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Institutional Investors Predict Surge in Digital Asset Fund Launches, Research Finds
5.10.2024
Institutional investors and wealth managers anticipate a sharp increase in digital asset fund launches, with 70% of those surveyed expecting a rise over the next 12 months, according to new research by Nickel Digital Asset Management. 92% of respondents also foresee traditional financial...
UK Finance Publishes Report on Successful Regulated Liability Network
5.10.2024
The various use case tests conducted by UK Finance in partnership with Quant, R3, DXC Technology, and Coadjute found that the Regulated Liability Network could unlock new functionalities for the UK’s financial system. The report also states that UK regulation is versatile enough to support...
Senator Warren Slams Citibank’s Ongoing Failures — Suggests Breaking up Citi
5.10.2024
Senator Elizabeth Warren has called for bold action from regulators, urging the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to address Citibank’s persistent operational failures. Warren stated that Citibank may be “too-big-to-manage,” citing years of regulatory...
US Government Seeks Forfeiture of 200,000 USDT Tied to Bitcoin Theft in Ohio
5.10.2024
The U.S. government is taking legal action to seize 200,000 tether (USDT), worth $200,000, linked to a major cryptocurrency fraud. The funds, converted from stolen bitcoin, could soon be returned to the Ohio victim after a forfeiture trial. Investigators used blockchain technology to track...
Bitcoin Gains Expected as US Jobs Data Drives Fed Rate Cuts, Analyst Says
5.10.2024
A researcher from 21shares has offered an analysis of how bitcoin’s price could respond to the U.S. jobs report. The analyst indicates that BTC prices could increase if the Federal Reserve reduces interest rates. These rate cuts, which are likely tied to labor market trends, could lower...
Standard Chartered Sees Buying Opportunity as Bitcoin Nears $60K Dip
5.10.2024
Standard Chartered has cautioned that bitcoin could drop below $60,000 due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. While the bank sees this as a buying opportunity, it also highlights the unique relationship between BTC’s price and the U.S. presidential race. Former President...
Russian Bitcoin Mining Industry Could Surpass the U.S. in 2 Years
5.10.2024
Igor Runets, owner and CEO of Bitriver, commented on the growth potential of the Russian bitcoin mining industry following the approval of the mining law in the country. Runets stated that, due to the several advantages provided by the law, the Russian bitcoin mining industry could reach parity...
BBVA to Launch Visa-Backed Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Next Year
5.10.2024
BBVA, one of Spain’s largest financial institutions, has announced plans to launch its stablecoin product by 2025. The organization is currently in the sandbox stages and will be developed in partnership with credit giant Visa as part of one of the first projects using its services to launch...
BTC’s Future in Focus: 4 Key Factors That Could Drive or Stall Its 2024 Rally
4.10.2024
At press time, the crypto economy is cruising at $2.14 trillion, following a modest uptick Friday morning. There are 88 days left in the year, 32 days until the 2024 U.S. Election Day, and 34 days until the Federal Reserve’s next meeting. With numerous developments, including rising tensions...
BOB Announces Integration of One-Click Bitcoin Staking on Everstake Platform
4.10.2024
BOB, also known as “Build on Bitcoin,” has partnered with blockchain service provider Everstake to introduce a one-click bitcoin staking solution. The integration offers access to staking, aiming to appeal to both retail and institutional investors. Everstake to Gradually Roll...
Analyst: 13 of the Top 25 ETFs Launched in 2024 Are Bitcoin or Ether-Related
4.10.2024
Data shows that bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have made quite an impact this year in the world of traditional finance. According to Nate Geraci, co-founder of the ETF Institute, out of 525 funds launched in 2024, a total of 13 out of the top 24 best-performing ETFs are related...
Scroll.Bet: A Pioneering Crypto Telegram Casino With Dual Licenses and Native Token Profit Sharing
4.10.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Scroll.Bet stands out as one of the few Telegram-based casinos worldwide, operating under two gaming licenses—one issued by the Curaçao authorities and the other by the Anjouan authorities. This dual licensing allows the casino to legally offer its services globally, ensuring players...
Bitcoin Miner Terawulf Offloads 25% Stake in Equity to Bolster AI and HPC Operations
4.10.2024
Bitcoin miner Terawulf Inc. has completed the sale of its 25% stake in the Nautilus Cryptomine joint venture for approximately $92 million. The company said this week that it intends to use the proceeds to expand its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure...
Polymarket Bettors Place Their Wagers: Will HBO Reveal Satoshi Nakamoto?
4.10.2024
After the announcement that Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity could be unmasked next week in an HBO documentary, Polymarket bettors are buzzing with excitement, speculating who it might be. On Friday, with $190,533 wagered, Len Sassaman emerged as the frontrunner, holding a 49% likelihood....
World’s First Vote-to-Earn Meme Coin Flockerz Hits $400K in Trending ICO
4.10.2024
A new meme coin called Flockerz (FLOCK) is gaining huge attention in the crypto market. This project, which introduces a first-of-its-kind Vote-to-Earn (V2E) mechanism, has now raised $400,000 in its ICO phase. Flockerz Sets Itself Apart with Vote-to-Earn & DAO Power Flockerz is different from...
Bitcoin Nears $62K as Crypto Rebounds on Jobs Report and Rate Cut Hopes
4.10.2024
On Friday, the global crypto market saw a boost in value, with bitcoin (BTC) climbing 2.29%, approaching the $62,000 mark at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Ethereum (ETH) joined the upward trend, gaining a more modest 1.6%, pushing toward the $2,400 level. Bitcoin and Ethereum Climb Following U.S. Jobs Report This...
Spot ETH and BTC ETFs Hit by Withdrawals, Losing $54.13M and $3.2M Respectively
4.10.2024
The latest figures reveal that 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced $54.13 million in net outflows on Thursday. Similarly, nine spot ether ETFs weren’t spared, as they saw $3.2 million pulled from their funds. Crypto ETFs Face More Losses On Oct. 3, 2024, the nine spot...
Dogizen, the First-Ever Telegram ICO, Lands Today: Will it Surpass Catizen?
4.10.2024
Dogizen launches its presale today, 4th October, at 8am UTC, bringing a brand new token—DOGIZ—to the viral Telegram gaming sector. The new upstart challenges the niche’s current leaders, namely Catizen and Hamster Kombat, for primacy in what is emerging as one of crypto’s most exciting corners....
From $37B to $24.5B: DAO Treasuries Experience Significant Downturn
4.10.2024
In October 2024, the latest data shows that decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) hold $24.5 billion in treasuries, down by $12.6 billion since the end of March. Optimism’s DAO, which boasted $8.3 billion on Mar. 24, has seen its treasury shrink to $3.8 billion, making it the largest...
Inflation, Dollar Shortage Fuel Stablecoin Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
4.10.2024
Stablecoins are surging in popularity across Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 43% of crypto transactions compared to bitcoin’s 18.1%. This trend is driven by the instability of local currencies and limited access to US dollars. Businesses and individuals view stablecoins as a reliable...