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Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks
11.9.2024
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under...
China’s Digital Yuan Nears $1 Trillion in Transactions, PBOC Official Reveals
11.9.2024
China’s digital yuan initiative has advanced considerably, backed by over a decade of research and four years of pilot experimentation, according to Lu Lei, Deputy Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). Trials for the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC) have been...
Bitcoin miner solves block alone, grabs $180,000 reward
11.9.2024
A single Bitcoin miner received the total reward of a Bitcoin block, a rarity due to the hash and power requirements needed to mine the blockchain
Trump vs Harris Debate: No ‘Crypto’ Talks, Bitcoin Dips
11.9.2024
America was glued to the ‘Trump vs Harris debate’ that took place on 10 September, but seems like…
Harris-Trump debate: Crypto not mentioned in second US presidential debate
11.9.2024
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made no mention of digital assets during their first-ever debate as Trump’s odds of victory plunged on betting markets
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE
11.9.2024
Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first...
North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
11.9.2024
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing the required supermajority. The bill bars payments using CBDC and state participation in Federal Reserve...
Japan’s Metaplanet up 6% as Bitcoin stack nears 400 BTC
11.9.2024
Metaplanet’s stock has jumped 480% since it unveiled its Bitcoin strategy in April, but the firm is down 13% on its investment
FCA Files First Charges Against Unregistered Crypto ATM Operator in UK
11.9.2024
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has charged Olumide Osunkoya for operating unregistered crypto ATMs in the country. This case is significant as it represents the first prosecution under UK law for such activities. Osunkoya is accused of running a network of crypto ATMs that...
Lawmaker Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration’s Approach to Defi Regulation
11.9.2024
House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman French Hill emphasized the need to understand decentralized finance technologies during a hearing. He criticized the Biden administration’s regulatory approach and urged Congress to keep discussions open on supporting defi innovation. Hill noted...
Financial Giant State Street Launches 3 Digital Asset ETFs With Galaxy
11.9.2024
Financial giant State Street Global Advisors has launched three digital asset and disruptive technology exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in collaboration with Galaxy Asset Management, focusing on blockchain, AI, and volatility management. These actively managed ETFs aim to capture market inefficiencies...
Hamster Kombat Announces Exchanges That Will List HMSTR After Airdrop
10.9.2024
The team behind Hamster Kombat, one of the most successful Telegram-based games, has released information on the exchanges that are confirmed to list its token after the upcoming airdrop. The team has announced that HMSTER will be available on Bybit, Bitfinex, and Okx, but has not given word on...
Crypto exchange volumes reflect Bitcoin traders’ ‘reduced trading appetite’ — Glassnode
10.9.2024
Glassnode data highlights a “notable decline in trade activity over the last quarter,” but traders are hopeful that Q4 will bring a sharp trend reversal.
BitGo deploys wrapped BTC on Avalanche and BNB Chain
10.9.2024
Crypto custodian BitGo is now using LayerZero’s OFT Standard to deploy its WBTC across more than 80 chains.
Bitcoin Eyes $58K With Downtrodden Crypto Markets Exposed to Short Squeezes, Says Analyst
10.9.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) was rising on Tuesday as the crypto market continued its rebound from last week's fear-inducing plunge
Ramp Network Expands Crypto Services to All 50 US States
10.9.2024
Ramp Network, a fintech company, has extended its cryptocurrency purchasing services to encompass all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia. This growth, Ramp explained on Tuesday, broadens its user base by adding support for 17 more states, making it easier for users to buy and sell...
Bitcoin price eyes 'last dip' before October breakout: Analysts
10.9.2024
Bitcoin analysts are eying an October breakout, despite the current market slump, partly caused by continuous negative outflows from the US Bitcoin ETFs
Bitcoin ETFs Are Fine Despite Suffering Their Worst String of Outflows, Says Expert
10.9.2024
The recent plunge in the price of bitcoin was accompanied by a sizable amount of net outflows from the 12 U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While on its face, that might appear worrisome, it's more likely a sign of healthy growth
Over $55 Billion in Settlements Between Russia and Turkey Potentially Disrupted by Recent Western Sanctions
10.9.2024
Trade settlements between Russia and Turkey via bank transfers are now being disrupted due to the new sanctions enacted against Russia. According to Russian media, the U.S. is currently checking all sources of transfers to and from Russia, and bank headquarters are heavily scrutinizing Russian...
State Street, Galaxy launch 3 new crypto ETFs
10.9.2024
The funds aim to capitalize on Web3 by tracking a mix of stocks, spot cryptocurrencies, and futures