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Insider Trading in the NFT Market? Moonbirds’ Unusual Sales Activity Before Yuga Deal
17.2.2024
Prices and trading volume for the Ethereum NFT collection Moonbirds experienced a significant surge on Friday following the announcement of Yuga Labs’ acquisition of the collection’s intellectual property alongside creator Proof. However, there were also considerable spikes in sales...
Coinbase’s Philanthropic Arm Donates $3.6 Million to Brink for Bitcoin Development
16.2.2024
Coinbase’s philanthropic arm GiveCrypto is donating $3.6 million to Bitcoin-supporting nonprofit Brink, according to a February 16 announcement. In an X post, Brink announced that all GiveCrypto funds would be directed exclusively to support Brink engineers and their open-source development efforts...
That Xbox Podcast Announcement Coulda Been An Email
16.2.2024
It’s been a whirlwind week or so for Xbox. The weekend of February 3, rumors began swirling that major console exclusives like Starfield and the upcoming Indiana Jones game would head to other platforms, and Xbox fans’ reactions were intense, to say the least. The backlash prompted head honcho Phil...
How To Tune In For Today's Big Xbox Podcast Announcement (And What To Expect)
15.2.2024
Last week things got a little hectic in the world of Xbox. Following January reports and speculation that Xbox exclusives Sea of Thieves and Hi-Fi Rush could arrive on PS5, February saw convincing rumors about higher profile games like Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, as well...
5 Years Later, There's Still No Sign Of Hollow Knight: Silksong
15.2.2024
Valentine’s Day has come and gone, which means it’s time to solemnly mark a major milestone for one of the most anticipated video games of all time. That’s because five years ago, on February 14, 2019, developer Team Cherry announced a sequel to their 2017 debut title. It was the first time...
Crypto Miner Phoenix Group Reports 50% Jump in Net Income
15.2.2024
UAE-based blockchain mining firm Phoenix Group said it has seen a 50% growth in net income and a “substantial increase” in year-on-year sales following its initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange. In an announcement, Phoenix Group said sales experienced a surge of...
Japanese Financial Regulator Proposes Stricter Measures For P2P Crypto Transactions
14.2.2024
Japan’s principal financial regulator has unveiled a series of proposed measures that could negatively impact the peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions market. In a Wednesday announcement, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) issued a formal request to Japanese banks, noting that a high number...
CoinDCX Partners with Defunct Crypto Exchange Koinex to Provide Access for its Users
13.2.2024
CoinDCX has partnered with Koinex, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange that ceased all trading operations due to regulatory uncertainties, to enable the platform’s users to access their assets. In a Tuesday announcement, CoinDCX said it has struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) deal with...
Crypto Infrastructure Firm Aquanow Obtains VASP License in Dubai
13.2.2024
Canadian-based crypto infrastructure firm Aquanow acquired a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from financial authorities in Dubai. In a Feb 12 announcement, Aquanow disclosed that it received the regulatory nod from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai to offer...
Singapore’s Web3 Firms Call for Budget Support to Boost Talent and Security
13.2.2024
With the 2024 Budget announcement on the horizon, Singapore’s web3 community is voicing a critical need for government support. According to a recent report by The Straits Times, the Singaporean firms are specifically looking for help in two key areas: developing a skilled talent pool...
Deutsche Börse’s Subsidiary Crypto Finance Gets BaFin License
13.2.2024
BaFin, Germany’s financial regulator, has issued four licenses to Crypto Finance, a firm operated by leading stock exchange Deutsche Börse. The key licenses will allow Crypto Finance to carry out regulated digital asset trading, settlement, and custody services in Germany. The Swiss Financial...
Viral Passive Income Casino Platform Offers Incredible Valentine’s Day Bonus Offer As Presale Approaches Conclusion – $4.1 Million Already Raised.
13.2.2024
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content. The viral passive income casino platform Scorpion Casino recently announced an incredible Valentine’s Day bonus ahead of its imminent exchange listing announcement. With the presale hitting...
Hong Kong’s SFC Issues Warning on MEXC for Alleged Crypto Fraud
9.2.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission warned the public of an allegedly fraudulent crypto exchange today. In an announcement published on its website, the SFC noted that an organization operating under the name MEXC was posing as a legitimate crypto exchange. MEXC’s Crypto Fraud...
Optimism to Halt ETH Withdrawals for Testing Upgraded Incident Response System
9.2.2024
On February 15, the Optimism network will suspend ETH token withdrawals to test an updated security response system. Withdrawals will not be possible for one hour, the developers said. According to the announcement, ETH withdrawals from Optimism’s Level-2 network to the main Ethereum network...
Binance Partners with INTERPOL to Enhance Global Cybersecurity Efforts
9.2.2024
Binance has taken certain measures to fortify global cybersecurity efforts by collaborating with INTERPOL. In a recent half-day virtual session focused on essential topics related to cryptocurrency investigations and cyber policing in the rapidly evolving Web3 space, Binance hosted over 30 officers...
FINRA-Registered Digital Asset Platform Prometheum to Launch Ether Custody Services
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the first U.S. special purpose broker-dealer authorized to custody, clear, and settle digital asset securities, disclosed that it is now providing custodial services for the cryptocurrency ethereum. This announcement arrives amidst a period where the prominent crypto asset, ethereum...
Is Monero Doomed? XMR Plummets, Yet This Bitcoin Protocol Just Hit $10.3 Million in Funding
7.2.2024
After a tumultuous Binance announcement, the leading privacy token Monero has seen its price plummet. This XMR analysis takes a look at whether Monero is doomed to fall even further. Monero token’s huge price drop has been attributed to an announcement from Binance, which yesterday spooked...
Solana Mobile’s ‘Chapter 2’ Crypto Phone Surpasses 60,000 Preorders
6.2.2024
The crypto community has shown remarkable support for Solana Mobile’s upcoming “Chapter 2” smartphone, amassing over 60,000 preorders after its announcement, as the company gears up for a launch in 2025. Solana Mobile’s ‘Chapter 2’ Phone Hits 60K Preorders Ahead...
Trump-Related Tokens Surge 100% Amid Widespread Appeal Amongst Americans
6.2.2024
Several Donald Trump-related tokens have experienced a 100% surge in price in the past 24 hours across various blockchains, following a February 6 announcement by Mechanism Capital. Mechanism Capital, an investment firm in the cryptocurrency industry focusing on decentralized finance, declared...
Hong Kong Authorities Urge Crypto Investors to Verify Licenses
5.2.2024
Hong Kong’s securities regulator warned crypto investors on Monday to only use licensed trading platforms and to verify the status of the exchanges they have signed up to. The announcement comes as the deadline approaches for Hong Kong-based virtual asset trading platforms to submit license...