Osprey Funds Seeks SEC Approval to Transform Bitcoin Trust into ETF
February 15, 2025
Osprey Funds plans to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an ETF to boost liquidity and cut fees after a failed merger with Bitwise, amidst a legal dispute with Grayscale.
Russian Crypto Founder Freed in Prisoner Swap for American Teacher Fogel
February 13, 2025
Russian crypto founder Alexander Vinnik, linked to $4 billion money laundering, is released in a US-Russia prisoner swap for American teacher Marc Fogel.
Alexander Vinnik to be Released in U.S.-Russia Prisoner Exchange Deal
February 12, 2025
Alexander Vinnik, the BTC-e bitcoin exchange operator, will be released in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap for American educator Marc Fogel.
CoinDesk 20 Index Declines with Litecoin and Hedera Leading Underperformers
February 12, 2025
The CoinDesk 20 Index has dipped 0.6%, with APT and DOT rising, while Litecoin and Hedera struggle with declines of 4.7% and 3.9%, respectively.
CFTC Launches New Strategy to Combat Crypto Fraud with Recent Enforcement Action
February 11, 2025
The CFTC has charged Rashawn Russell with $1.5 million fraud in crypto investments, marking a new enforcement focus under acting Chair Caroline Pham.
Binance Faces Bitcoin Reserve Drop Amid Surge in User Balances
February 10, 2025
Despite a $4.4 billion surge in user balances, Binance’s Bitcoin reserves decreased by $355 million, raising concerns over its collateralization ratio.