BlackRock Secures FCA Approval as a Crypto Asset Firm in the UK

BlackRock FCA approval for crypto asset firm in the UK

On April 1, 2025, BlackRock became the 51st company approved by the FCA to register as a crypto asset firm. The company now joins well-known names like Coinbase, PayPal, and Revolut, which have also met the regulator’s strict compliance requirements. BlackRock can now operate its iShares Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) in the UK thanks to … Read more

Circle’s USDC Gains Regulatory Approval In Japan, Partners With SBI Holdings For Adoption

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Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoins, is making headlines again with its recently announced regulatory approvals and partnership in Japan. In a statement published on 25 March 2025, Circle disclosed that it has officially entered the Japanese market. The company will be leveraging its Japanese entity, Circle Japan KK, alongside its joint venture with Japanese … Read more

US seeks court approval to return $8.2m in seized crypto to scam victims

US seeks court approval to return $8.2m in seized crypto to scam victims

The United States Attorney’s Office in Ohio is looking to forfeit millions in seized crypto from a scam operation and return it to victims who were tricked into fake investments. According to a recent statement, authorities have asked the court to officially seize roughly $8.2 million USDT held in three cryptocurrency wallets. The assets in … Read more