ASIC’s move signals a broader attempt to clarify the legal definition of financial products as crypto adoption grows. The High Court has yet to set a date for the application hearing.
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On Monday, Metaplanet also expanded its Bitcoin treasury, acquiring an additional 1,241 BTC for approximately 18.4 billion yen ($126 million).
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Investors and mining pools from all over the world have paid Russian MIOs to house their mining rigs, although some pulled out of the nation following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in February 2022.
Over two days in March, officials tracked compromised Ethereum wallets and warned 89 investors that their assets were at risk.
Although proactive, such operations often arrive too late, as the anonymous and borderless nature of blockchain transactions makes asset recovery extremely challenging once funds have been moved.
Earlier this month, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee approved the advancement of a stablecoin bill that seeks to establish clearer regulations for the sector.
By comparison, the European Central Bank has already slashed its main rate three times so far in 2025, which is the source of Trump’s frustration.
Despite all of this uncertainty, there are those who argue that a diminished dollar could be advantageous for Bitcoin in the medium to long-term.
The appeal lies in the ability to transact without intermediaries, which is particularly valuable in areas where local banks are non-functional or distrusted.
Investors often turn to digital currencies like Bitcoin as a hedge against traditional market volatility.
However, in times of heightened uncertainty, risk aversion can cause major sell-offs in even the most speculative assets, leading to price declines.
Hidden Road will also migrate its post-trade operations to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to improve efficiency.
“With new resources and risk capital, we’ll unlock massive growth—expanding capacity, products, and reach across asset classes. Ripple’s infrastructure and compliance-first approach align perfectly with our mission,...