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Blackrock Amasses $24 Billion in Bitcoin, Approaches 2% of Total Supply
27.9.2024
From Jan. 11 to Sept. 26, 2024, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, collected an astonishing 363,626.36 bitcoin, valued at just over $24 billion as of Sept. 27. This accumulation puts Blackrock’s exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, on the cusp of controlling nearly 2%...
Propelled by crypto inflows, US ETF assets hit record $10 trillion
27.9.2024
Cryptocurrency ETFs saw inflows exceeding $20 billion in 2024, according to Morningstar
Dubai Regulator Increases Scrutiny on Crypto Companies
27.9.2024
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has implemented stricter regulations for crypto companies to enhance investor protection and ensure transparency. The new rules require firms to include risk warnings in marketing materials, obtain necessary licenses, and adhere to compliance...
Paypal Rolls Out Crypto Features for Business Accounts
27.9.2024
Paypal has unveiled a new feature allowing U.S. merchants to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. Although not yet available in New York, this move caters to increasing demand from businesses. Paypal has steadily ramped up its involvement in digital currencies, including...
Mark Cuban: Kamala Harris Opposes ‘Regulation Through Litigation’
27.9.2024
Billionaire Mark Cuban says that Vice President Kamala Harris’ team has told him “in no uncertain terms that they are against ‘regulation through litigation.'” He criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler’s regulation by enforcement...
BNY Mellon Engages With Banking Regulators to Offer Crypto Custody Services ‘at Scale’
27.9.2024
BNY Mellon, one of the world’s largest custodian banks, is seeking to offer custody services for bitcoin and ether to exchange-traded product (ETP) clients. The bank is also eyeing large-scale growth in the crypto space, with plans to seek more regulatory approvals to capitalize on the lucrative...
SEC chair Gensler plugs changes to exchange definition that worries crypto
26.9.2024
Gary Gensler reminded a conference on Treasury bonds about a proposed rule change that would impact DeFi, too
Kamala Harris’s Blockchain Comment Sparks Mixed Reactions in Crypto Community
26.9.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris’s remarks on fostering technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain have sparked plenty of chatter in the crypto community. While some see her words as encouraging and forward-thinking, others believe Harris is merely pandering and looking to gain...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Leaps 6.3% as All Assets Rise
26.9.2024
Uniswap joined NEAR Protocol as top performer, gaining 3.9%
Wall Street Titan Guggenheim Tokenizes $20M of Commercial Paper on Ethereum
26.9.2024
Guggenheim Treasury Services, a subsidiary of financial services giant Guggenheim Partners, has issued $20 million of tokenized commercial paper on the Ethereum blockchain, its partner, blockchain platform Zeconomy, announced Thursday
Visa Introduces Tokenized Asset Platform for Blockchain-Based Financial Services
26.9.2024
Visa has launched the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. This platform aims to digitize and automate the trading of real-world assets, such as commodities and bonds, using smart contracts. VTAP provides...
Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
26.9.2024
VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly.
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
26.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation...
Cryptocurrency and Stocks Show High Correlation Levels as Macroeconomics Start Driving Markets
25.9.2024
A Bloomberg analysis found that cryptocurrency and stock markets have shown a high correlation after the latest set of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. According to analysts, this related movement would be the result of the macroeconomic variables taking control of the markets and should...
QCP Capital Analyzes Bullish Macro Trends Impacting Bitcoin and Risk Assets
25.9.2024
According to QCP Capital’s latest analysis, macroeconomic conditions are becoming increasingly favorable for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. Central bank policies, particularly from China and the U.S. are playing a crucial role in shaping market sentiment. QCP Capital: Central Bank...
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
AI-Focused Cryptos Outshine the Pack This Week, Bittensor Tops Gains
25.9.2024
This past week, the digital asset market experienced a broad upward trend, with the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto sector standing out as the top performer over the last seven days. This week, the AI-driven crypto sector climbed 30.59% against the U.S. dollar, with bittensor (TAU) leading...
Visa to Help Banks Issue Fiat-Backed Tokens on Ethereum Via New Tokenized Asset Platform
25.9.2024
Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) will enable the development of fiat-backed tokens powered by smart contracts
Tokenized asset market to hit $10T by 2030: Chainlink report
25.9.2024
Despite current crypto market volatility, Chainlink projects rapid growth in tokenized assets, driven by institutional demand and regulatory advancements