HashKey Capital wins regulatory approval to target professional crypto investors in Hong Kong

With its latest approval from Hong Kong’s SFC, HashKey Capital can offer crypto investment strategies to professional investors. HashKey Capital has received approval from Hong Kong‘s Securities and Futures Commission to offer discretionary account management for cryptocurrencies under the existing type 9 license, the firm revealed in a Wednesday blog announcement. The approval means HashKey […]

SEC crypto unit downsized amid Trump’s regulatory pullback: report

The SEC’s crypto unit, which expanded under its former chair, is now being scaled back. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly scaling back its crypto enforcement unit as the Trump administration is set to ease regulations. According to a New York Times report, which cites sources close to the matter, some team members […]

Stablecoin future uncertain as crypto community divided over regulatory hurdles

The crypto community is split on stablecoins’ future, with some expecting growth and others worried about regulatory hurdles in 2025. Stablecoins are everywhere. Wealthy businesses and VCs see them as a silver bullet for companies struggling with outdated payment systems. In countries with high inflation, like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, ordinary users are increasingly turning […]

Coinbase gains regulatory approval to operate in Argentina

Coinbase has secured regulatory approval to launch its platform in Argentina.  The company obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider registration from Argentina’s National Securities Commission, granting it permission to operate within the country’s virtual asset regulatory framework. Argentina’s ongoing economic challenges, including high inflation and a volatile currency, have accelerated cryptocurrency adoption in the country. […]

A regulatory reset and a path to innovation

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Bitcoin (BTC) is booming! The world’s largest cryptocurrency finally hit and surpassed the all-time high $100K milestone, and while the current price hovers between $90K-$100K, Bitcoin is proving its resilience and increasing […]

Philippines SEC releases new crypto regulatory framework draft

The Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines shared a draft of its cryptocurrency regulations framework. Stakeholders are invited to give feedback on the draft no later than Jan. 18, 2025. According to the recently shared document, the published regulatory draft is titled “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP Rules).” The framework covers a range of […]