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MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region
1.10.2024
Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin
After Initial Surge, MOODENG Falls 45.6%; Hamster Kombat Drops 51% From Peak
1.10.2024
According to the latest market updates, two fresh-faced crypto assets, moo deng (MOODENG) and hamster kombat (HMSTR), have faced some dips over the past 24 hours. While HMSTR had a rocky launch, MOODENG initially skyrocketed, but the meme token has since tumbled 45.6% below its highest value....
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Moved $257M in Vintage BTC in September
1.10.2024
With September now behind us, some surprisingly old bitcoins moved last month—250 BTC from January and February 2009 were spent for the first time in nearly 16 years. Over the course of the month, a total of 4,066.81 BTC from dormant bitcoin addresses, created between 2009 and 2017, were...
Binance ‘fully available’ in Argentina after VASP registration
1.10.2024
Binance becomes fully operational in Argentina after securing registration with the country’s securities regulator.
Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox
1.10.2024
The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub
Bitcoin ETFs Surge Ahead With $61.3M Inflows, Ethereum ETFs Struggle
1.10.2024
On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted another round of inflows, netting $61.3 million. Meanwhile, the spot ethereum ETFs took a hit, with the nine funds collectively pulling out $822,290 during the trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Pull in Millions, Ethereum Funds Post...
Börse Stuttgart, ECB cut settlement time in blockchain test
1.10.2024
Börse Stuttgart Group’s blockchain test, in collaboration with the European Central Bank, aims to revolutionize securities transactions by reducing settlement times to minutes
Ripple receives in-principle license approval in Dubai
1.10.2024
Ripple has acquired in-principle financial services license approval from Dubai’s DFSA, moving closer to offering cross-border crypto payment services in the UAE
Japan to Review Crypto Regulations, Potentially Easing Tax Burden
1.10.2024
Japan is reportedly set to review its cryptocurrency regulations, potentially reducing taxes on digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to assess whether current crypto regulations under the payments act provide sufficient investor protection. The review may lead to reclassifying...
Binance Confirms Access Restrictions on Sanctioned Russian Users
1.10.2024
Crypto exchange Binance says it is complying with international sanctions by denying sanctioned Russian individuals and entities access to its platform. “Compliance remains our top priority. We are deeply committed to our users and maintaining their trust in our platform. We constantly invest...
FCA Secures First Conviction for Illegal Crypto ATM Operation in UK
1.10.2024
Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to illegally running a crypto ATM network across the UK. Even though the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) denied his registration, his operation handled millions in cryptocurrency transactions. This case represents the first conviction of its type under...
UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings
1.10.2024
Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the dollar down 5% since June, UBS recommends strategies...
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO: Bitcoin Is a Commodity, Should Be Treated Like Gold and Oil
1.10.2024
Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, says bitcoin is a commodity. “When you truly understand bitcoin, it’s hard to see it any other way,” he said, adding that the crypto “should be treated like gold and like oil.” While stating that other digital assets...
Kasikornbank launches first licensed Thai digital asset custodian
30.9.2024
The new custody service will be just the latest in the bank's new digital asset and AI activities
Jameson Lopp: Most don't realize how easy self-custody has become
30.9.2024
Cypherpunk Jameson Lopp is making sure there are viable custody solutions that prioritize the user
The Global Rate Cut Cycle Will Power Risk Assets Even Higher
30.9.2024
Investors tend to focus on monetary policy from the major central banks and Canada, Sweden, and Switzerland have each cut rates three times this year. Lower borrowing costs going forward should boost the price outlook for crypto, says Scott Garliss
Digital-Asset Manager Kin Launches $100M Tokenized Real Estate Fund on Chintai Network
30.9.2024
Fund tokenization is one of the frontiers of bringing real-world assets to blockchain rails in pursuit of greater efficiency, lower costs and faster settlements
South Korea NPS: Investments in Microstrategy, Coinbase Not for ‘Virtual Assets’
30.9.2024
South Korea’s National Pension Service has revealed that it has invested in global crypto exchange Coinbase and IT…
Tether Aids DOJ in Seizing $6M in Assets Tied to Crypto Scams
30.9.2024
Tether, a stablecoin issuer, said it has collaborated with the U.S. Department of Justice to seize digital assets worth $6 million stolen from victims of crypto confidence schemes. Tether has assisted law enforcement in various jurisdictions, blocking over two billion dollars in USDT and recovering...
Malicious Crypto-Stealing App Exposed on Google Play
30.9.2024
An app on Google Play was discovered stealing cryptocurrency from users, employing advanced social engineering and trusted protocols. Check Point Research exposed the app after it had siphoned $70,000, deceiving over 150 victims. The attackers used the Walletconnect protocol to appear legitimate...