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Turkey Rules out Taxes on Crypto Profits, Considers Limited Transaction Tax
6.6.2024
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has stated that there are no current plans to impose taxes on profits from cryptocurrencies. However, he mentioned that the government is considering implementing a “very limited” transaction tax on these assets, though the specifics...
Coinbase introduces a new smart wallet
6.6.2024
Coinbase offers wallet service to its users. The platform is now aiming to revolutionize that service with the launch of a smart wallet. The goal is to support onboarding a billion users in the coming years. What makes Coinbase Smart Wallet a product to look out for are its features, like gasless...
Binance reinstates crypto buys with Visa, Mastercard payments
6.6.2024
Binance has resumed allowing crypto purchases using Visa and Mastercard for its exchange users. Does this signal the end of Binance’s regulatory troubles?
Gold Rush: Long Lines to Purchase Bullion in Vietnam
6.6.2024
Local reports indicate that lines of several dozen people are waiting to purchase gold bullion from various state-owned banks in Vietnam, primarily in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. The interest in buying the precious metal at this time seems to be driven by the lower prices these banks offer to retail...
Cardano enters a new Argentine partnership; will ADA reach $0.5?
6.6.2024
Cardano recently shook the crypto market by signing an official partnership with Argentina. This development marks a major milestone for the country, which is trying to elevate its crypto sector. The announcement states that Rogelio Frigerio, the Entre Rios Province’s governor, joined hands with...
Stake BNB & FDUSD to farm AI power on Binance IO.NET launch
6.6.2024
Binance, a leading market for cryptocurrency trading, recently introduced its new product, IO.NET (IO), in a Launchpool section. It is Binance’s 55th project to be featured in this section. The pre-sale of IO tokens is also a good opportunity for users to acquire tokens before they can be traded...
Celebrity crypto projects: A Vitalik Buterin critique
6.6.2024
Vitalik Buterin, the Ethereum founder, recently talked about celebrity involvement in the crypto market. Several personalities have launched their crypto projects, but Buterin is not cheering them on. The founder went on to X/Twitter to express dissatisfaction with the star experimentation....
Paxos International Debuts ‘Lift Dollar’ Stablecoin With Daily Yields
6.6.2024
The blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos has announced Paxos International has launched a new yield-bearing stablecoin called lift dollar (USDL). The stablecoin’s holders will earn overnight yield from short-term U.S. government securities and cash equivalent reserve assets...
Robinhood to buy Bitstamp crypto exchange to enable institutional trading in US
6.6.2024
Robinhood’s $200 million acquisition deal comes despite receiving a Wells notice from the SEC a month earlier
New law grants US president power to block digital asset access
6.6.2024
A new U.S. law grants the president unprecedented authority to block access to digital assets, sparking significant concerns about its broad implications and potential impact on users
Key Cryptocurrencies to consider for investment in 2024
6.6.2024
The world of cryptocurrency has become so dynamic that it can lead to numerous opportunities and threats for investors. Understanding the main digital currencies to think about when investing in the future years of 2024 is vital. This article looks at the critical developments currently underway...
Nigeria defends Binance exec prosecution amid US lawmakers' criticism
6.6.2024
The minister assured that Binance had received appropriate consular access from the U.S. and all due care, following standard diplomatic protocols and the rule of law
Tether invests $18.75 million in XREX to enhance the online asset space
6.6.2024
Tether has invested $18.75 million in XREX Group to improve the overall online asset space and initiate global payments with USDT. In addition, Tether plans to introduce inventive innovative regulatory technology. For the uninitiated, Tether is known as the largest company in the online asset...
US Lawmakers: Jailed Binance Executive, US Citizen, Wrongfully Detained by Nigeria
6.6.2024
A group of U.S. lawmakers led by Micheal McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has accused the Nigerian government of wrongfully detaining Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers have asked the Biden Administration to transfer Gambaryan’s case to the Office of Special Presidential...
FBI Warns of Crypto Scams in Fake Work-From-Home Jobs
6.6.2024
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued an alert on June 4, highlighting a surge in cryptocurrency-related fraud involving bogus work-from-home opportunities. Scammers impersonate legitimate businesses and lure individuals with seemingly simple tasks like clicking buttons or rating...
39% of Family Offices Investing or Exploring Cryptocurrencies: BNY Mellon
6.6.2024
The 2024 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Study reveals a divided perspective among family offices regarding cryptocurrency investments. Approximately 39% of the surveyed family offices are either actively investing in cryptocurrencies or considering them, highlighting a keen interest in this modern...
Tether CEO Advises Caution Over Suspicious Airdrop Emails Citing Compromised Mailing List Vendor
6.6.2024
Paolo Ardoino of Tether and Bobby Ong of Coingecko have warned of a potential supply chain attack on the crypto industry. They reported that a prominent vendor managing mailing lists for crypto companies may have been compromised, urging caution against phishing emails related to fake crypto...
Ripple President Says SEC on ‘Warpath’ With Crypto Industry
6.6.2024
The president of Ripple Labs has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s approach to regulating the crypto sector, emphasizing that the regulator is on a “warpath” with the industry. She highlighted the inefficiency of the current approach, stating:...
Mike Novogratz Expects Bitcoin to Hit $100K by Year-End as US Political Support for Crypto Grows
5.6.2024
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz predicts bitcoin could hit $100,000 by year-end, citing a positive U.S. political environment for digital assets. He highlighted growing optimism for cryptocurrencies and progress on SEC approval of spot ethereum ETFs. However, the industry recently faced a setback...
Ahead of Ether ETFs Debut, Bitmex Introduces 200x Leverage for Ethereum
5.6.2024
On June 5, 2024, the crypto derivatives exchange Bitmex announced it is offering 200x leverage for ethereum perpetuals ahead of the U.S. ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trading debut. Bitmex Ramps Up Ethereum Trading With 200x Leverage Offering According to a social media post on X published...