eToro has secured a New York BitLicense and money transmission license, reopening crypto trading to New Yorkers and extending its US coverage to 48 states after a 2024 SEC settlement. Summary eToro has secured both a New York BitLicense and a money transmission license, opening its crypto platform to residents of New York. The approvals
Under a new state regulation, venture capital firms operating in California were supposed to submit demographic data about their portfolio companies, including the gender and race of startup founders they backed. But amid public criticism from some tech leaders, the California agency administering the new requirement suspended it just before the Wednesday deadline for firms
XRP Becomes Core Asset In Ripple Treasury Liquidity Strategy A shift in enterprise finance is accelerating as digital assets gain practical utility. Enterprise blockchain company Ripple shared on April 1 that it embedded native digital asset capabilities into its treasury platform, positioning XRP as a core instrument for corporate liquidity management. Ripple, a provider of
The Swiss National Bank is reportedly increasing its “indirect” exposure to BTC through BTC-related stocks. Source link
President Trump plans to announce progress in Iran’s military campaign, with potential troop withdrawals and a ceasefire if Iran offers concessions. The US-Iran ceasefire by April 7 is at 8% YES, down from 10% yesterday and 26% a week ago. Traders in the April 7 market remain skeptical, with odds dropping. The April 15 market
Financial app Maya has launched a targeted rebate program to support Filipino households relying on remittances from the Middle East. Running from March 23 to April 10, 2026, the initiative is designed to reduce everyday transaction costs for eligible users receiving funds from nine specific countries in the region. Eligible Countries and Rebate Mechanics The
A closer look at some of the key advancements surrounding Ripple and XRP. Ripple made the headlines again following important announcements about the stablecoin RLUSD and the signing of strategic deals. XRP’s price remains suppressed amid the overall bear market, but recent whale activity suggests a revival might be knocking on the door. The
EDX Markets Holding Company Files OCC Charter Application for Crypto Trust Bank The application was made public on Wednesday, April 1, and first reported on by Bloomberg. It requests full fiduciary powers under 12 U.S.C. § 92a and authorization to provide digital asset custody, asset management, and settlement services exclusively for institutional clients. The proposed
Decentralized finance company Drift says it has suspended withdrawals and deposits after confirming a security incident. The crypto platform said in a post on X that it was “experiencing an active attack,” and that it was working to “contain the incident.” Security researchers and public blockchain data suggestthe losses could be significant. Blockchain security firm
As Bitcoin mining enters a new era of greater efficiency and fiercer competition in 2026, traditional home mining is rapidly becoming obsolete. Rising electricity costs, fast hardware depreciation, and the relentless growth of global hash power have squeezed profit margins for small-scale miners. More users are now turning to cloud mining, which allows them to