by CoinMarketCap | Feb 21, 2025 | Bitcoin
On Feb. 20, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) to combat cybercrime and fraud in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. This new unit will replace the SEC’s former...
by CoinMarketCap | Feb 21, 2025 | Bitcoin
XRP saw a 7.5% price increase on Feb. 20, 2025, hitting $2.71, following key developments regarding its potential for institutional investment. This rally comes after the SEC acknowledged multiple ETF filings for XRP, including submissions by major asset managers...
by CoinMarketCap | Feb 21, 2025 | Bitcoin
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first interest-bearing stablecoin registered as a security in the United States. Figure Markets’ YLDS stablecoin, pegged to the U.S. dollar, offers a 3.85% yield and operates under SEC oversight. Unlike...
by CoinMarketCap | Feb 21, 2025 | Bitcoin
Franklin Templeton has introduced the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ), which offers exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum. The ETF is custodied by Coinbase, with an initial allocation of approximately 87% Bitcoin and 13% Ethereum. The fund has a sponsor fee of 0.19%,...
by CoinMarketCap | Feb 21, 2025 | Bitcoin
Market Overview 📉 Markets mostly traded sideways this week, with little to shake things up. While traditional equities rocked the boat slightly, crypto markets ended the week slightly up from the week before, continuing the multi-week long consolidation since the...
