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Ether’s dominance over Bitcoin to endure, predicts crypto asset manager
29.5.2024
A prominent crypto asset manager has predicted that Ether (ETH) will maintain its dominance over Bitcoin (BTC) in the foreseeable future, marking a significant shift in the cryptocurrency landscape. This forecast underscores the evolving dynamics within the digital asset market, where Ether’s...
South Africa’s Regulator Tightens Rules for Crypto Asset Transfers via Latest Directive
28.5.2024
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has proposed a directive regarding crypto asset transfers. This directive follows the licensing of 75 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in South Africa. The FIC aims to tighten regulations by requiring CASPs...
Ripple CLO Lambasts Gary Gensler Amid SEC Legal Battle
22.5.2024
On May 22, Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, unleashed a scathing rebuke on Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for his mishandling of crypto asset regulation. Ripple CLO Tags Gensler as “Struggling Political Liability” Alderoty’s...
Huobi Hong Kong Withdraws License Application for the Second Time
15.5.2024
Macro Investor Dan Tapiero Predicts ‘Scary Bullish’ BTC Prospects; Foresees Crypto Asset Surpassing $90K
14.5.2024
Macro investor Dan Tapiero has described bitcoin’s prospects as extremely bullish. He predicts that if bitcoin breaks the $65,000 mark, it could likely rise to $90,000 and beyond. Although he acknowledges that the specific catalyst for bitcoin’s imminent breakout is unclear...
Marsh Introduces Insurance Solution for EU Crypto-Asset Service Providers
9.5.2024
Marsh, the insurance broking and risk advisory business of Marsh McLennan, has unveiled an insurance solution designed for crypto-asset service providers operating within the EU.
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Lbank Now The 2nd Crypto Exchange To Confirm It Will List New Bitcoin Rival, Mollars Token
7.5.2024
The new Bitcoin rival, Mollars (MOLLARS), continues to gain ground before its official listing on public crypto exchanges. A second crypto exchange, “LBank,” announced Monday that it will list the new store-of-value crypto asset after the token presale closes.
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Investment Firm Franklin Templeton Believes Solana Will Become the Third Largest Crypto Asset
7.5.2024
Franklin Templeton, a leading investment firm with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management (AUM), believes Solana has the potential to become the third-largest cryptocurrency in the market. The firm praised the resilience of the project, its continued airdrops, and the work developers have...
Franklin Templeton calls Solana as a potential ‘Third Major Crypto Asset’
6.5.2024
Franklin Templeton, an asset manager managing a trillion dollars, has made a significant declaration that has caused considerable discussion in the cryptocurrency community: Solana has the potential to become the “third major crypto asset.” This endorsement comes as a significant...
South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning
5.5.2024
The South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation...
UK FCA Dedicated 30% of Financial Crime Personnel to Monitor Crypto Companies in 2023
2.5.2024
The UK’s financial watchdog dedicated nearly a third (30%) of its financial crime specialists to overseeing crypto asset businesses, according to a report released on May 1.
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‘Sell in May and Go Away’: The Seasonality of Crypto-asset Returns
1.5.2024
The summer months, between June and September, have historically brought significantly lower investor returns than other months of the year, says André Dragosch, head of research at ETC Group
South Africa’s Largest Crypto Exchange VALR Expands to Poland, Eyes Global Growth
1.5.2024
VALR, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Africa, is set to offer its crypto asset services in Poland and is actively exploring opportunities in other jurisdictions worldwide.
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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...
Armenian Officials Trained on Essential Techniques and Tools for Effective Crypto-Crime Investigations
26.4.2024
A group of Armenian officials from various law enforcement agencies have been trained on crypto-asset investigations to combat crypto-related crimes.
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Indonesian President Cautions Against Crypto in Money Laundering Risks
24.4.2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlights the significant risks of money laundering through crypto asset and NFT transactions, citing $8.6 billion in suspicious activities in 2021.
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South African Regulator Licenses 75 Institutions as Crypto Asset Service Providers
24.4.2024
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority said on April 22 that it has approved 75 institutions to be licensed as crypto asset service providers (CASPs). The regulator said the unveiling of licensed CASPs is intended to dispel misconceptions arising from the supposedly misleading...
Canada To Adopt International Standard For Crypto Tax Reporting – Here’s What That Means
19.4.2024
Canada is set to implement the International Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) for crypto tax reporting by 2026, as per the country's 2024 budget. The move will place new obligations on Canada crypto service providers, such as exchanges and ATM operators, to report transactions and customer...
German Federal Bank Landesbank to Offer Crypto Custody Services With Bitpanda
15.4.2024
German federal bank Landesbank Baden-Württemberg has entered a crypto partnership with Bitpanda to offer crypto-asset custody services in the second half of 2024.
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Ethena’s ENA Token Soars 80% Since Launch, Now a Top 100 Crypto Asset Amid Defi Buzz
3.4.2024
Since its launch on April 2, the Ethena governance token ENA has experienced an 80% climb in value against the U.S. dollar, ascending from an all-time low of $0.532 per token. Currently, it ranks among the top 100 coins by market capitalization, boasting a total valuation of $1.36 billion at...