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Bena Ilyas
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SEC’s 60-Day Pause on Binance Lawsuit: What’s Next?
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
For the first time under acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda, a cryptocurrency lawsuit faces a temporary halt.
South Korea Risks Losing Edge without Crypto ETFs, Warns Exchange Chief
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Korea Exchange Chairman Jung Eun-bo emphasized the need to align with international markets, citing the United States, where futures and spot ETFs are actively traded, and warned that South Korea risks falling behind in financial innovation without reform.
Number of South Korea’s Crypto Exchanges Shrinks 26% amid Regulation Hurdles
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Over 90% of token-only exchanges suffered complete capital erosion last year, forcing many to shut down amid mounting financial strain and regulatory hurdles.
Trump Media Files Trademarks for Made in America ETF, Bitcoin Plus ETF and More
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
TMTG expands into finance with Truth.Fi brand, introducing America First-focused ETFs and managed accounts backed by $250M investment commitment.
Berachain Announces $632M Airdrop, Mainnet Launch, HashKey Listing with Zero-Fee
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Berachain’s $632 million airdrop and zero-fee trading initiative maks it a key event for traders and investors in early 2025.
Trump Targets Lower 10-Year Yields: What It Mean for Bitcoin?
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
“He and I are focused on the 10-year Treasury,” Bessent stated. “He is not calling for the Fed to lower interest rates.”
BlackRock Plans European Bitcoin ETP Launch Following $58B US Success
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
BlackRock’s move to launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe signals growing confidence in crypto-based investment vehicles, marking its first offering outside the US and Canada.
Ransomware Extortion Falls 35% in 2024 Crackdowns and Resistance Rise: Chainalysis
By Bena Ilyas
• 4 mins read
A major disruption targeting the LockBit ransomware group, combined with increased law enforcement actions, led to a significant 79% drop in ransomware payments during the second half of 2024.
Citi Warns of Declining Crypto-Equities Correlation
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Bitcoin’s volatility should decrease over the long term as institutions deepen their involvement, Citi pointed out.
HashKey Capital Secures SFC Approval for Virtual Asset Management under Type 9 License
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Meanwhile, HashKey Europe recently obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Ireland’s Central Bank.