A clear legal framework is needed to support regulatory consistency and provide the stability … More required for broader institutional participation in bitcoin. getty Institutional adoption of bitcoin is gaining new momentum in 2025, driven by high-profile developments in both the private and public sectors. GameStop’s purchase of 4,710 bitcoin and a $2.5 billion bitcoin
(WHTM) – Changes are coming for those who transfer virtual currency, including cryptocurrency, in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities says a bill recently signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro “ensures that the transmission of virtual currency is treated the same as traditional money transmission under Pennsylvania’s Money Transmitter Act (MTA).” Under
Europol on Monday announced the takedown of a cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that laundered €460 million ($540 million) from more than 5,000 victims across the world. The operation, the agency said, was carried out by the Spanish Guardia Civil, along with support from law enforcement authorities from Estonia, France, and the United States. Europol said
London, UK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a move that’s catching the attention of both new and seasoned crypto users, ZA Miner, a UK-based cloud mining platform, has rolled out a simplified crypto mining experience with a target of making crypto more accessible than ever. The platform is built with first-time users in mind, offering
Bitcoin consolidates above $107,000, with the uptrend bolstered by steady inflows into spot ETFs. Metaplanet purchases 1,005 BTC, bringing the company’s total holdings to 13,350 BTC. Ethereum struggles to maintain gains following last week’s recovery, while XRP extends its pullback, aiming for $2.10 support. Cryptocurrency prices are taking a breather on Monday following a recovery
Singapore has boosted regulations surrounding crypto exchanges to curb money laundering. Photo: Mohd RASFAN / AFPSource: AFP Singapore ramped up crypto exchange regulations Monday in a bid to curb money laundering and boost market confidence after a series of high-profile scandals rattled the sector. The city-state’s central bank last month said digital token service providers
Some say the Genius Act is a step in the right direction; others say it could damage the whole financial system. Cryptocurrency legislation is gathering steam. On June 17, the Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (Genius Act for short), which is designed to give a framework for the
Introduction In a groundbreaking decision handed down on 15 May 2025 in Standard Bank of South Africa v South African Reserve Bank and Others [2025] ZAGPPHC 481, the Gauteng High Court ruled that cryptocurrencies do not fall within the ambit of South Africa’s Exchange Control Regulations (Excon Regulations). Though currently suspended pending an appeal, the
Despite all the hype and euphoria that surrounded the crypto market in January, only a handful of top cryptocurrencies are actually up for the year. So crypto investors will need to count on a few big comebacks over the next six months. My top three candidates for a cryptocurrency that will boom in the second
Photo provided by Getty Images Lee Enterprises newsroom and editorial were not involved in the creation of this content. Understanding why the value of cryptocurrencies fluctuates can be challenging, and potential investors may struggle to look past the hype. In reality, the rise and fall in crypto prices may reflect a range of complex factors,