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Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
18.10.2024
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026...
UAE to introduce legal framework for DAOs
18.10.2024
UAE lawyer Irina Heaver told Cointelegraph that the framework would allow even smaller DAOs to operate legally.
Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay
18.10.2024
Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option...
JPMorgan: We Are Bullish on Digital Assets Into 2025
18.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrency into 2025, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a Donald Trump re-election as the U.S. president could propel BTC higher, reinforcing the “debasement trade” as investors seek refuge...
SEC Officially Appeals XRP Ruling — Will the Court Reverse Ripple’s Win?
18.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially appealed the XRP ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, reigniting the legal battle over whether XRP sales on crypto exchanges qualify as securities. The regulator challenges key aspects of the court decision, including rulings that cleared...
Euroclear makes first Asia investment with Marketnode stake
17.10.2024
The major European securities settlement firm has found an Asian platform for its FundPlace offering
Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition
17.10.2024
The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA
Hamster Kombat Season 2 lets players become CEOs, build game studios
17.10.2024
Hamster Kombat teased its new storyline for Season 2 in a newly released trailer for the popular Telegram clicker game
Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset Investments
17.10.2024
Tennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the metaverse. Investors were enticed with tokens and vouchers linked to physical gold, skyscrapers, and virtual staking pools. Now, affected individuals...
Gold Arrives on 'Digital Gold' as Bitcoin Gets Tokenized Version of the Metal
17.10.2024
Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold," but now it is possible to mint and trade physical gold on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol
Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations
17.10.2024
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets...
Hong Kong Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address Mentions Multiple Virtual Assets
17.10.2024
Hong Kong has introduced its Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address which not only mentioned a number of virtual…
94% of Asian private wealth is investing or considering crypto: Report
17.10.2024
Almost a third of surveyed respondents believe that Bitcoin will break through $100,000 by the end of the year
DTCC launches digital sandbox to innovate capital market infrastructure
16.10.2024
The DTCC aims to invite market participants to address pain points and let clients try DTCC products on their own use cases
DTCC launches digital sandbox to innovate capital market infrastructure
16.10.2024
The DTCC aims to invite market participants to address pain points and let clients try DTCC products on their own use cases
Regulatory clarity key for banks entering crypto, industry exec says
16.10.2024
Lead Bank executive Erica Khalili talks about why now's not an easy time in the digital banking sector.
Regulatory clarity key for banks entering crypto, industry exec says
16.10.2024
Lead Bank executive Erica Khalili talks about why now’s not an easy time in the digital banking sector.
EU markets watchdog recommends amending MiCA regulations
16.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives
EU markets watchdog urges amendments to MiCA crypto regulations
16.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives
How a Crypto 'REIT' Misled Investors With Family Deals and 'Unjustified' Real-Estate Markups
16.10.2024
The 2023 crash of Tangible's USDR stablecoin is infamous in crypto circles. But a CoinDesk investigation reveals there's another story to be told