Author: Yashika Gupta

  • Altcoin ETFs Spark Hope as SEC Warms to Crypto in 2025

    Altcoin ETFs Spark Hope as SEC Warms to Crypto in 2025

    As 2025 unfolds, the crypto market is experiencing a surprising surge of optimism. A wave of altcoin ETFs applications is flowing into the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signalling a major shift in how traditional finance is starting to embrace cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ether. So far this year, at least 31 applications for…

  • CoinShares Files for Solana Spot ETF

    CoinShares Files for Solana Spot ETF

    CoinShares has officially entered the race to launch a Solana Spot ETF, becoming the eighth firm to file for such a product with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As institutional demand for crypto investment vehicles grows, this filing signals a new wave of interest in Solana (SOL), one of the fastest-growing blockchain platforms…

  • Fairmint Proposes Blockchain Upgrade for Private Markets

    Fairmint Proposes Blockchain Upgrade for Private Markets

    As the digital asset world continues to evolve, crypto-native firms are stepping up to modernise how private markets operate. One such firm, Fairmint, has made waves by submitting a detailed blockchain-based proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aiming to address what it calls outdated systems governing private securities. Let’s break down what…

  • Ripple CTO Proposes XRP Fee Refunds

    Ripple CTO Proposes XRP Fee Refunds

    Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has proposed a bold but sensible idea that could transform how transaction fees are handled on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Users should be refunded for any part of a fee they don’t actually use, a change that could make the network more fair, transparent, and efficient. Currently, XRPL burns…

  • Vietnam Legalises Crypto with New Digital Law

    Vietnam Legalises Crypto with New Digital Law

    Vietnam has taken a major leap into the digital future by officially recognising and regulating crypto assets under its newly passed Law on Digital Technology Industry. Approved by the National Assembly on June 14, 2025, this is Vietnam’s first comprehensive law that brings digital assets into the legal fold. Slated to come into effect from…

  • India Probes Crypto Tax Evasion

    India Probes Crypto Tax Evasion

    India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a wide-scale investigation into suspected tax evasion involving cryptocurrencies. This major move comes as government data reveals significant non-compliance in tax filings related to digital assets. The probe is focused on uncovering hidden or unreported crypto earnings and ensuring that individuals and companies involved are held…

  • Trump Reveals $57M Crypto Income from DeFi Project WLFI

    Trump Reveals $57M Crypto Income from DeFi Project WLFI

    Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed a staggering $57.4 million in income from a cryptocurrency project called World Liberty Financial (WLFI). The disclosure was made through his 2025 public financial report, filed with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on June 13. Trump’s involvement in the project is more than symbolic, he reportedly holds…

  • KuCoin Launches Regulated Crypto Exchange in Thailand

    KuCoin Launches Regulated Crypto Exchange in Thailand

    Global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has officially entered the Thai market by launching a fully regulated local subsidiary, KuCoin Thailand. This expansion follows the successful acquisition of ERX, Thailand’s first SEC-supervised digital token exchange. The move positions KuCoin to strengthen its foothold in Southeast Asia and offer secure, compliant crypto services tailored to local needs. Strategic…

  • Financial Adviser Banned for 10 Years Over $9.6M Crypto Scam in Australia

    Financial Adviser Banned for 10 Years Over $9.6M Crypto Scam in Australia

    Australia’s financial watchdog has handed down a decade-long ban to a financial adviser accused of misleading her clients and funnelling millions into a crypto scam. The case highlights growing concerns around crypto-related frauds and the nation’s efforts to tighten rules and improve consumer protection in the digital asset space. Adviser Accused of Crypto Scam The…

  • Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licences in Asia Amid $1 Trillion Crypto Boom

    Ant International Eyes Stablecoin Licences in Asia Amid $1 Trillion Crypto Boom

    As global interest in digital payments and regulated crypto grows, Ant International, the fintech arm of Jack Ma’s Ant Group, is preparing to step firmly into the stablecoin arena. With plans to obtain licences in both Hong Kong and Singapore, this move highlights a growing trend: traditional fintech giants are now embracing regulated crypto payment…