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Crypto Fear & Greed Index jumps back into greed territory
28.9.2024
Most of August was spent in “Fear” on the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, with sentiment hitting a yearly low of 17 on Aug. 6
Putin: Russia Examining Digital Currencies for Independent Payments
28.9.2024
Vladimir Putin highlighted that Russia is examining the use of national digital currencies to implement an independent and supranational alternative payment system. However, he also outlined the intricacies of building such a platform, given the level of integration of major trading partners with...
Suze Orman Recommends BTC: ‘Everybody Should Absolutely Have Exposure to Bitcoin’
28.9.2024
Suze Orman, a well-known financial advisor, advocates for bitcoin exposure, despite contrasting views from other prominent investors like Dave Ramsey and Warren Buffett. She underscores the potential gains for those who can manage its volatility. “Everybody should absolutely have exposure...
Bybit Expands in CIS Region With Kazakhstan License for Crypto Services
28.9.2024
Crypto exchange Bybit has secured a major license in Kazakhstan, marking its expansion in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region. With its new regulatory approval, Bybit plans to offer a broad range of services including digital asset trading and crypto loans, while emphasizing...
Crypto Platform CEO Arrested for Allegedly Paying Deputies in Extortion Scheme
28.9.2024
Crypto platform Zort’s CEO has been arrested on multiple charges. Allegations against Iza include paying large sums to Los Angeles County deputies for illegal activities, such as unlawful searches, extortion schemes, and even a failed kidnapping attempt. “Iza boasted about paying...
Blackrock Amasses $24 Billion in Bitcoin, Approaches 2% of Total Supply
27.9.2024
From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2%...
New Law Will Force Companies To Admit You Don't Actually Own Digital Games
27.9.2024
AB 2426, a newly passed piece of legislation in California signed into law earlier this week by governor Gavin Newsom, will force companies selling digital goods—like games—in the state to warn consumers that they don’t actually own that content, but instead are licensing it and could lose access...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AVAX Gains 3.6% as Index Rallies
27.9.2024
LTC was also a top performer, gaining 2.7%
Kenyan Deputy President Urges Africa to Embrace AI
27.9.2024
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of infusing AI into critical sectors like agriculture...
Daily Crypto Update: Bitcoin Gains 2.5%; Fear & Greed Index Shows Greed
27.9.2024
The crypto market jumped back again on Thursday after a questionable 24-hour performance. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other…
$1.1B TIA token release to push October’s crypto unlocks to almost $2B
27.9.2024
Celestia tokens worth $1.1 billion will be unlocked on Oct. 31, while $300 million in Cheelee tokens will be released on Oct. 10.
Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards
27.9.2024
Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA's standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers
Paypal Rolls Out Crypto Features for Business Accounts
27.9.2024
Paypal has unveiled a new feature allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. Although not yet available in New York, this move caters to increasing demand from businesses. Paypal has steadily ramped up its involvement in digital currencies, including...
BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’
27.9.2024
BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more regulatory approvals to capitalize on the lucrative...
SEC chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
26.9.2024
Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too
Kamala Harris’s Blockchain Comment Sparks Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community
26.9.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris’s remarks on fostering technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have sparked plenty of chatter in the crypto community. While some see her words as encouraging and forward-thinking, others believe Harris is merely pandering and looking to gain...
Country-wide Bitcoin adoption a mixed bag for national economies
26.9.2024
Country-wide Bitcoin adoption could boost financial inclusion and trade, but challenges like volatility and regulatory hurdles might create mixed economic impacts.
Digital Transformation Summit 2024: Meet the Data50 Award Winners
26.9.2024
The Digital Transformation Summit, Qatar, proudly announces the 2024 list of distinguished tech leaders. These individuals were selected…
Daily Crypto Update: Bitcoin Loses Steam, Fear & Greed Index Hits Neutral
26.9.2024
After a bearish day, the crypto market lost its footing on Wednesday. Most of the top coins, including…
Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
26.9.2024
VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly.