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Why Europe’s MiCA Raises the Barrier to Entry for Stablecoin Issuers
8.2.2024
The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), due to take effect this year, is the European Union’s comprehensive crypto law. The legislation promises legal certainty, compliance challenges and global implications. MiCA’s primary goal will be to establish a unified rulebook for regulating...
ICE-Backed Bakkt Alerts of Possible Closure, Cites Cash Crisis
8.2.2024
Bakkt, the cryptocurrency platform backed by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has issued a warning about its financial health. In a recent document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bakkt outlined its financial challenges, stating concerns over its ability to operate...
B2C2 Secures VASP Registration Ahead of MiCA Implementation
7.2.2024
UK-based digital asset liquidity provider B2C2 has secured a virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration expanding its operations to Luxembourg ahead of new rules being implemented in Europe. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), due to take effect this year, is the European...
Bernstein Analysts Predict Bitcoin Price Will Reach $70,000 This Year, Say There Are “No Headwinds”
6.2.2024
Analysts at investment firm Bernstein expect Bitcoin (BTC) to resume its upward trajectory, surpassing its previous all-time high of $69,000 and potentially reaching $70,000 this year. The analysts expressed confidence in the cryptocurrency’s risk-reward profile, stating that no significant...
Victoria VR Aims to Be the First Crypto-Related App for Apple’s Vision Pro
5.2.2024
Victoria VR is slated to become the inaugural crypto-related application for the Apple Vision Pro. With a focus on active user engagement and a blockchain-based economy, the game will have to navigate the challenges posed by App Store policies as it relates to applications involving crypto....
Genesis Settles SEC Lawsuit for $21 Million Over Unregistered Securities
2.2.2024
Facing charges from the SEC over its crypto lending practices, Genesis has agreed to a $21 million settlement. This move aims to close a chapter of legal challenges following the company’s bankruptcy filing last year amid a wider crypto market collapse. Genesis Strikes $21 Million Deal With SEC...
Taproot Wizards Postpones ‘Quantum Cats’ Mint for the Third Time Amid Technical Setbacks
2.2.2024
Technical difficulties have led Taproot Wizards to delay the minting of their “Quantum Cats” Bitcoin Ordinals collection for a third time. The team’s efforts to address unforeseen challenges and ensure a flawless minting experience have pushed back the launch date. Taproot...
New York Community Bancorp Grapples With 40% Share Drop Following Disappointing Earnings Report
31.1.2024
New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) faced significant challenges on Wednesday, with its shares plummeting by over 40%, prompting a halt in trading. Currently, NYCB shares have experienced a decline of just above 36%, trading at $6.61 per share. Last Year’s Banking Fears Resurface as NYCB Faces...
Vitalik Buterin shares crypto+AI applications’ promises and challenges
31.1.2024
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has highlighted that there are certain promises and challenges that the combination of AI + crypto brings with it. This comes in the wake of both technologies gaining momentum. Their adoption is rising with time, and implementation is only obvious....
Vitalik Buterin on the Challenges Between Crypto and AI, Warns ‘Tread Carefully’
31.1.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has discussed the intersections between crypto and artificial intelligence (AI), warning to “tread carefully.” In a blog post published Tuesday, Buterin highlights the main challenges between the two hottest technology trends of the past decade and explains...
Peckshield Report Reveals Decline in Crypto Losses Despite Persistent Threats in 2023
31.1.2024
Peckshield’s latest report reveals a mix of challenges and advancements in the crypto world. Despite a notable decrease in overall losses to hacks and scams, decentralized finance protocols remain heavily targeted, accounting for a significant portion of the cyber thefts. Peckshield Report...
Claim Launchpad XYZ LPX Token January 31, V1 Platform Live in February For 14,000% ROI
31.1.2024
Tuesday, January 30 2024 –  Highly anticipated Web3 portal and trading platform Launchpad xyz, which raised $2.79 million in its presale, is turning on claiming of its $LPX token from 11am UTC on Wednesday, January 31st.Heightened volatility is returning to the market with a vengeance...
Liquidity and Regulatory Issues Are Obstacles to Tokenization of Real World Assets, Says Van Eck CEO
30.1.2024
In a January 28 interview with Real Vision co-founder Raoul Pal, Van Eck CEO Jan van Eck noted that a couple of major challenges are hindering the tokenization of real-world assets. According to van Eck liquidity and regulatory issues are still blocking the progress of asset tokenization. “Who...
ESMA Seeks Feedback on Reverse Solicitation and Crypto Classification Under MiCA
30.1.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the top regulator of the European Union’s financial markets, has opened a feedback window, on guideline under MiCA regulation. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), which is due to take effect this year, is EU’s comprehensive...
Coinbase Grapples with Regulatory Challenges, Analysts Forecast Volatility Ahead
29.1.2024
Bitcoin’s recent decline of more than 10% following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not only impacted the crypto market but also raised concerns for companies like Coinbase, according to an analyst. Coinbase stock pricing has shown...
Trezor Issues Urgent Alert on New Phishing Scam
26.1.2024
Trezor has confirmed a series of deceptive phishing emails targeting its users, coming just days after a security breach at their support portal. The company has issued an urgent security alert, advising users to be extra cautious. Trezor Alerts Users to Phishing Danger Amidst Ongoing Security...
Crypto Companies Leverage AI Despite Ongoing Challenges
26.1.2024
Recent statistics show that the artificial intelligence (AI) market size is expected to reach over $3 billion this year. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a number of crypto-focused companies have started to incorporate AI into their products. Why companies are combining crypto with...
Many Bitcoin Miners Struggle to Make Profits: Cantor Fitzgerald
26.1.2024
Bitcoin mining is getting less profitable as many publicly traded miners might face potential profitability challenges following the next Bitcoin halving event. According to a recent report by Cantor Fitzgerald, 11 major mining companies, including Marathon Digital (MARA), Riot Platforms (RIOT)...
Topps Navigates Web3 Hurdles: Shifts to Fortress Amid Regulatory Challenges in NFT Expansion
25.1.2024
This week the collectibles and candy company Topps communicated with its customers regarding its non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives. The company acknowledged encountering challenges with a payment service provider in January 2023, leading to a transition to a new provider, Fortress, in September....
Stablecoin TUSD Remains Below Intended $1 Peg as Avara’s GHO Surges to Near-Peg Heights
25.1.2024
Market analysis reveals ongoing stability challenges for the stablecoin trueusd in maintaining its targeted $1 peg. As of 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Jan. 25, 2024, the token’s trading value fluctuated between $0.979 and $0.981. Concurrently, the Aave-developed stablecoin GHO has seen...