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Serial Entrepreneur: Digital Ecosystem Favors Data Distributors Over Creators
7.9.2024
According to Victor Yu, co-founder of Carv, the current digital ecosystem favors data distributors over data creators. While he acknowledges the usefulness of regulatory frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)in overseeing internet...
Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory License
7.9.2024
Binance Kazakhstan received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license, marking a major step toward becoming Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF). The approval followed rigorous evaluations, including...
Vaneck Reveals Plans to Close Ethereum Futures ETF
7.9.2024
On Sept. 6, Vaneck announced its decision to close and liquidate the Vaneck Ethereum Strategy exchange-traded fund (EFUT). The liquidation comes after evaluating key factors, including performance and investor interest. The firm noted that shareholders will have until September 16, 2024, to sell...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SOL Jumps 3.0% as Index Rallies
6.9.2024
Render joined Solana as top performer, helping boost the index by 1%
Environmental Impact of Cryptocurrency Mining: Challenges and Solutions
6.9.2024
Cryptocurrency mining has surged in popularity as digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have gained traction. While mining plays a […]
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Monochrome confident as it files for Australia's first ETF to hold Ether directly
6.9.2024
Monochrome’s CEO says the firm's Bitcoin ETF has seen growth off the back of its in-kind subscription mechanism and hopes an Ether ETF could see similar inflows.
Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General
6.9.2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered...
Head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee: National Digital Currencies to Be Considered for Bilateral Settlements Between China and Russia
6.9.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma’s Financial Market Committee, has discussed the use of national digital currencies for bilateral settlements between Russia and China. In a recent interview with Russian media, Aksakov stated that these instruments will be considered for such settlements...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Heavy Losses in APT and MATIC Lead the Index Lower
5.9.2024
Aptos fell 5.1% while Polygon dropped 4.1% as the Coindesk 20 trends downward
Hedera, IOHK join DeRec Alliance as final founding members
5.9.2024
Cardano and Hedera join the Decentralized Recovery Alliance alongside Ripple and Algorand to shape the future of crypto security standards
Robinhood Fined $3.9 Million Over Crypto Withdrawal Restrictions in California
5.9.2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and not fully disclosing trading practices. The settlement marks the first public action by California’s Department of Justice against...
US Court Imposes $209 Million Penalty in Crypto Ponzi Scheme
5.9.2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ordered an Oregon resident and his entities to pay over $209 million in penalties for running Ponzi schemes disguised as crypto and carbon investment programs. This includes restitution, disgorgement of illegal profits, and a civil...
Swiss Bank ZKB Partners With Crypto Finance to Launch Crypto Asset Brokerage
5.9.2024
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Switzerland’s largest cantonal bank, has partnered with Crypto Finance AG to offer crypto asset brokerage services. By partnering with Crypto Finance AG, ZKB gains access to an experienced and regulated partner with deep industry expertise in the crypto...
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
5.9.2024
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international...
US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks
5.9.2024
Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets...
Crypto Fear Index Rises, but El Salvador Buys 1 Bitcoin Everyday
5.9.2024
The crypto fear and greed index rose to 29 today, but El Salvador remains unfazed by such metrics…
Trump family’s DeFi project wants to ‘ensure US dollar dominance’
5.9.2024
The project has teased a partnership and collaboration with DeFi protocol AAVE, possibly indicating World Liberty Financial will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
5.9.2024
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing...
China Urged to Establish Unified Crypto Regulations for Seized Digital Assets
5.9.2024
A law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law has highlighted the urgent need for China to standardize procedures for recovering illicit digital assets due to a rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes. He stressed the lack of uniform standards complicates asset recovery...
Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California
5.9.2024
A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin...