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Slovenia launches EU's first digital sovereign bond via BNP Paribas
29.7.2024
The bond was issued as part of ECB wholesale settlements experiments and matures on Nov. 25
Chainlink integration adds transparency to 21Shares Ether ETF
29.7.2024
The integration aims to create more transparency for 21Shares’ Ether ETF, which could create more trust among investors
Vaneck Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $2.9 Million by 2050
29.7.2024
Asset management firm Vaneck released a report projecting bitcoin could reach $2.9 million per coin by 2050, becoming a global medium of exchange and reserve currency. The report suggests bitcoin could settle 10% of global international trade and 5% of domestic trade, with central banks holding...
Ripple CEO Suggests Vice President Kamala Harris Steer Clear of Anti-Crypto Rhetoric
29.7.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized Congressman Brad Sherman’s anti-crypto comments, urging Vice President Kamala Harris to distance herself from such views. The Ripple executive warned that opposing cryptocurrencies is equivalent to opposing innovation, benefiting Republicans...
Harris's campaign aims to repair democratic ties with crypto sector
28.7.2024
As the 2024 election approaches, the interplay between political strategies and industry dynamics will continue to evolve
FINMA Warns Stablecoins Threaten Swiss Financial Reputation
28.7.2024
The Swiss regulator, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), recently published guidance on the issuance of stablecoins. The regulator says stablecoins are not only associated with money laundering risks but pose reputational risks for the entire Swiss financial centre. Stablecoin...
US Senator Hails Bitcoin’s Potential to Democratize Finance and Improve Financial Inclusion
28.7.2024
Senator Tim Scott highlighted bitcoin’s potential to democratize finance and improve financial inclusion at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference. He criticized the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets and endorsed efforts to overturn restrictive SEC guidelines. Scott advocated...
Beware fake conferencing software targeting crypto assets, warns SlowMist founder
26.7.2024
An X user called “maxlin.eth” encountered a job-hunting scam where the attackers jumped into a Zoom call and tricked a potential victim into downloading a malicious app
Japan crypto ETFs boosted by Franklin Templeton and SBI Holdings partnership
26.7.2024
The Japanese joint venture will focus on ETFs and other “emerging asset classes” including digital assets and cryptocurrency
MARA Adopts ‘Full HODL Strategy,’ Surpasses 20,000 BTC Holdings
25.7.2024
Marathon Digital Holdings, now known as MARA, has announced a strategic shift to hold all its bitcoin, pushing its current holdings beyond 20,000 BTC. The company has also made a $100 million purchase of bitcoin as part of its new treasury policy. Marathon Digital Rebrands to MARA, Boosts Bitcoin...
Coinbase files motion to compel in ongoing fight to get Gensler’s emails
24.7.2024
Coinbase has now filed a motion to compel, including among others, a narrowed request for Gary Gensler’s private communications during his time as Chair
Bill targeting illicit use of crypto passes US House
23.7.2024
The Financial Technology Protection Act passed the House of Representatives by voice vote roughly a year after lawmakers sent it out of committee
Multi-Billion-Dollar Asset Manager Hamilton Lane Pioneers Private Credit Fund Launch on Solana
23.7.2024
Hamilton Lane has become the first asset manager to introduce a private credit fund on the Solana blockchain, broadening its presence in the digital asset sector. By collaborating with Web3 protocol Libre, the firm aims to make its Senior Credit Opportunities Fund (SCOPE) available to a wider range...
India Maintains Crypto Tax Regulations in 2024/25 Budget
23.7.2024
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024-25 Union Budget keeps the existing cryptocurrency tax regulations unchanged, disappointing local crypto advocates. They argue that reducing the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) is essential for reviving the struggling crypto industry in India....
Kamala Harris Urged to Embrace Digital Assets
23.7.2024
The Digital Chamber, a crypto advocacy group, has called on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to support the digital asset industry with three requests. The group urged her to promote pro-digital asset language in the Democratic Party’s platform, choose a vice-presidential candidate with...
Spot Ethereum ETFs Set to Launch: Blackrock Highlights Rising Demand for Digital Asset ETFs
23.7.2024
Spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to debut on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced that its Ishares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) will commence trading on Nasdaq...
Metaplanet completes Bitcoin buying goal with another $1.2M purchase
22.7.2024
Since its first Bitcoin purchase, the company's stock price surged 810% from about $0.12 to $1.10
Bitforex to Reopen Withdrawals Months After Team Members’ Detention Rendered Platform Inaccessible
20.7.2024
Digital asset platform Bitforex has announced that users will soon be able to withdraw their assets. However, all trading functions will remain suspended during this period. Additionally, the platform will cease all types of services and products and undergo a “comprehensive...
Rho Markets Pauses Platform After Attacker Siphons $7.6 Million in Digital Assets
20.7.2024
The digital asset security platform Cyvers Alerts disclosed on July 19 that Rho Markets’ liquidity layer on Scroll had been exploited after hackers took control of an oracle access control. Cyvers reported that the attacker held $7.6 million across multiple chains, with USDC and USDT pools...
South African Exchange Luno Leverages Fireblocks’ Enterprise-Grade Digital Asset Platform
19.7.2024
South African crypto exchange Luno has announced that it is integrating its platform with Fireblock’s enterprise-grade digital asset transfer platform. Aleks Andjelopolj suggested that leveraging Fireblocks means Luno users will experience the same immediate transaction settlement enjoyed...