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Blackrock Reveals Plan to Seed Spot Bitcoin ETF With $10 Million on January 3
24.12.2023
Blackrock has revealed a plan to seed its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with $10 million on Jan. 3. The world’s largest asset manager has engaged in six recent meetings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to address its filing. In response to the SEC’s...
Ledger Responds to Connect Kit Exploit With Reimbursement Plan, Security Overhaul
20.12.2023
In a decisive move following a significant security incident, Ledger, a well known crypto hardware wallet manufacturer and security firm, announced a response plan. Approximately $600,000 in assets were stolen from users due to an exploit involving blind signing on EVM decentralized applications...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Struggles to Gain Momentum; FTX Files Plan to End Bankruptcy
18.12.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
FTX Files Reorganization Plan to End Bankruptcy
18.12.2023
Asset values for creditor claims will be calculated at prices on the day FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, the plan says
US Ambassador to Argentina Hails Bitcoin Miner’s ‘Genius’ Flared Gas Power Generation Plans
18.12.2023
The U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, Marc R. Stanley, has lauded Unblock Computing’s bitcoin mining initiative for its innovative use of flared gas in generating electricity. Ambassador Stanley commended the plan for its dual benefits: aiding Argentina in achieving its climate objectives...
FTX Presents Revised Plan to Distribute Billions to Customers and Creditors, Initiating Final Phase of Bankruptcy Resolution
18.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Александр Поташев Now-defunct crypto exchange FTX has revealed its latest proposal aimed at returning billions of dollars to customers and creditors, marking the start of the final stage in resolving its bankruptcy case. While the proposal addresses several critical aspects, there...
FTX’s Revised Reorganization Plan Addresses Cryptocurrency Claims Valuation
17.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Ascannio The debtors of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX have submitted an amended Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, suggesting that customer asset claims should be valued retroactively to the date of the exchange’s collapse in November last year. In a recent...
Coinbase International Exchange Launching Spot Crypto Trading
15.12.2023
Coinbase International is launching spot crypto trading for non-U.S. customers. “The launch and expansion of spot trading on Coinbase International Exchange will occur over several phases,” Coinbase detailed. “Our primary focus at the outset will be to build liquidity...
Gemini Earn Users Face Potential 70% Reduction in Promised Bitcoin Payouts Under Proposed Reorganization Plan
14.12.2023
Image Source: Shutterstock Gemini Earn creditors could potentially face up to 70% reduction in their promised crypto payouts as part of a proposed reorganization plan. The plan, outlined in an email sent by Gemini Trust on December 13, has now been put up for a vote, leaving creditors with...
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: Anti-Money Laundering Support Gains Momentum in US Congress and India Takes Cautious Regulatory Approach
13.12.2023
US lawmakers push for stricter crypto regulation while India reiterated its plan for a slow, evolutionary approach to digital asset legislation. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. The past week saw major developments on the crypto regulation front. In the United States, The CFTC Chairman...
Celestia, Blockchain Data Solution, Sees TIA Token Surge as Polygon Plan Announced
12.12.2023
Celestia's native TIA token jumped to a record high of $12.35 on Tuesday as holders attempt to farm a series of Celestia-based token airdrops
StarkNet Foundation Set to Allocate 1.8B STRK Tokens for User Rebates and Provisons’ Committee
9.12.2023
Source: Starknet The Starknet Foundation has unveiled plans to distribute 1.8 billion STRK token rewards and rebates to drive the adoption and growth of the Starknet blockchain. While specific distribution plan details are not provided, the Foundation intends to involve various committees...
Political Movement The Other Party Reveals Plan for Blockchain-based Democracy in the UK
8.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Other Party debuted in the UK today with a commitment to decentralize power and restore it to the public using blockchain technology. According to a statement published on its website, The Other Party aims to shake up conventional centralized political systems, fostering a more...
Hong Kong Gaming Giant Boyaa Interactive Shareholders to Vote on $100M Crypto Purchase Plan
8.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Boyaa Interactive International Limited, a Hong Kong-listed company, has scheduled a special general meeting of shareholders to vote on a $100 million crypto purchase plan on December 20. Directors, including independent non-executive directors, have expressed their belief that...
21Shares COO Departs, CEO Hany Rashwan Reassures Firm Has Transition Plan
7.12.2023
Source: Nasdaq / Instagram Switzerland-based exchange traded product (ETP) firm 21Shares has confirmed its chief operating officer Lucy Reynolds, has left the firm. Before joining 21Shares Reynolds was head of product management at WisdomTree and joined 21Shares in 2020 – Reynolds was unavailable...
Binance Announces Compensation For Traders Who Bought AEUR Stablecoin During 200% Surge
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Binance will compensate users who bought the Euro-pegged AEUR stablecoin during a recent 200% surge, the company said. In a blog post published Wednesday, the company said it would create a compensation plan for users who bought the stablecoin after its value surged nearly 200%...
Nova Labs Releases Solana-based Unlimited Mobile Plan
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Nova Labs’ Helium Mobile service has launched a nationwide plan in the U.S. with unlimited data, text, and talk that costs $20 a month. In a blog post published Tuesday, Helium Mobile announced the launch of its unlimited mobile plan, which the company claims will be the “nation’s...
Helium Mobile introduces unlimited nationwide plan in the US
6.12.2023
Helium Mobile recently launched its nationwide unlimited plans in the US. Priced at $20 per month, the unlimited talk, data, and text plan is eight times more affordable than the average US cell bill. Backed by the nation’s largest 5G network, the plan is accompanied by Helium Mobile outdoor...
Japan to Exempt Companies From Unrealized Crypto Gains Tax – Report
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Japanese lawmakers discussed Tuesday on plans to exempt companies from paying tax on unrealized cryptocurrency gains. The proposal is set to be included in the fiscal 2024 tax reform plan. According to a Nikkei report, the proposal is being discussed by the country’s ruling...
The City of Lugano Drives Crypto Adoption, Accepts Bitcoin and Tether for Tax Payments
5.12.2023
Lugano takes a major step in crypto adoption by letting residents pay taxes with Bitcoin and Tether. Image by Myst, Adobe Stock. The city of Lugano, Switzerland made a bold move to drive cryptocurrency adoption by announcing today that it will now accept tax payments in Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether...