Vietnam’s March Towards a Robust Legal Framework for Virtual Assets by May 2025

Vietnam is set to strengthen its legal framework concerning virtual assets by May 2025. The Ministry of Finance, along with relevant departments, is actively researching and constructing a legal framework to regulate or prohibit virtual assets and organizations providing virtual asset services, with completion expected in May 2025.

Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval and Its Impact on Crypto Market Transformation

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting a potential breakthrough as the approval of a bitcoin spot ETF appears imminent, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) facing a deadline on January 10, 2024. This event could mark a significant turning point for the crypto industry, drawing millions of new investors and billions in investments.

Coinbase CEO: SEC Request Could Have Spelled the End of US Crypto Industry

In a recent revelation, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in America, disclosed that the company was asked by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to halt trading on all cryptocurrencies except for Bitcoin before facing a lawsuit in June. Armstrong claimed that complying with this request would have been catastrophic for the entire crypto industry in the United States.

Binance Embraces Lightning: Faster and Cheaper Bitcoin Transactions Now Available

Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has announced the completion of the integration of the Bitcoin Lightning Network onto its platform. This integration allows Binance users to utilize the layer-2 scaling solution for Bitcoin withdrawals and deposits, providing them with faster and cheaper transactions.

Bitcoin’s First Losing Month of the Year: Cryptocurrency Falls Ahead of Debt Ceiling Vote

In a turn of events for the crypto market, Bitcoin experienced a decline on Wednesday, marking its first down month of the year. The optimism that had fueled a rally surrounding the debt ceiling began to fizzle, causing the leading cryptocurrency to lose 2.77% and trade at $27,057.81, according to Coin Metrics. Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, also slipped 2.2% to $1,865.82.

Hotbit Ceases Operations as Centralized Exchanges Struggle to Adapt in a Changing Crypto Landscape

Hotbit, a Shanghai-based cryptocurrency exchange, has recently made a surprising announcement that it will be ceasing all operations starting May 22. The decision comes as the platform believes that centralized exchanges are “becoming increasingly cumbersome” and are unlikely to meet long-term trends in the crypto industry.