Here is what happened yesterday in the crypto market:
Metaplanet Issues $13M Bond for More Bitcoin
Japanese hotel firm Metaplanet has issued a $13.3 million zero-coupon bond to buy more Bitcoin. The bond is scheduled to mature in March 2027. Read more
CFTC Withdraws Crypto Staff Advisories
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) withdrew two pieces of crypto-related staff guidance, streamlining its regulatory approach due to ‘market growth and maturity’. Read more
Australia Issues Warning to Crypto ATM Providers
AUSTRAC, Australia’s anti-money laundering watchdog, has warned crypto ATM providers about not complying with required anti-money laundering standards. Read more
Circle Plans IPO with JPMorgan and Citi
Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of USDC, has hired JPMorgan Chase and Citi as underwriters for a planned IPO in late April. Read more
Trump Family Enters Bitcoin Mining
The Trump family is reportedly deepening its involvement in cryptocurrency by entering bitcoin mining with a new venture called American Bitcoin. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are involved in the project. Read more