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Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates
8.6.2024
Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest rates and inflation targets. Bitmex...
Bitcoin Hedge Fund Shorts Reach New High Amid Price Fluctuations
8.6.2024
Amid Friday’s downturn, following bitcoin’s decline to $68,450, the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) indicates that hedge funds are placing substantial bets against bitcoin. Bitcoin Faces Bearish Sentiment From Hedge Funds...
Crypto enthusiasts warn against naira trade ban on exchanges
8.6.2024
Due to the rapid decline of the naira and the resulting almost three-decade-high inflation rate of 29.9%, the government turned its focus to platforms providing cryptocurrency services
Peru adopts India's UPI system to boost financial inclusion
7.6.2024
The Indian instant payment system is gradually making its way around the world. Soc India and Peru collaborate on payments
US Treasury: AI brings huge opportunities, risks to financial stability
6.6.2024
Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen says AI will only become more important in the years to come
Crypto for Advisors: Layer 2s and the Evolution of Bitcoin
6.6.2024
The Bitcoin community has developed various layer-2 blockchains that enhance the network's efficiency and functionality without altering its core software
Paxos International Debuts ‘Lift Dollar’ Stablecoin With Daily Yields
6.6.2024
The blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform Paxos has announced Paxos International has launched a new yield-bearing stablecoin called lift dollar (USDL). The stablecoin’s holders will earn overnight yield from short-term U.S. government securities and cash equivalent reserve assets...
New US Stock Exchange Launching in Texas Backed by Blackrock and Citadel
6.6.2024
Backed by major financial institutions like Blackrock and Citadel Securities, TXSE Group Inc. has announced its plan to launch the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) in Dallas. This new exchange will provide a platform to trade and list public companies and exchange-traded products. With a capital raise...
Public blockchains too ‘fragile’ for tokenization: Professor tells Congress
6.6.2024
Allen argued that public blockchains “can’t process large volumes of transactions” — though on-chain data suggests otherwise
UAE central bank approves licensing system for stablecoins
5.6.2024
KARM Legal Consultants founder Kokila Alagh said that the regulations clarify the issuance, licensing and supervision of AED-backed payment tokens
Japanese crypto exchange raises $320M to recover funds after major hack
5.6.2024
DMM Bitcoin aims to compensate users for a $320 million loss following a major hack by raising equivalent funds
US political change could expose crypto to $20T industry: Bitwise
5.6.2024
Regulatory uncertainty is holding back the $20 trillion dollar financial advisory industry from investing more in crypto, claims Bitwise investment head Matt Hougan
US Banking Sector Teeters: $517B Unrealized Losses, 63 Troubled Institutions Flagged
4.6.2024
U.S. banks reported an alarming increase in unrealized losses and a growing list of institutions at risk of failure in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) data. The FDIC report highlights $517 billion in unrealized losses...
Solana emerges as an institutional favorite following PayPal USD launch
4.6.2024
Solana could emerge as a leading blockchain for payments institutions. Is a Solana-based ETF next?
Rwanda Develops CBDC to Avoid Falling Behind, Central Bank Deputy Governor Says
4.6.2024
Rwanda is contemplating launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) because it does not want to be left behind and to prevent any hindrances to trade between the African country and its major trading partners. According to a deputy governor with the National Bank of Rwanda, the country should...
Roaring Kitty’s $300M GME position sparks market manipulation claims
4.6.2024
The allegations come weeks after Citron Research revealed its short position in GameStop
Dubai Financial Services Authority Updates Regulatory Framework for Crypto Tokens
4.6.2024
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced amendments to its crypto token regime on Monday, enhancing the regulatory environment for crypto tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a special economic zone. The amendments address investment in recognized...
Dubai financial regulator updates crypto token rules for funds
3.6.2024
The changes encompassed several areas, including the ability of both external and domestic funds to invest in crypto tokens
EU elections 'wildcard' could pave the way for first Ether ETF
3.6.2024
The outcome of the elections will be a pivotal moment for the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework and the approval of the first spot Ether ETF
Decentralized Exchange Velocore Confirms Breach, Reports $6.8 Million in Financial Losses
3.6.2024
The decentralized exchange Velocore confirmed a breach on its platform on June 2, during which attackers stole ethereum tokens worth an estimated $6.8 to $10 million. The Velocore team is actively pursuing the hackers and is open to negotiating a settlement. Hackers Exploited Vulnerabilities Within...