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Vaneck Files for Crypto ETF That Gives Investors Exposure to Equity in Digital Asset Companies
22.1.2021
The exchange-traded fund provider, Vaneck has filed for a Digital Asset ETF, which aims to hold equity in companies that generate revenue from cryptocurrency services. The latest ETF filing is different from the fund Vaneck applied for in mid-December, as it aims to bring investors exposure to...
Bitcoin Exchange LVL Launches Mastercard Debit Card
22.1.2021
The card can spend crypto and fiat around the world
Singapore Exchange to streamline trading processes with blockchain tech
22.1.2021
Following a successful trial of DLT-based bond issues, SGX forms a dedicated company with investment firm Temasek, to extend and expand use of the tech
Singapore Exchange, Temasek Launch Digital Asset Business for Capital Markets
22.1.2021
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and state-owned investment firm Temasek Holdings announced Friday a joint venture launching a digital assets business focusing on capital market products. Read more: Singapore’s Stock Exchange Backs New Ethereum Security Token Platform
Hive Blockchain Buys 6,400 Bitcoin Miners From Canaan, Capacity Reaches 1,229 PH/s
22.1.2021
Canadian bitcoin miner Hive Blockchain has bought 6,400 next generation mining machines from Canaan. The Avalonminer 1246 miners will add a combined 576 petahash per second (PH/s) to Hive’s existing hash power. ● With the addition of the new machines, Hive’s total hash rate will...
Crypto Fear and Greed index drops to October 2020 levels
22.1.2021
The Crypto Fear and Greed index shows that the cryptocurrency market sentiment has just shifted from “Extreme Greed” to “Fear.”
Brazil’s top exchange announces international expansion after raising $38M
22.1.2021
Leading Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin has announced a regional expansion, naming Chile, Mexico, and Argentina as likely destinations
Thai Financial Watchdog Asks Local Crypto Exchange to Fix Issues After Three Massive Outages
22.1.2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) issued an order against a local cryptocurrency exchange to temporarily stop its operations. Bitkub has been in the headlines since the start of the year due to several outages suffered in their systems. Crypto Exchange Suffered Three Massive...
Crypto ETP capitalization up 90% this month as institutional volume triples
22.1.2021
Institutional investors have rallied around crypto this past month, with the AUM of crypto ETPs surging more than 90% as volumes tripled
Biden Administration Reported to Be Lining up a Former Ripple Advisor as the Next Bank Regulator
22.1.2021
Micheal Barr, the former member of Ripple’s board of advisors, is set to become the United States’ next banking regulator, according to a report. A former assistant treasury secretary, Barr will become the second individual with crypto connections to lead the Office of Currency...
Japan Rallies Behind XRP as Ripple Faces US Litigation
22.1.2021
Unlike the U.S., Japan considers XRP to be a cryptocurrency, not a security
Pro traders buy the dip as bears push Bitcoin price to the edge of $30K
21.1.2021
After correcting 15%, Bitcoin price dropped to $30,000 but derivatives indicators suggest pro traders are buying the dip
Leading Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bit.com Set to Launch Bitcoin Cash Options
21.1.2021
On January 21, the derivatives exchange by Matrixport, Bit.com, announced the launch of the first bitcoin cash perpetual swaps and options. The exchange says before the product launch there was no options market for bitcoin cash and the firm believes there’s room for improvement in this arena...
Enjin Coin Becomes the First Gaming Cryptocurrency Approved by Japanese Regulators
21.1.2021
Enjin coin became the first gaming cryptocurrency approved in Japan after clearing out the well-known tough country regulator’s requirements. The green light is possible through a partnership with Hashport. ENJ Is Set to Be Listed in Coincheck on January 26 According to the announcement...
3 ways the next altcoin bull cycle will vastly differ from 2017’s
21.1.2021
Bitcoin is still the main focus of most investors but Layer 2 solutions, governance, and DeFi are shaping up to be the driving forces of the next altseason
Russian Court Takes Crypto Exchange Binance off Website Blacklist
21.1.2021
A court in the Arkhangelsk region had ruled last summer that the site should be blocked, but Binance wasn't notified until months later
World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock to Invest in Bitcoin Futures
21.1.2021
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $7.81 trillion under management, is getting into bitcoin. The firm has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for two of its funds to invest in bitcoin futures. Blackrock Gets Into Bitcoin Blackrock filed...
BitMEX operator joins digital finance standards and advocacy organization
21.1.2021
BitMEX’s parent company has joined Global Digital Finance, or GDF, a major industry association advocating for the adoption of digital assets
Russian court order removes Binance website from regulator’s blacklist
21.1.2021
The Binance website has been formally blacklisted in Russia since at least September 2020, but the restriction has not impacted Binance Russia trading
UK Investment Firm Aims to Block Ripple From Leveraging Liquid Assets, Jed McCaleb Dumps 28.6 Million XRP
21.1.2021
Court documents show that the company, Tetragon Financial Group, has filed a lawsuit against Ripple after the firm was charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The court filing indicates that Tetragon and Ripple allegedly made an agreement, and the SEC case deeming XRP as...