Hong Kong Beats US to First Solana ETF Approval
Hong Kong has approved its first Solana spot ETF, beating the United States in offering retail access to the cryptocurrency through a regulated investment product.
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British Columbia Bans New BTC Mining Connections
British Columbia has unveiled legislation to ban new Bitcoin mining connections to its hydroelectric power grid starting fall 2025, prioritizing energy allocation for AI data centers and traditional resource sectors instead.
Wise hiring Digital Asset Lead, suggests Stablecoin ambitions
Global payment platform Wise is hiring a Digital Assets Product Lead with stablecoin experience to explore integrating digital assets into customer accounts.
Crypto Industry Leaders Set to Meet Senate Democrats Over Stalled Market Structure Legislation
Top crypto executives including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz will meet with Senate Democrats on Wednesday to discuss market structure legislation.
Japan's FSA Weighs Letting Banks Hold Bitcoin and Crypto Assets
Japan's financial regulator is considering allowing banks to hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for investment purposes for the first time.
BlackRock Launches GENIUS-Compliant Money Market Fund for Stablecoin Issuers
BlackRock launches GENIUS Act-compliant money market fund to manage reserves for regulated stablecoin issuers.
Florida Lawmakers Propose 10% Bitcoin Investment for State and Pension Funds
Florida lawmakers have filed legislation allowing the state to invest up to 10 percent of public and pension funds in bitcoin and digital asset ETFs Florida proposal puts bitcoin and ETFs on the menu for state and pension funds | The Block.
At Conference, SEC Chair Atkins Charts Pro-Innovation Path for Crypto
SEC Chair Paul Atkins outlined his vision for pro-innovation crypto regulation at DC Fintech Week, emphasizing the need for a unified regulatory framework.
Thiel-Backed Erebor Wins US Banking Approval to Serve Crypto and Tech Startups
Peter Thiel-backed Erebor receives preliminary US banking approval to serve crypto and tech startups as a Silicon Valley Bank alternative.
NYC Creates Nation's First Municipal Digital Assets Office Under Mayor Adams
NYC Mayor Eric Adams establishes America's first municipal Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain to position the city as the global crypto capital.
US Representative Moves to Codify Trump's Crypto 401(k) Executive Order Into Law
House Republican introduces bill to codify Trump's executive order allowing cryptocurrency in 401(k) retirement accounts.
Bhutan Migrates National Digital ID System to Ethereum Blockchain
Bhutan shifts its national ID system to Ethereum, with full migration expected by Q1 2026.