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U.K.'s Next Government Must Act Fast to Regulate (and Retain) Crypto Firms
27.6.2024
The likely victorious Labour party has taken no stance on digital assets. This needs to change quickly, writes Laura Navaratnam of the Crypto Council for Innovation
Crypto for Advisors: Decoding the Ether ETF Filings
27.6.2024
For fans of crypto, ETFs, or both, the potential spot ether ETF launch has carried on the excitement that began earlier this year with the spot bitcoin ETF launch
Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Middle East
27.6.2024
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate...
Pyypl and Visa Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion in MEA With Prepaid Cards
27.6.2024
Pyypl, a fintech company operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with Visa to introduce virtual and physical prepaid Visa cards via its mobile app. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion across the region, providing underserved populations with greater...
Cryptocurrency Firm Abra Settles With 25 US States Over Licensing Violations
26.6.2024
Financial authorities in 25 U.S. states have reached a settlement with the cryptocurrency investment platform Abra and its CEO Bill Barhydt for operating without proper licensing. This settlement mandates significant changes in how Abra conducts its operations within these states. Abra Reaches...
Enforcement of South Korean virtual assets law prescribed in decree
26.6.2024
The details of enforcing the Protection of Virtual Asset Users Act are not contained in the bill, which comes into force July 19
Assangedao’s JUSTICE Token Surges and Dips Amid Julian Assange’s Release
26.6.2024
In a significant display of volatility, the Assangedao cryptocurrency token JUSTICE climbed by over 80% on Tuesday, only to fall by 18% the next day. This fluctuation follows the recent release of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, igniting renewed interest and speculative trading in the token....
Hong Kong targets DeFi, metaverse for fintech expansion
26.6.2024
Despite challenges in the current DeFi and metaverse landscape, the reports highlight potential growth and innovation in these emerging sectors
Bernstein Predicts Lukewarm Demand for US Spot Ethereum ETFs
25.6.2024
Market strategists from the brokerage firm Bernstein stated on Monday that U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might not attract the same demand as their bitcoin counterparts did this year. Analysts from the financial firm pointed out that the absence of staking could be a drawback...
Ongoing Withdrawals Challenge US Bitcoin ETFs, Nearly $175M Exited Monday
25.6.2024
At the start of the week, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their seventh consecutive day of net outflows, losing $174.45 million during Monday’s trading session. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) was impacted most, seeing approximately $90 million in outflows. GBTC...
Crypto firm Hiddup rebrands amid $41M investigation and legal woes
25.6.2024
Hiddup continues advertising returns ranging from 6 to 16% per annum through blockchain mining on its website while facing legal action
Korean Researcher Says Benefits of Spot Crypto ETFs Are Outweighed by Potential Harm
25.6.2024
A researcher with the Korean Institute of Finance has warned South Korea against introducing spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) because these may pose risks to financial stability. The introduction of spot crypto ETFs could exacerbate the inefficient allocation of resources. Spot...
Heavy Sell-Off Sees Bitcoin Drop Below $60K, Over $140M in BTC Longs Liquidated
24.6.2024
Bitcoin’s price fell beneath the $60,000 mark on Monday, declining over 6% against the U.S. dollar. At 1:30 p.m. EDT on June 24, the currency’s price hit an intraday low of $59,809 per coin. Bitcoin Struggles Against Bearish Market, Slides to Near $60K Level This Monday proved...
Big banks rush in to test ECB’s wholesale distributed ledger tech
24.6.2024
The new participants in the European Central Bank’s DLT tests include major financial institutions
CoinShares secures 116% return from FTX claim sale
24.6.2024
CoinShares will reinvest $39.78 million from the sale of its FTX claim into growth opportunities and enhanced client services
Mt Gox to Start Distributing $9 Billion in Bitcoin to Creditors in July After Decade-Long Wait
24.6.2024
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Mt Gox bankruptcy trustee declared that reimbursements are slated to commence at the start of July. The trustee explained that disbursements will be made in bitcoin and bitcoin cash and sent to designated exchanges. After Ten Years, Mt Gox Trustee Announces July Start...
South Korean think tank cautions against crypto ETFs
24.6.2024
South Korean researcher Bo-mi Lee highlights crypto volatility and risks, calling for more research and regulatory measures
Bitcoin’s Power Law Model Gains Traction Despite Market Fluctuations
23.6.2024
In 2020 and early 2021, the stock-to-flow (S2F) bitcoin price model captured widespread attention. Although bitcoin currently stands over 13% below its peak value reached in March, the Power Law Corridor model has become increasingly influential. Many hold the view that the Power Law model’s...
Detained Binance Employee Includes Financial Compensation Demand in Amended Rights Lawsuit
23.6.2024
The jailed Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan, recently requested permission to amend his fundamental human rights violation against Nigerian law enforcement agencies. The amended proposal reportedly seeks “the costs of this action on a full indemnity basis.” The Economic and Financial...
McKinsey Report: Tokenization at a Tipping Point, Poised to Transform Financial Markets
22.6.2024
The world of finance is standing on the brink of a transformative era driven by the rising prominence of tokenized assets. According to a recent McKinsey & Company report, tokenization—the process of converting assets into digital tokens on a blockchain—has reached a tipping point, setting...