Search
Hashgraph Association to explore digital asset use cases with Qatar stakeholders
20.9.2024
The Hashgraph Association will explore digital asset use cases such as equity and real estate tokenization with stakeholders in Qatar.
Deus X Capital unveils Solstice Labs to boost institutional DeFi growth
20.9.2024
The new business is the latest of several digital asset companies Deus X Capital has a hand in
Commerzbank Partners With Deutsche Börse’s Crypto Finance to Expand Crypto Services
20.9.2024
Commerzbank, one of Germany’s largest banks, has partnered with Deutsche Börse subsidiary Crypto Finance to offer secure bitcoin and ether services to its corporate clients. The collaboration focuses on seamless trading and custody solutions, ensuring regulated access to digital assets for select...
Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Crypto Markets, Bybit Executive Weighs In
20.9.2024
Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify...
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, DZ Bank Expand Crypto Access to 700 German Banks
20.9.2024
Boerse Stuttgart Digital is collaborating with DZ Bank to bring secure cryptocurrency trading and storage to over 700 cooperative banks across Germany. The move marks a significant step toward mainstream crypto adoption in Europe, with banks now offering regulated crypto services to retail...
SEC Reviews Proposal for New Bitcoin, Ether ETF Custodians
20.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians...
Blockchain adoption in Asia Pacific will expand into SMEs — Blockdaemon
19.9.2024
Blockdaemon executive Andrew Vranjes said that tax regulations and the lack of uniform regulations across jurisdictions hold back institutions from adopting blockchain.
South Korea, Hong Kong Lead Crypto Market Growth in East Asia
19.9.2024
East Asia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth, driven by institutional adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. South Korea leads with $130 billion in on-chain value, while Hong Kong emerges as a major...
US Lawmakers Call for Clear SEC Rules on Digital Asset Airdrops
19.9.2024
Congressman Tom Emmer is pushing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide clear rules on digital asset airdrops, arguing that current regulatory uncertainty is stifling innovation and blocking American participation in blockchain projects. He emphasized the importance...
Lawmaker Flags Concerns Over SEC’s Crypto Approach
19.9.2024
Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted...
Bitcoin Emerges as a ‘Unique Diversifier,’ Says Blackrock’s Latest Report
18.9.2024
In a recent report, Blackrock, the largest digital asset manager, explores bitcoin’s role as a unique investment diversifier, highlighting its distinct risk and return factors compared to traditional assets. The financial institution’s report also discusses bitcoin’s growing...
Trump-Themed Meme Coins Spike Following Former President’s X Interview
17.9.2024
After former President Donald Trump and his family introduced World Liberty Financial (WLF) during an X Spaces interview, meme coins inspired by Trump have enjoyed a notable rise in value over the past 24 hours when compared to the U.S. dollar. Political Meme Coins Surge After Trump Slams Kamala...
Russian Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency to Overcome Cross-Border Payment Obstacles
17.9.2024
Elvira Nabiullina, head of Russia’s central bank, has highlighted challenges in cross-border settlements, including payment issues and falling trade volumes. She emphasized the importance of finding new solutions, such as using digital currencies and cooperating with global partners,...
Qatar Financial Centre Activates Digital Assets Lab
16.9.2024
Qatar Financial Center (QFC) has launched its Digital Assets Lab, selecting 24 participants to develop innovative digital solutions using distributed ledger technology. Key partners include Google Cloud, Masraf Al Rayan, The Hashgraph Association, and R3. Lab Participants to Lead Digital...
Kraken denies SEC claims, argues digital assets aren’t securities: Law Decoded
16.9.2024
Kraken rejects the SEC’s securities allegations, Brazil lifts the freeze on Starlink’s bank account, the UK clarifies crypto property rights, and Coinbase backs NFT’s legal defense
This Week’s Crypto Highlights: Baby Doge Coin Jumps, Rocket Pool Tumbles
16.9.2024
Over the last seven days, bitcoin (BTC) has seen a 3.6% increase, while ethereum (ETH) slipped by 1.9%. During this period, several other digital assets experienced both stronger and weaker performances compared to these two giants. The meme token baby doge coin (BABYDOGE) leaped by 102%,...
SEC Regrets Confusion Over ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ — Ripple and Coinbase Weigh In
16.9.2024
Coinbase and Ripple legal chiefs, Paul Grewal and Stuart Alderoty, have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its inconsistent approach to classifying tokens as securities. Grewal referenced Footnote 6 in the SEC’s amended complaint against Binance, where...
New Bill Seeks Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC on Digital Assets
15.9.2024
A U.S. congressman has introduced the Bridging Regulation and Innovation for Digital Global and Electronic Digital Assets Act (BRIDGE Act), aimed at improving collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on digital asset...
Binance Warns of Malware Targeting Crypto Addresses, Urges Users to Always Verify
15.9.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has alerted users to a rise in “Clipper malware” attacks that can steal crypto funds. The malware intercepts wallet addresses, replacing them with attackers’. Binance said it has implemented security measures and provided tips to users, including...
Two-Year Investigation Yields Partial Recovery in Crypto Scam
15.9.2024
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s detectives in California, United States, have recovered nearly $5,000 of the $17,000 stolen in a cryptocurrency scam targeting victims in Los Osos two years ago. On Sept. 12, 2022, the victims informed authorities that they were deceived by a scammer posing...