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‘Islamic Coin’s Legitimacy as a Sharia-Compliant Cryptocurrency Is Proven by Its Fatwa’ — Co-Founder
10.9.2023
According to Mohammed AlKaff AlHashmi, the co-founder of “Islamic Coin,” Muslim scholars will increasingly view cryptocurrencies as being “Shariah-compliant” if they function as a store of value or are used as a medium of exchange. Alhashmi added that Islam’s...
Terra Luna Classic contemplates deposit hike to curb spam proposals
10.9.2023
This measure is intended to counteract the influx of "spam" and irrelevant proposals submitted for voting within the Terra Luna Classic community
What Are Stablecoins? A Simple Explanation of the Digital Asset Bridging Crypto and Fiat
10.9.2023
Stablecoins occupy a unique space within the realm of finance, straddling the worlds of traditional and cryptocurrency finance. These digital assets aim to achieve price stability by tethering their market value to external references such as fiat money. Stablecoins blend the characteristics...
JPMorgan Mulls Blockchain-Based Deposit Token, Report
10.9.2023
America’s biggest bank by assets, JPMorgan Chase, is exploring a blockchain-based deposit token for cross-border payments and interbank transfers. If approved by regulators, the banking giant may create the digital asset, which would be different from its existing JPM Coin as it could be used...
Ripple's CLO calls SEC's latest filing "Hypocritical Pivot"
9.9.2023
He pointed out that Gensler had requested an urgent appeal while simultaneously asserting that crypto regulations and rules were clear and must be adhered to by the industry
Congressman Tom Emmer seeks amendment to limit SEC's crypto oversight
9.9.2023
Emmer intends to introduce an appropriations amendment that will limit the SEC's utilization of funds for digital asset enforcement until comprehensive rules and regulations are put in place
Blockchain Association responds to US lawmakers’ request for crypto tax guidance
8.9.2023
Lawmakers with the U.S. Senate Financial Services Committee announced in July they would be accepting suggestions on how to tax crypto until Sept. 8
Surge in Digital Asset Management: Study Shows Nearly 50% of Asset Managers Now Handle Crypto
8.9.2023
Close to half of asset managers currently have digital assets under management, according to a new study. Firms large and small are implementing crypto strategies for clients and expanding offerings. Asset Managers Embrace Crypto: 48% Now Manage Digital Assets The study by digital currency data...
The Fed could lose $100B — Does this spell catastrophe for Bitcoin?
8.9.2023
On the latest episode of “Macro Markets,” Marcel Pechman explains the potential implications for crypto of the Federal Reserve losing $100 billion
Australian Crypto Exchange Swyftx Offers Financial Incentives to Learners Completing Crypto Course
8.9.2023
The Australian cryptocurrency exchange Swyftx has said it will offer financial rewards to users who complete its crypto education course. The crypto exchange said it expects as many as 80,000 participants and has promised a reward of just over $64 for those completing the course. Improving...
DeFi enforcement sparks dissenting opinion from CFTC commissioner
8.9.2023
The commissioner advocates public and stakeholder engagement through rulemaking, not just enforcement
Turkish crypto exchange Thodex CEO gets 11,000-year sentence for $2B scam: Report
8.9.2023
The Thodex founder fled the country in 2021 only to be detained in Albania in Aug. 2022 and extradited to Turkey in April 2023
Metamask Wallet Users Can Now Cash Out Crypto to Fiat
8.9.2023
The popular Ethereum wallet Metamask has introduced a new feature allowing users to convert crypto to major fiat currencies. The “Sell” option currently supports cashing out ether (ETH) and is available to users in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and some European markets. New Feature...
Blockchain could have prevented Nigeria's naira scarcity effects - Local experts
8.9.2023
According to local stakeholders, the decision to print new naira notes could have occurred via DeFi, involving Nigerians and aiding readiness for the change
Africa's blockchain journey begins with poverty alleviation - CEO Sumotrust
8.9.2023
Africa must erase the poverty in general and help people into the middle class in order to drive faster blockchain technology incorporation
CFTC commissioner calls for crypto regulatory pilot program
7.9.2023
Commissioner Caroline Pham called for the pilot program to kick off with a stakeholder roundtable and for the CFTC to propose and adopt rules on the risks retail investors face
Binance to reimburse users $1M for Cyber Earn incident
7.9.2023
Users were prevented from withdrawing their CYBER Earn assets on the exchange due to a cross-chain bridging issue
Binance's indecision to freeze BNB wallets drew controversy in this $11M rug pull
7.9.2023
As it turns out, Binance does in fact have the power to freeze private wallet addresses on BNB Chain, albeit only with the consensus of all its validators
Crypto whale loses $24M in staked Ethereum to phishing attack
7.9.2023
A significant portion of the stolen funds has been transferred into the fully automatic cryptocurrency exchange FixedFloat
Binance crypto exchange saw departure of 10 key executives in 2023. Here's the list
7.9.2023
Binance CEO Chang Peng Zhao sought to dismiss concerns around executive departures, claiming these executives are moving into bigger roles outside Binance, and said reports are market FUD