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Bena Ilyas
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CFTC Acting Chair Launches Roundtables on Crypto and Prediction Markets
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
The CFTC will get back to basics by hosting staff roundtables that will develop a robust administrative record with studies, data, expert reports, and public input.
OKX, Crypto.com Secure Full MiCA Licenses to Reach 400M Potencial EU Users
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
While some major exchanges, including Binance, have sought alternative regions due to regulatory challenges, OKX and Crypto.com have doubled down on their commitment to Europe.
XRP Eyes 261% Surge as 3rd Wave Targets $5.85
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Speculation intensified after rumors about a now-deleted post by Elon Musk. The Twitter/X owner allegedly commented that “XRP is looking quite promising” before removing the post within 20 seconds.
BoJ Hikes Rate Spike to 17-Year High, What It Means for Crypto Market?
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
For the first time in 17 years, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to 0.5%, a significant leap from its previous levels.
Trump Signs Executive Order on US Digital Assets: CZ Says Bitcoin Reserves ‘Basically Confirmed’
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed legislation to establish a national bitcoin reserve, planning to purchase 1 million BTC worth $108 billion over five years.
South Korea Ramps Up Virtual Asset and Stablecoins Legislation: FSC Chairman
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
The FSC intends to develop a regulatory framework for stablecoins and expedite the next phase of virtual asset legislation, which includes regulating the issuance and listing of virtual assets.
Deribit’s Trading Volume Soars to Over $1T in 2024
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Options trading on Deribit surged to $743 billion, marking a 99% year-on-year growth and reinforcing its position as the leading crypto options exchange.
No Crypto Focus in Trump’s 200 Executive Orders: What’s Next?
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
The crypto community had hoped for stronger signals from the administration, but early executive orders focused on other issues, leaving digital assets off the agenda.
Gensler’s SEC Exit Shocks Market: Crypto-Friendly Era on Horizon?
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Gensler’s SEC tenure saw 18% of complaints tied to crypto violations, impacting Binance, Coinbase, and others.
Ethereum Drops to 4-Year Low as Bitcoin Hits New ATH at $109K
By Bena Ilyas
• 3 mins read
Ethereum has notably underperformed this cycle, particularly as Solana gains traction through the memecoin frenzy and events like Trump’s official memecoin launch on Solana instead of Ethereum.