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Bitcoin Already Tops Silver In U.S. ETF Market After SEC Approvals
19.1.2024
The moment U.S. Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs went live last Thursday, they quietly achieved a major feat. The digital asset has now become the second-largest ETF commodity in the country, boasting $26 billion managed behind the securities wrapper. That’s more than silver ETFs, which hold slightly over...
3 Best Cryptos To Buy for a Gold and Commodities Portfolio in 2024
19.1.2024
Best cryptos to buy like Bitcoin, Tether Gold, and Bitcoin Minetrix stand out as potential portfolio additions in 2024 as digital assets are becoming mainstream. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. The digital asset market has seen astronomical growth over the past few years, with...
Thai Securities and Exchange Commission Lifts Restrictions on Digital Asset Investments
19.1.2024
Thailand’s securities regulator has removed investment restrictions on retail investors who invest in real estate-based digital tokens. The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said digital asset entities that want to diversify to other businesses need to get its approval first....
Crypto Exchange Gemini Secures Registration in France — Now Operational in Over 70 Countries
19.1.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is now registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The crypto firm explained that following the launch of its EU headquarters in Ireland in 2022, “Gemini is now operational in more than a dozen EU countries and more than 70 countries worldwide...
Crypto Exchange OKX Upgrades McLaren Branding to Widen Reach
18.1.2024
Digital asset exchange, OKX has increased its level of partnership with McLaren’s Formula 1 team citing more adoption and visibility. In a recent post on its website, the company announced the updated agreement of its partnership with McLaren F1 2024 branding with the desire to gain more...
IRS Delays Enforcement of Digital Asset Reporting Rules, Awaiting Regulations
18.1.2024
On Tuesday, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury provided transitional guidance on digital asset reporting, postponing enforcement pending regulation issuance. IRS Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Digital Asset Reporting The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service...
Thailand’s SEC Eases Investment Restrictions in Select Digital Assets
18.1.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has updated the criteria for investing in digital tokens, easing some restrictions. In a meeting held on March 2, 2023, the SEC Committee approved the principles for improving investment criteria and related criteria for digital asset...
ESMA Unveils Plan to Address Crypto Risks Ahead of MiCA Regulation Implementation
16.1.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is actively preparing for the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, marking a significant milestone in bringing comprehensive oversight to the digital asset space. As the ESMA prepares for the enforcement of the MiCA...
Digital Asset Exchange OKX Obtains Retail License in Dubai – Here’s More
16.1.2024
Image Source: Adobe Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has received regulatory approval from Dubai’s financial authorities to offer retail virtual asset services to customers. In a statement on Jan 16, the company disclosed that its Dubai subsidiary has been granted a virtual asset service provider...
Binance Launches Digital Asset Exchange in Thailand in Collaboration with Gulf Innova
16.1.2024
Binance , one of the leading global crypto exchanges, has unveiled its joint venture crypto exchange Binance Thailand, which comes in collaboration with Gulf Innova, a subsidiary of Gulf Energy Development. Binance Thailand, abbreviated as Binance TH, provides a platform for digital asset exchange...
Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: January 16, 2024
15.1.2024
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.Have we missed something? Do you have information about new listings and/or delistings? Let us know here.  ...
South Korea Seeks Regulation Against Crypto Mixers Citing Illegal Use Cases
15.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock South Korean regulators seek to introduce new laws that would sanction the use of cryptocurrency mixers in the country to curb the rate of illicit financial activities. According to local news outlets, the Financial Intelligence Unit is considering rolling out new regulations...
Digital Asset Investment Products See $1.18 Billion Inflows Amid Excitement Around Launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
15.1.2024
Last week, digital asset investment products witnessed a significant surge in inflows, totaling an impressive $1.18 billion, albeit subject to a T+2 settlement. Digital Assets Investments Still Behind ETPs Despite Record Inflows While this influx of capital is noteworthy, it falls just shy of...
Morgan Stanley: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Reshape Global Crypto Attitudes
14.1.2024
Source: Adobe/wolterke The crypto landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years, with stablecoin volumes challenging traditional payment giants like PayPal and Visa. Wall Street is now taking a keen interest in this transformation, specifically through the emergence of spot Bitcoin...
Coinshares Expands US Footprint Through Strategic Takeover of Valkyrie and Its Array of ETFs
12.1.2024
On Friday, Coinshares International Limited, announced that the firm has acquired Valkyrie Funds LLC, the U.S.-based digital asset manager. The Saint Helier company said the decision comes after a direct result of Valkyrie’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval. Coinshares Amplifies...
Franklin Templeton Unveils EZBC, its Spot Bitcoin ETF Offered on Cboe BZX Exchange
12.1.2024
Source: Getty Images Franklin Templeton has stepped into the digital asset arena with the launch of its spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Named the Franklin Bitcoin ETF and trading under the ticker symbol EZBC, the fund is specifically designed for U.S. investors and mirrors...
Coinbase Partners to Expand Digital Asset Access in Africa
12.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Crypto exchange behemoth Coinbase is entering into the African markets by collaborating with local stablecoin exchange Yellow Card. The significant move expands product access to Coinbase customers in 20 nations across the African continent. Crypto is here to stay — helping drive...
Coinbase’s Market Dominance Challenged by New Wave of Bitcoin ETFs
11.1.2024
Source: Adobe / 24K-Production The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is facing increased competition and potential challenges to its market dominance following the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US. Notable asset management firms, including BlackRock, Franklin...
Banks Will Invest in Blockchain When They Make Money from Bitcoin ETF + More Crypto News
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Antonio Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Banks Will Invest in Blockchain When They Make Money from Bitcoin ETF – Swarm Markets Prometheum’s Digital Asset...
Binance Spot Market Share Spiked First Time in Months as BTC Futures Products Rise: CCData
11.1.2024
Source: Adobe The cryptocurrency market recorded massive gains towards the end of 2023 in several areas as the uptick in asset prices was seen in centralized exchange numbers, institutional funds, and decentralized applications (dApps). A Jan 10 market report by cryptocurrency research firm CCData...