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Regulators Partner to Bolster UAE’s Crypto Hub Status
11.9.2024
United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators, SCA and VARA, have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the country’s position as a virtual assets hub. The agreement outlines licensing requirements for VASPs, establishes mutual supervision mechanisms, and aims to foster a stable and regulated...
Indonesian Crypto Exchange Indodax Hacked for $22M; Pauses Activity Before Bigger Hit
11.9.2024
The exchange is focused on the Indonesian market and recorded $11 million in trading volumes on Monday
Singapore Investigating Seven People for Providing Worldcoin Services
11.9.2024
Singapore is investigating seven "subjects" for offering services of buying or selling of Worldcoin accounts and tokens which is an offence, a written reply in parliament by the government revealed on Tuesday
Experts: Crypto In Early Stages of Growth Despite Rising Adoption
11.9.2024
The crypto industry is still in its early stages of growth, despite a significant increase in adoption rates. Experts believe that the sector’s future depends on factors like regulatory developments and market stability. Singapore has emerged as a leading crypto hub due to its favorable...
Indonesian crypto exchange Indodax goes offline after suspected $22M hack
11.9.2024
The breach compromised hot wallets on Indodax, resulting in the loss of Bitcoin, Ether, Tron, Polygon, and Optimism. Indodax has temporarily suspended operations
Crypto Market Reacts to BlackRock’s Warning
11.9.2024
The global crypto market cap has risen by 0.31% and is hovering around $2 trillion, with an FGI…
Bitcoin shorters ‘likely to get burned’ if CPI prints as expected
11.9.2024
An analyst warns that a lower CPI could squeeze Bitcoin short sellers, while a higher-than-expected CPI might lead to a Bitcoin sell-off
Australian crypto investors ‘sitting on the sidelines’ for clearer laws: Swyftx CEO
11.9.2024
Crypto exchange Swyftx estimates anywhere from two to six million Australians could enter the market if regulated
Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks
11.9.2024
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under...
Bitcoin miner solves block alone, grabs $180,000 reward
11.9.2024
A single Bitcoin miner received the total reward of a Bitcoin block, a rarity due to the hash and power requirements needed to mine the blockchain
Trump vs Harris Debate: No ‘Crypto’ Talks, Bitcoin Dips
11.9.2024
America was glued to the ‘Trump vs Harris debate’ that took place on 10 September, but seems like…
Harris-Trump debate: Crypto not mentioned in second US presidential debate
11.9.2024
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made no mention of digital assets during their first-ever debate as Trump’s odds of victory plunged on betting markets
Altcoin market resilience signals ‘potential regime change’ — Analysts
11.9.2024
Crypto investors might be shifting their mindset and may not always turn to Bitcoin as a haven during market uncertainty, Bitfinex analysts suggest
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE
11.9.2024
Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first...
FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK
11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...
Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation
11.9.2024
House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted...
Financial Giant State Street Launches 3 Digital Asset ETFs With Galaxy
11.9.2024
Financial giant State Street Global Advisors has launched three digital asset and disruptive technology exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in collaboration with Galaxy Asset Management, focusing on blockchain, AI, and volatility management. These actively managed ETFs aim to capture market inefficiencies...
Hamster Kombat Announces Exchanges That Will List HMSTR After Airdrop
10.9.2024
The team behind Hamster Kombat, one of the most successful Telegram-based games, has released information on the exchanges that are confirmed to list its token after the upcoming airdrop. The team has announced that HMSTER will be available on Bybit, Bitfinex, and Okx, but has not given word on...
Crypto exchange volumes reflect Bitcoin traders’ ‘reduced trading appetite’ — Glassnode
10.9.2024
Glassnode data highlights a “notable decline in trade activity over the last quarter,” but traders are hopeful that Q4 will bring a sharp trend reversal.
Bitcoin Eyes $58K With Downtrodden Crypto Markets Exposed to Short Squeezes, Says Analyst
10.9.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) was rising on Tuesday as the crypto market continued its rebound from last week's fear-inducing plunge