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Jack Dorsey’s Block Faces DOJ Probe Over Alleged Transactions With Sanctioned Nations and Terrorist Groups
2.5.2024
Department of Justice (DOJ) federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York are investigating fintech company Block, formerly known as Square, for significant compliance failures in its transaction monitoring systems after a former employee revealed lapses that included processing...
Securitize raises $47M in strategic funding led by BlackRock
1.5.2024
Crypto firms Aptos Labs, Paxos and Circle also took part in the funding that bodes well for the future of real-world asset tokenization
Bitlight Labs Launches Public Release of Bitlight Wallet, the First Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet Supporting RGB Assets
1.5.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Bitlight Labs Launches Public Release of Bitlight Wallet, the First Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet Supporting RGB Assets Bitlight Labs, a pioneer in RGB protocol and Lightning Network infrastructure development and a board member of the LNP/BP Association, announced the launch of...
Real-World Assets Hits New Peak With $8 Billion Locked, Reports Messari
1.5.2024
The total value locked (TVL) in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols has seen a remarkable surge of almost 60% since February, reaching a new high of almost $8 billion as of April 26, according to a report by blockchain analytics and research firm Messari. This growth is attributed to...
RWA protocols are closing in on $8B total value locked: Messari
1.5.2024
The TVL across real-world asset tokenization protocols has surged almost 60% since February, says blockchain analytics firm Messari
Raoul Pal Signals ‘Banana Zone’ Rally, Predicts Strong ‘Crypto Summer’ for Digital Assets
1.5.2024
With cryptocurrency values on the decline and bitcoin down 13% from a month ago, British financial expert Raoul Pal predicts a rebound during the “Crypto Summer.” According to Pal, this rise will generate widespread excitement, and “everything will get caught up...
Russia to Enact a Ban on Domestic Operations Of Cryptocurrency Exchanges
30.4.2024
Russia is preparing to enact a ban on the organization of cryptocurrency exchanges in the country via the approval of a bill that regulates mining activities. According to statements made by Russian Duma Financial Market Chairman Anatoly Aksakov, digital financial assets like the digital ruble will...
BlackRock's BUIDL Becomes Largest Tokenized Treasury Fund Hitting $375M, Toppling Franklin Templeton's
30.4.2024
BlackRock's first tokenized offering, created with Securitize, has captured almost 30% of the $1.3 billion tokenized Treasury market in just six weeks
Tokenized Asset Issuer Backed Raises $9.5M as Crypto's RWA Race Heats Up
30.4.2024
The fundraising will help accelerate Backed's private tokenization offering and onboard asset managers to blockchains, the company said
Bank of Russia Dismisses US Asset Confiscation Effects on Russia’s Economic Stability
30.4.2024
The Bank of Russia has dismissed the effect that a future confiscation of Russian assets in the U.S. might have on the nation’s economic stability. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the bank, stated that Russia has been diversifying its asset portfolio for many years and that the assets to...
Best Crypto to Buy Today April 29 – Wormhole, Sei, Helium
29.4.2024
Major cryptocurrencies are trading with a bearish bias on Monday as traders consider the possibility that the US economy is slipping into “stagflation”, which would typically be bearish for risk assets, and so traders hunting for the best crypto to buy today are turning to altcoin markets...
Can the Upcoming South Africa Elections Swing In Favor of Crypto?
29.4.2024
South Africa's approaching elections are unlikely to disrupt the country's progress in the realm of digital assets, according to several members of the crypto community.
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Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank Closed by Regulators, Assets Assumed by Fulton Bank
27.4.2024
In the wake of a turbulent period for U.S. banks, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has shut down Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, also known as Republic Bank. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has stepped in as receiver, with Fulton Bank assuming nearly...
Study: Half of Canadian Institutional Investors Actively Offered One Crypto Asset Product in 2023
27.4.2024
According to a recent survey, half of Canadian institutional investors and financial services organizations have actively offered at least one type of cryptocurrency asset product or service to clients in the past year. The study revealed that half of the institutional investors surveyed were...
New UK Law Empowering Authorities to Seize and Destroy Crypto Assets Takes Effect Today
27.4.2024
A new law enabling the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze, and destroy crypto assets is now in effect in the UK. Under this law, police can seize crypto from suspects without needing to make an arrest first. Additionally, victims have the right to request the release of funds held...
Pantera Capital Seeks to Raise $1 Billion for New Fund Offering Exposure to Crypto Assets
26.4.2024
Digital asset investment manager Pantera Capital reportedly aims to raise over $1 billion for a new fund that will provide investors with exposure to a wide range of blockchain-based assets.
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Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Wallets Hold Over $20,000 in Runes Tokens, Arkham Data Shows
25.4.2024
Amid the excitement of Bitcoin’s new Runes protocol, Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) wallets now contain over $20,000 worth of RSIC•GENESIS•RUNE tokens. Blackrock’s IBIT Benefits From Airdropped Runes Tokens On Thursday, Arkham, an onchain intelligence firm, revealed on social...
DeFi bull market confounds expectations with RWAs and ‘recursive airdrops’
25.4.2024
Industry figures assess the state of decentralized finance in 2024 and whether it is developing as expected
Crossover Markets’ Digital Asset Exchange Surpasses $3.15 Billion in Trading Volume in Q1 2024
25.4.2024
Digital asset technology firm Crossover Markets has released impressive performance data for Q1 2024 from its flagship digital assets platform, CROSSx.
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Australian, Indonesian Tax Bodies Sign Agreement to Share Crypto Information
25.4.2024
The tax authorities of Australia and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding to share information on cryptocurrency. Under this agreement, both entities will exchange data on crypto assets and share knowledge to ensure adherence to tax obligations. Agreement Underscores Two Countries’...