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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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Investment Firm Franklin Templeton Believes Solana Will Become the Third Largest Crypto Asset
7.5.2024
Franklin Templeton, a leading investment firm with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM), believes Solana has the potential to become the third-largest cryptocurrency in the market. The firm praised the resilience of the project, its continued airdrops, and the work developers have...
Bitcoin Cash Prepares Adaptive Blocksize Limit Upgrade, Commits to Network Scaling
7.5.2024
Bitcoin Cash, the usability-focused Bitcoin hard fork, is preparing to perform a blockchain-wide upgrade slated to happen on May 15th. The upgrade implements the adaptive blocksize limit algorithm, allowing the network to adapt to future increases in demand without having direct input from actors...
Analysts Stand Firm on $150K Bitcoin Price Forecast Citing ‘a Healthy Cycle’
7.5.2024
Global asset management firm Alliance Bernstein’s analysts have reaffirmed their bullish outlook on bitcoin, predicting a rise to $150,000 by 2025. They view the recent price correction as a healthy cleanup of market excesses. Additionally, they highlighted the market’s strength...
Kenya Appoints Marathon Digital as Consultant for Cryptocurrency Regime and Mining Energy Needs
7.5.2024
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that his government has appointed Marathon Digital, a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company, as its consultant.
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Crypto firms to see more enforcement actions within 2 years — CFTC chair
6.5.2024
Rostin Behnam said that “without a regulatory framework,” regulators would continue pursuing crypto firms to protect investors from potential fraud and manipulation
Helium Price Prediction as HNT Price Falls Under $5.50 – Can HNT Reach $10?
6.5.2024
The Helium (HNT) price is pulling lower after reaching above $5.50 earlier in the session, with some asking whether the cryptocurrency might soon push higher back towards $10.
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Cartier Jewelry Heir Busted for Laundering Money with Crypto
6.5.2024
An heir to the Cartier empire was arrested last week by the US Justice Department (DoJ). He was accused of utilising Tether's USDT stablecoin to launder the proceeds of drug trafficking. The charges indicate a unique convergence of powerful individuals and cryptocurrency-related criminal...
Top AI Crypto Assets Rebound Despite Recent Month-Long Decline
6.5.2024
According to the latest data, the top ten artificial intelligence (AI)-based crypto assets have experienced double-digit declines over the last 30 days. Despite the downward trend, nine out of the top ten saw a recovery this past week, recording gains ranging from 4% to 30% within seven days....
Marathon Digital, Kenyan government discuss crypto policy, energy use
6.5.2024
The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary