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Samsung’s Asset Management Arm Launches Bitcoin Futures ETF in Hong Kong
14.1.2023
Samsung’s asset management arm has launched a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new actively managed ETF is listed and traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange. It seeks “to provide economic exposure to the value of bitcoin,” Samsung detailed. Samsung’s Bitcoin...
Alameda Research liquidators lost $72,000 during a fund consolidation attempt
13.1.2023
The loss occurred while Alameda Research liquidators were attempting to close a borrow position on Aave, but instead, removed the extra collateral used for the position
Bitcoin price rally to $19.5K prompts analysts to explore where BTC price might go next
13.1.2023
Bitcoin price is steamrolling toward the all-important $20,000 level, leading analysts to speculate on where BTC price might go
Biggest Movers: SHIB Hits 6-Week High, ETC Extends Recent Gains
13.1.2023
Shiba inu was one of Friday’s biggest gainers, as the meme coin raced to a six-week high. The move came as the global cryptocurrency market cap surged, as U.S. inflationary pressures continued to cool off. Ethereum classic was also in the green, with price hitting a two-month high. Shiba...
Biden Vows to Veto House Republicans’ ‘Fair Tax Act’ Proposing Elimination of IRS
13.1.2023
Several U.S. House of Representatives Republicans have proposed legislation that would significantly decrease funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The move comes after the newly elected Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, stated that he would challenge the funding granted to the U.S. tax agency...
Trust is key to crypto exchange sustainability — CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta
13.1.2023
With all eyes on crypto exchanges, rebuilding trust — through increased transparency, safety and effective policies — has become the top agenda for entrepreneurs worldwide
Prosecutors in Bulgaria level serious charges on Nexo
13.1.2023
The prosecutors belonging to Bulgaria have leveled serious charges against Nexo. This entity is a centralized crypto lender also belonging to the country itself. According to them, Nexo happened to have been in connection with a client of theirs who was financing terrorist-related activities....
Buyers flock to Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) presale, while Zcash (ZEC) and Tezos (XTZ) hold steady
13.1.2023
This week has seen many buyers flock to the presale for Orbeon Protocol (ORBN), an Ethereum-based token protocol. But while the presale has been a success, two other high-profile projects – Zcash (ZEC) and Tezos (XTZ) – have remained stable in the face of an otherwise bearish market. Let’s...
El Salvador Chivo Wallet Programmer Opens Up About Alleged ID Fraud, Tech and Money Laundering Issues
13.1.2023
A Chivo wallet programmer has opened up about the different problems that the flagship cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador faced during its initial stages. Shaun Overton, who alleges he was hired to help in the handling of the issues, has talked about ID theft, money laundering problems, and...
Tezos (XTZ) enthusiasts jump on the HedgeUp (HDUP) Bandwagon
13.1.2023
Due to the volatility of the market and the current bear, investors constantly search for tokens that can yield profits even in a depressing market. All these also depend on the project’s utility and the innovations it offers to the crypto space. With thousands of tokens in the industry...
SEC levels serious charges against Gemini and Genesis
13.1.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled formal and serious charges against Genesis and Gemini for illegally carrying out the sale of unregistered securities. For the uninitiated, Genesis is a digital asset financial services firm, while Geminin is a centralized cryptocurrency...
Belarusian Fined $1 Million for Illegal Crypto Trading
13.1.2023
A Belarusian citizen will have to pay a hefty fine for illegally organizing the exchange of cryptocurrencies online. Law enforcement authorities in the country, where certain crypto activities are legal, do not plan to impose other penalties besides the administrative measure. Cryptocurrency Trader...
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Still Fighting Private Banks for Right to Open Bank Accounts in Chile
13.1.2023
The conflict between banks and cryptocurrency exchanges in Chile is still developing, as some banks are reticent to serve this kind of institution. A new report prepared by exchanges reports that most of these banks refuse to include crypto companies as customers for risks that are nevertheless...
Coinbase Shutting Down Most Crypto Services in Japan After Series of Job Cuts Globally
13.1.2023
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is closing down most of its operations in Japan after announcing another round of job cuts globally. “Despite everything we’ve been through as a company and an industry, I’m still optimistic about our future and the future...
800 victims of 'massive' Bitconnect fraud to receive $17M restitution
13.1.2023
The millions will be distributed among the select number of victims, but thousands more were impacted by the $2.4 billion fraudulent scheme
Binance Now Authorized in 7 EU Countries — Sweden Becomes Latest Member State to Give Approval
13.1.2023
Crypto exchange Binance is now legal to operate in seven European countries following the latest approval by Sweden’s financial regulator. Overall, Binance has been approved to operate in 15 jurisdictions, including seven EU countries. Binance Approved to Operate in 7 EU Countries...
Miss El Salvador Features Bitcoin in Miss Universe 2023
13.1.2023
The Miss Universe contestant from El Salvador this year has surprised viewers by featuring bitcoin as part of her national costume. El Salvador has adopted the cryptocurrency as legal tender and has passed a new regulatory framework for the issuance of its long-awaited bitcoin-backed Volcano bonds....
Winklevoss hits back against 'super lame... manufactured parking ticket'
13.1.2023
Tyler Winklevoss hit back at the SEC charging Gemini in a series of tweets on Jan. 12 calling the action "totally counterproductive."
Cryptocurrency is headed toward surviving its first age
13.1.2023
Despite the downbeat market, blockchain-based tech — from the internet of things to the metaverse — is primed to represent trillions in new value by 2030
Bankruptcy Court Terminates FTX Naming-Rights Agreement for Miami Heat Arena
13.1.2023
A federal bankruptcy court in the U.S. has ended the FTX naming-rights agreement for Miami Heat’s basketball stadium. The sports venue was branded FTX Arena as part of a multi-year, multi-million dollar sponsorship deal between the now-bankrupt crypto exchange and Miami-Dade County in 2021....