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Across-the-Board Crypto Stock Declines Erode Earlier Profit Streaks
13.1.2024
Although spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw substantial trading activity on Thursday and Friday, publicly-listed crypto companies faced a different fate, with several equities experiencing significant losses when the market closed on Friday. For instance, Marathon Digital Holdings’ shares...
Genesis Global Trading Settles with NYDFS, Pays $8 Million Penalty, and Surrenders BitLicense
13.1.2024
Genesis Global Trading, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, has agreed to pay an $8 million penalty to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after settling allegations of compliance failures. The NYDFS accused the company of violating virtual currency and cybersecurity...
World Economic Forum Confronts AI Challenges and Public Cynicism Ahead of Davos Summit
12.1.2024
In three days, the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will convene on Jan. 15-19, and much of the world’s elite will be in Davos for the event. Before the meeting, the WEF published the 19th annual edition of the Global Risks Report, which highlights the risks of disinformation, and...
Genesis Global Trading Settles With New York for $8M Over Regulatory Non-Compliance, Forfeits Bitlicense
12.1.2024
According to the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), Genesis Global Trading has agreed to a settlement fine of $8 million and will forfeit its New York state Bitlicense as part of the agreement over compliance failures. Adrienne Harris, the DFS Superintendent said Genesis...
Genesis Global Trading Pays $8M to Settle New York Lawsuit
12.1.2024
Genesis Global Trading has agreed to pay $8 million and give up its BitLicense to settle anti-money laundering and fraud charges against it, New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris said Friday in a statement
Coinbase Partners to Expand Digital Asset Access in Africa
12.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Crypto exchange behemoth Coinbase is entering into the African markets by collaborating with local stablecoin exchange Yellow Card. The significant move expands product access to Coinbase customers in 20 nations across the African continent. Crypto is here to stay — helping drive...
Skybridge Capital’s Anthony Scaramucci States Biden’s Anti Crypto Policies Will Cost Him the Election
11.1.2024
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, a private global investment firm, believes that the anti-crypto policies brought by the Biden administration might affect the outcome of the upcoming elections. He states that 52 million Americans, representing 20% of the voting population...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as SEC Approves BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF – $1,000,000 BTC Possible?
10.1.2024
Source: DALL·E The Bitcoin (BTC) price is experiencing choppy trading conditions in wake of the news that the SEC just multiple spot Bitcoin ETF application. Last trading in just under $46,000, the Bitcoin price is close to 1% lower on the day. The regulatory agency gave various US exchanges...
UAE-Based Phoenix Group Bolsters Mining Capabilities With $187M Bitmain Deal Amidst Global ASIC Race
10.1.2024
Phoenix Group, a bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure company, recently disclosed its acquisition of $187 million in application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs. The purchase was made from Bitmain, one of the leading ASIC manufacturers in the industry. Phoenix Group...
Bitcoin.com News Expands Global Reach With Spanish and Russian Versions of Site
10.1.2024
In a nod to the ever-growing global impact of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin.com News has launched Spanish and Russian versions of its site, aiming to provide non-English speakers with the latest in crypto news and insights. Spanish and Russian Speakers Gain Direct Access to Crypto News as Bitcoin.com...
Apple Store Removes Binance and Other Global Exchanges’ Apps in India Amid Wider Crackdown
10.1.2024
Source: Pexels The mobile applications of several global cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Kraken, Mexc, and Kucoin, have disappeared from Apple’s App Store in India. This move comes within two weeks of these exchanges being flagged for operating “illegally” in...
Controversy Arises as Genesis Creditors Challenge DCG’s Claim of Full Debt Repayment
10.1.2024
Genesis Global Source: AdobeStock / Timon Digital Currency Group (DCG) is facing allegations from an ad hoc group of lenders, claiming that DCG has not fulfilled its repayment requirements to its bankrupt subsidiary, Genesis Global. Despite DCG’s recent announcement on X that it had fully...
Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Launch, BlackRock Announces Major Workforce Cuts
8.1.2024
BlackRock headquarters. Source: Adobe / John Hanson Pye BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, is reportedly reducing its global workforce by about 3%, just days before the expected approval of the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF application. The layoffs, which have not yet been...
Binance.US Taps Lesley O’Neill as its New Chief Compliance Officer
8.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / piter2121 Binance.US, the American subsidiary of global cryptocurrency behemoth Binance, has announced the appointment of Lesley O’Neill as its new Chief Compliance Officer. According to a recent announcement, O’Neill brings a wealth of experience to the role, having...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Recovers to $43,000 – Is $50,000 in Sight?
5.1.2024
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) stands out, marking significant strides in the global financial scene. As of January 5th, Bitcoin’s recovery is evident with its price soaring to an impressive $44,900, a notable 2.5% increase in just 24 hours. This remarkable...
CoinDCX Reports 2000% Increase in Deposits Since India’s Crackdown on Offshore Exchanges
5.1.2024
Source: Shutterstock India’s leading crypto exchange CoinDCX has reported a 2000% increase in deposits from customers since the finance ministry issued a show cause notice to 9 major offshore exchanges, including Binance on December 28. Offshore exchanges Binance, Kucoin, Huobi, Kraken, Gate.io...
South Korea’s Crypto Surge — Navigating the ‘Kimchi Premium’ and Massive Trade Volumes
4.1.2024
Recent data reveals that South Korea’s crypto trading volume has surged in recent months, with two exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, contributing over 10% to the global trading volume as of Jan. 4, 2024. Additionally, while the global price for bitcoin hovers around $43,356 per unit, in South...
Radiologex Unveils R-DEE Protocol Network and Announces Limited RDGX Token Pre-Sale
4.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. Radiologex Technologies Ltd. proudly presents the debut of the R-DEE Protocol™ Network by Radiologex, a bespoke blockchain solution for the global healthcare IT sector. After more than five years...
Huobi Korea Announces Closure Citing Challenging Business Environment
4.1.2024
Source: Adobe South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Korea has announced the shut down of its services with effect from January 29, 2024. The decision comes in response to what the company described as a challenging “business environment.” Established in 2017, Huobi Korea...
Global payment solutions are better with blockchain
3.1.2024
Ripple has hailed the way in which blockchain can be leveraged to settle international transactions. It has been said that IT service businesses will largely feel the positive impact. Per an estimate by Ripple, worldwide spending on IT services is expected to touch $1.5 trillion this year....