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SDX Welcomes 6th Exchange To The Fold
27.9.2023
Hypothekarbank Lenzburg, a prominent regional Swiss bank with assets exceeding $7 billion, has joined the Six Digital Exchange (SDX), becoming the sixth Swiss bank to do so.
In a Wednesday press release, SDX said it welcomes Hypothekarbank Lenzburg as a new member of its central securities...
Charting Bitcoin’s future: ETF approval and the BTC Halving 2024
27.9.2023
Over the weekend, Bitcoin’s price maintained its resilience, staying below the $27,000 threshold despite market uncertainties. In this post, we will dissect the current state of Bitcoin and two upcoming major events: Bitcoin ETF and halving. Amidst shifting market dynamics and diverse expert...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Down 3% Amid SEC ETF Delays, US Lawmakers' Advocacy, & Rate Hike Impacts
27.9.2023
Bitcoin, the world's most valuable cryptocurrency, was trading below $27,000 early on Wednesday, showing a nearly 0.50% decrease in price to $26,220.
The overall crypto market cap was at $1.05 trillion, indicating a 0.46% decrease over the past 24 hours. The poor performance of Bitcoin...
US SEC Delays Decision on ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Until Next Year
27.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again announced a delay in its decision regarding the proposed ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, pushing the deadline into the next year with a new date set for January 10th.
This announcement of delay came just hours after a request by...
Central Bank Digital Currency a Threat to Financial Stability — Nigerian Central Bank Study
27.9.2023
Despite the role it has played in narrowing the financial inclusion gap, the e-naira central bank digital currency still poses a risk to financial stability. In addition to bolstering the financial inclusion rate, the central bank claimed that the CBDC would “widen the size and stability...
Worldcoin Blows up in Chile; Sign-Ups Exceed 1% of the Population
27.9.2023
Worldcoin, the biometric wallet and ID project, has reported that it has signed up more than 1% of the population of Chile. According to the organization, more than 200,000 Chileans are already using Worldcoin, a popularity uptick shared with other South American countries, including Argentina...
Digital Arm of Thailand’s SCBX and Korean Web3 Firm Hashed Ink R&D Partnership
27.9.2023
The partnership comes weeks after KBank, rival of SCBX’s parent, announced a $100 million web3 fund
SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms
27.9.2023
The efforts from Ark 21Shares and Global X to list spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) must now officially wait longer for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to either approve or reject or deny their applications as the agency moved to extend deadlines Tuesday
Nomura’s Laser Digital receives in-principal approval for operations in Abu Dhabi
26.9.2023
The Japanese bank joins a rapidly growing number of digital asset firms operating in Abu Dhabi and the rest of the United Arab Emirates
SEC pushes deadline for ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF to January
26.9.2023
The commission gave itself an additional 60 days to consider the listing of ARK 21Shares’ investment vehicle on the Cboe BZX Exchange, with a final deadline set for Jan. 10
Moneygram Introduces Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet for Cross-Border Payments
26.9.2023
Moneygram, a leading money transfer company, announced plans to launch its own non-custodial digital wallet in partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation. The wallet will enable users to convert between fiat and digital currencies when sending cross-border payments. Moneygram Partners With...
US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs 'immediately'
26.9.2023
The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight
Bitwise amends spot Bitcoin ETF application with new, detailed argumentation
26.9.2023
The amendments tackle arguments made by the SEC against the use of the CME BTC futures market for surveillance sharing
U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’
26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should listen to the courts and give up its efforts to block exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding bitcoins, a bipartisan group of lawmakers argued in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler
CBDCs could support a more stable economy — if banks pull the strings
26.9.2023
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could confer economic benefits if governments don't use them to cannibalize the commercial banking industry
Bitcoin Gains Recognition As A Unique, Non-Replicable Digital Asset Following Chinese Court Report
26.9.2023
The Shanghai Second Intermediate People's Court in China has explained that Bitcoin (BTC) stands out as a unique virtual asset based on several attributes including its scarce nature.
On Sept. 25, the court published a report “Legal Attributes and Judicial Disposal of Digital Currency”...
IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America
26.9.2023
The proposal creates unworkable requirements for decentralized finance in the U.S. and serves as an important cautionary tale
JPMorgan’s subsidiary Chase UK to restrict crypto transactions
26.9.2023
Starting from Oct. 16, Chase Bank customers in the United Kingdom will no longer be able to make crypto transactions
Bitcoin gains legal recognition as digital currency in Shanghai China
26.9.2023
A similar report from another Chinese court earlier in September recognized cryptocurrencies as virtual properties protected by law
Can Bitcoin’s Spot ETF approval influence the BTC price?
26.9.2023
Bitcoin is a digital currency that exists only in the digital realm; it is like internet money. In the financial world, Bitcoin is a game-changer. It offers a new way to store and transfer value. Unlike traditional money, Bitcoin is not tied to any country, making it a global currency. However,...