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EU Launches Probe into Tech Giants Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon Over Digital Markets Act Violations
25.3.2024
The European Commission has begun an extensive investigation targeted at Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta over non-compliance practices under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The notice of the inquiry was disclosed by the commission on March 25, and it represents the EU’s first major attempt...
Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Crypto, Claims It Threatens U.S. Security and “Helps Terrorists
25.3.2024
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) criticized North Korea’s crypto usage and the rise of crypto “pig butchering” scams at a Thursday hearing of the Senate of Armed Services, claiming that cryptocurrency as a whole poses “a threat to our national security.” Warren has long been openly anti-crypto...
Digital Asset Investment Products See Record Outflows of $942M After 7-Week Inflow Streak
25.3.2024
Digital asset investment products experienced a record outflow of $942 million from March 16 to 22, marking the end of a seven-week streak of substantial inflows totaling $12.3 billion.
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Weekly Crypto Gainers: ONDO Tops the Chart, With ICP and XEC Making Strong Showings
25.3.2024
Bitcoin and ethereum have recaptured some of their losses from the previous week, but a group of crypto assets have seen their values climb by double digits in the last seven days. About nine cryptocurrencies experienced increases of 20% or more, with ondo (ONDO) leading the charge with a 94% leap...
Zano Blockchain’s Hard Fork Facilitates Privacy Coin Creation, Introduces Confidential Assets
25.3.2024
The Zano blockchain’s recently completed Zarcanum hard fork (HF4) will enable users and organizations to create custom tokenized assets that meet their specific needs. These custom tokenized assets or confidential assets, will be untraceable on the Zano blockchain. The team believes that...
Layer 1 Blockchain Mantra Secures $11 Million from Latest Investment Funding Round
25.3.2024
Mantra, the Layer 1 blockchain for real-world assets (RWA), recently raised $11 million in an investment round that was led by Shorooq Partners. Mantra said the raised funds will also be used to provide developers with the tools they need to create RWA protocols and to expand the tokenization...
Singapore-Licensed DigiFT Introduces US Treasury Bill Depository Receipt Tokens
25.3.2024
DigiFT, a Singapore-based fintech company, has made a foray into the digital asset realm with the launch of the its US Treasury bill depository receipt (DR) tokens.
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Marathon Digital CEO Warns of Challenges Ahead for Small Miners Post Bitcoin Halving
25.3.2024
Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel warned that smaller miners will face financial strain following the Bitcoin halving event in April.
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TUSD’s Supply Halves as It Drops to 8th Rank Among Stablecoins
24.3.2024
Over the past week, the stablecoin trueusd (TUSD) experienced a notable decrease in its supply. As of March 19, 2024, the circulation was approximately 1.1 billion TUSD, which then plummeted to just 612 million. Supply Slash Sees TUSD Fall From Top 5 Stablecoin Rankings to 8th Position Previously...
NFT Sales Tumble 18.57% in 7 Days Amid Broad Crypto Market Retreat
23.3.2024
This week’s non-fungible token (NFT) sales have taken another nosedive, intensifying the downtrend that began with a 16.55% decline from March 9 to March 16, 2024. The last seven days have witnessed an even steeper drop, with NFT sales plummeting by 18.57%. Cryptopunk #7,804 Shines in a Week...
BlackRock Seeing Only 'A Little Bit' Demand for Ethereum from Clients, Says Head of Digital Assets
22.3.2024
Robert Mitchnick, the asset manager’s head of digital assets, said that there’s a misconception that BlackRock will have a “long tail” of other services within crypto
Fezoo’s presale sparks interest among Kaspa and First digital USD supporters, eyeing revolutionary trading features
22.3.2024
The crypto industry is taking the usual route as new and experienced investors are interested in promising cryptocurrencies such as Fezoo (FEZ). This came to light after data showed that Kaspa (KAS) and First Digital USD (FDUSD) are buying large quantities of Fezoo (FEZ) tokens during its ongoing...
Bitcoin Year-End Price Target Raised to $90K at Bernstein
21.3.2024
Sweden’s Riksbank Releases Final Report on CBDC Project
21.3.2024
Sweden’s Riksbank has released its final report on its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Krona, which focused on offline payments.
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Hong Kong Central Bank Raises Red Flag on Deceptive Digital Currency Trial Entities
21.3.2024
Hong Kong's central bank cautioned the public Wednesday about schemes falsely claiming association with its e-HKD pilot projects. The warning comes as Hong Kong explores the potential of a central bank digital currency through various trial projects.
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PS5 Pro May Not Run GTA 6 At 60 Frames Per Second
20.3.2024
Details about the PS5 Pro keep leaking all over the place, with us recently learning that it’s likely targeting a holiday 2024 release window and that it will apparently feature “PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution,” whatever that is. While headlines are suggesting this is “the most powerful...
Stablecoin Market Surpasses $150B, a First in 18 Months, After $980M Growth in 5 Days
20.3.2024
The stablecoin sector achieved a significant milestone on March 20, 2024, hitting the $150 billion mark as the dollar-anchored market continues its expansion. In the last five days, the stablecoin sphere expanded by $980 million, breaking past the latest threshold. Stablecoin Market Value Tops $150...
British Virgin Islands Sets Sights on Becoming Global Hub for Digital Assets
20.3.2024
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is aiming to become a major hub for digital asset activities. To achieve this, the territory is working to execute rules and systems that would enable participation in the expanding digital asset market.
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Russia Introduces Bill to Apply Money Laundering Controls to Digital Ruble Transactions
20.3.2024
A group of lawmakers in Russia introduced a bill that would extend money laundering controls to digital ruble transactions. The proposal, spearheaded by the Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market Anatoly Aksakov, establishes different responsibilities for platform participants...
Paradigm Supports Coinbase’s Case Against the SEC, Files Amicus Curiae Brief
19.3.2024
Paradigm has filed an amicus curiae brief supporting Coinbase in its legal battle against the SEC. The crypto investment firm argues that the SEC's refusal to provide clear regulatory guidance for digital assets is hindering compliance efforts and pushing businesses overseas. Coinbase's case...