Search
US Marshals Service Taps Coinbase for Digital Asset Management
1.7.2024
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has chosen Coinbase Prime to safeguard and trade its “Class 1” (large cap) digital assets. This decision by a division of the U.S. Department of Justice comes after a thorough evaluation process. What This Means for Coinbase and the Crypto Industry This...
Should You Buy The Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition?
1.7.2024
In the tradition of many modern games, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance offers two different versions of the game to purchase: The base game, which costs $59.99 USD, contains the additional demon subquest DLC packs that were made available for the original 2021 release of Shin Megami Tensei V...
NFT Sales Take a Hit — Last Month’s Sales Dropped 46% Compared to May
1.7.2024
Although non-fungible token (NFT) markets showed improved performance over the past week, June’s sales figures were significantly worse compared to May. Over the last 30 days, NFT sales have decreased by 46.31%. June’s NFT Market Faces Steep Decline June proved to be challenging...
Coinbase will custody digital assets for US Marshals Service
1.7.2024
The crypto exchange said the federal agency had selected its institutional investing arm “to provide custody and advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets
Worldcoin: Unlocking the future of digital identity with proof of personhood
1.7.2024
This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores how Worldcoin is pioneering the future of digital identity through its innovative use of biometric orbs and the revolutionary proof of personhood concept
Crypto Market Bounces Back, Mog Coin and ENS See Double-Digit 7 Day Gains
1.7.2024
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the overall crypto economy rose by 2.31%, reaching a total value of $2.31 trillion. Bitcoin increased by 2.8% this week, and ethereum climbed 4.8%, while several digital assets posted double-digit gains. Leading the performance chart over the past seven days was mog coin...
Crypto Custody Firm Anchorage Offers Investment Returns Through Deal With Cumberland-Backed Hashnote
1.7.2024
Hashnote Harbor will enable clients to earn yields on digital commodities without the assets ever leaving the custody of Anchorage Digital
Philippines adopts Tether’s USDT for social security payments
1.7.2024
The Social Security System is a state-run social insurance program that serves employees in the official, informal, and private sectors
Roaring Kitty faces securities fraud claims in ‘doomed’ GME lawsuit
1.7.2024
Keith Gill is facing a new class-action lawsuit stemming from his recent social media posts. However, a lawyer says the case is likely “doomed” to fail
Treasury and IRS Announce Digital Asset Tax Reporting Regulations
30.6.2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have released final regulations for tax reporting on digital asset sales, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Additionally, the Treasury and the IRS revealed that they anticipate...
Analyst Updates Spot Ether ETF Launch Date Prediction Citing Slow SEC Review
30.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his prediction regarding the launch of ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), noting delays due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s review process during the holiday week. Despite the approval of 19b-4 filings for eight ether ETFs in...
Court Dismisses SEC Claim on Secondary Sales of BNB
30.6.2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed several claims in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s case against Binance and its affiliates. This includes allegations related to secondary BNB sales and the sale of the stablecoin BUSD. However,...
SEC Asks Court to Quash Coinbase Subpoena in Legal Clash Over Crypto Regulations
29.6.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to quash a subpoena issued by crypto exchange Coinbase that demands documents related to the crypto markets and personal communications of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The SEC argues that the subpoena is irrelevant and imposes undue...
Spot Ether ETF Approval Expected to Enhance Crypto Asset’s Legitimacy and Utility, Says Hedera Council President
29.6.2024
While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain technology is a far more sustainable approach. Therefore...
Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling Seen as ‘a Game Changer’ for Crypto Industry
29.6.2024
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Chevron deference, a doctrine that allowed federal agencies broad discretion in interpreting ambiguous statutes. This decision is seen as a pivotal shift towards greater regulatory clarity and judicial oversight, especially impacting the digital assets sector....
NFT Sales Defy Crypto Market Downturn, Rising 4.52% This Week
29.6.2024
Despite a general decline in cryptocurrency markets this week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales rose by 4.52% compared to the previous week. NFT sales totaled approximately $101,467,710 over the past seven days, with Ethereum-based digital collectibles dominating the market. NFT Landscape Shifts This...
North Carolina Passes Bill to Block State Participation in Federal CBDC Testing
29.6.2024
The General Assembly of the U.S. state of North Carolina has approved a bill that prevents the state from participating in the Federal Reserve’s testing of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The General Assembly is North Carolina’s legislative body, comprising two chambers:...
Study: Crypto Assets Worth $572.7 Million Lost to Hacks and Fraud in Q2 2024
29.6.2024
Digital assets worth over $572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud in the second quarter of 2024. This latest figure brings the value of digital assets lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 to $920.9 million. Decentralized finance (defi) platforms lost approximately $172.1 million across...
Solana ETF Approval Odds Rise Amid Potential Political Shifts, Analyst Says
29.6.2024
Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has stated that the odds of a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) being approved within the next 12 months are closely linked to the likelihood of a change in the U.S. presidency. He noted that it is “safe to say the chances of both are higher today than...
Banque de France, Hong Kong Monetary Authority explore CBDC, tokenization
28.6.2024
The HKMA set up Project Ensemble months ago. Now we know why