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SEC, Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuer Talks have “Advanced to Key Details:” Report
7.12.2023
Discussions between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and hopeful spot Bitcoin ETF issuers have progressed to “key details,” according to a new report citing industry executives. “Mark your calendars people” Reuters reported the encouraging news on Thursday morning...
Singapore-Based Crypto Investment Firm Cake Group Files for Liquidation
7.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Singapore-based Cake Group, the parent company of crypto platform Bake, is winding up its company and has filed for liquidation. According to a Tech in Asia report, the founder of the crypto investment platform U-Zyn Chua has applied to wind up the Cake Group at a Singapore High...
Report: Bungie Will Lose Independence Within Sony If Destiny 2 Fails Financial Goals
6.12.2023
While Sony acquired Destiny 2 maker Bungie for $3.6 billion in 2022, it repeatedly claimed the creator of Halo and other hits would remain an “independent subsidiary.” Now IGN reports that if Bungie’s sci-fi MMO keeps failing revenue targets, Sony could dissolve its existing board of directors...
Trading Volumes of Crypto Assets Under Management Averaged $481 Million Daily in November: Report
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / Michael Wuensch The digital asset market has recorded massive bullish activity in recent weeks with the prices of most cryptocurrencies soaring to positions not seen in over 18 months. Aside from asset prices, decentralized finance (DeFi) activities are also high in terms...
Report: Kenyan Parliament Committee Approves Bill Proposing to Widen Definition of Securities to Include Crypto
6.12.2023
A Kenyan parliamentary committee has reportedly approved a bill that proposes to widen the definition of securities to include cryptocurrencies. The bill proposes a tax on crypto exchanges and digital wallets as well as a capital gains tax on users who realize a capital gain from the sale of their...
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Set to Launch Second Tokenized Green Bond in Coming Months
6.12.2023
Source: iStock/Onfokus The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is gearing up to introduce its second tokenized green bond, expected to be unveiled within the next few months. The government authority aims to leverage blockchain technology for increased efficiency and transparency in the redemption...
Japan to Exempt Companies From Unrealized Crypto Gains Tax – Report
6.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Japanese lawmakers discussed Tuesday on plans to exempt companies from paying tax on unrealized cryptocurrency gains. The proposal is set to be included in the fiscal 2024 tax reform plan. According to a Nikkei report, the proposal is being discussed by the country’s ruling...
Korean Won Overtakes Dollar as Top Fiat Trading Pair Amid Recent Bitcoin Rally: Report
6.12.2023
Source: Pexels South Korean crypto traders are emerging as key influencers in driving Bitcoin price up by over 50%, reaching its highest price level in two years. As per data compiled by CCData for November, Korean won surpassed the dollar, becoming the largest fiat trading pair in crypto for...
PCE inflation report sparks Dollar decline: US currency nears 3-month low
5.12.2023
PCE, an acronym for Personal Consumption Expenditure, is ideal for the Federal Reserve to measure inflation. It helps them track how US citizens spend money on goods and services. A stronger PCE report reflects positively on the USD, and a weaker report means that the US Dollar is not necessarily...
IRS Reports Increase in Digital Asset Tax Investigations
5.12.2023
The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS:CI) noted an increase in digital asset tax investigations due to cryptocurrencies becoming more mainstream, according to the IRS:CI’s annual report released Monday. What the findings show The report states these digital asset...
Coinbase Report: Here’s How Stablecoins Are Revolutionizing the Financial System
5.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / gguy Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges based in the United States, has highlighted the importance of stablecoins in facilitating seamless transactions. In a recent blog post, the San Francisco-headquartered exchange noted that many Americans are frustrated...
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Outpace Ethereum, DeFi TVL Surges 11% in November: Binance
5.12.2023
Source: Iryna Budanova/Adobe The digital asset market recorded an 11% uptick last month with Solana (SOL) and Chainlink becoming the top-performing assets as decentralized finance (DeFi) volumes surge, a new report shows. A recent Binance Monthly Market Insight report shows a growth in the general...
UK Treasury Advises Lower Limits on Retail Digital Pound Over Fears of Bank Runs
4.12.2023
The UK Treasury Committee advised proceeding slowly on a digital pound in a Dec. 2 report due to financial stability risks like sparking bank runs. Image by Alexey Novikov, Adobe Stock. The UK Treasury Committee released a report on December 2, advising the Bank of England to proceed cautiously...
Digital Asset Funds Record $1.76 Billion Inflows in 10 Weeks, Highest Since 2021: Report
4.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Luisa Digital asset investment products recorded $176 million in inflows last week extending the positive run to 10 consecutive weeks hitting huge numbers not recorded in years. A CoinShares Digital Asset Weekly Fund Flow report shows strong bullish sentiment from investors across...
Brazil’s Largest Lender Itau Unibanco Brings Bitcoin Trading Service to Clients
4.12.2023
Source: iStock Itaú Unibanco, Brazil’s largest private bank, has entered the crypto space with new trading service, per a Reuters report. The lender would first launch Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) trading for clients of its investment platform. The bank’s crypto division head Guto Antunes...
Institutional Traders Split Between Bitcoin and Ether, Skeptical of Altcoins: Bybit Research
4.12.2023
Source: nuttapon / Adobe Stock A recent report from Bybit Research reveals insights into the sentiment and asset allocation of institutional traders in the cryptocurrency market during the first three quarters of 2023. The Bybit Research report delves into the asset allocation strategies...
South Africa’s Financial Regulator to Assess 36 Crypto Firms Seeking Licenses in December
4.12.2023
Source: Pexels South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is set to review the applications to 36 cryptocurrency companies seeking operational licenses in the country this month. According to a report published by local media sources, the regulator will...
Investment Giant Franklin Templeton’s CEO Holds Bitcoin, Ether and Other Tokens in Her Portfolio: Report
4.12.2023
Duo Behind $9M Platypus Exploit Acquitted by Paris Court: Report
4.12.2023
Charges were dropped after one of the accused argued he was an "ethical hacker," according to French news publication Le Monde
Report: Spanish Police Arrest Man Accused of Conspiring With Jailed Ethereum Developer to Evade US Sanctions
4.12.2023
Spanish law enforcement said on Dec. 1 it arrested a man accused by the U.S. of conspiring with Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith to help North Korea evade sanctions. A Spanish judge released the man who has since denied the allegations. Cao de Benos Released Without Conditions The Spanish police...