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EU Watchdog Warns 90% of Crypto Trading Funneled Through Few Exchanges
11.4.2024
The European Union's (EU) securities regulator warned about the high concentration of trading activity on a limited number of crypto exchanges. Notably, Binance, a single platform, controls roughly half of the entire market.
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Hong Kong Regulator Boosts HashKey’s License, Expanding Retail Crypto Services
11.4.2024
Hong Kong’s SFC granted an expanded license to HashKey Capital. This upgrade enables HashKey to offer its services to retail investors, removing the prior restriction that limited its clientele to professional investors only.
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Bitfinex Launches First Volatility-Based Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Contracts
3.4.2024
Bitfinex Derivatives, the derivatives platform of iFinex Financial Technologies Limited, is expanding its offerings with the launch of two new volatility-focused perpetual futures contracts.
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Owners Report Valve’s Priciest Steam Deck Model Has A Cracking Problem
2.4.2024
The nearly $700 Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED was released in November 2023 and came with all the improvements found in the normal OLED Deck, but also sported a translucent plastic shell. But this pricier, limited variant seems to be cracking due to overly-tight screws and possible issues with...
You Can Try Overwatch 2’s New Hero For A Limited Time This Week
27.3.2024
The next Overwatch 2 hero is getting a brief trial period for those who want to take them for a spin before launch, just like Blizzard did with tank hero Mauga before his launch. Venture, a non-binary, drill-using damage hero, is set to join the roster in season 10 (which kicks off on April...
Robert Kiyosaki Highlights ‘Problem’ With Gold, Silver, and Oil — Praises Bitcoin’s Limited Supply
17.3.2024
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has pointed out “the problem” with gold, silver, and oil, while confirming his ownership of gold, silver mines, and oil wells. Touting bitcoin’s limited supply, the famous author emphasized that no matter how high the price of bitcoin...
Stage 1 Raffle Coin (RAFF) sets new records as limited supply presale sees USD Coin (USDC) & Ripple (XRP) holders scramble to buy early
10.3.2024
Stage 1 of the Raffle Coin (RAFF) presale has ignited a wave of excitement in the cryptocurrency market, setting new records and attracting the attention of investors worldwide. As the limited supply presale progresses, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, including USD Coin (USDC) and Ripple (XRP) holders...
Virtual Smartphone App Aphone on Solana Revives Old Devices in Emerging Markets
8.3.2024
A novel Aphone app running on Solana's blockchain brings Web3 applications and powerful tools to resource-limited devices. This virtual smartphone solution uses decentralized cloud infrastructure and focuses on users in developing economies where older smartphones are prevalent.
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Demand soars for limited Raffle coin (RAFF) presale as experts predict 100X amidst Solana (SOL) & Shiba Inu (SHIB) surge
6.3.2024
The demand for promising projects intensifies as the cryptocurrency market experiences unprecedented surges. Amidst the remarkable rallies of tokens like Solana (SOL) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), another contender emerges with the potential to capture investors’ attention: Raffle Coin (RAFF)....
Ripple to Acquire Standard Custody to Strengthen Regulatory Licenses Portfolio
13.2.2024
Ripple has announced a deal to acquire the New York-based digital asset platform Standard Custody and Trust Company, pending regulatory approval. Once the acquisition is finalized, Ripple will become the sole shareholder of Standard Custody, leveraging its limited-purpose trust charter and money...
Kotaku Investigates: Where Does The Foam In Foamstars Come From?
9.2.2024
Square Enix’s new multiplayer shooter Foamstars is out now on PlayStation as a part of PlayStation Plus, and there is one question on the top of everybody’s mind. Not “is the game good?” That seems to be a resounding no (check out our impressions for more on that). The question is where exactly...
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Grants Limited Rights to DAO Member Tokens, Easing Regulations
7.2.2024
Japan‘s Financial Services Agency (FSA) aimed to facilitate the development of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and clarify the legal framework surrounding them. The FSA has proposed a new amendment to the definition of Article 2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act in...
WisdomTree ‘Very Close’ to Securing New York License for Crypto Services: Fox Business
6.2.2024
WisdomTree, known for its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), is reportedly finalizing efforts to secure a license from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). WisdomTree to Get Limited Purpose Trust Charter According to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, the NYDFS is nearly...
Fintech Provider Monei Kicks-Off EURM Stablecoin Pilot in Spain
2.2.2024
Fintech firm, Monei has launched trials of the euro-backed stablecoin EURM in Spain in collaboration with major financial institutions in the country. In a recent press release, the company announced the commencement of tests under the supervision of the Bank of Spain’s Financial Sandbox. The tests...
Digital Asset Exchange Bybit Applies For Hong Kong VATP License
1.2.2024
Digital asset exchange Bybit has applied for a Virtual Asset Trading Operator (VATP) license in Hong Kong. The exchange filed the application to Hong Kong’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SFC) through Spark Fintech Limited according to the regulator’s website. The SFC official website shows...
Tether’s ‘Record-Breaking’ Q4 Profit Partly Attributed to Gold and BTC Price Appreciation
1.2.2024
In the last quarter of 2023, Tether Holdings Limited registered a “record-breaking net profit of $2.85 billion.” Overall, the stablecoin issuer’s net profit in 2023 topped $6.2 billion. Tether’s secured loans ($4.8 billion), which are collateralized by highly liquid...
Bixin Applies for Crypto Exchange License With Hong Kong SFC
25.1.2024
Virtual asset trading platform Bixin has applied for a virtual asset trading platform license with Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission. So far, 13 crypto firms have applied for the similar license with the Hong Kong regulator. As per the official SFC website, virtual asset trading platform...
Critical Bug in Ethereum’s Nethermind Client Highlights Risks of Low Client Diversity
23.1.2024
A severe bug in the Nethermind Ethereum execution client has recently been uncovered, affecting 8% of Ethereum’s validators and reminding everyone of the necessity for greater client diversity in the Ethereum network. Critical Flaw in Ethereum’s Nethermind Client Spotlights the Dangers...
L2 Protocol Manta Network Suffers DDoS Attack, Project Leaders Face Money Laundering Allegations
21.1.2024
Manta Network, a modular layer two (L2) protocol, said a distributed denial-of-service attack on Jan. 18 resulted in the network accumulating a large queue of recent transactions. The attack, which occurred during a token-issuing event, is believed to have severely limited communication between...
Ex-President Trump Launches Limited Edition Cards on Bitcoin Blockchain via Ordinal Technology
19.1.2024
The ex-45th President of the United States has been engaged in the sale of digital trading cards for a considerable period. On Thursday, the official account for the trading card enterprise announced the launch of Trump cards that are crafted using the Bitcoin blockchain’s Ordinal inscription...