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Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
22.1.2024
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership
Senators Introduce New Crypto Legislation to Combat Illicit Finance in Crypto
18.1.2024
United States Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced a new bill to combat illicit finance across the crypto sector on Wednesday. Disrupting bad actors Known as the Preventing Illicit Finance Through Partnership Act of 2024, the bill aims to coordinate efforts between...
EU Tightens Crypto Regulations with Provisional AML Agreement
18.1.2024
The European Union has provisionally agreed on new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations specifically targeting the crypto sector. According to a press release published by the European Council, the provisional agreement reached by Council and the Parliament focuses on enhancing measures...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: ETF Approval Spurs Jump to $43,500
21.12.2023
In a significant market shift, Bitcoin has soared to $43,500, marking an impressive 2.50% increase. This surge is largely attributed to the persuasive impact of spot Bitcoin ETF filings, which, even before official approvals, have intensified marketing campaigns within the crypto sector....
Ethereum Smart Contract Framework Updated to Combat Security Concerns
18.12.2023
Ethereum sees significant exchange outflows as investors potentially eye long-term holds. Image by Dennis, Adobe Stock. Ethereum is one of the most widely used blockchain networks globally. Recent findings from CoinMarketCap show that Ethereum has the highest number of total developers, accounting...
As Bonk Continues To Explode To New Heights, Is This Rival Next
17.12.2023
TLDR Bonk is the first meme coin on Solana, surging 35% and grabbing the crypto community’s attention. NuggetRush is an innovative play-to-earn (P2E) GameFi project with a deflationary NUGX token. Bonk operates on the Solana network, gaining attention for its meme coin design and growing...
LUNA Makes a Strong Comeback in Top 50 – AI Altcoin Becomes the Talk of the Town on Reddit
16.12.2023
Terra (LUNA) has been making waves in the crypto sector because it continues to defy odds by scaling heights despite its previous tribulations. On the other hand, BorroeFinance ($ROE) is crafting a name for itself as an AI altcoin that is rendering significant innovations in Web3 financing....
Crypto KYC Solutions Advance to Ensure Adoption and Better User Experience
14.12.2023
Know-your-customer (KYC) measures are becoming more important as the cryptocurrency sector grows. These models have proven to help digital asset service providers prevent against crimes such as money laundering, terrorist financing and more. Yet while KYC processes can help financial firms better...
Turkish Banking Titans Move into Crypto Space, Anticipating Upcoming Legislation
14.12.2023
Source: iStock / Muratani As Turkey prepares for new legislation in the crypto sector, major banking institutions in the country are making moves to secure their positions in the digital asset space. Despite uncertainties about the potential strictness of the impending laws, institutional adoption...
US Financial Services Platform Sofi Announces Exit From Crypto Market
5.12.2023
Starting Dec. 19, the financial services platform Sofi will stop offering crypto services to its customers. Sofi said banking regulators’ increased scrutiny of the crypto sector compelled it to make this decision. The company has outlined the steps that must be taken by customers who...
The Crypto Sector’s Future: NuggetRush Merges P2E Gaming, Bitcoin Aims for $40,000
1.12.2023
TLDR Growing demand for Spot ETFs has pushed Bitcoin (BTC) near the $40,000 mark. NuggetRush has unveiled the first-ever play-to-earn adventure dedicated to artisanal mining. Eager investors have purchased over $700,000 worth of NUGX tokens. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are eyeing the $40,000 mark...
Crypto Analysts are Stacking This Dark Horse AI Crypto Token Before it Lists on Exchanges – Here’s Why
30.11.2023
yPredict uses AI to provide crypto traders with predictive insights. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Artificial intelligence has become integral across industries, transforming how businesses operate. The crypto sector is no exception, with AI powering innovation in trading strategies....
Blockchain Association Releases 2023 Annual Report
22.11.2023
The Blockchain Association released its annual report on Wednesday, November 22nd, showcasing the challenges and highlights faced by the crypto sector this year. Driving crypto forward Founded in 2018, the Blockchain Association is a crypto advocacy group spearheaded by CEO Kristin Smith. According...
Gamefi Tokens’ Valuation Swells by $4.5 Billion, Eclipsing AI Crypto Sector’s Growth
11.11.2023
Over the last month, the crypto market has seen appreciable gains, reaching a valuation of $1.4 trillion. Certain areas, however, have registered more pronounced increases against the U.S. dollar. Data reveals that the top gaming tokens from the game finance (gamefi) sector have experienced...
Failure to ‘Properly’ Regulate Crypto Has Cost Ukraine $49bn – Study
10.11.2023
Source: Vaksmanv/Adobe Ukraine’s failure to adequately regulate the crypto sector cost the nation just shy of $49 billion in the period 2016 to 2022, a study has found. The study was carried out by Ukraine Economic Outlook, in association with the crypto exchange Kuna and an industry group named...
Investment Firm Proof Group Eyes Revival of Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX
7.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Rafael Henrique Proof Group is one of three bidders eyeing a potential acquisition of the fallen crypto exchange FTX according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The investment firm is already familiar with the crypto sector. As part of the Fahrenheit Consortium,...
Taiwan Advances Crypto Regulation as Draft Act Passes First Reading in Parliament
27.10.2023
Taiwan parliament, the Legislative Yuan, has passed the first reading of a proposed crypto law that would regulate the crypto asset industry. Taiwan has taken a significant step toward regulating the crypto sector by proposing a special crypto law, which has passed its first reading at...
Grayscale Forms Strategic Alliance with FTSE Russell for Innovative Crypto Index Venture
25.10.2023
Grayscale Investments, a major US digital asset management firm, has joined forces with FTSE Russell, the index division of the London Stock Exchange-owner LSE Group. According to an announcement from the two companies, the partnership aims to introduce a new crypto index business under the name...
Grayscale Investments Partners with FTSE Russell to Roll Out Crypto Sector Index Series
24.10.2023
Today, Grayscale Investments announced a partnership with the UK-based global index provider FTSE Russell to introduce the FTSE Grayscale Crypto Sector Index Series.
The index hopes to bring clarity to the fast-growing, yet often misunderstood crypto asset market by offering a structured...
Chainalysis Lays Off More Staff in New Round of Crypto Job Cuts
7.10.2023
Blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis is shedding a chunk of its workforce, the second time it’s doing so within this year. The news comes in a difficult period for the whole industry which saw a number of such moves in 2023, against the backdrop of a persistent bear market and increased regulatory...