Bitcoin

Australian crypto exchange Swyftx has secured an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), positioning itself to offer payment services and derivative products.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced proposed rule changes for crypto assets as part of its 2026 agenda, aiming to clarify the regulatory framework and provide greater market certainty.

Strategy, the corporate treasury firm led by Michael Saylor, sold 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 million to fund preferred stock dividend payments and replenish cash reserves.

US President Donald Trump admitted on Monday that he embraced cryptocurrency partly for political reasons, revealing a calculated pivot from his previous stance.

The White House has acknowledged that establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the United States remains a work-in-progress, as federal agencies continue to evaluate the best structure for the fund.