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SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
3.9.2024
Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets
Qatar Unveils 2024 Digital Assets Framework
2.9.2024
Qatar has launched a new framework to regulate digital assets, aiming to create a secure and transparent ecosystem. The framework is expected to attract domestic and international players and support the development of a thriving financial services sector in Qatar. Building Foundation for Digital...
Bitcoin’s August Slump: Dormant Wallets Stirred, But Vintage BTC Spending Slowed
2.9.2024
Bitcoin faced a challenging August, with its price dipping by 8.6%. Data shows that although 84 previously inactive bitcoin wallets became active last month, the total amount of vintage BTC spent was lower in August than in July. Specifically, dormant wallets spent around 2,291 BTC from addresses...
Qatar introduces regulatory framework for digital assets
2.9.2024
Qatar’s central bank governor believes that the framework will bring opportunities to the country’s financial sector.
HashKey and Kaia partner to boost Web3 adoption in Asia
2.9.2024
HashKey Group and Kaia collaborate post-rebrand to accelerate Web3 adoption, coinciding with Kaia-Finschia merger and new mainnet launch
Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto
31.8.2024
The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023.
Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto
31.8.2024
The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023.
Bitcoin Slides Below $58K as Market Plunge Wipes Out $178M
30.8.2024
After lingering around the $59,000 mark, bitcoin’s value has faced downward pressure, dipping to an intraday low of $57,775 on Friday. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) has slipped by 4.6%, while ether (ETH) saw a 5.4% decline. Friday Crypto Slide: Bitcoin Falls, Ether Sinks,...
Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths
30.8.2024
Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study...
Study: Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million
29.8.2024
A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners attributes this surge to the introduction...
Bitcoin Market Reaches ‘Equilibrium’ as Speculation Declines, Glassnode Reports
29.8.2024
The bitcoin market has hit a phase of tranquility, where investor enthusiasm has cooled, and speculative activity has sharply decreased. According to a thorough report from Glassnode, this quiet spell might be setting the stage for an uptick in market volatility. Glassnode Analysis Shows Bitcoin...
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
29.8.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using...
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
29.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods....
Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund
28.8.2024
Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and other investors this year. Hilbert Group Partners...
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Bitcoin Index Options
28.8.2024
Nasdaq has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options. The company aims to provide new tools for institutional and retail investors to manage cryptocurrency investments. The options, pending regulatory approval, will offer European-style...
Binance under scrutiny for seizing Palestinian crypto funds
27.8.2024
Binance denied reports suggesting that the crypto exchange seized funds from all Palestinians, stating that only a small number of accounts was restricted
CoinDCX’s Okto wallet secures operational license in UAE free zone
27.8.2024
Self-custodial wallet Okto received its license under RAK DAO, an economic free zone dedicated to virtual assets.
Semler Scientific Acquires More Bitcoin, Citing Institutional Adoption Growth
27.8.2024
Semler Scientific has purchased 83 more bitcoins for $5 million, bringing its total holdings to 1,012 BTC. The company expressed optimism about the increasing institutional adoption of bitcoin, emphasizing: “We believe this increasing institutionalization will drive value for both bitcoin...
Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Reaches $1 Billion Market Cap in Just Over a Year
26.8.2024
On Aug. 26, Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin hit the $1 billion mark for the first time since its launch in August 2023. Initially rolled out on Ethereum, PYUSD has seen a significant shift, with most of its tokens now issued on Solana. Paypal’s PYUSD Surpasses $1 Billion Market Cap Recent...
Bitcoin Inflows Reach $543 Million as Powell Suggests Rate Cuts, Coinshares Reports
26.8.2024
Coinshares, led by researcher James Butterfill, reports a significant uptick in bitcoin inflows following recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The investment surge reflects the market’s response to potential interest rate cuts hinted at during the Jackson Hole Symposium....