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SEC Could Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF Within 6 Months, Says Mike Novogratz
11.8.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is optimistic that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) within four to six months. The executive cited his contacts at Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, and investment...
FTX debtors and UCC clash over asset control in restructuring
10.8.2023
FTX strongly criticized the UCC's pursuit of asset control, as it recommended that debtors allocate nearly $2.6 billion from cash reserves into short-term Treasuries
Bitcoin Price Could Rise to $180,000 by 2024 Halving, Says Fundstrat
9.8.2023
In a recent note to investors, Fundstrat has forecasted a potential surge in the price of bitcoin to an astonishing $180,000 before its next block reward halving event in April 2024. The financial services company attributes this projected 521% price hike from current levels to the rising demand...
A Comprehensive Look at the New Paypal Stablecoin, Its Control Dynamics, and ‘Freeze’ Option Trending on Social Media
8.8.2023
At the time of writing, the official Paypal stablecoin PYUSD smart contract has been unveiled, and as it stands, the maximum aggregate supply amounts to 26,905,005.66 PYUSD. In spite of the existence of more than 26 million Paypal stablecoins, the contract continues to retain a substantial 92.91%...
Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador
8.8.2023
The crypto exchange said it now holds licenses to operate in 18 countries
Paypal’s New Stablecoin Sparks Confusion: Wave of Counterfeit Tokens Flood Decentralized Exchanges
7.8.2023
Following the announcement by Paypal of the introduction of a novel stablecoin asset named PYUSD, a wave of counterfeit Paypal tokens has emerged on decentralized exchange (dex) platforms, including Uniswap. The absence of an official release of PYUSD’s token address by Paypal or Paxos...
Congress, Not the SEC, Should Set U.S. Digital Asset Policy
7.8.2023
Decentralized asset management system launches for Arbitrum, Optimism
7.8.2023
Valio has launched publicly, allowing investors to back money managers through a decentralized process
Asian Economies Could Benefit From Reduced Dollar Influence, Says Devere CEO
6.8.2023
The CEO of asset management firm Devere Group says the world is shifting “away from a dollar-dominated financial system.” Emphasizing that a shift away from U.S. dollar influence “could have positive implications for Asian economies,” he described: “With the dollar losing its stranglehold...
Crypto Asset Manager Grayscale Predicts CBDC Support from Next US President, Finds No Red vs. Blue Divide in Crypto Stance
5.8.2023
Crypto asset manager Grayscale believes the next President of the United States will support the development and implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
In a recent blog post, Grayscale argued that the current frontrunners in both political parties have expressed their favorable...
Biggest Movers: SHIB Surges to 3-Month High to Start the Weekend
5.8.2023
Shiba inu was a notable gainer during Saturday’s session, as the meme coin climbed to a three-month high. The move comes as traders continue to react to Binance’s decision to approve the coin as a collateral asset, in addition to the upcoming launch of Shibarium. Dogecoin also snapped its recent...
Boosting adoption with DeFi asset management: Velvet Capital joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
5.8.2023
The decentralized asset management OS Velvet Capital that is driving DeFi adoption joins the Cointelegraph Accelerator program
Crypto asset investment in Latvia declines by 50% over past year, per central bank
4.8.2023
According to Latvijas Banka, 4% of the population bought crypto assets in February, down from 8% in 2022, while payments “continue to prevail.”
Biggest Movers: SHIB 5% Higher as Meme Coin Nears Key Resistance Level
4.8.2023
Shiba inu was one of Friday’s biggest movers, as markets reacted to the news that Binance had approved the meme coin as a collateralized asset. The cryptocurrency exchange confirmed that it was adding 22 new loanable and collateral assets to its Flexible and VIP Loan services. Solana was another...
Bitcoin’s Rollercoaster Year: A 29% Gain From August 2022 to 2023 Despite Recent Dips
4.8.2023
Over the past 30 days, bitcoin has dipped by 5%, yet the leading cryptocurrency has seen a gain of 29.05% from August 3, 2022 to August 3, 2023. Moreover, BTC’s value in 2023 alone has surged more than 75% against the U.S. dollar, standing at $5,800 above the crypto asset’s mean...
Canadian Digital Asset Ownership Plummets Amid Global Regulatory Uncertainty: Bank Of Canada
4.8.2023
Cryptocurrency ownership in Canada declined in 2022 due to a plethora of factors including uncertainty in regulation, fear of digital asset scams, and unfavorable market conditions.
A new survey, the Bitcoin Omnibus Survey (BTCOS) by the Bank of Canada highlights the trend of digital assets...
Oman financial regulator seeks feedback on proposed virtual asset framework
4.8.2023
Although the proposed virtual asset regulatory framework in Oman covers FATF-defined assets, the issuance of privacy coins might get banned
Hong Kong Lawmaker to Explore Digital Asset Link With Mainland China
4.8.2023
Johnny Ng floated the possibility of licensed Hong Kong exchanges being connected with Shanghai's exchanges
Crypto Assets Held in Self-Custody Wallets Have ‘a Non-Zero Chance’ of Getting Stolen — Fairside Network CEO
4.8.2023
According to Brandon Brown, the co-founder and CEO of Fairside Network, self-custody crypto wallets generally lack inbuilt insurance coverage to protect against theft or loss. Brown attributes this to the challenges encountered when assessing digital asset risks as well as “the absence...
Binance approves Shiba Inu as collateral asset
4.8.2023
The cryptocurrency exchange also announced the addition of 22 cryptocurrencies as loanable assets and collateral assets on its Flexible Loan and VIP Loan services