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Robinhood Prepares to Fight SEC in Court Over Crypto, CEO Reveals
8.5.2024
Robinhood Markets is preparing to fight the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court to defend its crypto business and establish “regulatory clarity in the United States for the benefit of our customers,” CEO Vlad Tenev said after his company received a Wells notice from...
‘Big Short’ Investor Calls Crypto One of the ‘Great Themes of Our Time,’ But He’s Not a Believer
7.5.2024
In a recent interview on Bloomberg Television, Steve Eisman of Neuberger Berman, who gained prominence from “The Big Short,” shared insights on the impending U.S. election and his investment strategies. Eisman identified three significant current themes, including cryptocurrency...
New South Korean leadership will press for BTC ETF trading
7.5.2024
The Democratic Party of Korea promised to allow Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and it expects to follow through, one way or another
Cartier Family Member Indicted for Using USDT to Launder Hundreds of Millions in Drug Trafficking Money
7.5.2024
Maximilien De Hoop Cartier, a descendant of the family famous for their French luxury goods Cartier, has been indicted for his participation in a network that allegedly used several shell companies to launder drug trafficking money proceeds using USDT. Cartier and five Colombian individuals...
Positive Market Turn: US Bitcoin ETFs See Substantial Inflows After Last Week’s Outflows
7.5.2024
According to statistics, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their second consecutive day of positive inflows after recording approximately $378.3 million on Friday. During Monday’s trading sessions, the U.S.-based bitcoin ETFs accumulated $217 million in positive inflows...
Polymarket Bets Reflect Low Confidence in Ethereum ETF Approval by SEC
7.5.2024
According to a wager on the decentralized betting platform Polymarket, the likelihood of a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) gaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission currently stands at just 7%. This forecast commenced in January with a 76% probability of approval...
3 altcoins to watch amid 2024 market speculation
7.5.2024
The crypto market rejoiced in 2024 as the year brought the industry back to its feet. While the market has entered a slight slump in the past several weeks, the year has been a lifesaver for cryptocurrencies for the most part. That is why investors are trying to find the best altcoins amid market...
Chainalysis Named Council Member of MENA Banking Group’s Digital Asset Lab
7.5.2024
Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis firm, has been appointed as a council member of Digital Asset Lab. The firm will use its expertise to assist Emirates NBD’s lab in understanding market trends and client needs. The Digital Asset Lab’s objective is to comprehend how Emirates NBD’s customers...
Australian Tax Office seeks data from 1.2 million crypto exchange users: Report
7.5.2024
The personal and crypto-transaction related details could help identify users who failed to report their tax obligations, according to the Australian Tax Office
Hong Kong will possibly become the hub of global crypto firms
7.5.2024
As crypto regulators in the US step up their scrutiny of the industry, crypto companies and founders are seeking for more welcoming environments abroad to fuel their expansion. Notably, global crypto firms and entrepreneurs are relocating to Hong Kong for opportunity and refuge. The crypto industry...
Australia cracks down on taxes, requests crypto exchange client data
7.5.2024
Australia has escalated its efforts to bolster tax compliance and combat potential tax evasion within the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector by seeking client data from cryptocurrency exchanges operating within its jurisdiction. This latest development underscores the Australian government’s...
Nigerian officials proposed secret crypto settlement, claims Binance CEO
7.5.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng says the Nigerian government has set a dangerous precedent after inviting company executives to meetings before detaining them
Nigeria to ban peer-to-peer crypto trading in naira
7.5.2024
Nigeria’s SEC is set to launch a new regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, custodians firms “in the coming days.”
Filecoin releases key report summarizing its Q1 2024 performance
7.5.2024
Filecoin recently shared its Q1 2024 report with the general public. The report showcased an overview of the network’s performance this year. According to the report, Filecoin’s storage market has grown remarkably in 2024. Its active deals have gone up 9% in the Quarter-on-Quarter analysis....
Revolut debuts dedicated crypto exchange for UK users
7.5.2024
Revolut announced its new Revolut X crypto trading platform for U.K. retail users, which it claims will offer fixed low fees and easy fiat-to-crypto conversion
Leading Colombian Conglomerate Bancolombia Launches Crypto Exchange, Introduces Peso Stablecoin
7.5.2024
Bancolombia Group, one of the leading banks in Latin America and the biggest bank in Colombia, is entering the crypto business with the launch of Wenia, a cryptocurrency exchange. Wenia seeks to disrupt Bitso’s and Binance’s dominance in the cryptocurrency exchange industry in Colombia...
Philippines Regulator to Unveil Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework in Second Half of 2024
7.5.2024
Emilio B. Aquino, chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines, announced plans to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in the latter half of 2024. Aquino expressed optimism that tech giants Apple and Google will promptly comply with the SEC’s request...
Is XRP the crypto sleeping giant ready to awaken?
7.5.2024
Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies, which seek to decentralize financial transactions and function as peer-to-peer electronic payment systems, XRP is different from these in the crypto market. While decentralization and anonymity are the main features of many cryptocurrencies, XRP emphasizes...
Unveiling 2024’s leading crypto gateway digital payment solutions
7.5.2024
Now that 2024 has arrived, digital payments have changed a lot. This means that they now incorporate new technologies and ideas very smoothly. Among these changes are cryptocurrencies, which have shaken how we think about money and do business forever. These are crypto gateways – the missing link...
CFTC Chairman Says Expect Regulators to Crack Down on More Crypto Firms
7.5.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission chairman Rostin Behnam said cryptocurrency firms can expect to see more enforcement action from U.S. regulators in the next 6 to 24 months as retail interest in the asset class increases.
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