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Blockchain Advocacy Groups Slam EIA’s ‘Politically Motivated’ Inquiry Into US Crypto Mining
8.2.2024
After the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) declared its intention to launch an urgent inquiry into the power consumption of cryptocurrency mining within the nation, two blockchain advocacy organizations have labeled the move as a “politically motivated” drive against...
BIS Warns Against Unregulated Metaverse: A Call to Prevent Fragmentation and Corporate Control
8.2.2024
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) has published a report calling on regulators to “future proof” themselves against the adverse effects of an unregulated metaverse on the digital economy. The 31-page report warns that future money and virtual environments run the risk...
Digital Asset Spot Trading Volumes Rise for the Fourth Consecutive Month + More Crypto News
8.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: Digital Asset Spot Volumes Rise for the Fourth Consecutive Month Paxos Adopts Chainlink’s PayPal USD Price Feed The Hashgraph Association...
Thai SEC Charges Former Zipmex CEO with Corruption and Deception
8.2.2024
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Akarlap Yimwilai, the former CEO of Zipmex Thailand, with corruption and deception. According to an official statement released on Thursday, the SEC’s investigation revealed that customer assets held in Zipmex...
Spot Trading Volumes Hit $1.4 Trillion as Exchanges Record Growth In Fourth Consecutive Month
8.2.2024
Digital asset spot trading volumes continued on a steady rise in January on the back of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF approval by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A new CCData market report shows an increase in market activity as ETF participants notch inflows and traders...
RBI Governor Suggests Offline Initiatives to Drive Digital Rupee Adoption in Remote Areas
8.2.2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has suggested using offline solutions to boost the adoption of the central bank’s digital rupee in remote areas. The RBI will evaluate various offline solutions, including proximity and non-proximity-based options, in hilly, rural,...
Bridgetower Capital and Deus X Capital Launch $250 Million Digital Asset Platform in UAE
8.2.2024
Bridgetower Middle East, established by Bridgetower Capital and Deus X Capital, launched a digital asset platform in Abu Dhabi to cater to institutional investors in the UAE and Middle East. Arabian Business reported the establishment of Bridgetower ME, a joint venture between Bridgetower Capital...
NFTs Are the Pillars of Digital Capitalism, Animoca Founder Says
8.2.2024
Yat Siu explains why we shouldn't dismiss NFTs as monkey JPEGs and how blockchain acts as a political system of sorts, fostering a consensus-based democratic process
NBA, Mark Cuban Sued for Marketing Deals With Defunct Crypto Exchange Voyager
8.2.2024
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is facing a lawsuit over its association with failed crypto exchange Voyager Digital Holdings, with investors alleging losses totaling $4.2 billion. The lawsuit claims the NBA’s involvement in a marketing deal between Voyager and Mark Cuban, former...
US Lawmakers Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Crypto Oversight Gaps
8.2.2024
Four U.S. lawmakers have pressed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding crypto oversight gaps. The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), which Yellen chairs, has issued “repeated warnings about the lack of oversight of the digital asset markets,” the lawmakers detailed...
LBank Launches Oasys: Revolutionizing the Blockchain Gaming Industry
8.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. LBank, a leading global digital asset trading platform, proudly announces the integration of Oasys into its diverse trading portfolio. This strategic move not only enhances LBank’s offering in the blockchain gaming sector but also marks a significant milestone for Oasys...
SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital’s Spot Ether ETF
8.2.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its ruling on the Invesco Galaxy ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), and has now been pushed to potentially July 2024 after opening the proposal to public comments. Invesco and Galaxy Spot Ethereum ETF Decision Delayed by SEC...
Leading Privacy Crypto Monero Bounces Back: XMR Surges 25%, Defying Delisting Woes
7.2.2024
After the leading privacy crypto token monero experienced a substantial 32% price decline on Tuesday, the coin’s value swiftly saw recovery the next day, surging by 25% within the last 24 hours. Binance, Kraken, and Kucoin are witnessing significant activity in monero’s daily trading...
Scaramucci Urges Crypto Community to Support Biden Over Trump at Digital Assets Event: Report
7.2.2024
Former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scarmucci urged the crypto community to support current President Joe Biden over Republican frontrunner Donald J. Trump during a February 1 appearance at a Duke University digital assets event. Scaramucci Warns Trump is Bad for Crypto According...
FINRA-Registered Digital Asset Platform Prometheum to Launch Ether Custody Services
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the first U.S. special purpose broker-dealer authorized to custody, clear, and settle digital asset securities, disclosed that it is now providing custodial services for the cryptocurrency ethereum. This announcement arrives amidst a period where the prominent crypto asset, ethereum...
Crypto Titan Digital Currency Group Opposes Genesis’ Restructuring Plan for Favoring Select Creditors
7.2.2024
In a legal document filed on Feb. 6, 2024, the crypto juggernaut, Digital Currency Group (DCG), voiced opposition to Genesis’ revised bankruptcy strategy for multiple concerns. DCG argues that the plan favors certain creditors over others unjustly, and the company’s legal team charges...
Prometheum, the Only SEC-Registered Crypto Company, Launches First Product: Ether Custody Service
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the only digital asset service provider registered with the US SEC, will offer its first crypto product in March: Ethereum custody, according to a report by Fortune. It is potentially big news for the industry. A successful launch could end up clarifying Ethereum’s status as...
South Korea Exchange Association Petitions OKX for Offering Services Without Approval
7.2.2024
A group of cryptocurrency exchanges known as the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DAXA) has reported rival OKX to the financial authorities in South Korea. According to a Feb 7 report, OKX faces regulatory scrutiny by South Korean authorities after a report that it targeted local traders without...
CleanSpark Announces Two New Acquisitions + More Crypto News
7.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: CleanSpark Announces Two New Acquisitions Neo Develops Bespoke Consortium Ethereum-compatible Chain for Chinese Enterprise Market Ripple’s XRPL...
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Asks Government to Allow Yuan-Linked Stablecoins
7.2.2024
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) has asked policymakers to consider allowing the issuance of Chinese yuan-linked stablecoins. In a statement released on Tuesday, the influential business organization emphasized the importance of retaining and attracting talent and businesses...