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Blockchain.com Raises $110 Million in Series E Round Led by Kingsway
16.11.2023
Blockchain.com, a cryptocurrency enterprise offering a digital asset exchange, a blockchain explorer, and a non-custodial wallet, has recently secured $110 million in a Series E funding round spearheaded by Kingsway. Despite this successful funding round, Blockchain.com’s post-valuation...
What’s Behind Tether’s Success in the Crypto Market?
16.11.2023
Introduction to Tether (USDT) Tether, also called USDT, is a notable crypto-currency currency. It acts as a bridge connecting with the traditional fiat currency and brings stability into the volatile market landscape. Its value is pegged to that of the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1:1....
Court ends frivolous Tether-Bitfinex suit, No appeal
16.11.2023
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York recently had Judge Laura Taylor Swain rule on a class action suit against the Tether and Bitfinex firms’ alleged wrongdoings. The court ruled that despite considering the matter carefully, there was no evidence to support Shawn Dolifka’s...
US Lawmakers Write to Treasury Department Seeking Amendment On Proposed Crypto Tax Rules
16.11.2023
Source: Pixabay A group of United States lawmakers have led an effort for a change in the proposed cryptocurrency tax regime announced by the Treasury Department. The group addressed a letter to the Department on Nov 15 urging the body to change its approach to regulating the sector specifically...
Lloyds Bank Issues ‘Urgent Warning’ on Rising Threat of Crypto Scams
16.11.2023
Lloyds Bank, a major retail and commercial bank in the U.K., has issued an “urgent warning” about the growing threat of cryptocurrency scams. “Crypto is a highly risky asset class and remains largely unregulated, which makes it an attractive area for fraudsters to exploit....
CBDCs have the potential to ‘replace cash,’ says IMF Director
16.11.2023
Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of IMF, recently stated that CBDCs can replace cash. The director asked central banks to focus on the benefits of these digital currencies. Georgieva talked about Central Bank Digital Currencies at the Singapore FinTech Festival. The director advised...
Is Filecoin considered a high-risk investment?
16.11.2023
The world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology has fascinated a legion of investors and fanatics worldwide so overwhelmingly that they eagerly await opportunities that can offer them potential enhanced ROI. If you scout for such opportunities online, you will be spoilt for choice as they...
Turkey mulls addressing licensing and taxation in new crypto rule
16.11.2023
Bora Erdamar from BlockchainIST Center emphasized that upcoming crypto regulations prioritize specific licensing standards to prevent system abuse
Bitget Subsidiary Drops Hong Kong License Pursuit Amidst OSL Acquisition Rumors
16.11.2023
The Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitget’s Hong Kong division said on Nov. 13 that it is no longer seeking a trading license to operate in that region. Market rumors suggest that Bitgetx’s decision not to seek the license may be linked to the rumored Bitget acquisition of OSL,...
IRS Says US Taxpayers Are the Most Targeted for Pig Butchering Crypto Scams
16.11.2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning about pig butchering cryptocurrency scams. IRS Criminal Investigation special agents stressed that these schemes are popping up across the globe, emphasizing: “U.S. taxpayers are currently the most targeted population for pig butchering...
Why does Dogecoin prefer to stay low amid the crypto surge?
16.11.2023
Over the last few days, Dogecoin seems to be everyone’s favorite cryptocurrency as the world is experiencing a boom and making great strides. Although other cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum are approaching an all-time high, Dogecoin chooses to remain modest. The weird movement of the coin...
Binance and Gulf Energy’s Joint Venture to Launch Crypto Exchange in Thailand
16.11.2023
Source: Pexels In a strategic collaboration, Binance Holdings Ltd. and Gulf Energy Development Pcl are set to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand early next year. This follows the acquisition of licenses from the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission, with Gulf Binance Co. obtaining...
Is Cardano still the leader in crypto development activity?
16.11.2023
Cardano is one of the most famous cryptocurrencies introduced in 2017. Its development was done through rigorous research and development involving experts, which set it apart from other digital coins. The uniqueness of Cardano’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and its advanced technology...
Coinbase Expects Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Add Billions to Crypto Market — Says SEC Approval Possible by Year-End
16.11.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could add billions of dollars to the total crypto market cap. Coinbase also believes that the chances of one or more spot bitcoin ETFs being approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) before the...
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood Sees Crypto Market Exploding to $25 Trillion in 2030
16.11.2023
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood says the crypto ecosystem will be dominated by bitcoin and ether and will scale from about $1 trillion today to $25 trillion in 2030. “The regulatory breakthrough is very important to bring institutions online,” said the asset manager, emphasizing that...
SEC Announces ‘Highly Productive’ Year for Crypto Enforcement Actions
16.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published its latest enforcement results relating to crypto assets. “Fiscal year 2023 was another highly productive and impactful year for the SEC’s enforcement efforts relating to crypto asset securities,” the regulator described....
NYDFS Rolls Out Stricter Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Listings, De-listings
16.11.2023
The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has said it strengthened its guidelines for listing or de-listing cryptocurrencies in a move to beef up protections for crypto investors throughout the state, NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris said Wednesday in a statement
House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets Tackles Hamas’ Illicit Cryptocurrency
15.11.2023
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology & Inclusion convened the afternoon of Wednesday, November 15th, to discuss illicit activity in regards to cryptocurrency. Bad actors “We know that bad actors prey on vulnerabilities wherever they can find them,”...
Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX) and dYdX produce double-digit gains as Bitcoin reclaims $37K
15.11.2023
SOL, AVAX and DYDX rank among the top-performing altcoins this month. Cointelegraph investigates what is behind the move
US House Financial Services subcommittee looks for answers on crypto and crime
15.11.2023
Reports on crypto funding terrorism and blockchain forensics were confusing, but everyone agreed on the need for collaboration and regulation