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Franklin Templeton Confident in Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Future, Awaits Advisor Familiarity
24.1.2024
The renowned financial services firm Franklin Templeton remains optimistic about the future of its spot Bitcoin ETF despite not yet achieving significant trading volumes compared to industry giants like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. While these major players account for about 90% of total...
Immediate Neupro Ai Review – Scam or Legitimate Trading Platform
24.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content Immediate Neupro Ai reportedly welcomes users to discover a wide world of financial opportunities by connecting them with ‘top brokerage firms’ or exchanges. The platform also...
British Billionaire Alan Howard’s Crypto Firm Scores UK Watchdog Approval
24.1.2024
Goldman Sachs-backed crypto platform Elwood Technologies announced Wednesday that the firm secured regulatory approval as a service provider. The Financial Conduct Authority’s approval covers Elwood’s execution system for security tokens and derivatives. Elwood, founded by British...
Canadian Court Rules Government’s Freeze of Protester’s Crypto Donations Unconstitutional
24.1.2024
The Canadian Government’s decision to freeze digital assets and crypto donations toward protesting truckers in 2022 was deemed unconstitutional by the Canadian Federal Court. The Federal Court ruled against the government’s decision to freeze financial assets including digital assets...
Cryptojacking Skyrockets: Here’s How It Works
24.1.2024
Cryptojacking has been on the rise with hackers targeting financial firms. It is a type of cyber attack which involves hijacking a computer and using its power to mine cryptocurrencies. It is a malicious activity where unauthorized individuals or software use someone else’s computer or device...
Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific Announces Post-Bankruptcy Comeback to Return to Nasdaq
24.1.2024
Core Scientific has announced its return to the Nasdaq following a comprehensive reorganization post-bankruptcy. According to Core Scientific’s recent release, the Bitcoin miner has emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a significantly strengthened financial position. The reorganization...
UBS Predicts Gold Prices Will Rise 10% in 2024 Amidst Fed Policy Pivot
24.1.2024
UBS, a financial services company, predicts that 2024 will be fruitful for gold, forecasting a price increase of 10% over current market prices. According to UBS analysts, this price increase will be powered by a pivot in the current policy of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is projected to start...
70% of Crypto Asset-Related Communications Violate Rules: FINRA
24.1.2024
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has reported that approximately 70% of crypto asset-related communications reviewed in a recent targeted exam have failed to comply with its rules. According to a recent report by the FINRA, the examination launched in November 2022 involved...
Edward Snowden Urges Crypto Community to Fund Tornado Cash Pioneer’s Legal Defense
24.1.2024
Former CIA contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden on Tuesday called for financial aid to support Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm’s legal defense. Storm and his co-founder Semenov were arrested in Aug. 2023 for alleged sanctions violations in the US through their crypto mixing service, accused...
South Korean Authorities Slammed for Taking Crypto Regulation ‘Baby Steps’
24.1.2024
South Korea’s financial regulators are taking “baby steps” while US counterparts forge ahead with rapid crypto regulation progress, a new report has claimed. Per the South Korean media outlet News Tomato, domestic financial authorities are yet to “properly organize” their crypto arms. The outlet...
Deutsche-backed Taurus Receives Green Light to Introduce Tokenized Securities for Retail Clients
23.1.2024
Fintech firm Taurus has received regulatory approval from Switzerland’s financial regulator to offer tokenized securities to retail clients. In a press release published January 23rd, Taurus announced that it had received regulatory approval from Switzerland’s Financial Market...
Immediate XGen Review – Scam or Legitimate Trading Platform
23.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content Immediate XGen claims to provide users with a way to attain financial gains without having to put much thought into strategy. The platform promises to deliver cutting-edge technology that will...
Maxine Waters Questions Meta’s Digital Asset Ambitions
23.1.2024
Maxine Waters has sent a probing letter to Meta, querying the tech giant’s recent spate of trademark applications related to digital assets and blockchain technology. Maxine Waters Suspects Meta’s Renewed Interest in Digital Assets Through Trademark Filings Maxine Waters, the ranking...
Study: Financial Losses on BNB Chain Due to Hacks and Scams Fell by 85% in 2023
23.1.2024
In 2023, financial losses on the BNB Smart Chain due to exploits or breaches fell by 85% to $161.1 million, according to the findings of a new Avenger DAO study report. The study data also shows that Q2 of 2023 was the costliest quarter, with approximately $69.5 million lost across 127 incidents....
Blockchain Startup Figure Technologies Seeks US Regulatory Approval for Interest-Bearing Stablecoin
23.1.2024
Financial technology company Figure Technologies is seeking approval from US regulators to introduce an interest-bearing stablecoin. Founded by former SoFi Technologies CEO Mike Cagney, if successful, Figure will become the first company to offer a stablecoin regulated as a security within...
Coinbase Slams US Treasury’s Proposed Requirement for Crypto Platforms to Report All Mixing Activities
23.1.2024
Coinbase has criticized the US Treasury’s proposed rulemaking on cryptocurrency mixing, stating that it fails to effectively address regulatory gaps while placing unnecessary burdens on crypto platforms. In a comment submitted to the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement...
Blackrock and Fidelity ETFs Lead the Charge in Bitcoin Accumulation, Holding Over $2.6 Billion in Combined BTC Assets
22.1.2024
Recent data reveals that Blackrock, the globe’s leading asset manager boasting over nine trillion in assets under management (AUM), now possesses 33,430.56 bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.34 billion. Similarly, the financial powerhouse Fidelity has increased its bitcoin holdings, with...
Tokenization is a “New Financial World” – Is Larry Fink Right?
22.1.2024
The much-anticipated Bitcoin ETF approval on January 11 has set the crypto media alight. Still, despite some early signals of bullish action, the markets didn’t respond with quite the same enthusiasm, with BTC trading down 8% in the days immediately following the news. However, short-term movements...
Congressman Tom Emmer Offers to Help Donald Trump Fight Central Bank Digital Currencies
22.1.2024
Congressman Tom Emmer has offered to help former U.S. President Donald Trump fight the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the U.S. “I agree with President Trump; CBDCs pose a serious threat to Americans’ right to financial privacy. I look forward to working with...
Russia’s Nornickel Using ‘Digital Assets’ to Pay Employee Dividends
22.1.2024
Source: Alex J/Adobe The Russian metal mining giant Nornickel (Nornickel Norilsk) says it will start paying its employees dividends with “digital financial assets.” The firm’s board of directors has approved a program that will see employees receive around $10.40 per share. And, according to...