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Coinbase Legal Chief Criticizes SEC’s Vague Position on FTX Plan — Says Investors Deserve ‘Way Better’
3.9.2024
Coinbase’s chief legal officer has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its ambiguous position regarding FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies. Although the SEC did not explicitly deem these transactions illegal,...
Qatar Unveils 2024 Digital Assets Framework
2.9.2024
Qatar has launched a new framework to regulate digital assets, aiming to create a secure and transparent ecosystem. The framework is expected to attract domestic and international players and support the development of a thriving financial services sector in Qatar. Building Foundation for Digital...
SEC Warns FTX Over Legality of Crypto Asset Distribution in Chapter 11 Plan
2.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over FTX’s plan to pay back claims using its “crypto asset securities.” The SEC’s Senior Trial Counsel, Therese Scheuer, has reserved the right to challenge these transactions under federal securities laws. FTX’s Crypto...
Bitcoin’s August Slump: Dormant Wallets Stirred, But Vintage BTC Spending Slowed
2.9.2024
Bitcoin faced a challenging August, with its price dipping by 8.6%. Data shows that although 84 previously inactive bitcoin wallets became active last month, the total amount of vintage BTC spent was lower in August than in July. Specifically, dormant wallets spent around 2,291 BTC from addresses...
Qatar introduces regulatory framework for digital assets
2.9.2024
Qatar’s central bank governor believes that the framework will bring opportunities to the country’s financial sector.
Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Libre Arrives on NEAR Blockchain
2.9.2024
NEAR Protocol’s cross-chain signing feature will allow users on multiple blockchains to transact with Libre’s selection of tokenized credit and hedge funds
HashKey and Kaia partner to boost Web3 adoption in Asia
2.9.2024
HashKey Group and Kaia collaborate post-rebrand to accelerate Web3 adoption, coinciding with Kaia-Finschia merger and new mainnet launch
Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto
31.8.2024
The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023.
Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto
31.8.2024
The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023.
800 ETH Transferred: Vitalik Buterin’s Latest Wallet Activity Draws Attention
30.8.2024
Onchain data reveals that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shifted 800 ether, valued at just over $2 million, from a well-known address. After the initial transfer, 190 ether was reportedly exchanged for 477,000 USDC. Vitalik Buterin Moves 800 Ether to Multisig Wallet, Sparks Social...
Bitcoin Slides Below $58K as Market Plunge Wipes Out $178M
30.8.2024
After lingering around the $59,000 mark, bitcoin’s value has faced downward pressure, dipping to an intraday low of $57,775 on Friday. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) has slipped by 4.6%, while ether (ETH) saw a 5.4% decline. Friday Crypto Slide: Bitcoin Falls, Ether Sinks,...
Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths
30.8.2024
Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study...
Study: Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million
29.8.2024
A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners attributes this surge to the introduction...
Bitcoin Market Reaches ‘Equilibrium’ as Speculation Declines, Glassnode Reports
29.8.2024
The bitcoin market has hit a phase of tranquility, where investor enthusiasm has cooled, and speculative activity has sharply decreased. According to a thorough report from Glassnode, this quiet spell might be setting the stage for an uptick in market volatility. Glassnode Analysis Shows Bitcoin...
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions
29.8.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players...
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
29.8.2024
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb...
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
29.8.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using...
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
29.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods....
Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund
28.8.2024
Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and other investors this year. Hilbert Group Partners...
$1.3T in tokenized RWAs by 2030 more likely than $30T — Analyst
28.8.2024
A Wall Street forecast may be overshooting the amount of money that could flow into tokenized real-world assets by 2030, says one analyst