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Solana ETF in the works: 3iQ files for new ETP in Canada
21.6.2024
The Solana product, QSOL, seeks to provide shareholders with staking yield accrued from the Solana network
Aptos Labs, NBCUniversal partner for Web3 fan experiences, gaming
20.6.2024
More fun is in store for filmgoers like Free Renfield The Game and the Excorcist 3: Believer premiums
Canada's 3iQ Files to List Solana ETP in Toronto
20.6.2024
3iQ was a leader in getting some of the first crypto ETFs past the finish line and listed on the TSX
Crypto Exchanges Brace for EU’s MiCA Rules: Stablecoins Delisted by Uphold, Binance
20.6.2024
This month, several cryptocurrency exchanges are delisting certain stablecoins to align with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which establish more stringent rules for fiat-backed and algorithmic stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA). Uphold...
Tether and Taipei University boost blockchain and digital asset education
20.6.2024
Tether partners with Taipei University to advance blockchain and digital asset education, aiming to equip students with essential knowledge and skills
Singapore flags digital payment tokens as high-risk in AML landscape
20.6.2024
Singapore said DPT service providers, also known as virtual assets service providers, stand out as a high-risk category within the financial sector
Binance fined $2.25M by India’s financial intelligence unit
20.6.2024
India’s financial watchdog issued charges against Binance after reviewing written and oral submissions from the Binance Director and available company records
Ethiopia Approves CBDC Launch Draft Proclamation
20.6.2024
The Ethiopian Council of Ministers recently approved a draft proclamation that paves the way for the launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) stated that the draft considers rapid technological advancements and draws from the experiences of fellow...
IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East
20.6.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating...
Why You Should Diversify Your Digital Asset Portfolio
19.6.2024
Institutions need to broaden their holdings of crypto holdings in order to capture the full range of innovation in the market, says Felix Stratmann, head of research at Outerlands Capital
Apple Could Be Fined A Billion Dollars A Day
19.6.2024
Back in March, the European Union brought in new rules that were designed to stop companies like Apple and Google from blocking third-party companies running their own in-app item stores. This was supposed to carve a path for games like Fortnite to be able to return to mobile, now they could...
Bitwise Investments Updates Ethereum ETF Filing, Reveals $2.5M Seed Interest
19.6.2024
Bitwise Investments, a prominent cryptocurrency asset management firm that offers diverse investment products and services focused on digital assets, has updated its ether-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing $2.5 million...
Marathon's Layer-2 Chain, Anduro, Plugs In 'Portal to Bitcoin' for Atomic Swaps
19.6.2024
The publicly-traded bitcoin miner Marathon began incubating Anduro in February as a "platform built on the Bitcoin network that allows for the creation of multiple sidechains."
NFT Market Slump: Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Values Plummet Over 90 Days
19.6.2024
Based on statistics from the past three months, the non-fungible token (NFT) collections Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) have seen a notable decrease in value. On March 17, 2024, the floor value of Cryptopunks was approximately 49 ether, but 90 days later, it dropped to 25.45 ether....
Iran to launch public CBDC pilot in June
19.6.2024
Unlike other types of electronic money in Iran, the digital rial doesn’t require interbank settlement to transfer funds between the buyer and the seller
Nomura crypto arm Laser Digital bags Abu Dhabi license
19.6.2024
The firm chose to expand into Abu Dhabi due to the innovation-friendly crypto regulations
Ripple Working With 10 Governments Globally, CEO Reveals in Rediscovered Interview
19.6.2024
In a resurfaced video clip, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that his crypto firm is collaborating with around 10 governments globally on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “A central bank digital currency is a stablecoin. It’s just issued by the government,”...
Tether launches Alloy: A Gold-backed revolution for digital assets
18.6.2024
Tether has introduced Alloy. It is an open platform for creating digital assets. Tether Gold will back these assets, which may alternatively be known as tethered assets. Alloy is being brought to the market to reimagine digital economy stability. Recognized as an innovative approach, Alloy will...
Zimbabwean Regulators Develop Framework for Virtual Assets Trading
18.6.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) are reportedly developing a framework for virtual asset trading. The framework aims to provide clear legislation, client protection under the Data Protection Act, and educational support. Challenges...
Tanzania Targets Crypto Traders With Proposed Income Tax Act Amendment
18.6.2024
Tanzania plans to amend its Income Tax Act to tax crypto trades. The proposal includes a three per cent withholding tax on income from digital asset transactions. Digital platform owners or facilitators of digital asset transfers will act as withholding agents. Foreign citizens operating such...