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Ashigaru Emerges From the Shadows, Forking Samourai Wallet in Privacy Push
22.9.2024
After the fall of Samourai Wallet’s founders, a new platform emerged from a mysterious group who forked the project, naming it the Ashigaru Open Source Project. The team behind Ashigaru has shared their vision, stating, “Anyone should be able to engage in peaceful, voluntary and private...
IMF staff propose REDI framework to catalyze CBDC adoption
22.9.2024
IMF staff members introduced a high-level four stage framework, emphasizing regulation, education, design, and incentives to enhance CBDC adoption
US Sentences Nigerian Darknet Fraud Leader to Five Years in Prison for $6M Scheme
21.9.2024
A Nigerian national has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a massive darknet fraud scheme that intended to cause over $6 million in losses, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Using various online aliases, Kaura led a global network selling stolen payment...
FATF Urges India to Strengthen Virtual Asset Regulation
21.9.2024
India has achieved a high level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, addressing illicit finance, money laundering, and terrorist financing. In a joint assessment with regional bodies, the FATF praised India’s progress but pointed out areas needing...
Microstrategy Announces Plans to Buy More Bitcoin Following $1.01B Private Offering
20.9.2024
Microstrategy has revealed plans to acquire additional bitcoin after completing a $1.01 billion offering of convertible senior notes. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing strategy to use proceeds from debt and equity financing to accumulate bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset....
Harvard students launch 'New Bretton Woods Project' to fix debt crisis
19.9.2024
According to veteran trader Peter Brandt, the United States dollar has lost over 90% of its value since the 1950s due to inflation
Crypto for Advisors: Are Advisors Investing in Crypto?
19.9.2024
Did the launch of spot crypto ETFs help bring crypto into the mainstream and encourage adoption - particularly by closing the gap between advisors and their clients?
South Korea, Hong Kong Lead Crypto Market Growth in East Asia
19.9.2024
East Asia’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth, driven by institutional adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. South Korea leads with $130 billion in on-chain value, while Hong Kong emerges as a major...
Lawmaker Flags Concerns Over SEC’s Crypto Approach
19.9.2024
Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted...
Arthur Hayes: 'If They Go 50, That Will Be a Nuclear Catastrophe for Financial Markets'
18.9.2024
In an interview with CoinDesk's Markets Daily, BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes discusses the impact of the Fed cut, how he sees the crypto markets shaping out this year, and why he's investing in Bitcoin Ordinals and inscriptions
SEC’s Crypto Record Rebuked by Ex-Commissioner, GOP Lawmakers in Hearing
18.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was hammered for two hours in a congressional hearing on Wednesday in which the witness list predominantly included agency critics, including former Commissioner Daniel Gallagher, who is now at Robinhood
Three Ways DeFi Will Revolutionize Financial Services
18.9.2024
DeFi is poised to create a future where financial services are digital, open, always-on, and borderless, says Bill Barhydt, ceo, Abra
MEV (Miner Extractable Value): The Silent Threat to Crypto Markets
18.9.2024
Introduction to MEV: A Hidden Challenge in Blockchain Blockchain technology was designed to bring transparency, decentralization, and security to financial […]
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BTC Miner Cathedra Shifts Focus to Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy
17.9.2024
Cathedra Bitcoin Inc. has announced a significant shift in its corporate strategy, moving away from bitcoin mining to focus on growing its bitcoin holdings. The company aims to increase its shareholders’ bitcoin per share through a strategy similar to that of Microstrategy, which has gained...
SEC Fines Prager Metis $1.95M Over Negligent FTX Audits
17.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a $1.95 million settlement with Prager Metis CPAs LLC and its affiliate over serious allegations related to their audits of crypto exchange FTX. The case highlights critical oversights and violations of key industry standards, raising...
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Crypto Venture Reveals WLFI Token Structure
17.9.2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has led the launch of World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency venture, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The project, featuring the WLFI token, allocates 20% to the founding team, including the Trump family, and 63% for public sale....
How 10,000 steps can earn you up to $6.20 a day
17.9.2024
Physical activity could be equal or even bigger than the $7 trillion-worth attention economy, Sweat Economy co-founder believes
Donald Trump silent on crypto project details, team unveils token
17.9.2024
Donald Trump didn’t share any details about his family’s new crypto platform during his 45-minute talk on X, but the team later revealed that a token would be launched
Crypto Project World Liberty Financial, Promoted by Trump Family, Confirms Plan for Token
17.9.2024
The team confirms that the governance token will be available under an SEC Regulation D exemption
41 firms join BIS Project Agora to advance unified ledger applications
16.9.2024
The large private companies will work with seven central banks on improving structural inefficiencies in international transfers