Cryptocurrencies
US securities regulator issues long-awaited crypto guidance
The SEC’s new interpretation classifies crypto tokens into five categories
Bitcoin surprises as oasis of calm while Iran war jolts markets
The cryptocurrency has gained nearly 14% since the conflict broke out
HSBC, Standard Chartered to get stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong
The city has been pushing ahead with ambitions to become a crypto hub through a series of regulatory measures first announced in 2022
Singapore court raises damages payout for investors burned by Do Kwon’s Terraform collapse
But it upholds ruling that those who held TerraUSD past May 12, 2022, were speculating and not relying on misrepresentations
Hong Kong family offices plan more crypto, private markets exposure
The financial hub has sought to encourage more wealthy individuals and their families to anchor their investments in the city
Bitcoin’s latest rally fails to convince nervous traders in options market
Deribit data shows the largest concentration of open interest clustering around downside protection, signalling they are betting the rebound may not last
Bitcoin holds firm above US$70,000 as global assets recover
Cryptocurrencies have failed to find a sustainable rally since a sharp sell-off in October
Kraken’s banking arm becomes first crypto firm to secure payments account with Fed
Digital-asset companies have also benefited under US President Donald Trump, who has promised to make America the “crypto capital of the world”
Bitcoin climbs above US$71,000 in broad crypto advance
Despite the rebound, crypto markets remain on edge
Trump escalates confrontation with banks over crypto agenda
Banks oppose provisions that would allow firms such as crypto exchanges to pay yield to users holding stablecoins
