursdayAug 14, 2025 9:00 am

Crypto Market Value Exceeds 4Tn as BTC Starts Losing Its Dominance

The cryptocurrency market has seen a sharp rise in the last 24 hours, with total market capitalization now reaching $4.1 trillion, according to data from CoinGecko. This is the second time in less than a month that the market has crossed the $4 trillion mark, signaling a solid rebound after recent declines. The upward trend spans across multiple digital assets. Bitcoin is trading at $121,280, reflecting an increase of 2.6% in a single day and around 6% over the past week. Analysts link this boost to increasing interest from institutional investors, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), major financial firms, and high-net-worth…

TuesdayAug 12, 2025 2:59 pm

Trade, Learn, and Connect: Traders Fair South Africa 2025 Brings the Trading Community Together in Johannesburg

On September 20, 2025, the trading world will come together in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a day of learning, networking, and community spirit that they will never forget. Traders Fair South Africa 2025 will take place at the Protea by Marriott Hotel Wanderers in Sandton. It will welcome traders, investors, fintech innovators, and curious beginners from all over the region and beyond. This isn't just another financial event. Traders Fair is known for making trading more fun and connected. As soon as you walk into the venue, you'll be in a lively space full of people talking, sharing ideas, and…

TuesdayAug 12, 2025 9:00 am

Trump’s Position on Crypto Paves the Way to Overhaul Wall Street

Major crypto platforms are now targeting the $62 trillion stock market. Their goal, they say, is to let investors trade “tokenized” stocks globally at any hour, without the limits of traditional market schedules. The push could lead to one of the most significant regulatory debates in decades, potentially rewriting U.S. trading regulations and opening the door for crypto firms to compete directly with Wall Street’s largest players. Driving much of the momentum is President Donald Trump. His administration has shown strong support for digital assets, putting crypto-friendly leaders in key regulatory roles, boosting token prices, and giving the industry renewed…

FridayAug 08, 2025 9:00 am

CFTC to Authorize Crypto Spot Trading on Licensed Exchanges

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced plans to launch a new program allowing trading of crypto spot contracts on a regulated futures exchange under its authority. Though still preliminary, the step represents another effort by the Trump administration to bring digital currencies into the established financial system and may open doors for broader institutional interest in crypto. The CFTC, which oversees derivatives trading in the U.S., is now seeking input from market participants on how crypto spot contracts should be listed on a designated trading platform. This would move the crypto sector a little closer to operating…

ThursdayAug 07, 2025 9:00 am

FinCEN Warns the US Public of Increases in Crypto Scams at ATMs

The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has cautioned that fraudsters are increasingly targeting victims through scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs. In a recent advisory, FinCEN called on banks and other financial firms to be vigilant about any dubious behavior related to digital currency kiosks (crypto ATMs). The agency noted that while the machines can offer a quick and user-friendly way for people to buy or sell digital coins, they are also easy targets for criminals and con artists. Crypto ATMs function much like traditional cash machines, but with the added function of converting traditional currency into different cryptocurrencies. Users insert…

TuesdayAug 05, 2025 9:00 am

SEC Unveils “Project Crypto” to Boost Blockchain Integration in Financial Markets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently launched an initiative called “Project Crypto,” aimed at updating securities regulations to better support crypto-based financial systems. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins announced the initiative during the “American Leadership in the Digital Finance Revolution” conference. According to Atkins, this move aligns with President Trump’s goal of positioning the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency and digital finance. Atkins noted that many of the SEC’s current rules were written for a financial world that depended on intermediaries. But with blockchain, he argued, these intermediaries may no longer be necessary. “We shouldn’t force…

FridayAug 01, 2025 9:00 am

Argentina Authorities Freeze Crypto Wallets Associated with Terrorism Financing

Argentina is stepping up its efforts to stop the use of crypto in the financing of terrorism. The country’s Financial Information Unit (UIF) recently uncovered possible links between local crypto platforms and the Syrian militant group Hay’et Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), known for its connections to Al Qaeda. The UIF oversees counter-terrorism funding and anti-money laundering activities in Argentina. The regulator collaborated with blockchain analysts over a six-month period to dig into these activities. Using advanced blockchain tracing software, the experts traced the movement of digital assets across multiple wallets. Their findings revealed connections to ransom payments and financial transfers possibly…

ThursdayJul 31, 2025 9:00 am

PayPal Unveils New Cryptocurrency Feature

PayPal has rolled out a new feature that lets users pay with crypto directly through merchant websites, making it easier to complete international purchases using digital assets. This development strengthens PayPal’s growing presence in the crypto space and signals its deeper push into blockchain-based payments. Payments made with cryptocurrency will be processed through a mix of exchange platforms. These can either be a centralized exchange, such as Coinbase, or a decentralized option like Uniswap, depending on what kind of wallet the user has connected. Merchants will now be able to accept around 100 different cryptos, including popular ones like Bitcoin,…