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South African Regulator Expects to Determine Fate of 50 Crypto License Applications in ‘Coming Weeks’
26.1.2024
The head of enforcement at South Africa’s financial industry watchdog said on Jan. 24 that he expects the organization to decide the fate of 50 crypto firms’ license applicants in the coming weeks. The watchdog stated that from the more than 100 entities that applied for a license, 20 have since...
Swiss Regulator Grants Approval Enabling Retail Users to Trade Tokenized Securities and Digital Assets
26.1.2024
The Swiss financial markets regulator has granted the digital asset infrastructure firm Taurus the approval which allows its retail users to “create an account and trade digital assets and tokenized securities.” Besides receiving the FINMA approval, Taurus said it will be admitting...
Topps Navigates Web3 Hurdles: Shifts to Fortress Amid Regulatory Challenges in NFT Expansion
25.1.2024
This week the collectibles and candy company Topps communicated with its customers regarding its non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives. The company acknowledged encountering challenges with a payment service provider in January 2023, leading to a transition to a new provider, Fortress, in September....
3 Cryptos Under the Radar: Potential Breakout Stars in 2024’s Market
25.1.2024
Under-the-radar cryptos like Celestia, Manta, and Sponge V2 are positioned for major growth in 2024 due to their unique capabilities. Image by AMERO MEDIA, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency market has seen monumental growth over the past year, with the total market capitalization more than doubling...
New Shiny Pokémon TCG Set May Have The Best Pull Rates Of All Time
25.1.2024
One of the great laments of the Pokémon TCG in 2023 was its return to brutal, unforgiving pull rates. After 2022’s Sword & Shield big finish, Crown Zenith, the Scarlet & Violet era ushered in the guarantee of a holo, but a vast diminishing in the chances of scoring anything better. Sets like...
Bitcoin ATM Vulnerability Fixed: Hackers Could Have Gained ‘Full Control’
25.1.2024
Bitcoin ATM maker Lamassu Industries has successfully addressed a vulnerability that could have granted hackers “full control” over its Bitcoin ATM machines. The flaw came to light when a team of ethical hackers from security firm IOActive attempted to compromise Lamassu’s Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Witness Highest Single-Day Outflows as GBTC Continues to Bleed
25.1.2024
Bitcoin spot ETFs have experienced a significant net outflow of $159 million, marking the largest single-day total net outflow since their launch. Data from analytics platform Alpha shows that out of all the spot Bitcoin ETFs, Grayscale ETF (GBTC) has seen the most substantial net outflows, with...
WEF Panelists: Blockchain’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Might Be Tracking AI Model Data Bias
25.1.2024
Using blockchain to stamp out biases in artificial intelligence models might turn out to be the technology’s “killer user case,” executives attending the World Economic Forum in Davos have said. The blockchain firm Casper Labs and the computer giant IBM have partnered to create an...
Samourai Wallet, Strike and Others Ask FinCEN to Withdraw Proposed Rules Tied to Crypto Mixing
25.1.2024
Samourai Wallet, River, Strike, Swan, and other companies in the cryptocurrency space have sent a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), commenting on the proposed rules over mixing transactions introduced in October. These companies are asking FinCEN to withdraw its proposal...
Bixin Applies for Crypto Exchange License With Hong Kong SFC
25.1.2024
Virtual asset trading platform Bixin has applied for a virtual asset trading platform license with Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission. So far, 13 crypto firms have applied for the similar license with the Hong Kong regulator. As per the official SFC website, virtual asset trading platform...
Meme Token TRUMP Sent to Donald Trump-Branded Crypto Wallet Now Worth Over $1.1 Million
24.1.2024
Memecoins in a crypto wallet purportedly linked to former U.S. President Donald Trump have risen to over $1 million in just six months. According to data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, the TRUMP meme coins sent to Trump’s alleged crypto wallet were originally worth several...
PINKY Token Soars 100x as Solana Memecoins Take Off and This Lesser Known Gem Could be Next
24.1.2024
PINKY token (a play on Mr Beast’s Dog) has pumped up 100x as Solana meme coins continue to post astronomical gains, but could PINKY price analysis reveal a huge retracement inbound and could this other lesser-known meme coin be next? This comes as recent months have seen a huge trend...
Fixing Cumulative Layout Shift Problems on DavidWalshBlog
24.1.2024
Over 50 thousand developers visit DavidWalshBlog every month from around the world to learn JavaScript tricks and fix problems in their code. Unfortunately, some of them have a slow experience on the site. David tracks the performance of his Core Web Vitals and overall performance with Request...
What is the difference between an online casino and a crypto casino
24.1.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. In the ever-evolving landscape of digital entertainment, traditional online casinos and their cryptocurrency counterparts have emerged as two distinct avenues for individuals seeking the thrill...
HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell Launch Indices Tracking Crypto Assets
24.1.2024
Crypto fund manager HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell, a subsidiary of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), have unveiled a suite of indices tracking cryptocurrencies. HashKey Capital and FTSE Russell unveiled jointly developed crypto indices on January 24, as per a release shared with Cryptonews....
Taiwan’s ACE Exchange in Hot Water as Prosecutors Expand Fraud Probe
24.1.2024
Taiwanese prosecutors have expanded their investigation into ACE Exchange, requesting the detention of Chenhuan Wang, the president of the platform. The prosecutors have accused Wang of money laundering and fraud in connection with the alleged fraudulent activities orchestrated by David Pan,...
JPMorgan Analysts Downgrade Coinbase Shares to Underweight, Citing Impact of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
24.1.2024
JPMorgan analysts have downgraded Coinbase shares from Neutral to Underweight, causing a 5% drop in the stock’s value during premarket trading on Tuesday. The analysts have also established a price target of $80 per share, indicating a significant downside risk of over 37% from the current...
70% of Crypto Asset-Related Communications Violate Rules: FINRA
24.1.2024
The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has reported that approximately 70% of crypto asset-related communications reviewed in a recent targeted exam have failed to comply with its rules. According to a recent report by the FINRA, the examination launched in November 2022 involved...
Report: Ethereum and Solana Showcase Unique Market Dynamics in Recent Altcoin Trends
23.1.2024
In the dynamic world of crypto markets, recent trends have illuminated intriguing divergences in the altcoin market, particularly between ethereum and solana, relative to bitcoin. A comprehensive report published by Glassnode, an onchain analytics firm, delves into this phenomenon. Altcoin Dynamics...
Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Might Actually Have Multiplayer
23.1.2024
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, currently codenamed Orion, is a complete mystery. Aside from the fact that it’s in development, we know almost nothing about the project. One thing we do know is that developer CD Projekt Red is seriously thinking about bringing multiplayer into the mix this time...