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In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rescinded Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 121, eliminating a significant barrier for banks seeking to offer custody services for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The decision, announced Thursday, reflects

Global investment management firm Calamos has launched a groundbreaking Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) that offers 100% downside protection against the cryptocurrency’s notorious price volatility. The ETF, which began trading on Wednesday, combines U.S. Treasury bonds and Bitcoin-linked options to provide

Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns during their December meeting over potential inflationary pressures stemming from policies proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, according to minutes released Wednesday. The officials signaled a cautious approach to interest rate adjustments in light of significant

South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to the collapse of Terraform Labs, which resulted in estimated investor losses of $40 billion. Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, appeared in

Gold prices reached unprecedented heights this week, hitting a record of $2,500.99 per ounce amid weakening U.S. dollar and heightened anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The spot gold price later edged up to $2,498.72 by late Friday afternoon,

Wall Street experienced its strongest performance since 2022, with the S&P 500 surging 2.3% following optimistic unemployment figures, signaling a potential easing of economic concerns. This marked a significant rebound, erasing nearly all losses from a tumultuous beginning to the

Standard Chartered Plc is poised to introduce a trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, marking its entry into the direct trading of cryptocurrencies, according to sources familiar with the plans. This strategic move positions Standard Chartered among the pioneering major

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its first interest rate cut since 2019, reducing the key rate from 4% to 3.75%. The decision, which had been signaled for months, comes amid persistent inflationary pressures within the euro zone’s 20

Two Chinese nationals, Yicheng Zhang and Daren Li, have been charged by US authorities in a massive cryptocurrency scam totaling $73 million, dubbed “pig butchering.” The scheme involved laundering funds through US bank accounts to the Bahamas, resulting in arrests

U.S. President Joe Biden is poised to unveil new tariffs targeting key sectors, including electric vehicles (EVs), medical supplies, and solar equipment, in a move expected as soon as Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the matter. The anticipated announcement