On June 5th, President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador met with Bo Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. President Donald Trump’s Digital Asset Advisory Board. Their discussion focused […]
U.S. Treasury Deepens Focus on Digital Assets: Regulatory Clarity and Innovation in the Crosshairs
The U.S. Treasury Department has initiated a series of meetings with key regulatory bodies, including the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), to address the rising prominence of digital […]
JPMorgan Leverages Crypto as Collateral in Loan Strategy
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is pushing the boundaries of traditional lending by offering clients access to cryptocurrency-backed loans, marking a significant step toward incorporating digital assets into its […]
Trump’s Crypto Ties Raise Regulatory Hurdles in Digital Asset Legislation
Donald Trump’s renewed interest in cryptocurrency has introduced a new layer of complexity to the already challenging landscape of digital asset legislation. His past skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, coupled […]
U.S. Treasury Holds Financial Stability Meeting Focusing on Digital Assets
Treasury Secretary [Name of Secretary] convened a meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council today, with officials presenting updates related to the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets’ […]
JPMorgan Revolutionizes Loan Collateral: Crypto ETFs Accepted as Security
JPMorgan Chase has introduced a groundbreaking policy, allowing its clients to leverage cryptocurrency ETFs as collateral for loans. This marks a significant shift in traditional finance, with the […]
Hong Kong to Open Crypto Derivatives Market for Qualified Investors
Hong Kong’s financial regulator is poised to launch digital asset derivatives trading specifically for professional investors as part of a broader strategy to bolster the city’s role in […]
South Korea Elects Pro-Crypto Candidate Lee Jae-myung as President
South Korea has elected Lee Jae-myung, a pro-crypto candidate, as its new president. His campaign focused on advancing cryptocurrency adoption and innovation through measures like spot crypto ETFs […]
Cactus Custody Wins Prestigious Innovation Award for Digital Asset Custody
Cactus Custody, the regulated institutional custody arm of Matrixport, has been honored with the “Innovation in Digital Asset Custody” award by Global Custodian at the 2025 Leaders in […]
Kazakhstan Launches Crypto Card Program for Wider Cryptocurrency Adoption
The Central Bank of Kazakhstan has taken a major step towards mainstream cryptocurrency integration by launching a pilot program for crypto cards. These cards will allow users to […]
Pakistan and US Collaborate on Digital Asset Opportunities, Including Bitcoin Integration
Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain in Pakistan, Bilal Bin Saqib, recently met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. President’s Digital Asset Advisory Committee […]
Pakistani Minister Meets U.S. Officials to Explore Digital Asset Cooperation
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, recently met with Robert ‘Bo’ Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. President’s Digital Asset Advisory Committee, at […]
Pakistan and US Forge New Crypto Collaboration, Exploring Bitcoin Integration for Economic Growth
High-level officials from Pakistan and the US met to discuss strategies and policies concerning digital assets. The meeting focused on integrating Bitcoin into national strategies and promoting financial […]
Luxembourg Recognizes XRP, XLM, and IOTA as Promising Digital Assets
New research by SMQKE has revealed that the Luxembourg government is closely watching the rise of digital assets like XRP, Stellar (XLM), and IOTA. These platforms are gaining […]
SEC Chair Paul Atkins Calls for Rational Crypto Regulation Framework
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins is advocating for a more streamlined approach to crypto regulation. During his testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Financial […]