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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...
Bitcoin Mining Is So Rough a Miner Adopted Michael Saylor's Successful BTC Strategy
27.8.2024
Marathon Digital, the largest publicly traded miner, is buying bitcoin in the open market, despite acquiring the digital assets at a discount via mining
IOTA completes EU blockchain pre-commercial phase
27.8.2024
IOTA completes the final phase of the European Blockchain PCP, setting the stage for scalable, sustainable and secure blockchain infrastructure across the European Union
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.
Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions
27.8.2024
The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of qualified investors and would require testing...
Telegram CEO's Arrest Is Unlikely to Be the Last: Galaxy
27.8.2024
Telegram and Pavel Durov were probably resisting takedown or information requests from Europe or France, the report said
UAE Investment Firms Announce $500 Million Digital Energy Infrastructure Fund
27.8.2024
United Arab Emirates-based investment firms Hodler Investments and Gewan Holding have announced plans to launch a $500 million Digital Energy Infrastructure (DEI) Fund. This fund aims to invest in energy infrastructure projects that support the growth of the digital economy. The DEI Fund will...
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...
Russia Set to Launch Crypto Payment Trials Next Week, Report
27.8.2024
Russia is reportedly set to start trials for cryptocurrency exchanges and digital token payments on Sept. 1 to mitigate payment difficulties caused by international sanctions. These trials will involve the National Payment Card System and could lead to the establishment of crypto trading platforms...
RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach
27.8.2024
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency...
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...
Must-Have Gaming Gear To Level Up The School Year Like A Pro
26.8.2024
Back-to-school season is upon us, which usually means the endgame for avid players. (Nothing puts a crimp in an epic quest quite like a term paper due in the morning.) Thankfully, in recent years makers of gaming gear have begun to design peripherals with the specific needs of students in mind:...
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....
India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users
26.8.2024
India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions
India amasses 5M central bank digital currency users
26.8.2024
India has taken a cautious approach to introducing a CBDC, while local authorities have also refused to regulate crypto transactions
NFTs show signs of life as weekly volumes turn positive
26.8.2024
NFT sales volumes have rebounded across major blockchains, with Polygon taking the lead with a 123.20% increase.
NFTs show signs of life as weekly volumes turn positive
26.8.2024
NFT sales volumes have rebounded across major blockchains, and Polygon has taken the lead with a 123.20% increase.
India's CBDC Has 5M Users, Can be Phased in Gradually: Central Bank Governor
26.8.2024
India's central bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that while their retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot has over 5 million users, there should not be in any rush to roll out a system-wide CBDC
Wyoming Aims to Launch ‘Dollar-Dependent’ Stablecoin in Q1 2025
26.8.2024
Wyoming plans to launch a dollar-based stablecoin, the Wyoming Stable Token, in Q1 2025. The digital asset aims to provide faster and cheaper transactions for individuals and businesses in the state. Governor Mark Gordon emphasizes the importance of adopting this “dollar-dependent”...