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Osaka Digital Exchange to Start Security Token Trading Platform
20.11.2023
The platform, Start, will begin operating on Dec. 25 with a $20 million real-estate securities issue
Digital Hong Kong Dollar Pilot Plan to Enter Second Phase Next Year
20.11.2023
Source: HKMA The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is set to initiate the second phase of its digital Hong Kong Dollar project next year, focusing on the exploration of innovative applications and reinforcing collaborations across the financial industry. During the Fintech Foresight Seminar held...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Growth Amid Argentine Politics and Indian Crypto Shift to Dubai
20.11.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to make headlines with its latest surge. Trading at $37,292, the digital currency marked a significant increase of 2.5% on Monday. This uptick in value coincides with the political shift in Argentina, where Bitcoin’s price surged...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Surge on Argentine Win, Expands to Dubai
20.11.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to make headlines with its latest surge. Trading at $37,292, the digital currency marked a significant increase of 2.5% on Monday. This uptick in value coincides with the political shift in Argentina, where Bitcoin’s price surged...
Russian Lawmakers Urge Central Bank to Rethink Digital Ruble Plans
20.11.2023
Source: Alex Zarubi/Unsplash Russian lawmakers want the country’s Central Bank to ditch its current retail model digital ruble in favor of a wholesale alternative. Per Interfax, three State Duma committees submitted a joint response to the Central Bank’s monetary policy report for 2024-2026....
CZ Reveals Client Execs Kidnapped, Hive Increases Mining Power, Blackrock on ETH ETFs — Week in Review
19.11.2023
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of leading crypto exchange Binance, recently revealed that executives of a Binance client were kidnapped and shaken down for their crypto holdings. In other news, Vancouver-Based Hive Digital has increased its mining power and Blackrock has weighed in on the topic...
Fidelity Files 19b-4 for Spot Ethereum ETF, Aiming to Boost Investor Protection in Crypto Space
18.11.2023
The asset manager Fidelity has filed a 19b-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The proposed ETF would hold physical ethereum (ETH) tokens and seek to track the Fidelity Ethereum Index, providing exposure...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Falls Below $36,500 – Where is the Next Support Level?
18.11.2023
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a slight retreat, now trading at $36,410, marking a 0.25% decrease on Saturday. This latest fluctuation comes amid significant developments in the crypto space. The IMF chief’s encouragement for the adoption...
People’s Bank of China Tests Digital Yuan Payment Integration in Hong Kong
18.11.2023
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) are in the second phase of the integration tests of the digital yuan for payments and cross-border transactions in Hong Kong. This new phase includes more banks and the ability to use the Fast Payment System to...
IMF Chief Says Central Bank Digital Currencies Can Replace Cash — Urges Public Sector to Prepare for CBDC Deployment
18.11.2023
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can replace cash. She has urged the public sector to “keep preparing to deploy CBDCs and related payment platforms,” emphasizing that these platforms “should...
Republic Plans to Pay Users’ Dividends on Avalanche Blockchain
18.11.2023
Source: Avalanche Next-generation investment and technology firm Republic has announced plans to issue its upcoming digital asset on the Avalanche blockchain network. Called Republic Note, the digital asset will serve as a form of dividend payout for investors who tap into the extensive portfolio...
Bitget Releases Position Grids to Reshape Digital Asset Trading
17.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Rafael Henrique Cryptocurrency exchange, Bitget has launched position grids, a trading tool to enable users to take advantage of market fluctuations in a bid to scale up activities. In a recent press release, the exchange announced the integration of its trading tools to...
The Best Xbox Black Friday Deals
17.11.2023
Microsoft is slashing the prices of its consoles for Black Friday 2023. Anyone who’s been waiting until Starfield to pick up an Xbox Series X or S is in luck. A bunch of great games are also very cheap right now. Xbox players should be eating well this holiday season.Read more
Former U.S. Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Discusses Crypto at Blockchain Summit
17.11.2023
Former United States presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, took the stage at the North American Blockchain Summit to discuss issues and innovation surrounding digital assets on Thursday, November 16th. A pro-tech proponent Yang, who is a self-described “big proponent of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies...
CBDCs Like a Digital Dollar Face Doubts Without Privacy Protections, Key Organization Finds
17.11.2023
A study found that privacy increases participants’ willingness to use a CBDC by up to 60% when purchasing privacy-sensitive products
New Form 1099-DA: What it Means for Digital Asset Brokers and Their Customers
17.11.2023
Unpacking the IRS’ controversial new crypto tax regulation proposals
Tech firm Republic taps Avalanche for profit-sharing investment note
17.11.2023
The blockchain-based investment note is issued on Avalanche and will automatically distribute profits to holders’ wallets
APEC Meeting: Yellen Acknowledges Digital Assets’ Potential, Announces Regulation Advancements
17.11.2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has acknowledged the advantages that the adoption of digital assets might bring to several key economic activities. After the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) finance ministers’ meeting, Yellen stated that while digital assets do pose risks, they...
Asia-based Crypto Exchange XREX Secures In-Principle Approval for Major Payment Institution License in Singapore
17.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Richie Chan On November 16, XREX, an Asia-based cryptocurrency exchange specializing in cross-border payments, achieved a significant milestone by receiving in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license. This...
Global securities body IOSCO unveils crypto regulatory framework proposals
17.11.2023
According to the report, these expectations can be addressed by applying existing rules or creating new ones, depending on the jurisdiction