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Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
26.9.2024
VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly.
Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages
26.9.2024
Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address...
Japan’s Finance Regulators to Reform Crypto Gaming Laws
26.9.2024
Japan’s financial regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly determined to introduce major reforms to the nation’s crypto…
Crypto Inspired by 'Moo Deng' Zooms to $100M as Hippo Meme Takes Over Internet
26.9.2024
Holder count has zoomed to 12,400 unique wallets with over $48.5 million in volume traded over the last 24 hours, a fan page for the token said Wednesday
Lightning Wallet Osmo Brings Financial Services to Puerto Rico
26.9.2024
Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, a Latam-focused bitcoin and lightning network wallet, has announced that they are now bringing their full suite of financial services for customers in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans can top up their wallet using Sinpemovil, a quick cellphone-linked fiat payment...
Experts Say P2E Games ‘Normalize’ Crypto in Emerging Markets
26.9.2024
Play-to-earn blockchain games are driving crypto adoption in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Experts attribute this growth to their accessibility, economic opportunities, and community-building benefits. One expert believes play-to-earn games can serve...
Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto: Nic Carter
26.9.2024
The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims to Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter
Singapore Court Grants WazirX Four-Month Conditional Moratorium: Source
26.9.2024
A Singapore court has granted Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX a four month moratorium based on certain conditions on Thursday, an industry source told CoinDesk
Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial
26.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday
Hong Kong’s Crypto Securities Activities Revenue Was $77M Yuan in Q1 2024
26.9.2024
Hong Kong‘s crypto activity in the securities industry has generated a revenue of $77 Million Yuan in the…
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
26.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation...
NYC’s pro-crypto mayor Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges
26.9.2024
New York Mayor Eric Adams has defended his innocence after being indicted on federal criminal charges, saying that he will fight the charges with "every ounce of his spirit.”
Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access
26.9.2024
A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to disclose user data during rule violation investigations...
Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’
26.9.2024
Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns over potential overregulation. This proposed study...
Saudi Arabia Leads MENA in Crypto Growth for Second Year Running
26.9.2024
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the fastest-growing crypto economy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the second consecutive year. Unlike other MENA countries, Saudi Arabia’s and Qatar’s crypto activity primarily stems from decentralized finance platforms. The majority...
Kamala Harris wants the US to be ‘dominant’ in blockchain
26.9.2024
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made another public statement about digital assets during a Wednesday speech at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh
Kamala Harris wants the US to be ‘dominant’ in blockchain
26.9.2024
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris made another public statement about digital assets during a Wednesday speech at the Economic Club of Pittsburgh
Cryptocurrency and Stocks Show High Correlation Levels as Macroeconomics Start Driving Markets
25.9.2024
A Bloomberg analysis found that cryptocurrency and stock markets have shown a high correlation after the latest set of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. According to analysts, this related movement would be the result of the macroeconomic variables taking control of the markets and should...
Here’s what happened in crypto today
25.9.2024
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation
PayPal enables business accounts to buy, sell, and trade crypto
25.9.2024
In 2020, PayPal began allowing individual retail customers to buy, sell, and hold crypto directly from their PayPal and Venmo accounts