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Blockchain Association’s Employment of ‘Small Army’ of Former Security Officials Angers US Senator Elizabeth Warren
19.12.2023
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized the Blockchain Association’s use of former security officials to push back against her attempts to link crypto to terrorism funding. Warren claimed that the ease with which U.S. officials can leave their positions in government to work as lobbyists shows...
Vitalik Buterin’s $1 Million Ethereum Transfer to Coinbase Sparks Speculation
19.12.2023
Monitoring of high-profile crypto addresses by onchain analysts has recently revealed that Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, transferred 500 ETH, valued at slightly over $1 million, to Coinbase. This action is part of a pattern, following Buterin’s previous transfers to exchanges...
SEC’s Preference Prevails: Blackrock Adopts Cash Model for Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquiesced to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s preference for the cash creation model rather than the in-kind model for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). “Blackrock has gone cash only. That’s basically...
GameSwift Introduces GS Pay To Bridge The Gap Between Web2 and Web3 Payments
19.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The GameSwift team is proud to introduce GS Pay, a revolutionary payment system and bank card that seamlessly converts in-game treasures into real money, unlocking a world where gaming fuels real-life purchases. As the gaming sector continues its exponential growth, the lines between...
Bankrupt Crypto Firm FTX Trading Reaches Settlement With Bahamian Subsidiary
19.12.2023
FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliated debtors have announced a landmark settlement with their Bahamian subsidiary, FTX Digital Markets Ltd., amid ongoing liquidation proceedings. This agreement, pending court approval, promises a novel approach to handling the complex legal challenges stemming from...
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Shorts Ethereum, Signaling Potential Downturn
19.12.2023
On Monday, veteran trader Peter Brandt took to the social media channel X (previously known as Twitter) to reveal that he had taken a short position on ethereum (ETH), the crypto market’s second-largest asset by valuation. He further shared a technical chart with his 707,000 followers on...
Montenegro Appeals Court Overturns Extradition of Terraform Labs Co-Founder Do Kwon
19.12.2023
On Tuesday, Montenegro’s appeals court overturned the extradition request for Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon. This reversal follows reports that Justice Minister Andrej Milovic had informally agreed to the extradition. Kwon to Remain in Montenegro, Decision Lies With Justice Minister...
Nigerian Crypto Exchange Describes Deposit Suspension as ‘Industry-Standard Precautionary Measure’
19.12.2023
The Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitmama recently said it has temporarily suspended deposits due to “ongoing third-party maintenance.” Bitmama said that while earlier media reports about its suspension of deposits are correct, they nevertheless “lack context,”...
Report: Bank of Korea Chief Says Growing Use of Stablecoins Threatens Central Bank Operations
19.12.2023
The Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong recently stated that the growing stablecoin use threatens the operations of central banks. The possible involvement of global networks like Visa and Mastercard in the stablecoin business will likely undermine the monetary independence of countries like...
China’s Current Economic Challenges Echo Japan’s Past Economic Struggles
19.12.2023
Experts highlight the critical need for China to learn from Japan’s prolonged economic stagnation, emphasizing the urgency to transition from manufacturing and investment reliance to boosting domestic consumption. Similarities to Japan’s Lost Decades in China’s Current Economic Slowdown...
Central Bank of Brazil Opens Public Consultation on Virtual Assets Service Provider Rulemaking
19.12.2023
The Central Bank of Brazil opened a new public consultation to obtain feedback for regulating the operations of virtual assets service providers (VASPs) in the country. The bank organized a questionnaire of 38 questions divided into different themes that can be partially, or fully answered until...
Circle Launches EURC Stablecoin on Solana, Expanding Euro Access in the Crypto Space
19.12.2023
Expanding the global reach of euro-based stablecoins, Circle has debuted its EURC token on the Solana blockchain, offering a fully reserved, euro-backed digital asset. Circle Expands its Stablecoin Portfolio With EURC Launch on Solana, Boosting Euro Integration in Digital Finance Circle, a leading...
Coinbase Ending ‘Givecrypto’ Initiative — ‘We Were Unable to Create a Lasting Impact’
19.12.2023
Crypto exchange Coinbase is winding down Givecrypto, a nonprofit set up to provide crypto to those in need. “Over the years, Givecrypto distributed cryptocurrency to thousands of individuals in need,” Coinbase said. However, the exchange admitted: “We were unable to create lasting change purely...
Solana Saga Phone Interest Soars Following BONK Meme Coin Surge
19.12.2023
Fueled by the explosive growth of the BONK meme coin, the Solana Saga phone’s market interest has soared, with units selling for up to $5,000 on Ebay, far exceeding its reduced price of $599 Saga Phone Resurgence: BONK’s Rise Turns Solana Device Into Hot Commodity The Solana Saga phone, once...
Survey: 4 in 5 Institutional Investors Agree Crypto Has Important Role in Global Financial Industry
19.12.2023
An institutional investor survey conducted by digital asset bank Sygnum indicates a shift from skepticism to advocacy, “with over 80% now agreeing that crypto has an important role to play in the global financial industry,” said the bank’s digital asset research manager. “It’s now truly...
SEC Expected to Approve Multiple Spot Bitcoin ETFs in One Day, Says Vanceck CEO
19.12.2023
The CEO of asset management firm Vaneck expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve multiple spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in one day. “I very much expect it will be all in one day because that’s what happened with the ethereum...
Franklin Templeton’s Executive Expects All Nations to Hold Bitcoin — ‘Every Country Is Going to Have to Hold Some Reserves’
19.12.2023
An executive at trillion-dollar asset manager firm Franklin Templeton expects bitcoin to become “something that every treasury needs to hold.” She believes that “every country is going to have to hold some reserves,” emphasizing that the cryptocurrency is “working its way increasingly into...
Crypto Tax Planning: Merging Tax-Loss Harvesting With Charitable Giving
19.12.2023
As the year winds down, cryptocurrency investors can combine tax-loss harvesting with cryptocurrency donations to charities, a move that optimizes tax benefits while supporting worthy causes. Embrace Year-End Tax Strategy With Charitable Giving Twist As the end of the year rapidly approaches...
Gianluigi Buffon Invests in OQtima, Signaling a Shift in Sports-Finance Collaborations
19.12.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Renowned Italian football goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has recently confirmed his strategic investment in OQtima, an innovative online trading company, marking a significant departure from traditional sponsorship deals. Buffon’s active involvement in OQtima signifies a profound...
Mysterious 2015 Whale Transfers 2,101 BTC, Stirring $88M in Bitcoin
19.12.2023
On Dec. 18, 2023, a colossal cache of dormant bitcoins stirred after remaining inactive for eight years and ten months. The whale transferred 2,101 bitcoins, originating from 2015, now valued at $88.55 million, utilizing the prevailing BTC exchange rates. $88M Worth of Bitcoin Moved by Long-Dormant...