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Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
28.9.2024
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing...
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
28.9.2024
Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed kidnapping attempt. “Iza boasted about paying...
Crypto Biz: Bitfarms gets new board after months of power struggles
27.9.2024
Bitfarms and Riot Platforms settle months of corporate disputes with board review, while BlackRock moves for changes to Bitcoin ETF withdrawals.
Crypto Biz: Bitfarms gets new board after months of power struggles
27.9.2024
Bitfarms and Riot Platforms settle months of corporate disputes with board review, while BlackRock moves for changes to Bitcoin ETF withdrawals.
Blackrock Amasses $24 Billion in Bitcoin, Approaches 2% of Total Supply
27.9.2024
From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2%...
Propelled by crypto inflows, US ETF assets hit record $10 trillion
27.9.2024
Cryptocurrency ETFs saw inflows exceeding $20 billion in 2024, according to Morningstar
MicroStrategy 2X Leveraged ETF Sees Massive Inflows In First Week Of Trading As MSTR Outperforms Bitcoin
27.9.2024
Seven days after hitting the market, the T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (MSTU) has become one of the most successful new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the market after attracting over $72 million
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF’s $388M Buy Outpaces BTC Sold in 3 Weeks
27.9.2024
BlackRock has made a significant move in the Bitcoin ETF market with purchasing over $388 million worth of…
New Law Will Force Companies To Admit You Don't Actually Own Digital Games
27.9.2024
AB 2426, a newly passed piece of legislation in California signed into law earlier this week by governor Gavin Newsom, will force companies selling digital goods—like games—in the state to warn consumers that they don’t actually own that content, but instead are licensing it and could lose access...
Leveraged Microstrategy ETFs break $400m as 'hot sauce arms race' heat up
27.9.2024
The ETFs add leverage to Microstrategy’s already levered-up Bitcoin strategy. Investors can't seem to get enough
T-Rex 2x MicroStrategy ETF Rakes in 72M Inflow, MSTR Stock Soars
27.9.2024
In just one week since its launch, the T-REX 2X Long MicroStrategy ETF (MSTU) has attracted $72 million…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $66K After Monster ETF Day
27.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Kenyan Deputy President Urges Africa to Embrace AI
27.9.2024
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of infusing AI into critical sectors like agriculture...
$1.1B TIA token release to push October’s crypto unlocks to almost $2B
27.9.2024
Celestia tokens worth $1.1 billion will be unlocked on Oct. 31, while $300 million in Cheelee tokens will be released on Oct. 10.
Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards
27.9.2024
Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA's standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers
Bitcoin buyers throw $366M into US ETFs as BTC pushes above $65K
27.9.2024
Bitcoin broke above $65,000 mark during late trading on Sept. 26, with the day bringing over $360 million in inflows to United States-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Paypal Rolls Out Crypto Features for Business Accounts
27.9.2024
Paypal has unveiled a new feature allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. Although not yet available in New York, this move caters to increasing demand from businesses. Paypal has steadily ramped up its involvement in digital currencies, including...
BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’
27.9.2024
BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more regulatory approvals to capitalize on the lucrative...
SEC chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
26.9.2024
Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too
New 3x MicroStrategy ETFs Launched in Europe, MSTR Stock Soars 9%
26.9.2024
Leverage Shares, a leading issuer of ETFs, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of two new leveraged…