Search
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.
The post British Virgin Islands Sets Sights on Becoming Global...
Crypto Assets Suitable Only for Trading and Speculation, Not Currency Use: India’s Finance Minister
18.3.2024
Bitcoin's record high above $72,000 hasn’t changed the Indian government’s position on crypto, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The post Crypto Assets Suitable Only for Trading and Speculation, Not Currency Use: India’s Finance Minister appeared first on Cryptonews
Indian Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Cannot Be Currencies — Expects ‘Some Framework Emerging’ From G20 Discussion
17.3.2024
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that it is the position of the Indian government that crypto assets cannot be currencies, which are issued by central banks. She clarified that crypto assets can be used for trading, speculation, profit-making, and various other purposes....
South African Regulator Set to Issue Licenses to 60 Crypto Platforms by End of March
15.3.2024
A South African regulator has said it plans to issue licenses to 60 crypto platforms by the end of March. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has said it is still processing the more than 300 applications it received late last year. South African regulators plan to oversee the activities...
‘Web3 Gaming Offers a Pathway to a More Inclusive and Vibrant Gaming Ecosystem’ — Weiwei Geng
12.3.2024
While the traditional gaming industry’s free-to-play model is largely credited for its past and projected success, on the downside this model only prioritizes building games that “optimize for addiction and profit maximisation” rather than “innovative entertainment,”...
Australian Crypto Love: Value of Digital Assets Held in Super Funds Surges Past $650 Million
8.3.2024
In just three years, Australian self-managed super funds saw the value of their respective crypto asset holdings rise from just over $159 million to over $650 million. According to an executive with a local crypto exchange, many Australians are seeking to “allocate at least a percentage...
Crypto Asset Manager 21Shares Surpasses $5 Billion in AUM
6.3.2024
Crypto asset manager 21Shares has surpassed $5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) amid market rebound.
The post Crypto Asset Manager 21Shares Surpasses $5 Billion in AUM appeared first on Cryptonews
Deutsche Börse Launches Spot Crypto Platform for Institutional Clients
5.3.2024
Deutsche Börse, one of Europe’s biggest exchange operators, has officially launched a new regulated spot platform for crypto assets targeting institutional clients.
The post Deutsche Börse Launches Spot Crypto Platform for Institutional Clients appeared first on Cryptonews
Crypto Assets Under Management (AUM) Soar 27% to $66B in Feb on Bitcoin Strength
5.3.2024
Total crypto assets under management (AUM) soared by 27% to $65.66 billion in February, driven by rising Bitcoin prices and growing adoption of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US.
The post Crypto Assets Under Management (AUM) Soar 27% to $66B in Feb on Bitcoin Strength appeared first on Cryptonews
FTX Opens Claim Window, Prices Crypto Assets Significantly Below Market Values
4.3.2024
The exchange has faced criticism on social media from users who have blasted FTX for pricing major crypto assets significantly lower than their market values.
The post FTX Opens Claim Window, Prices Crypto Assets Significantly Below Market Values appeared first on Cryptonews
US Court Rules Crypto Trades on Secondary Markets as Securities Transactions
4.3.2024
In a pivotal insider trading case, a U.S. court has ruled that trading of crypto assets on secondary markets like Coinbase constitutes securities transactions, setting a new legal precedent.
The post US Court Rules Crypto Trades on Secondary Markets as Securities Transactions appeared first...
Montana Blasts SEC ‘Regulatory Power Grab’ in Kraken’s Case: ‘Crypto Assets Are Not Automatically Securities’
4.3.2024
Montana introduced an amicus curiae in the case of the SEC vs. Kraken, a US-based crypto exchange, criticizing the “regulatory power grab” of the institution. Montana, supported by seven other states, affirms that crypto assets are not automatically securities and that the SEC’s...
UK Law Enforcement Will Soon Have More Power to Seize Crypto Assets
1.3.2024
A crime bill passed last year gave law enforcement agencies more power to seize and freeze crypto
Coin-for-Coin Payback — Gemini Announces Full Recovery of Crypto Assets for Earn Users After Genesis Settlement
1.3.2024
Gemini has reached a settlement with Genesis and other creditors within the Genesis bankruptcy proceedings, promising a full in-kind return of digital assets to Earn program users. This resolution, pending bankruptcy court approval, signifies a major victory for users, with over $1.8 billion...
Binance Targets Traditional Asset Traders With New VIP Program Promotion
28.2.2024
Bonance announced a new initiative that will enable new users to qualify for its VIP Invitation Program by utilizing the combined volume of their conventional assets or cryptocurrencies from external trading platforms. Here's what you need to know.
The post Binance Targets Traditional Asset...
Future AI Models Will ‘Know Users Better Than They Know Themselves’ – Calanthia Mei
26.2.2024
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) models in recent years is contributing to the escalating problem of personal data harvesting, or “grabbing,” by major tech companies, Calanthia Mei, the co-founder of the data marketplace Masa, has argued. Mei, a Web3 builder...
South Africa Regulators to Unveil Document Categorizing Stablecoins as a ‘Particular Type of Crypto Asset’
26.2.2024
In 2024, the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group, a consortium of South African regulators that unveiled a position paper on crypto assets in 2021, is expected to “publish additions to include stablecoins as a particular type of crypto asset.” The consortium is also considering...
Blackrock Holds 110K BTC, Kiyosaki Expects $100K BTC Soon, AI Crypto Assets Skyrocket, and More — Week in Review
25.2.2024
Blackrock has significantly expanded its presence in the digital currency space, accumulating nearly 110,000 bitcoins for its Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF. Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will reach $100,000 by June this year. The AI cryptocurrency sector has seen a remarkable surge, with over...
SBINFT’s Jangdeok Ko Links the Surge in NFT Piracy to the Ease of Token Minting
25.2.2024
Since Japan designated Web3 as a “national strategy,” an increasing number of traditional companies in the country have either merged or are contemplating integrating their businesses with Web3, Jangdeok Ko, the CEO of the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace SBINFT, has said....
South Africa’s Budget Review Signals Embrace of Digital Payments and Crypto Assets
22.2.2024
South Africa has unveiled its 2024 budget, leveraging stablecoins and blockchain technology to promote financial inclusion and act as a critical driver for enhancing digital payments nationwide.
The post South Africa’s Budget Review Signals Embrace of Digital Payments and Crypto Assets...