SEC approves 12 crypto rulemakings including Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum classifications in 2023

The SEC advanced 12 digital asset rulemakings in 2023, focusing on Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum classifications under Chair Gary Gensler’s regulatory framework.
Trump-backed World Liberty Token drops 50% from peak as early investors stay profitable

World Liberty Token, backed by Donald Trump, dropped 50% from its peak price, yet early investors retain profits despite recent market volatility.
XRP millionaires sold 30 million tokens in September after accumulating 60 million, dropping price 15%.

XRP millionaires sold 30 million tokens in September after accumulating 60 million, causing a 15% price drop amid Ripple and SEC legal uncertainty.
Japan FSA classifies crypto as securities under Financial Instruments Law effective 2024

Japan’s FSA reclassifies crypto as securities under Financial Instruments Law, affecting 30 exchanges including BitFlyer and Coincheck by 2024.
Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $1.2 billion in August 2023, defying historical September downturns.

Bitcoin ETFs like IBIT and FBTC saw $1.2 billion inflows in August, historically a weak month for BTC, amid regulatory scrutiny and market volatility.
Fireblocks launches stablecoin payments network as SWIFT alternative in 2023

Fireblocks launched a payments network for stablecoins like USDC and USDT, processing over $1 trillion in transactions since 2018.
Nasdaq tokenizes shares on Solana blockchain, reaching 65,000 transactions per second in 2024

Nasdaq and SOL tokenized shares debut, with Solana processing 65,000 TPS and Bitcoin ETFs attracting $1.2 billion inflows last quarter.
Nasdaq mandates stricter compliance for digital asset treasury firms by December 2024

Nasdaq increases scrutiny on digital asset treasury firms like MicroStrategy and Coinbase, requiring enhanced disclosures and compliance measures by Q4 2024.
Bitcoin drops below $109,500 amid renewed market volatility and declining investor confidence in June 2024.

Bitcoin fell below $109,500 amid market volatility, with Ethereum and Solana also declining as total crypto market cap dropped 3.2% in 24 hours.
Chainlink CCIP enables cross-chain lending across Ethereum and Avalanche with 1.2 billion dollars secured

Chainlink LINK enables cross-chain lending via CCIP, with 1.2 billion dollars secured and integrations with Aave and Compound on Ethereum and Avalanche.