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Institutions ‘extremely interested’ in crypto ETFs, but buying has cooled: Survey
4.4.2023
Almost half of surveyed fund managers plan to “add” crypto ETFs to their portfolio in 2023, while only a quarter will be increasing digital asset exposures
Dfinity Foundation Launches Chain-Key Bitcoin, a Native Internet Computer BTC Derivative Token
3.4.2023
On April 3, 2023, the Dfinity Foundation, a development team behind the Internet Computer (ICP) network, announced the launch of a native ICP token called “chain-key bitcoin” or “ckBTC.” The bitcoin derivative is backed 1:1 with the leading cryptocurrency asset....
Amber Group's Ex-U.S. CEO Raazi Joins EDG, a Digital-Asset Structured Product Firm
3.4.2023
Enhanced Digital Group (EDG) is helping bridge the gap between TradFi and digital currencies, and Cactus Raazi brings decades of Wall Street experience including time at Goldman Sachs
WonderFi merges with Coinsquare and CoinSmart to form regulated crypto asset platform
3.4.2023
The newly merged cryptocurrency trading platform has a total of 1.65 million registered users
New Report: U.S. Crypto Crackdown Boosts Hong Kong's Ambitions in Digital Asset Market – Best Crypto Destination?
3.4.2023
The ongoing regulatory crackdown on crypto in the US could boost Hong Kong in its bid to become a new hub for the crypto industry.
Hong Kong was a for many years a preferred destination for high-profile crypto firms, including BitMEX and FTX, but concerns about crackdowns on crypto in China,...
BitKeep Wallet hits 10 million users driven by successful Arbitrum airdrop
3.4.2023
In March, the platform claimed to have successfully onboarded over 560,000 new users
Household Crypto Holdings Included in Bank of Russia’s Consumer Finance Survey
3.4.2023
The Central Bank of Russia has added crypto asset holdings of households to its survey of consumer finances. The statistics reveal that Russian families keep more money in cryptocurrency wallets than in gold investment accounts or mutual funds. Russia’s Central Bank Evaluates Cryptocurrency...
BLUR Token Plummets Over 28% in March, Despite Blur’s Dominance in NFT Sales Market
3.4.2023
While the non-fungible token marketplace Blur has captured a significant amount of the market share in terms of NFT sales, the market’s native token, BLUR, lost more than 28% in value last month. At present, BLUR tokens are down more than 88% since the crypto asset’s all-time high...
US Government Plans to Sell Over 41,000 Bitcoins Confiscated from Silk Road Hacker
1.4.2023
According to a court document filed on March 31, 2023, regarding the sentencing of James Zhong, who stole over 50,000 bitcoin from the Silk Road marketplace, the U.S. government plans to liquidate 41,490 bitcoin “over the course of this calendar year.” U.S. Government Discloses...
Crypto exchange Bittrex to wind down operations in the US
31.3.2023
The exchange shared that all customer funds are safe but advised its U.S. customers to withdraw their funds by April 30, 2023
How Will NFTs Be Taxed? Understanding the IRS' New Proposed Guidelines
31.3.2023
Tax experts weigh in on how the IRS will decide if NFTs are collectibles
Bitgo Launches Storage and Tracking Solution for Bitcoin-Based Ordinal Inscriptions
31.3.2023
On Thursday, digital asset custody provider, Bitgo, announced the launch of its storage and tracking solution for Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions. Moreover, users can use Bitgo’s Ordinal inscription storage system to inscribe their own inscriptions onto the Bitcoin blockchain....
Report: South Korean National Assembly to Pass Digital Asset Law in April
31.3.2023
After several failed attempts in the past, the South Korean National Assembly is now expected to pass its digital asset market regulation in April, a report has said. Kim Hee-gon, a member of the Political Affairs Committee’s first subcommittee, said the prospects of this happening were bolstered...
Mike Novogratz Laments US Government’s Penchant for Discussing Crypto While Saying ‘Nothing About AI Regulation’
31.3.2023
Galaxy Digital Holdings chief executive Mike Novogratz has said he finds it shocking that U.S. authorities are interested in talking about the regulation of crypto, but have said nothing about artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. Novogratz added that by choosing mainly to focus on crypto...
‘Killer use case’: Citi says trillions in assets could be tokenized by 2030
31.3.2023
The bank predicts the private equity market to become the most “tokenized” asset class because it is more liquid and can be fractionalized
Indonesian government looks to NFTs to preserve cultural heritage
30.3.2023
The Deputy of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy explains how NFTs and cryptocurrency can help solve social and economic challenges within Indonesia
Binance Opens Regional Blockchain Hub in Georgia
30.3.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has announced the opening of a blockchain hub in Georgia which will promote cryptocurrency adoption in the region. The move comes on the backdrop of a number of partnerships, initiatives, and events the company is involved in in the country. Digital Asset Exchange Binance...
World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
30.3.2023
The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, does not see the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year. “That’s the old playbook when central banks would rush to rescue the economy as recession hit. Now they’re causing the recession to fight sticky inflation – and that makes...
Cryptos Gained in Q1 Despite Weakened Asset Class Perceptions
29.3.2023
Glenn Williams Jr. discusses the confounding first quarter, which delivered massive gains to crypto investors even as the industry’s prospects appeared to worsen
AI technology is reshaping NFT gaming — Here’s how
29.3.2023
With the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, many people are wondering: How will AI influence the video game industry?