The Graph drafts a roadmap to serve global data needs
8.11.2023
The Graph has talked about its roadmap in detail, stating that the overall objective is to serve global data needs. While the same has yet to demonstrate a positive impact on the token value, it is definite that the roadmap has been designed to empower developers and expand its ecosystem. The Graph...
BIS General Manager urges central banks to “lead innovation” for CBDCs
8.11.2023
Agustín Carstens called CBDCs the “central element” of the central bank leadership in innovation
Expobank Issues First Tokenized Diamond Offering in Russia
8.11.2023
Expobank, a large financial institution in Russia, has reportedly issued the first tokenized diamond offering in the country. According to local media, Expobank used the Multichain blockchain platform to issue these tokens, with each one of them having the value of 1/5,000 of a diamond...
Cryptocurrency Confiscation on the Rise: Impact of IRS’s Surveillance Plans
8.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Vitalii Vodolazskyi As the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) moves forward with its plans to enhance surveillance of cryptocurrency transactions, some worry that it might lead to a surge in crypto confiscations. A 2022 report published by the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Jamf Spots New MacOS Crypto Malware Attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus BlueNoroff Group
8.11.2023
Source: Pixabay BlueNoroff, the notorious hackers’ group with links to North Korea’s Lazarus, has debuted a fresh MacOS malware targeting financial institutions. Uncovered by researchers from the Apple device management firm – Jamf, the perpetrators have been hiding behind...
SOL, XRP, DOGE Yields on GMX Jump up to 75% as Arbitrum Incentives Go Live
8.11.2023
Such rewards have been made possible as the platform was the biggest recipient of Arbitrum’s arb (ARB) token grant following a community vote in October
Blockchain’s positive impact on sustainable development: Solana Breakpoint
8.11.2023
Regenerative economy and finance projects are tapping into blockchain technology for increased utility, transparency and decentralization
Crypto.com allows USD transfers to retail traders
8.11.2023
Crypto.com has announced that its retail traders can now access the facility of USD transfers. The exchange platform has committed to offering a seamless process to customers with zero transfer fees. However, it is subject to the end of the promotional period and the application of processing fees...
HSBC taps Ripple’s Metaco to launch security token custody
8.11.2023
HSBC has partnered with Ripple-owned tech firm, Metaco, to allow institutional investors hold tokenized securities on its new custody platform
Solana Price Prediction as SOL Approaches $50 – Here are Key Levels to Watch Next
8.11.2023
The Solana price has gained by 5.5% in the past 24 hours, rising to $43.31 as the cryptocurrency market as a whole moves by only 0.5%. SOL is now up by 12% in a week and by a whopping 89% in the last 30 days, making it comfortably the best-performing top-100 coin over this period. […]
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Swiss crypto bank SEBA gets Hong Kong SFC license
8.11.2023
SEBA began its quest for Hong Kong expansion late last year, setting up an office in November 2022 and by August 2023, the firm obtained an in-principle approval to offer virtual asset trading services
CBDCs Are 'Central' to Innovating Financial Systems, BIS Chief Says
8.11.2023
Central banks will have a limited role to play relative to the private sector in CBDC issuance, the group's general manager Agustín Carstens said