Crypto.com says the MiCA licence allows the exchange to passport its services across the European Union. The firm joins other crypto companies in securing regulatory approval in the EU, including Circle, Borse Stuttgart Digital, MoonPay and Coinbase. Crypto.com is set to expand its services and products in the European Union after obtaining the crucial Markets […] The post Crypto.com receives in-principle MiCA licence appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

OKB token surged more than 20% to hit highs of $61.29 on Jan. 17. The altcoin, native to the OKX exchange, rose as the community reacted to news around Azuki’s Animecoin (ANIME). OKB registered a price surge 20% higher. The price surge follows OKX adopting OKB as the primary token for mining Animecoin which is […] The post Here’s why OKB price spiked 20% today appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

Online gambling is projected to hit $161B by 2030. The growth is expected to be driven by tech, the easing of regulations, and the increasing crypto use in the space. The market must however overcome challenges like cyber threats and addiction risks. In a groundbreaking revelation from the latest gambling market analysis by Research and […] The post Online gambling market to hit $161B in 5 years, new data reveals appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

President-elect Donald Trump could sign the executive order on January 20 when he’s sworn in The order may also create a crypto advisory council People familiar with the matter said the order isn’t final and could change before it’s made public US President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly planning to sign an executive order designed to […] The post Trump to make crypto a priority with executive order appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

NEXT BASKET is a software platform for building online stores based on artificial intelligence. Sales are currently taking place on 4 continents. The company has already released for private sales its NEBA token with a price of $0.04, with a planned public launch price $0.20. NEXT BASKET, with the help of sales revenue from its […] The post NEXT BASKET Announces NEBA Token, Powering its Web3 E-commerce Ecosystem appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

Scott Bessent believes a CBDC is only for countries that have no other investment alternatives He adds that many countries are only issuing CBDCs “out of necessity” Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Treasury Secretary, has said he sees “no reason” for the US to have a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Bessent […] The post US Treasury secretary nominee sees “no reason” for CBDC appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

PostFinance AG launches Ethereum staking, expanding its crypto service offerings. The move aligns with rising global crypto adoption and Switzerland’s crypto-friendly stance. The US political shift under Trump is expected to boost crypto market stability and growth. In a pioneering move that underscores the growing integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional banking, Switzerland’s state-owned PostFinance AG […] The post Switzerland’s PostFinance AG bank introduces Ethereum staking appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 form for the proposed Canary Litecoin ETF. The SEC recently asked Canary Capital to amend the S-1 form of the proposed Litecoin ETF. The initial filing for the Canary Litecoin ETF was made in October 2024. Nasdaq has taken a pivotal step by filing a 19b-4 form for the proposed […] The post Nasdaq files 19b-4 form for ‘Canary Litecoin ETF’ SEC approval appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

Coinbase has introduced USDC loans with Bitcoin as collateral. The loans are available for US customers. The loans have no fixed repayment and they auto-adjust based on the activities on Base. In a move to expand its decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings, Coinbase has introduced a novel service allowing its US customers (excluding those in New […] The post Coinbase introduces USD Coin (USDC) loans using Bitcoin as collateral appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more

Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro files for US IPO. eToro is eyeing the IPO at a valuation of $5 billion. eToro, a crypto-friendly trading platform and social investment network, has reportedly filed for public listing in the United States. The Financial Times reported on Jan. 16 that eToro had submitted an application for an initial public […] The post eToro files for IPO in the US: report appeared first on CoinJournal ..read more