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Australian Pension Fund Hostplus Plots Crypto Play, Here’s What It Would Actually Mean For Bitcoin

Hostplus, a major Australian pension fund with over A$150 billion in assets, is exploring offering Bitcoin and other digital assets to its members. This initiative, driven by member demand, is still in the design phase and subject to regulatory approval. The fund's Chief Investment Officer, Sam Sicilia, stated they are willing to wait for regulatory clearance, even if it takes another six months. If approved, Bitcoin and other digital assets, including music rights, could be added to the self-directed Choiceplus option by next financial year. While this represents a significant signal for institutional crypto adoption, the article cautions that pension adoption remains slow and regulators are still skeptical. This should be viewed as an early test case rather than a trigger for widespread investment.

bitcoinist03/25 11:31

Australian Pension Fund Hostplus Plots Crypto Play, Here’s What It Would Actually Mean For Bitcoin

bitcoinist03/25 11:31

CFTC Chair Announces New Task Force Focused On Crypto, Prediction Markets, And AI

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced the launch of an Innovation Task Force to provide clearer regulatory guidance for crypto, blockchain, and AI products in US derivatives markets. The task force will collaborate with the SEC and other federal bodies to develop rules for crypto assets, AI, and prediction markets. Selig emphasized the need to foster responsible innovation and prevent regulatory ambiguity from driving firms offshore. This follows recent joint CFTC-SEC efforts to classify crypto assets, introducing a structured taxonomy and clarifying that a token’s regulatory status can change over time based on its use and economic characteristics. The guidance aims to resolve long-standing uncertainty and provide a clearer compliance framework.

bitcoinist03/25 11:27

CFTC Chair Announces New Task Force Focused On Crypto, Prediction Markets, And AI

bitcoinist03/25 11:27

BYDFi Expands European Reach with Next Block Expo 2026 Sponsorship in Warsaw

BYDFi, a global crypto trading platform, is sponsoring Next Block Expo 2026, held in Warsaw, Poland, on March 24-25. The event is a major crypto and blockchain gathering in Central and Eastern Europe, featuring over 140 speakers and numerous Web3 participants. At the expo, BYDFi is engaging with attendees, sharing product insights, and hosting a mystery blind-box giveaway with limited-edition merchandise, including items from its partnership with Newcastle United. The company emphasizes its commitment to reliability, clear communication, and a user-first approach in the evolving market. Additionally, BYDFi is preparing to celebrate its 6th anniversary in April with a month of community activities and rewards.

TheNewsCrypto03/25 10:56

BYDFi Expands European Reach with Next Block Expo 2026 Sponsorship in Warsaw

TheNewsCrypto03/25 10:56

Why Buying Gold Can Lead to Bankruptcy?

The article "Why Buying Gold Can Lead to Bankruptcy" exposes a widespread scam in the gold investment industry, particularly targeting conservative audiences through trusted media personalities. Scam companies sell overpriced "collectible" coins with markups as high as 130% above the actual gold value, using exclusive distribution deals with mints to create artificial scarcity. These coins are marketed as safe-haven assets, especially to retirees and conservative Christians fearing economic collapse. However, victims discover they can only sell these coins back at near melt-value prices, locking in massive losses. The scheme relies on influential conservative media figures who endorse these companies in exchange for high advertising fees—sometimes up to $20 million annually—exploiting audience trust. Regulatory actions by the SEC and CFTC have been ineffective, as companies quickly rebrand and continue operations. Multiple victims share their experiences: one lost over $200,000 after following a podcast recommendation; another was charged 34% in hidden fees; a single mother nearly lost her life savings after buying heavily marked-up coins. The core issue isn't gold itself, but the predatory sales system that systematically distorts its value and preys on trust.

marsbit03/25 10:33

Stablecoin Yield Off The Table? Crypto Leaders Review CLARITY Act’s Latest Text

In a closed-door Capitol Hill meeting, crypto industry leaders reviewed the latest draft of the CLARITY Act, a long-awaited crypto market structure bill. The new text explicitly prohibits digital asset service providers—including exchanges, brokers, and affiliates—from offering any form of yield on stablecoin holdings that resembles a bank deposit. This aims to address banking industry concerns about financial risks. The proposal does, however, allow rewards based on specific user activities—such as loyalty, promotional, or subscription programs—provided they are not economically equivalent to interest. Regulatory agencies including the SEC, CFTC, and Treasury would have one year to define acceptable rewards and establish anti-evasion rules. Reactions within the crypto industry are mixed. Some view the language as overly restrictive and vague, potentially allowing future regulators to broadly interpret the “economic equivalence” standard. Others see it as a balanced compromise that preserves transaction-based incentives while clearly distinguishing stablecoins from interest-bearing accounts. Banking representatives are set to review the draft next.

bitcoinist03/25 10:32

Stablecoin Yield Off The Table? Crypto Leaders Review CLARITY Act’s Latest Text

bitcoinist03/25 10:32

Ripple Partners with Singapore MAS BLOOM to Pilot XRP Ledger Trade Settlements

Ripple has partnered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (BLOOM) to develop next-generation digital payment infrastructure using tokenized bank liabilities and regulated stablecoins. The collaboration, which includes supply chain finance company Unloq, aims to enhance cross-border payment and financial settlement systems. The initiative leverages Ripple’s XRP Ledger and RLUSD Stablecoin to create an automated, efficient, and risk-reducing settlement model. This system executes payments automatically when predefined conditions are met, such as shipment confirmation, improving efficiency and supporting small and medium-sized businesses. The project emphasizes regulatory compliance and aims to modernize global trade finance within a regulated environment.

TheNewsCrypto03/25 10:24

Ripple Partners with Singapore MAS BLOOM to Pilot XRP Ledger Trade Settlements

TheNewsCrypto03/25 10:24

The Altcoin Vector #47

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43-Year-Old OnlyFans Helmsman Passes Away; He Once Bought ETH into the Company's Balance Sheet

Leonid Radvinsky, the 43-year-old Ukrainian-American majority owner of OnlyFans, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Under his leadership since acquiring 75% of the parent company Fenix International in 2018, OnlyFans grew into a subscription-based content platform valued at approximately $18 billion, with over 377 million users and 4.63 million creators. Radvinsky maintained a low public profile but quietly engaged with crypto initiatives. In 2022, OnlyFans introduced NFT profile picture verification via Ethereum, marking its first step into web3. That same year, Fenix International purchased $19.9 million worth of ETH, recording it on its balance sheet, though it later wrote down $8.46 million due to market declines. The company also donated 500 ETH (then around $1 million) to Ukraine DAO in support of war relief efforts. Although OnlyFans never integrated crypto payments, its founder Tim Stokely later launched Zoop, an NFT trading card platform on Polygon, applying the creator-paid subscription model to web3. In 2025, Zoop and HBAR Foundation even submitted a bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations with plans to incorporate token incentives and NFT-based creator monetization—though the deal did not materialize. Radvinsky’s tenure transformed OnlyFans into a financial powerhouse, generating over $6 billion in annual transactions and paying out more than $700 million in dividends in 2024 alone.

marsbit03/25 10:05

43-Year-Old OnlyFans Helmsman Passes Away; He Once Bought ETH into the Company's Balance Sheet

marsbit03/25 10:05

What NYSE’s ‘strategic’ 24/7 platform means for Ethereum and RWAs

Tokenization is a key use case demonstrating stablecoin utility, with Ethereum currently dominating the real-world asset (RWA) market, accounting for 58% of its nearly $27 billion value. However, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has partnered with Securitize to launch a 24/7 tokenized securities platform, potentially challenging Ethereum’s lead if scaled on alternative networks. Amid macroeconomic uncertainty, including high oil prices and inflationary pressures, capital is shifting toward tokenized assets like U.S. Treasuries, which surged 21% this month. Tokenized stocks also hit a $1 billion all-time high, up 20%, highlighting blockchain’s resilience and growing on-chain liquidity. NYSE’s move is seen as a strategic step to legitimize risk assets and capitalize on this momentum, signaling institutional-level confidence in RWAs and potentially reshaping the competitive landscape for Layer-1 networks.

ambcrypto03/25 10:04

What NYSE’s ‘strategic’ 24/7 platform means for Ethereum and RWAs