Trump-backed World Liberty Financial offers token swaps to crypto firms: report
World Liberty Financial, the crypto platform backed by President Donald Trump, is offering token swap deals to blockchain projects. The proposal requires projects to purchase at least $10 million worth of WLF’s upcoming WLFI tokens, plus a 10% fee, with WLF committing to buy an equivalent amount of the project’s native tokens, according to Blockworks […]
Crypto in 2025: Breaking down top firms’ predictions
Cointelegraph analyzed the main crypto forecasts for 2025 from leading firms and presented the key takeaways in its latest video. Source link
US, Japan, and South Korea warn web3 firms about hiring IT workers from North Korea
In a joint statement, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea highlight the growing threat posed by North Korean cyber actors to the global crypto sector. The United States, Japan, and South Korea have warned the blockchain industry about North Korean cyberattacks that could destabilize the global financial system. In a joint public statement on Jan. […]
South Korea plans to explore crypto ETFs and let firms launch security tokens in 2025
Chairman of the South Korea Exchange, Jeong Eun-bo, said the exchange wants to ‘explore’ crypto spot ETF approval in 2025. The country’s FSC also wants to allow companies to launch security token offerings. According to South Korean media outlet The Fact, Jeong spoke at the the Securities and Derivatives Market Opening Ceremony 2025 about wanting […]
Blockchain auditor Hacken launches AI-powered MiCA-compliance tool for crypto firms
Blockchain security auditor Hacken is rolling out a new tool to automate security and compliance for web3 businesses as MiCA and DORA rules loom. Hacken, an international blockchain auditor with Ukrainian roots, is rolling out a new solution that allows web3 businesses in an automated manner to comply with standards like Europe’s MiCA and DORA. […]
Bank of England watchdog asks firms to disclose crypto exposure
The UK’s central bank wants to monitor the stability of crypto and set future policy; it has asked local firms to disclose their current and future crypto plans. Source link
Binance, WazirX among crypto firms evading taxes in India, says gov’t
India has recovered $14 million in goods and services tax from crypto firms like WazirX, but Binance has yet to pay its $85 million tax evasion liabilities, the minister said. Source link
Hong Kong’s HKMA warns against overseas crypto firms posing as banks
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public on overseas crypto firms falsely claiming to be banks, urging caution as such claims may violate local banking laws. Hong Kong‘s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, warning against overseas crypto firms misrepresenting themselves as licensed banks in a Nov. 15 press release, saying such firms […]
Argentine government passes registration requirements for crypto firms
The implementation of an Argentine law has taken effect as of March 25, requiring crypto firms to register in accordance with AML and CFT guidelines from FATF. Source link
