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CFTC Commissioner Proposes ‘First-Ever’ US Pilot Program for Crypto Regulation
9.9.2023
A commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed the “first-ever” pilot program in the U.S. “to support the development of compliant digital asset markets and tokenization.” The regulator emphasized: “Our principles-based framework...
Tether Boasts $72.5 Billion US Treasury Exposure as Interest in National Debt Falters
9.9.2023
Tether, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, discussed how its leverage of U.S. treasury bills creates a steady demand for U.S. national debt as a backup of the USDT issuance. The company has exposure to almost $73 billion in U.S. debt, held directly, indirectly, or as collateral...
NFT Video Startup Glass Falls to Crypto Bear Market
8.9.2023
The startup’s founders say they’re ending active development after two years
Surge in Digital Asset Management: Study Shows Nearly 50% of Asset Managers Now Handle Crypto
8.9.2023
Close to half of asset managers currently have digital assets under management, according to a new study. Firms large and small are implementing crypto strategies for clients and expanding offerings. Asset Managers Embrace Crypto: 48% Now Manage Digital Assets The study by digital currency data...
The Fed could lose $100B — Does this spell catastrophe for Bitcoin?
8.9.2023
On the latest episode of “Macro Markets,” Marcel Pechman explains the potential implications for crypto of the Federal Reserve losing $100 billion
LBRY Gears Up to Contest US Securities Law Violation Ruling
8.9.2023
In a recently filed court document, blockchain-based publishing company LBRY has signaled its intent to challenge a New Hampshire district court’s verdict. This ruling, made in November 2022, concurred with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that LBRY presented...
Biggest Movers: CRO Moves From 3-Month Low, XLM Extends Recent Gains
8.9.2023
Cronos rose for a second consecutive session, as the token continued to move away from a recent three-month low. Volatility in the marketplace was high on Friday, after several days of price consolidation. Stellar also surged, moving to a three-day high. Cronos (CRO) Cronos (CRO) continued to move...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Volatility Returns to BTC, ETH During Friday’s Session
8.9.2023
After price climbing above the $26,000 level earlier in the day, bitcoin bulls have retreated from earlier positions, sending prices lower in the process. The decline comes after price collided with a key resistance point. Ethereum has also slipped, after moving closer to $1,700. Bitcoin Volatility...
Nomura’s Crypto Arm Might Take Longer Time to Turn Profitable After Market Rout: CEO
8.9.2023
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of the Japanese financial services giant Nomura, might take a longer time to turn profitable than expected, as the company is still grappling to recover from the sector’s turmoil.
Laser Digital had previously forecasted to make profits by 2024. However...
Coinbase Launches Crypto Lending Service for Institutional Investors
8.9.2023
Digital asset exchange Coinbase will be offering cryptocurrency loans to institutions in the United States. With the new service, the leading U.S. crypto trading platform seeks to fill the market gap opened by the collapse of companies like Celsius, Genesis, and Blockfi. Crypto Exchange Coinbase...
Persistent macro headwinds could delay Bitcoin bull market — ARK Invest
7.9.2023
Several macroeconomic indicators suggest that bearish headwinds could strengthen during the remainder of 2023 and possibly negatively impact the crypto market
CFTC Commissioner Pitches Pilot Program for U.S. Crypto Regulation
7.9.2023
The U.S. watchdog for derivatives markets should create a limited pilot program for regulating cryptocurrencies, said Caroline Pham, one of the members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
Biggest Movers: TON Moves Towards $1.90, XLM Remains Near Recent Highs
7.9.2023
Toncoin was a big mover on Thursday, as the token rose by nearly 4%, closing in on the $1.90 level in the process. The rally came despite crypto price consolidation, with the global market cap largely unchanged as of writing. Stellar also surged, remaining near a recent two-week high. Toncoin (TON)...
9 crypto leaders share advice for proof-of-humanity solution builders
7.9.2023
Respect for users’ personal privacy must be top of mind when developing proof-of-humanity identity solutions
‘NFTs will win on Bitcoin’ — OnChainMonkey NFT collection ditches Ethereum
7.9.2023
Metagood CEO Danny Yang attributed the move to the Bitcoin network being seen as a more secure platform for its users, among other reasons
Ark Invest, 21shares, and Vaneck Forge Ahead With Spot Ethereum ETF Applications
7.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily postponed its ruling on seven bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Meanwhile, a fresh wave of applications has emerged, with Ark Invest and 21shares, in addition to Vaneck, seeking approval for spot ethereum ETFs. These...
New low market cap crypto Bitcoin BSC (BTCBSC) begins presale, raises $100,000 in 48 hours
7.9.2023
The presale event for a new low market cap cryptocurrency – Bitcoin BSC (BTCBSC) – has raised over $100,000 since it launched on Monday, 5 September. Inspired by the early days of Bitcoin, when the world’s most famous cryptocurrency could be bought for less than a dollar each,...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Stalls Around Key Price Floor, as BTC Bulls Remain Sidelined
7.9.2023
Ethereum continued to trade around a key price floor of $1,630 on Thursday, as price uncertainty in the market remained high. Volatility has slowed in recent days, leading to crypto prices mostly trending sideways. Bitcoin fell below a support point of its own earlier in today’s session....
Crypto Spot Market August Trading Volume Hits 4.5-Year Low as Volatility Fails to Spur Activity
7.9.2023
Volatility following the Grayscale's court victory over the SEC failed to translate into trading volumes on centralized exchanges, CCData said
Rejection of crypto bill exposes Aussies to ‘unregulated market’ — Senator Bragg
7.9.2023
Senator Andrew Bragg says rejecting his crypto bill will drive investment away from Australia but lawyers claim it's part of a bigger regulatory picture