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Dubai’s VARA Approves Operational License to Nomura’s Crypto Subsidiary
1.8.2023
Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has granted an operating license to Laser Digital, the crypto division of the Japanese financial services giant Nomura.
The license allows Laser Digital to provide crypto asset broker-dealer services and management and investment services to...
Ukraine Mandates Digital Asset Firms To Disclose Financials As Wider Regulation Looms
1.8.2023
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has requested local cryptocurrency firms to file details of their financials, raising concerns over new regulatory measures.
The bank demanded at least four virtual asset firms including Kuna, CoinPay, Geo Pay, and Qmall to provide financial documents alongside...
Crypto Fest 2023: Connecting crypto & blockchain enthusiasts in South Africa
1.8.2023
On November 24, attendees from around the world will gather at the luxurious Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town, South Africa, for the highly anticipated Crypto Fest 2023. Crypto Fest has earned its reputation as being one of the most prominent events in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space...
Base Blockchain Attracts $68 Million in Ether Ahead of Official Launch
1.8.2023
Coinbase-backed layer-2 blockchain Base has attracted millions in Ethereum (ETH) ahead of its official launch.
Over the weekend, Base witnessed more than $200 million in trading volumes and more transactions than established networks like Arbitrum.
Despite not being open to the public...
SushiSwap furthers cross-chain functionality with Core integration
1.8.2023
SushiSwap brings liquidity pools, cross-chain swaps and its DEX aggregator to the Core blockchain ecosystem
Tether's Q2 Results: $3.3 Billion in Excess Reserves, Surpassing $1 Billion in Operational Profits
1.8.2023
Stablecoin issuer Tether’s consolidated reserves report for the second quarter of 2023 shows that the company has around $3.3 billion in excess reserves, while profits increased 30% from last quarter to over $1 billion.
The report, which was attested by accounting firm BDO, noted that the excess...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Vows to Put an End to 'Biden's War on Bitcoin' as President
1.8.2023
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has once again proved his support for Bitcoin, taking an oath that he would end the Biden-led administration’s “war on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency” when elected President.
“Biden's war on bitcoin and cryptocurrency will come to...
South Korea's CBDC Pilot to Take Place in Jeju, Busan, or Incheon, Excluding Seoul
1.8.2023
The central Bank of Korea (BOK) has narrowed down the choices for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot venue to three regions. Notably, the nation's capital Seoul is not among these.
The major regions chosen as candidates are Jeju, Busan, and Incheon, according to IT Chosun. ...
BakerySwap aims for multi-chain incorporation
1.8.2023
BakerySwap is aiming for multi-chain incorporation, and their initial move will be the backing of Base Chain. The Base is basically a low costing and safe Ethereum Layer 2, which has been created by Coinbase for the purpose of onboarding mass users on-chain. Incorporating a Base chain provides...
4 Crypto Bills Pass US House Committee
1.8.2023
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed four crypto bills. “Congress is asserting its authority to design a regulatory framework, rather than allowing overzealous federal agencies to fill the gap with enforcement actions,” said the CEO of Blockchain Association. US House Committee...
Researchers develop blockchain verification service for cultural artifacts
31.7.2023
A combination of human expertise, NFTs and blockchain technology could help humanity protect its priceless artifacts from theft and looting
Rep. George Santos Tried to Broker Cryptocurrency Deal with Donor During Congressional Campaign
31.7.2023
US Republican Congressman George Santos attempted to set up a crypto-related investment deal with a donor during an election campaign in 2020, according to a recent New York Times report.
The crypto investment scheme was pitched to a loyal Republican donor during Santos’ first Congressional...
Bitcoin Onchain Fees Dive Below $1, Pending Transactions Drop, and Miners Experience Difficulty Reduction
31.7.2023
According to recent Bitcoin data, the count of pending transactions, still awaiting confirmation, has plummeted beneath the 300,000 mark, while onchain fees have seen a reduction over the past week. Starting from July 29, the average onchain fees have fallen below the $1 threshold for each...
Coinbase’s New Base Blockchain Gobbled Up $68M in Ether, and It’s Not Even Officially Live Yet
31.7.2023
Meme coin BALD’s 4,000,000% surge seemed to spark the huge inflows to the nascent crypto bridge
Apple's App Store Guidelines Under Scrutiny by Lawmakers for Blockchain and NFT Limitations
31.7.2023
Apple is facing regulatory scrutiny in the US over its App Store guidelines, which allegedly hurt apps related to blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
In a formal letter, US Representatives Gus Bilirakis of the Republican Party, representing Florida, and Jan Schakowsky of the Democratic...
White Hat Hacker Recovers $5.4 Million For DeFi Platform Curve Finance Amid Recent Exploit
31.7.2023
An ethical hacker has recovered 2,879 ETH worth around $5.4 million for the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Curve Finance amid its recent hack losing over $47 million.
On July 30, the same day of the hack, it was reported that an ethical hacker seized some assets by front-running...
US-China Power Struggle Extends to Crypto Battlefield: China Surges Ahead
31.7.2023
The United States and China are competing on both economic and technological fronts – and part of their rivalry includes a race to adopt crypto.
Though the eastern superpower has announced multiple bans on crypto mining and trading over the past decade, President Xi Jinping argued in 2021 that...
Japan Blockchain Association demands tax cuts for crypto
31.7.2023
Advocates of the crypto industry in Japan demand the revision of the national tax regime for digital assets
Crypto Exchange Binance Secures Operating License in Dubai- Here's the Latest
31.7.2023
On Monday, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, secured the Operational MVP License to operate in Dubai after fulfilling the necessary pre-conditions since obtaining a preparatory license in September 2022.
Last year, Binance FZE, the Dubai-based subsidiary of Binance, achieved...
Wagner Rebellion Triggered Surge in Ruble-Tether Crypto Trading Amid Currency Turmoil
31.7.2023
Russian private military company Wagner Group’s march towards Moscow in June triggered a 277% surge in trading volume between the stablecoin Tether (USDT) and the Russian fiat currency.
The huge rise in trading volume occurred as Russian traders sought safety from a depreciating Russian ruble...