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Digital Asset Fund Inflows Spike as Market Corrects, Ethereum Leads With $155M
12.8.2024
Digital asset investment products saw a significant rebound in inflows, totaling $176 million, as investors took advantage of recent price corrections. According to Coinshares and its lead research analyst James Butterfill, ethereum was the standout performer, benefiting the most from these market...
47 Companies Apply to Operate in Turkey Under New Crypto Regulations
12.8.2024
Turkey’s Capital Markets Board has issued an update on crypto asset service providers following new regulations. The provisional lists include 47 operational companies and three that are planning to liquidate. Current crypto service roviders are required to apply for permits or proceed with...
Hong Kong to enhance digital asset regulation in 18 months
11.8.2024
By establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework, the city aims to attract global fintech talent, foster innovation, and ensure the security and integrity of digital asset transactions
Tether Partners With Crypto Firm to Boost Blockchain Education in South Africa
11.8.2024
Stablecoin issuer Tether Holdings Ltd. recently announced a partnership with a crypto payments provider to advance blockchain education in South Africa. The collaboration aims to both demonstrate the benefits of stablecoin payments and build trust in digital financial solutions. Building Trust...
CFTC Pays $1M to Whistleblower in Digital Asset Case
11.8.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paid a $1 million whistleblower award for information leading to an enforcement action in digital asset markets. CFTC Enforcement Director Ian McGinley said whistleblower tips are increasingly crucial as more Americans fall victim to digital asset scams....
Global Asset Freeze Targets Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ and Onecoin
10.8.2024
A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly...
Bitcoin as a US reserve asset is ‘great for price’ but poses significant risks — Charles Hoskinson
9.8.2024
While a strategic Bitcoin reserve may be good for price action, the US Treasury controlling 19% of the BTC supply raises unprecedented centralization concerns
Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto services
9.8.2024
Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more
Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
8.8.2024
Customers Bank, which has done business with several of the most prominent crypto firms, has been called out by the U.S. Federal Reserve for inadequately policing illicit activity, particularly with digital asset clients
Crypto Asset Manager Algoz Taps Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody for Safer Investing
8.8.2024
Algoz will use Zodia's Interchange service to offer off-venue settlement and mitigate risks around liquidity and insolvency
Wen Lambo? Lamborghini answers with new Animoca Web3 partnership
8.8.2024
Increasingly more industries are adopting blockchain technology to grow their brand awareness, including luxury car makers
Wen Lambo? Lamborghini answers with new Animoca Web3 partnership
8.8.2024
Increasingly more industries are adopting blockchain technology to grow their brand awareness, including luxury car makers
Nairobi Securities Exchange, Valour Sign MOU to Enable Trade of Digital Asset ETPs in Africa
8.8.2024
Valour Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and Sovfi Inc. to facilitate the issuance and trading of digital asset exchange-traded products in Africa. The NSE is hopeful the collaboration will result in better product offerings and a broader...
The Mortgage Industry Meets Digital Asset Capital Markets
7.8.2024
Tokenized private funds primed for adoption as the industry has seen with short-term liquidity products, says Peter Gaffney, vice president, business development & strategy at Blue Water Financial Technologies Services LLC
New Tonkeeper app enhances crypto asset security, preventing hacks
7.8.2024
Tonkeeper’s Signer app enhances security for users’ crypto assets by protecting them against hacks, scams, and mistaken transactions
Digital Asset Manager Coinshares Reports Strong Q2 2024 Earnings
6.8.2024
Coinshares, a leading European digital asset investment firm, reported strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2024, highlighted by a significant increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company also navigated market challenges, including the impairment of its Flowbank investment...
CoinShares revenue surges 110% in Q2, driven by FTX claim sale
6.8.2024
CoinShares revenue for the second quarter of 2024 rose to nearly $28.5 million. FTX bankruptcy proceedings generated a return of 116% in the quarter
Valour to launch digital asset ETPs in Kenya
6.8.2024
Valour is moving out of Europe to the green pastures of Africa by way of passporting
South African Crypto Asset Marketplace Initiates $1.64 Million Capital Raise
5.8.2024
The South African decentralized cross-asset marketplace Mesh.trade has facilitated a $1.64 million (ZAR30 million) capital raise for a reverse mortgage provider. The capital raise allows the provider to offer homeowners the potential for lucrative returns while they remain in their homes. Regulated...
New Senate Bill Empowers US Secret Service to Combat Digital Asset Cybercrimes
5.8.2024
U.S. senators have introduced legislation to empower the Secret Service to combat cybercrimes involving digital assets. This legislation addresses the growing use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities and mandates the Government Accountability Office to evaluate law enforcement’s...