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Bitfinex Market Analysts Predict $3.2 Trillion Crypto Market Capitalization – Here’s More
22.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / prima91 Bitfinex analysts say the digital asset market capitalization could hit $3.2 trillion if bullish factors remain amid soaring prices towards the end of the year. In a new market report, the firm made market projections ahead of the new year with present market forces...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Analysts Eye January 10th Approval Deadline
22.12.2023
As approval for a spot bitcoin ETF from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) looms closer and closer, research experts are still expecting the federal agency’s approval deadline to occur before January 10th, 2024 despite a series of grueling last-minute changes. Approvals window from...
New Argentina President Legalizes All Foreign Currencies For Payment – Including Bitcoin
22.12.2023
Source: Alexey Novikov / Adobe Argentina’s newly elected leader, Javier Miliei, has struck down forced legal tender laws forcing Argentinians to settle debt obligations in specific currencies, enabling use of alternatives like USD and Bitcoin (BTC). The rule comes attached to a sweeping executive...
BarnBridge DAO and Founders Agree to $1.7 Million Settlement with SEC
22.12.2023
Source: Pixabay BarnBridge DAO and its two founders are set to pay the SEC over $1.7 million to settle allegations of neglecting to register the offer and sale of BarnBridge’s structured crypto asset securities. In a press release published on Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Paxos Receives Regulatory Approval to Expand into Solana Blockchain
22.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Paxos has announced an expansion of its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain after securing regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services. In a press release published Friday, the stablecoin issuer noted that the initiative is a “significant...
Hong Kong Financial Regulator Prepared to Accept Applications for Spot Crypto ETFs
22.12.2023
Source: Adobe/leungchopan Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has expressed its readiness to consider applications for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The SFC and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have issued a joint circular addressing the increasing interest...
Bitmap Theory’s Meteoric Rise: Pioneering a Bitcoin Metaverse With a $235 Million Valuation
22.12.2023
The Bitmap Theory initiative, launched just last summer, is swiftly gathering momentum. Its objective is to integrate a digital realm, often referred to as the metaverse, within the Bitcoin blockchain. Through the innovative use of Ordinal inscription technology, Bitmap enables individuals to claim...
Scammers Banked $59 Million in Crypto Exploiting Google Ads
22.12.2023
Source: Adobe / zedtox Scammers have over the past nine months used a wallet-draining service named “MS Drainer” to siphon around $59 million worth of crypto from numerous victims, according to a recent report by blockchain security firm Scam Sniffer. The scam operated through Google...
Over 385 Million USDT on Ethereum Stolen via Pig Butchering in Just Two Years + More News
22.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Dang Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Over 385 Million USDT on Ethereum Stolen via Pig Butchering in Just Two Years MoonPay Launches MoonPay Checkout...
Is Sei Going to Zero? SEI Price Drops 13% as Latest Meme Coin Surges Past $4 Million Milestone
22.12.2023
Sei Network (SEI), an open-source layer-1 blockchain, has undertaken a localized -13% retracement following the +20% SEI price surge – leaving some panicked traders asking ‘is Sei going to zero’?. The initial pump came as markets flipped bullish on Sei Network’s promise of empowering...
Merging Crypto and TradFi: Mastercard Backs Fideum Group as Winner of Lighthouse FINITIV Program
22.12.2023
Source: mclighthouse.com Financial aggregator Fideum has been announced as the winner of the Mastercard Lighthouse Finitiv program on its path to merge crypto and traditional finance. According to the press release, Fideum received a “double award”: as the regional Baltic class winner...
Where To Buy Cityboys Token (CTB)? – Beginners Guide
22.12.2023
Introduction To CityBoys CityBoys is a web3 play to earn metaverse ecosystem being developed on the Cardano blockchain. It represents a fusion of cutting-edge technologies, integrating Generative AI with an immersive Web3 open world experience. CityBoys Value Proposition On The Cardano Blockchain...
MetaCene Alpha Test 2: A Resounding Success in Blockchain Gaming
22.12.2023
In the rapidly evolving realm of blockchain gaming, MetaCene has once again proven its leadership with the successful conclusion of its Alpha Test 2. This AAA-inspired next-gen MMORPG, incubated and published by MixMarvel, continues to redefine the fusion of immersive gameplay and blockchain...
Solana 2023: Fueling record growth, DeFi boom, and Web3 expansion
22.12.2023
Solana has ended yet another year with a bang. Although 2023 was filled with challenges, the Solana community turned it into an eventful year. It is no wonder it is nearing the 100-dollar price mark again. Currently trading at 99 dollars, the token has gained 17.34% in the past 24 hours. Its 1-week...
Ministry of Information and Technology of China to Formulate New Web3 Strategy
22.12.2023
The Ministry of Information and Technology of China has agreed to formulate a new strategy for the Web3 field to improve the state of the industry in China. The initiative comes as an answer to a proposal made at the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Gets Community Noted on X for Warning Against Crypto
22.12.2023
SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Source: screenshot of a YouTube video / Yahoo Finance US SEC chair Gary Gensler earlier posted a video message on X warning crypto firms against non-compliance and calling the space “wild west.” Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, was quick to add community notes...
Galaxy Digital Seeking to Score Deals From Defunct Cryptocurrency Companies
22.12.2023
Galaxy Digital, a digital assets and blockchain financial services company, is seeking to score deals with defunct cryptocurrency companies to acquire their assets. According to reports, the company is eyeing FTX’s venture capital portfolio, which has a sizable stake in artificial...
Big Rise in New Spanish Crypto Firms Recorded in 2023, Says Central Bank
22.12.2023
Source: bin/Adobe Spain’s Central Bank says the number of licensed crypto-related firms in the country grew by 50% in 2023. Per data released by the bank, as well as a report from Criptonoticias, the bank has recently given some 30 firms operating permits. The list of Bank of Spain-approved crypto...
Coinbase Expands Into France With Acquisition of VASP License Ahead of MiCA
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Coinbase has received regulatory approval from France’s Financial Markets Authority to conduct business as a digital asset trading venue. According to a CNBC report published on Tuesday, Coinbase has secured a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Financial Markets...
Deepfake Youtube Scam Involving Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Uncovered by Redditors
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Reddit users have identified a deepfake video of Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse asking XRP holders to transfer coins to a certain address, with the promise of doubling their original investment. Redditor GabeSter shared the deepfake video in a Reddit thread posted on r/Cryptocurrency...