Day: February 6, 2025

OSL Expands to Japan With CoinBest Acquisition

OSL Group, a Hong Kong-based crypto exchange operator, has officially completed its acquisition of Japanese exchange CoinBest, rebranding it as OSL Japan. This move signals OSL’s strategic push into global markets, particularly in jurisdictions with established regulatory frameworks. Breaking Into the Japanese Market Japan’s strict regulatory environment has historically made it difficult for foreign firms […]

Watchdog Calls for Probe Into Trump’s Meme Coin

U.S. watchdog group Public Citizen has filed a formal complaint urging a federal investigation into whether President Donald Trump violated gift solicitation laws by allegedly promoting a Solana-based meme token. The complaint, lodged with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), raises concerns that the meme coin could be used […]

MicroStrategy Rebrands and Expands Bitcoin Holdings

MicroStrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)—now officially rebranded as “Strategy”—has unveiled its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024, marking a significant shift in its corporate vision. The company continues its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy while embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a core focus. As part of its transformation, Strategy launched a new website, Strategy.com, reflecting its commitment to Bitcoin […]

SEC Reassigns Top Crypto Litigator

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly reassigned its chief litigation counsel, Jorge Tenreiro, to the agency’s IT department, marking another shift in its crypto enforcement strategy. Tenreiro, who previously oversaw enforcement lawsuits and investigations, was moved last week, according to a Wall Street Journal report on February 5. The agency also reassigned […]

SEC’s Crypto Lawsuit Strategy in Flux

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be reassessing its legal approach to cryptocurrency lawsuits, particularly in high-profile cases like XRP and Coinbase. Recent shifts in the SEC’s handling of the Coinbase case suggest a potential precedent for other legal battles, raising speculation about how XRP’s case might evolve. According to legal expert James […]

Adin Ross’ GTA 6 Crypto Server Faces Uncertain Future

Popular Kick streamer Adin Ross has announced plans to launch a crypto-integrated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) server, collaborating with gaming influencer and FaZe Clan co-founder Richard “FaZe Banks” Bengtson. Ross made the reveal during a livestream on Monday, promising that the role-playing server would be “completely crypto” and “game-changing.” “When GTA 6 drops, […]