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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...
A 2021 Crypto Fund Manager’s Tale of Surviving the ‘Widowmaker Trade’
16.1.2024
Offering a unique insider perspective, David Choi chronicles his encounter with arguably the most notorious trade in crypto’s history. Unpacking the ‘Widowmaker Trade’ That Upended the Crypto Industry In the annals of cryptocurrency’s roller coaster history...
Report: Egypt Wants to Have a Functioning CBDC by 2030
16.1.2024
Egypt reportedly aims to launch a central bank digital currency by 2030 to boost the competitiveness of its national currency. According to an Egyptian economic expert, a digital currency issued by the central bank is more secure than privately issued cryptocurrencies. Enhancing Monetary Policy...
Ukrainian Police Collaborate With Europol to Apprehend Alleged Cryptojacking Mastermind
16.1.2024
The Ukrainian police, in collaboration with Europol, recently apprehended the alleged mastermind behind a cryptojacking scheme. According to a statement released by Europol, the arrest underscores why the private sector should collaborate with law enforcement. Law Enforcement and Private Sector...
Ripple’s XRP Ousted From Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium’s Top Crypto Index
16.1.2024
As Hong Kong strengthens its crypto regulatory framework and embraces ETFs, the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium (HKVAC) has updated its crypto indexes, showing a preference for tokens with market performance and growing industry partnerships. Ripple’s XRP Loses Ground in HVAC’s...
Apple and Google Remove Several Major Crypto Exchanges From App Stores in India Following Regulatory Crackdown
16.1.2024
Apple and Google have removed several major crypto exchanges from their app stores in India after the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit flagged nine crypto service providers as operating illegally in the country. Various telecom networks and internet service providers in India are also blocking...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Sees Irony in Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval — ‘This Was About Centralization’
16.1.2024
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler sees irony in the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “This was about centralization and traditional means of finance,” said Gensler, warning: “Investors should be aware that this underlying asset...
IMF Chief Sees Crypto as Asset Class — Says Bitcoin Won’t Dethrone US Dollar as Dominant Currency
16.1.2024
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva sees crypto as an asset class, not money. She dismissed concerns of bitcoin potentially displacing the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency, citing the size of the U.S. economy and the depth and sophistication of...
Circle Completes USDC Upgrade to Version 2.2
16.1.2024
Circle, the stablecoin company, has completed the upgrade of its USDC stablecoin to the 2.2 version. The update brings a slew of changes, including gas efficiency improvements, support for account abstraction and smart contract wallets, and enhancements in the resiliency of the currency when...
Reports Suggest That Binance is Reviewing the Status of Privacy Coins on Its Platform
15.1.2024
Recent reports from members of the Zcash community indicate that Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, would be preparing to review all privacy coins listed on its platform and possibly delist some. The exchange has been in talks with project representatives since November 2023, when...
Court Uses Bitcoin Blockchain for Legal Summons, Revolutionizing Defendant Notification
15.1.2024
A federal court in the U.S. has accepted the validity of using information contained in a Bitcoin transaction to notify a defendant about a civil action. The case, believed to be the first where this method is accepted, might help solve hundreds of cryptocurrency theft cases in which...
Altcoins Thrive While Bitcoin Dips in a Dramatic Week of Crypto Trading
15.1.2024
This past week in the crypto economy proved intriguing, as bitcoin’s value declined by 5.7% while ethereum enjoyed a 10.8% uptick against the U.S. dollar. Leading the pack in market gains, SUI experienced a remarkable surge, escalating over 74% in just seven days. Concurrently, the token...
Argentine Tenants Lead Crypto Adoption, Pay Rent in BTC Under Novel Contract – Pesos Out, Bitcoin In?
15.1.2024
Rosario Bitcoin contract marks major milestone in Argentina’s push for mainstream crypto adoption. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Argentina’s third most populated city Rosario recently saw an unprecedented rental agreement that signifies a major milestone for crypto adoption...
Redditor Claims To Have Built a Trading Bot That Earns Bitcoin Automatically – But Does It Really Work?
15.1.2024
A Redditor’s claim about a Bitcoin trading system that earns Bitcoin through calendar trading has sparked debate within the crypto community. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. A recent Reddit post has ignited heated debate within the r/CryptoCurrency community, drawing both intrigue...
5 Top Cryptos To Diversify Your Value Investment Portfolios in 2024
15.1.2024
Top cryptos Celestia, Sei, Aptos, Arbitrum, and Sponge are potential portfolio diversifiers ahead of the 2024 Bitcoin halving. Image by Thanasak Wongsuk, Vecteezy. With last week’s Bitcoin ETF launches and the 2024 Bitcoin halving event right around the corner, the crypto market is looking...
South Korea’s Crypto Volumes Peak in 2024 as Upbit and Bithumb Dominate Local Market
15.1.2024
In the last 100 days, South Korea’s crypto trading activity has experienced a significant upswing. The country’s leading crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, recorded their highest trading volumes in the initial week of January 2024. Despite the noticeable premium on South...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Stabilizes in a Narrow Range
15.1.2024
Today’s trading session commenced with ethereum oscillating between $2,480 and $2,532 in the past hour, enclosed within a daily range of $2,472 to $2,544. This restricted range hints at a brief stabilization period after a spell of recent market swings. Ethereum maintains a strong market...
Shiba Inu Holders Migrating To New Crypto ICO Built For Traders To Hunt 1249% ROI Tokens
15.1.2024
Investors are turning to new crypto ICO Launchpad XYZ ahead of its LPX token launch. Image by Pol Solé, Adobe Stock. With Shiba Inu’s price performance lagging lately, down 2.46% year-to-year, seasoned crypto investors are shifting focus to new opportunities. This growing appetite...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Subdued Start to the Week Amid US Market Closures
15.1.2024
Monday is anticipated to be a subdued day for trading activities, owing to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, resulting in the closure of the U.S. bond market, Nasdaq, and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Over the past hour, bitcoin has been observed trading within the range...
Tokenized Real-World Assets: An Appealing Portfolio Diversification Strategy for Modern Investors – Zaid Ismail
15.1.2024
Despite recently garnering much of the world’s attention, traditional exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including spot bitcoin ETFs, are still inferior to tokenized real-world assets (RWA), according to Zaid Ismail, the COO at the future-proof blockchain Mintlayer. The Appeal of Tokenized Real-World...