Hong Kong’s Grace Period for Crypto Exchanges Ending — Trading Platforms Must Obtain License by June 1
30.5.2024
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder that crypto trading platforms must obtain a license to operate in Hong Kong before the grace period ends on June 1. The regulator warned that operating without a license is a criminal offense and will enforce compliance....
Ethereum ETF June launch ‘legit possibility’ as BlackRock files amended S-1
30.5.2024
BlackRock updated its Form S-1 for its spot Ether ETF, which analysts say is a “good sign” that issuers and the SEC are working on ETF launches
Ark CEO Cathie Wood Talks Bitcoin With El Salvador’s President — Applauds His Vision for BTC Hub
30.5.2024
Cathie Wood, CEO of asset management firm Ark Invest, recently met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and discussed bitcoin. She praised his progressive approach to economic and educational reforms. “President Bukele’s determination to transform El Salvador into a...
U.S. Lawmaker at Center of Crypto Negotiation Predicts Digital Assets Law by Next Year
30.5.2024
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) vowed the crypto industry won't have long to wait to get U.S. regulations, now that the U.S. House of Representatives has shown the way
U.S. Treasury Isn’t Trying to Ban Crypto Mixers, Top Official Says
30.5.2024
FinCEN’s 2023 proposal to require crypto companies to report transactions that involved mixing is about transparency, not banning mixers, said Brian Nelson, U.S. Treasury undersecretary
Stablecoin market cap rises to 2-year highs as dominance slides to 6%: CCData
30.5.2024
After eight consecutive months of ascent, the stablecoin market capitalization has risen to a 24-month high of $161 billion in May
Mastercard Launches “Crypto Credential” To Replace Wallet Addresses With Usernames
30.5.2024
The Mastercard Crypto Credential service makes peer-to-peer transactions more intuitive, and safer from mistakes / clever wallet attackers.
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Argentina’s Milei meets top tech CEOs to boost business relations
29.5.2024
Libertarian Argentina has “enormous possibilities” under his leadership, Milei tells Sam Altman
PayPal Expands PYUSD to Solana Blockchain for Lower-Cost Transactions
29.5.2024
PayPal Holdings, Inc. announced the expansion of its stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to the Solana blockchain to enhance transaction speeds and reduce costs, providing users greater flexibility and control.
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Crypto Is a Core American Issue, Consensys’ Joe Lubin Says
29.5.2024
The Ethereum co-founder discusses why his firm decided to sue the SEC on stage at Consensus 2024
TRUMP Coin Reaches All-Time High as Trump-Themed Cryptos See Major Gains
29.5.2024
The presidential meme coin fervor persists, with the token maga (TRUMP) hitting an all-time high of $15.45 on Wednesday. This surge elevated the value of Donald Trump’s TRUMP coins to $8.06 million on May 29. Additionally, various Trump-related crypto assets are emerging from the woodwork...
US Treasury report outlines potential financial risks of NFTs
29.5.2024
The government department outlined potential concerns with the NFT market, including terrorist financing, theft, and funding nuclear proliferation