Author: Issac Lane

  • Malaysia Proposes Easing Crypto Listing Rules to Boost Market Agility

    Malaysia Proposes Easing Crypto Listing Rules to Boost Market Agility

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    Issac Lane

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Malaysia’s financial watchdog has proposed a significant shift in how cryptocurrencies are listed on exchanges, potentially streamlining the process for digital assets to enter the market without direct regulatory approval. The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced on Monday that it is seeking public feedback on a framework that would allow crypto…

  • Bitcoin Faces Strong Resistance at $110K Amid Correction Fears

    Bitcoin Faces Strong Resistance at $110K Amid Correction Fears

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    Issac Lane

    Bitcoin’s recent price action has sparked concerns of a deeper correction as the flagship cryptocurrency struggles to break above the $110,000 level. This marks the third time in recent months that BTC has failed to sustain momentum beyond this key psychological threshold, raising questions about the strength of the current rally. BTC Rejected Again at…

  • 70% of Russian Crypto Miners Remain Unregistered Despite New Laws

    70% of Russian Crypto Miners Remain Unregistered Despite New Laws

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    Issac Lane

    Despite introducing new legislation in late 2024 to regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector, Russian authorities report that a significant majority of miners remain unregistered. According to Ivan Chebeskov of the Finance Ministry, nearly 70% of crypto miners are still operating outside the legal framework. Widespread Non-Compliance with Registration Russia began enforcing two mining-related laws in…

  • Genius Group Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 52%, Now Holds Over 100 BTC Worth $10 Million

    Genius Group Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 52%, Now Holds Over 100 BTC Worth $10 Million

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    Issac Lane

    Singapore-based Genius Group Boosts Crypto Treasury Amid Bullish Market Trend Genius Group, a Nasdaq-listed edtech and entrepreneurial education company, has significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings. According to a report dated June 17, the company increased its Bitcoin treasury by 52%, pushing its total holdings beyond 100 BTC — currently valued at over $10 million. This…

  • Chinese Bitcoin ASIC Giants Set Up US Manufacturing Amid Trade Tensions

    Chinese Bitcoin ASIC Giants Set Up US Manufacturing Amid Trade Tensions

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    Issac Lane

    Three of the world’s leading Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturers — Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT — are preparing to begin production in the United States as a strategic response to ongoing tariff pressures. Together, these Chinese companies are responsible for producing over 99% of the world’s Bitcoin mining application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), which are essential for…

  • 3iQ Launches XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange with Ripple as Key Backer

    3iQ Launches XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange with Ripple as Key Backer

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    Issac Lane

    New fund offers zero management fees for initial six months and cold storage for secure holdings Canadian asset management firm 3iQ has officially launched its XRP-focused Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) — the 3iQ XRP ETF (XRPQ) — on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). This new offering aims to provide North American and international investors with direct…

  • XRP Outperforms as Markets Eye Fed Decision Amid Geopolitical Tensions

    XRP Outperforms as Markets Eye Fed Decision Amid Geopolitical Tensions

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    Issac Lane

    XRP led gains among major cryptocurrencies on Monday, as global markets braced for this week’s US Federal Reserve meeting and the continued fallout from rising tensions between Israel and Iran. With no policy changes expected, investor focus remains on the tone of the Fed’s communication, while risk assets, including crypto, trade cautiously. XRP Leads While…

  • Deribit’s Block RFQ Tool Surpasses $23B in Trades Amid Soaring Institutional Demand

    Deribit’s Block RFQ Tool Surpasses $23B in Trades Amid Soaring Institutional Demand

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    Issac Lane

    Deribit’s RFQ Interface Sees Rapid Growth Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has witnessed remarkable success with its Block Request-for-Quote (RFQ) system, which has facilitated over $23 billion in trades since its launch in March 2025. The surge in activity highlights growing institutional interest in the platform, with the percentage of block trades via the RFQ interface…

  • Solana (SOL) Surges 9.5% Amid Growing ETF Hopes and Strong Derivatives Demand

    Solana (SOL) Surges 9.5% Amid Growing ETF Hopes and Strong Derivatives Demand

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    Issac Lane

    Solana (SOL) witnessed a sharp price rally on June 16, surging by 9.5% to reach $157, up from $144 just a day earlier. The surge in momentum is largely attributed to rising optimism around the potential approval of a spot Solana ETF and strong demand in the derivatives market. The daily trading volume also doubled…

  • Tether Freezes $12.3 Million in USDT Amid Suspicious Activity on Tron Network

    Tether Freezes $12.3 Million in USDT Amid Suspicious Activity on Tron Network

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    Issac Lane

    Tether Tightens AML Measures Tether, the issuer behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDt, has frozen over $12.3 million worth of USDT on the Tron blockchain. The move, executed at 9:15 am UTC on Sunday, is part of Tether’s ongoing crackdown on illicit activity and suspected Anti-Money Laundering (AML) violations. Although the company has not yet…