Steven Walgenbach

Bitwise’s spot Chainlink ETF (exchange-traded fund) has appeared on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) registry, which suggests an imminent launch. The Bitwise Chainlink ETF was added to the DTCC’s “active” and “pre-launch” categories under the ticker symbol “CLNK.” While such listings don’t guarantee that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve […]

Kraken’s co-chief executive officer Arjun Sethi has criticized the UK’s crypto market regime, and says the new rules make it harder for retail investors to participate in the space.  “In the UK today, if you go to any crypto website, including Kraken’s, you see the equivalent to a cigarette box [warning] — ‘use this and […]

A Chinese cybersecurity agency accused the US government of participating in a cryptocurrency heist after it seized 127,000 stolen Bitcoin tied to Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, founder of the Prince Group. The move marks an escalation in tensions over the biggest crypto seizure in history. The US Department of Justice last week charged Chen with […]

Bitcoin may slide to $93,000 as institutional investors come under pressure from risk managers to liquidate holdings, 10X Research said.  Founder Markus Thielen said in a note to clients that a large chunk of Bitcoin is now held by low-conviction investors or with institutional players who may be under pressure from risk managers.  “Many of […]

The Bank of England (BoE) has launched a consultation on stablecoin regulation as it moves closer to establishing a comprehensive framework for overseeing the rapidly growing crypto sector. The central bank published its proposed regime for sterling-denominated “systemic stablecoins” earlier today and now seeks feedback on its proposed regulatory framework until Feb. 10, 2026, The […]