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We Neither Bank Justin Sun nor Finance Hamas — Circle Chief Strategy Officer
2.12.2023
USDC stablecoin issuer Circle neither “finances Hamas” nor does it bank Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun, the fintech firm’s chief strategy officer has asserted. Although Circle had past business dealings with Sun, this ended in February 2023 when it terminated his accounts...
Will Bitcoin Futures ETFs Crumble After Spot ETF Approval? Interview With ProShares
2.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock As Bitcoin (BTC) surged passed $38,000 in November, the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) has tapped a new all-time high for assets under management (AUM). On Tuesday, the fund’s Bitcoin futures contracts reached a record $1.47 billion in value. That’s up from $1.1 billion...
Crypto Mixer Sinbad Sanctioned by OFAC Over Alleged Ties to North Korean Hackers
1.12.2023
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on yet another cryptocurrency mixing platform, labeling Sinbad.io as a “key money-laundering tool” used by the North Korean Lazarus Group crime syndicate. Sinbad.io, in addition...
Defunct Celsius Opens Withdrawal Access for Eligible Cryptocurrency Holders
30.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius has opened withdrawals for eligible custody customers starting November 29, according to a statement on X (formerly Twitter). Beginning today, additional withdrawals for Eligible Custody Users are now available. Please note that the only...
Canadian Crypto Drive Slows in 2023, Users Cite Wider Market Factors
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The number of Canadian cryptocurrency users has dropped in 2023 due to bear market fears and wider macroeconomic factors, a new survey shows. A Crypto Asset Survey published by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) was conducted to show consumer interaction with virtual assets...
Court Approves FTX Estate’s Sale of $870M in Grayscale and Bitwise Shares Amid Surging Claim Transfers
30.11.2023
The Delaware District’s U.S. Bankruptcy Court has greenlit the FTX estate’s disposal of trust assets. This sanction, issued on November 29, 2023, paves the way for the beleaguered crypto exchange to offload investments in several funds, including Grayscale and Bitwise stakes....
Bitget Unveils Instant Lira-to-Crypto Conversions, Streamlining Turkish Market
30.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Husamex Bitget – a global crypto exchange and Web3 firm – has launched support for instant Lira to crypto conversions to streamline access to digital assets for Turkish consumers. Using the “easy buy and sell” feature, Turkish customers can now deposit TRY to Bitget directly from...
KyberSwap Director Demands Executive Control and Asset Surrender in Bold Negotiation Terms
30.11.2023
Kyber Director demands company takeover and assets after the attack. Image by Катерина Євтехова, Adobe Stock. The anonymous attacker behind the recent $47 million exploit of the decentralized crypto exchange KyberSwap has outlined bold demands in proposed negotiation terms made public on November...
World's Largest Bitcoin Futures ETF Breaks 2021 Record Highs for Assets Under Management
30.11.2023
ProShares' BITO now has $1.47 billion in holdings, as a flurry of bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. seemingly spurs institutional interest in the asset
Billionaire Investor Mike Novogratz Expects Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver to Rally as Fed Pivots
30.11.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Television / YouTube Billionaire investor and CEO of Galaxy Digital Mike Novogratz has expressed an optimistic outlook for assets like Bitcoin (BTC), gold, and silver as the Federal Reserve undergoes a shift in its monetary policy. In an interview with...
Crypto exchange FTX gets nod to sell $873M of assets to repay creditors
30.11.2023
Nearly $700 million of the $873 million trust assets allowed to be sold by FTX comes from Grayscale’s flagship product, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, or GBTC
FTX Granted Court Approval to Liquidate $744 Million Grayscale Trust Assets
30.11.2023
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX just has received approval from a bankruptcy court to sell its stakes in digital trusts managed by Grayscale Investments, according to a bankruptcy court document filed on Friday. This move is part of FTX’s strategic efforts to repay billions owed...
FTX Gets Court Approval to Sell $873M Worth of Grayscale, Bitwise Trust Assets
29.11.2023
FTX held shares of five Grayscale Trusts totaling $691 million and one Bitwise trust, amounting to $53 million as of Oct. 25, according to an earlier court filing
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Reopens Withdrawals for Certain Custody Clients
29.11.2023
The now-inoperative crypto lending firm Celsius has announced the opening of withdrawals for select “Eligible Custody Users,” as declared in a recent statement on Wednesday. These custody account holders now have the opportunity to withdraw approximately 72% of their cryptocurrency...
Copper to Launch Abu Dhabi-based Digital Securities Brokerage
29.11.2023
London-based crypto trading and custody firm Copper announced plans to launch a new brokerage platform for digital assets in Abu Dhabi as soon as early next year, the company announced on Wednesday. Copper’s latest expansion News of the company’s expansion is part of their acquisition...
Republic to List Profit-Sharing Digital Security Token on INX Next Week
29.11.2023
The token will be accessible to retail investors who don’t usually have the opportunity to invest in private companies without large checks and accreditation
TokenFi to boost tokenization of Real World Assets
29.11.2023
TokenFi has announced Real World Assets Tokenization under the TokenFi RWA Tokenization Module. TokenFi aims to enable the tokenization of assets that are not categorized as securities. The end-utility will include trading, selling, and attracting liquidity from investors. Users will have a quick...
Tron Blockchain Founder Justin Sun Rejects Reports Linking His Protocol to Terror Funding
29.11.2023
Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun has rejected suggestions that his protocol is increasingly being used by terrorist organizations. Sun said Tron’s top priority remains maintaining decentralization as well as making sure users’ assets remain safe. A new report suggests that between...
Bitfinex’s Tokenized Bond Falls Short of Investment Target, Raises Only $1.5M of Expected $10M
29.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / prima91 Bitfinex’s recently-launched tokenized bond have fallen short of expectations, raising only $1.5 million of its initial target of $10 million. Bitfinex Securities, the branch responsible for listing tokenized real-world assets, introduced the ALT2611 Tokenized...
The Power of a Passion Investment: Unlocking Financial Success!
29.11.2023
When it comes to investing, aligning your financial decisions with your passions can be a game-changer. Passion investment involves allocating your financial resources into assets that align with your personal interests, hobbies, or values. In recent years, cryptocurrencies have gained significant...