Bitwise has filed to list a spot Aptos ETF, offering investors a way to invest in the 36th largest cryptocurrency without direct ownership. The fund will exclude staking, despite Aptos running on a proof-of-stake system. Coinbase Custody will handle asset storage, though Bitwise has yet to disclose the intended stock exchange listing. However, will regulators…

According to JPMorgan, Bitcoin miners are facing tough times reflecting the ongoing downturn in the crypto market. As Bitcoin prices decline, miners are dealing with reduced profits and increasing operational costs, forcing some to sell off their Bitcoin holdings to cover operational costs. With the market's future uncertain, many miners are questioning how long they…

The blockchain firm, Blockstream is jumping into Bitcoin lending with billions on the line. The initiative aims to provide institutional investors with secure Bitcoin-backed loans, expanding access to crypto financing. As demand for digital asset lending grows new market players are emerging with plans to reshape the industry. With the big money on the table,…

Kaitlyn Siragusa, a popular gaming streamer known as “Amouranth” was attacked at her Houston home in an attempted crypto theft. Three armed suspects demanded access to her accounts but fled after her husband fired at them, forcing them to escape. She sustained minor injuries, and authorities are investigating the case. The incident highlights rising crypto-related…

NYSE Arca, a major stock exchange, has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to list a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Dogecoin. The ETF, proposed by Bitwise Asset Management, would allow investors to gain exposure to Dogecoin’s price movements without directly holding the cryptocurrency. This move highlights the growing interest…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has closed its investigation into Yuga Labs, the company behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, with no action taken against the company. Yuga Labs celebrated the news with a digital high-five, promising to keep playing by the rules. This decision reflects a broader shift in how regulators are…

The SEC is offering up to $50,000 for eligible employees to resign as part of a cost-cutting initiative. To qualify, employees must have been on the payroll before Jan. 24 and must voluntarily leave through resignation, transfer, or retirement. The deadline to apply is March 21, and those who accept the offer cannot return to…

U.S. authorities will return $8.2 million to victims of a crypto scam that tricked people using “wrong number” tactics. Scammers would initiate conversations by pretending to have contacted the victim by mistake, gradually building trust before introducing fake investment opportunities in cryptocurrency. Once victims deposited their funds into what they believed were legitimate trading platforms,…

Donald Trump is set to host the first-ever White House crypto summit on March 7, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and blockchain innovators. The event is designed to explore the future of cryptocurrency regulation, the economic impact of digital assets, and the potential for the United States to emerge as a global leader in blockchain…

The UK has issued its first-ever criminal sentence for operating illegal crypto ATMs. Olumide Osunkoya has been sentenced to four years in prison for running an unlicensed crypto ATM network used for money laundering and fraud. Authorities are cracking down on unlicensed machines, marking a significant step in enforcing regulations on cryptocurrency transactions. This case…