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Dutch Regulator Warns of Crypto Pump-and-Dump, New Regulation to Ban These Schemes
30.9.2024
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued a warning about the dangers of pump-and-dump schemes in the cryptocurrency space, as new regulations prepare to target this market manipulation tactic. The upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), effective from Dec....
QCP Capital: Risk Assets Rise on Global Stimulus Outlook
28.9.2024
According to a weekend market insights analysis provided by QCP Capital, risk assets experienced a notable rally this week, driven by central bank stimulus measures and key political developments. Analysts from QCP highlighted multiple factors contributing to the uptick, including economic support...
Binance Founder CZ Released From US Custody After Serving 4-Month Sentence
28.9.2024
Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has been released from U.S. custody after serving a four-month sentence for his role in compliance failures at Binance. His sentence followed a plea deal that included a $50 million fine and stepping down as Binance’s CEO. Despite his prison...
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold — Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Bitcoin should be treated as a commodity, like gold: Cantor Fitzgerald CEO
28.9.2024
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick advocates for Bitcoin to be classified as a commodity, citing its similarities to gold and oil
Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
28.9.2024
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing...
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
28.9.2024
Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed kidnapping attempt. “Iza boasted about paying...
Blackrock Amasses $24 Billion in Bitcoin, Approaches 2% of Total Supply
27.9.2024
From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2%...
Propelled by crypto inflows, US ETF assets hit record $10 trillion
27.9.2024
Cryptocurrency ETFs saw inflows exceeding $20 billion in 2024, according to Morningstar
Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies
27.9.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain necessary licenses, and adhere to compliance...
Paypal Rolls Out Crypto Features for Business Accounts
27.9.2024
Paypal has unveiled a new feature allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. Although not yet available in New York, this move caters to increasing demand from businesses. Paypal has steadily ramped up its involvement in digital currencies, including...
Mark Cuban: Kamala Harris Opposes ‘Regulation Through Litigation’
27.9.2024
Billionaire Mark Cuban says that Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has told him “in no uncertain terms that they are against ‘regulation through litigation.'” He criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler’s regulation by enforcement...
BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’
27.9.2024
BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more regulatory approvals to capitalize on the lucrative...
SEC chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
26.9.2024
Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too
Kamala Harris’s Blockchain Comment Sparks Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community
26.9.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris’s remarks on fostering technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have sparked plenty of chatter in the crypto community. While some see her words as encouraging and forward-thinking, others believe Harris is merely pandering and looking to gain...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Leaps 6.3% as All Assets Rise
26.9.2024
Uniswap joined NEAR Protocol as top performer, gaining 3.9%
Wall Street Titan Guggenheim Tokenizes $20M of Commercial Paper on Ethereum
26.9.2024
Guggenheim Treasury Services, a subsidiary of financial services giant Guggenheim Partners, has issued $20 million of tokenized commercial paper on the Ethereum blockchain, its partner, blockchain platform Zeconomy, announced Thursday
Visa Introduces Tokenized Asset Platform for Blockchain-Based Financial Services
26.9.2024
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities and bonds, using smart contracts. VTAP provides...
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.
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...