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Australia Needs Regulations to Facilitate Crypto Business, Senate Committee Reports
21.10.2021
A Senate committee in Australia has made a number of proposals to address the lack of proper regulations for the cryptocurrency space. The lawmakers believe the country needs new rules for its fintech and digital asset industries to be able to compete with jurisdictions that are already attracting...
Pension fund for Texas firefighters reportedly allocates $25M to Bitcoin and Ether
21.10.2021
The fund is responsible for the benefits of more than 6,600 active and retired firefighters as well as surviving family members
Nigerian Agency Refuses Blockchain Start-Up Application — Says Tech Not Recognized by Government
21.10.2021
Nigeria’s company registration agency, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), reportedly rejected an application for registration by a start-up on the basis that blockchain is yet to be recognized by the Nigerian government. Decision Disappoints Blockchain Community According to a report...
Mt. Gox trustee announces approval of rehabilitation plan, meaning creditors could soon receive billions
20.10.2021
Nobuaki Kobayashi said distribution of the Mt. Gox assets likely wouldn’t begin for at least a month, once the rehabilitation plan became "final and binding."
Malta financial watchdog approves Iconic's crypto index fund for stock market listing
20.10.2021
Iconic Funds claims its index fund will be Europe’s first with direct exposure to crypto assets listed on a regulated market
Bitcoin briefly flippens Swiss franc after rally to new ATH
20.10.2021
The crypto asset's market capitalization overtook the Russian ruble in February after a major announcement from car manufacturer Tesla
VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF will likely launch next week as crypto prices reach ATHs
20.10.2021
The asset manager could be the first to follow ProShares, which listed its Bitcoin Strategy ETF on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday
Coinbase announces multiyear partnership with NBA and WNBA
19.10.2021
The deal comes as the NBA prepares to start its 2021-2022 season, marking the association’s 75th anniversary
Cosmos announces launch of new blockchain, Sagan
19.10.2021
The project teased the release of the blockchain in a video message with a quote from famous astronomer Carl Sagan and a picture of a canary among the stars
Chainalysis will add Bitcoin to its balance sheet as price surges
19.10.2021
"This is Chainalysis’ first acquisition of cryptocurrency, and we will continue to pursue other digital assets as potential future investments," said CEO Michael Gronager
Crypto market cap breaks $2.5T — is this the season for ETFs?
19.10.2021
The combined value of all cryptocurrencies hit $2.5 trillion as the price of Bitcoin and Ether steadily rise
ProShares Bitcoin-linked ETF launches on NYSE as BTC price rises above $63K
19.10.2021
The price of Bitcoin rose to a five-month high of $63,293 following shares of ProShares’ ETF opening for trading
Enormous Train Simulator Installed In Tokyo Hotel
19.10.2021
Train fans, does Tokyo ever have the hotel room for you! At Asakusa Tobu Hotel, a large train simulator has been installed for guests to play on. Read more
TdeFi Hosts Blockchain Business Hackathon with Future Blockchain Summit
19.10.2021
TDeFi, the leading crypto startup accelerator, is participating in the Blockchain Summit at GITEX 2021. This GITEX business Hackathon (BizThon) is part of the ongoing efforts to help creative developers and entrepreneurs create decentralized products. The goal of this one-of-a-kind BizThon is...
Interactive Brokers launches crypto trading in US for four tokens
18.10.2021
U.S.-based financial advisers with Interactive Brokers are now able to recommend cryptocurrency investments to their clients
PlayStation 5 Ends Switch's Three-Year Run As Best-Selling Console
18.10.2021
After almost three years as the top-selling console in the U.S., the Nintendo Switch has been ousted by Sony’s PlayStation 5. According to Mat Piscatella, an NPD analyst, the PS5 was the best-selling gaming hardware platform in both units sold and overall dollars earned in September 2021. Read more
Grayscale confirms Bitcoin ETF plans and adds exposure to Zcash, Stellar Lumens, and Horizen to its trusts
18.10.2021
Grayscale said it would proceed "once there’s official and verifiable evidence of the SEC’s comfort with the underlying Bitcoin market."
Local Businesses in New York Urge Governor to Impose Statewide Bitcoin Mining Moratorium
18.10.2021
The governor of New York state, Kathy Hochul, has been urged by a group of local companies to deny business permits to bitcoin miners. The letter specifically asks for the “denial of permits for the Greenidge Generating Station and the Fortistar North Tonawanda Facility.” The letter...
Popular BTM Operator: Bitcoin of America Adds Ethereum to Its Bitcoin ATMs
18.10.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America is a popular virtual currency exchange, registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN)(RegNum). Apart from ensuring a fast and hassle-free transaction, they are known for their customer support. Bitcoin of America...
Digital Asset Firm Bakkt to Go Public After Completing Merger — BKKT Shares Set to Trade on NYSE Monday
17.10.2021
The digital asset company Bakkt Holdings has completed a merger with a firm called VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings and the combined business will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 18. Bakkt revealed it was aiming to go public last January, and the Bakkt listing on Monday...