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7RCC Applies for an ESG-focused Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Source: iStock/pichet_w Asset manager 7RCC has formally submitted a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As detailed in the proposal filed on December 18, the ETF...
BloXroute To Reject All OFAC-listed Transactions, Sparks Censorship Debate
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay BloXroute, a blockchain infrastructure company offering DeFi tools, has announced that its relays will begin declining transactions that include addresses listed under U.S. sanctions. “Effective immediately, all bloXroute relays will reject block bids if they contain OFAC...
UK Treasury Unveils Regulatory Framework for Digital Securities Sandbox
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The UK Treasury has revealed its regulatory framework for a Digital Securities Sandbox under the Financial Services and Markets Act. In a memo published on Monday, the UK Treasury explained that the purpose of these regulations is to establish a regulated setting, enabling both...
Atomic Wallet Announces Bug Bounty Program, $1 Million Up for Grabs
19.12.2023
Atomic Wallet has announced the launch of a public bug bounty program featuring a $1 million prize pool in the hopes of making the app “an even more secure experience for users.” Up to $1 million on the table According to a recent press release from the noncustodial wallet interface, the bug bounty...
Crypto Asset Manager HashKey Capital Secures CMS License from Monetary Authority of Singapore
19.12.2023
Image Source: HashKey Group HashKey Capital’s Singapore subsidiary has obtained a central bank license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. On December 19, HashKey Capital Singapore announced that it had been granted a full Capital Markets Services (CMS) license by the Monetary Authority...
Hacker Seeks to Sell Access to Binance’s Law Enforcement Request Panel for $10K in BTC
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay An unidentified individual on the Breach Forums platform is attempting to sell access to Binance’s law enforcement panel for $10,000. The user, with the username “Miembro,” posted on Breach Forums claiming to have access to Binance’s Data Request Portal....
Technical Glitch Leads to 50% Drop in Zilliqa On-Chain Transactions – What’s Going On?
19.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Alexander The Zilliqa blockchain is grappling with a “critical situation” resulting in a significant disruption to its network. Developers announced the presence of a “technical issue” on social media platform X on Monday, saying it has led to...
EU Reveals Details of Russian Sanctions Package in New Q&A, Includes Updated Crypto Provisions
19.12.2023
The European Union (EU) revealed details on their latest package of sanctions against Russia, which includes provisions on crypto, in a newly released Q&A this week. Enacting bans and closing loopholes According to the Q&A posted on the website of the European Commission, the updated...
Crypto Tax Software CoinTracking Launches Services in the UK to Demystify Tax Code
19.12.2023
Source: Adobe/amirul syaidi Digital asset tax solution, CoinTracking has launched its services in the UK providing investors multiple opportunities for tax calculations, and payments as well as keeping tabs on compliance requirements. A Dec 19 press release shows the roadmap of the firm’s...
Indonesia Presidential Candidate Pledges to Foster Blockchain and Crypto Expertise in the Country
19.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a vice presidential candidate in the upcoming Indonesian election, aims to accelerate Indonesia’s position as a leader in the digital revolution by cultivating expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Gibran, the eldest son of President Joko...
Breaking: Global Settlement Reached in FTX Digital Markets Liquidation
19.12.2023
FTX struck a global settlement between its US and Bahamas bankruptcy proceedings in an attempt to jointly maximize creditor payouts. Image by Александр Поташев, Adobe Stock. The ongoing saga following the dramatic collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried‘s bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX took...
Is It Too Late to Buy Sei? SEI Price Surges 20% as Exclusive Telegram Crypto Casino Approaches Launch
19.12.2023
Sei Network (SEI), an open-source layer-1 blockchain, has undertaken a +20% SEI price surge – leaving some FOMO traders asking ‘is it too late to by Sei?’. Markets appear to have flipped bullish on Sei Network’s promise of empowering developers with hyper-fast throughput...
Ethereum Price Prediction as SEC Delays Hashdex and Grayscale Ethereum-Based ETFs – What’s Going On?
19.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The price of Ether (ETH), the native token of the Ethereum blockchain and the world’s second most valuable cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continues its bounce from Monday’s lows and was last trading in the $2,230s, up over 4.5% in the past 24 hours according...
Bitcoin Struggles for Direction in Run-Up to Christmas + More News
19.12.2023
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: Bitcoin Struggles for Direction in Run-Up to Christmas Hong Kong’s AIA Carnival to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments in Partnership with...
Elizabeth Warren Opposes Blockchain Lobbying Efforts, Writes Letter to Association – What’s Going On?
19.12.2023
Source: YouTube/Senator Elizabeth Warren Sen Elizabeth Warren has opposed the growing cryptocurrency lobbying efforts in Washington calling on all stakeholders to support regulations to clamp down on terrorist financing amid other concerns. In a letter addressed to the United States Blockchain...
Coinbase Expands in Singapore: Launches USD Transfers via SWIFT – Crypto Adoption on the Rise?
19.12.2023
Source: Adobe / VideoFlow The major US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has announced the availability of USD transfers for its retail customers in Singapore, according to an announcement. Now, users in Singapore can seamlessly transfer US dollars (USD) to and from their Coinbase accounts using...
Elastos Unveils New Bitcoin Layer-2 Network to Enable Bitcoin Staking
19.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Public blockchain project Elasto has unveiled BeL2, a ‘Bitcoin roll-up’ introducing Bitcoin staking and other comprehensive Layer 2 solutions. BeL2’s Rollup introduces the implementation of smart contracts, enabling irreversible digital agreements between parties...
Zcash Creator Zooko Wilcox to Step Down as CEO of Electric Coin
19.12.2023
  Zooko Wilcox, the creator of the privacy-oriented blockchain network Zcash, is stepping down as CEO of Electric Coin Co., the primary developer behind Zcash. Wilcox has served as the project’s leader since its creation in 2015. The decision was made by the Board of Directors, which...
Ripple VP predicts 2024 crypto boom in APAC
19.12.2023
Ripple Foundation has started a new initiative to share crypto predictions for 2024. The network will be sharing insights from 12 leaders to predict the blockchain and crypto future in the upcoming 12 months. The initiative kicked off with Fiona Murray, Ripple’s VP and Managing Director in APAC....
Elizabeth Warren Pushes Back at Blockchain Lobbying Efforts
19.12.2023
In a letter to the Blockchain Association, the U.S. senator accuses the group of undermining Congress