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VARA’s New Leadership in Dubai Marks Next Phase of Crypto Regulation
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Grigory Bruev The hands-on approach by Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has enabled it to set a global precedent for regulator-industry cooperation, its executives said. All virtual asset service providers (VASPs) must obtain a license from VARA before...
Cogwise AI News Aggregator: Revolutionizing Decision-Making in Real Time
20.12.2023
In a groundbreaking leap for financial technology, Cogwise AI unveils its state-of-the-art “AI News Aggregator,” reshaping how traders approach decision-making. This cutting-edge feature integrates advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, providing real-time...
Over 40 Countries Forge Ahead with Cryptocurrency Regulation and Legislation: PwC
20.12.2023
Image by motortion, Adobe Stock. More than 40 countries have made significant strides in advancing crypto-focused regulations and legislation this year, indicating a growing global trend towards wider cryptocurrency adoption. According to a recent report from professional services firm...
Global Securities Regulator IOSCO Issues DeFi Policy Recommendations
20.12.2023
Organizing as DAOs doesn't mean freedom from regulatory responsibilities, the International Organization of Securities Commissions says
Hong Kong Authorities Block Two Crypto Websites Suspected of Fraud
20.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning regarding two crypto firms suspected of engaging in fraud. The watchdog has cautioned the public to be wary of “LonShiX” and “Bitbank (Global) Financial Holding Group,” both...
Economist Jim Rickards’ ‘Tumultuous’ and ‘Shocking’ Predictions: Global Recession and a New Banking Crisis to Ensue in 2024
20.12.2023
Jim Rickards, a famous economist and investment lawyer, has predicted a year of turmoil for global economies in 2024. According to Rickards, the U.S. Federal Reserve will be unable to pull off a soft landing scenario, prompting a global recession. Also, according to Rickards, a new banking crisis...
The 12th Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group took place on December 11-12, 2023
20.12.2023
The 12th edition of the prominent Global Blockchain Congress by Agora Group that took place on December 11-12, 2023, at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, UAE, was a huge success. This edition’s main theme was: “Will the Next Bull Market Be Different?” which brought A-list...
Crypto Industry Funnels $78 Million Into War Chest to Elect Pro-Crypto Candidates in 2024 Elections
20.12.2023
Prominent crypto companies and leaders have contributed to a war chest to support pro-crypto candidates in the 2024 elections, amassing $78 million to date. “The U.S. cannot afford to continue taking a back seat on the global stage. Regulatory overreach (esp from the SEC) is actively moving...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Rises 5.30% to $43,000 – Can It Sustain This Growth?
20.12.2023
In the dynamic world of digital currencies, Bitcoin (BTC) has once again made headlines with a remarkable surge, surpassing the $43,000 threshold. This leap contributes to a significant uptick in the global crypto market cap, which now stands at an impressive $1.61 trillion, marking a 3.82%...
Breaking: Global Settlement Reached in FTX Digital Markets Liquidation
19.12.2023
FTX struck a global settlement between its US and Bahamas bankruptcy proceedings in an attempt to jointly maximize creditor payouts. Image by Александр Поташев, Adobe Stock. The ongoing saga following the dramatic collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried‘s bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX took...
Report: Bank of Korea Chief Says Growing Use of Stablecoins Threatens Central Bank Operations
19.12.2023
The Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong recently stated that the growing stablecoin use threatens the operations of central banks. The possible involvement of global networks like Visa and Mastercard in the stablecoin business will likely undermine the monetary independence of countries like...
Circle Launches EURC Stablecoin on Solana, Expanding Euro Access in the Crypto Space
19.12.2023
Expanding the global reach of euro-based stablecoins, Circle has debuted its EURC token on the Solana blockchain, offering a fully reserved, euro-backed digital asset. Circle Expands its Stablecoin Portfolio With EURC Launch on Solana, Boosting Euro Integration in Digital Finance Circle, a leading...
Indian Government is Actively Collaborating With Crypto Industry: Liminal Custody’s Country Head
19.12.2023
Manhar Garegrat, Country Head Liminal Custory As we conclude 2023, the Indian and global crypto industry went through quite a few milestones in terms of regulatory developments. In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, Manhar Garegrat, the Country Head for India and Global Partnerships of Liminal...
Survey: 4 in 5 Institutional Investors Agree Crypto Has Important Role in Global Financial Industry
19.12.2023
An institutional investor survey conducted by digital asset bank Sygnum indicates a shift from skepticism to advocacy, “with over 80% now agreeing that crypto has an important role to play in the global financial industry,” said the bank’s digital asset research manager. “It’s now truly...
South Korean Analysts: Global Crypto Market Cap to Hit $5T in 2024
19.12.2023
Source: ArtDown/Adobe South Korean crypto market analysts think the worldwide crypto market cap could hit the $5 trillion mark in 2024 as global adoption continues. Per Hanguk Kyungjae, the claims were made in a report published by the Korbit Research Center, part of the Korbit crypto exchange...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as VanEck’s CEO Says BTC Will Hit All-Time High Within 12 Months – Time to Buy?
18.12.2023
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, experienced a downturn over the weekend, falling to the $41,000 range. This decline is part of a broader trend that saw the global crypto market cap drop by over 8% in 24 hours, standing at $1.46 trillion. The market’s...
Dubai to host Global Blockchain Show and fuel up the future of the industry
18.12.2023
Taking place on April 16-17, 2024, Global Blockchain Show Dubai, curated by VAP Group – a premier Blockchain consulting company, is set to unite the foremost voices in the Middle East’s Crypto, Web3, and Blockchain sphere. Held at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai, the event is poised to be...
Latam Insights: Volcano Bonds Target Q1 2024 Launch, Unblock Global $15 Million Bitcoin Flare Gas Bet
18.12.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Salvadoran Volcano Bonds might be launched in Q1 2024, Unblock Global raised $15 million for a flare gas mining project in Vaca Muerta, and Argentine...
VanEck CEO Expects Bitcoin Price to See All-Time High in Next 12 Months
18.12.2023
Source: DALL·E Jan van Eck, CEO of the global investment managing firm VanEck, expected Bitcoin price to reach all-time high in 2024 in an interview with CNBC. During the interview, van Eck laid out his 2024 outlook for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, making a prediction of Bitcoin to set a...
Goldman Sachs: Don’t Expect Immediate BTC Spike After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals
17.12.2023
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has advised investors against anticipating a sudden and immediate surge in the price of bitcoin upon the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nonetheless, Goldman Sachs highlighted that...