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Galaxy Surpasses $10 Billion in AUM as Institutional Interest in Digital Assets Skyrockets
19.3.2024
Galaxy Asset Management, a prominent crypto investment firm, has surpassed $10 billion in assets under management (AUM) amid a surge in institutional interest in digital assets.
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Crypto Gains Surpassed $37.6 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
14.3.2024
Global crypto gains reached $37.6 billion in 2023 following substantia losses in 2022, blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis reveals in a new report released Thursday. The latest data is a promising sign for the crypto industry amidst bitcoin's dramatic rally.
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UEFA Searching For Crypto Exchange Sponsors For Champions League
14.3.2024
UEFA is looking to secure sponsors from the cryptocurrency exchange sector for the upcoming 2024-2027 cycle of its prestigious men's Champions League (UCL) club competition.
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Lemon Report: Argentina Leads Crypto Adoption in Latam; Tether Dominates Stablecoin Sector
28.2.2024
Argentina is leading the adoption of cryptocurrency in Latin America. According to a report titled “Argentina Crypto Capital,” produced by Lemon, a leading exchange in the country, four of every ten cryptocurrency apps in Latam are being used by Argentines, with over 70% of...
Kraken Launches Institutional Services Division to Compete for Bitcoin ETF Market Share
28.2.2024
Kraken has unveiled a new division dedicated to providing services to institutional clients as it seeks to gain a foothold in the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market.
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Security Concerns and High Transaction Costs Top Obstacles to Mainstream Web3 Adoption: Report
22.2.2024
Web3 is ripe for mainstream adoption but there are still a few challenges that need to be addressed before onboarding next billion users onto the next generation of internet built on the blockchain technology, as per a recent survey report by Web3Auth.
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BlackRock’s New Bitcoin ETF Secures 25K BTC Holdings – Is Institutional FOMO Underway?
18.1.2024
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launch has attracted both crypto experts and traditional investors, securing major holdings in its first week. Image by Luisa, Adobe Stock. BlackRock’s new spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT has attracted considerable interest from both retail and institutional investors...
Argentine Tenants Lead Crypto Adoption, Pay Rent in BTC Under Novel Contract – Pesos Out, Bitcoin In?
15.1.2024
Rosario Bitcoin contract marks major milestone in Argentina’s push for mainstream crypto adoption. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. Argentina’s third most populated city Rosario recently saw an unprecedented rental agreement that signifies a major milestone for crypto adoption...
Revolut Unlocks Crypto Trading in New Zealand, Expanding Fintech’s Offerings with 100+ Pairs
20.12.2023
Revolut’s New Zealand users can now trade major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin through the Revolut app and access educational resources. Image by boumenjapet, Adobe Stock. London-based fintech firm Revolut has launched cryptocurrency trading services in New Zealand. Starting today, customers...
LatAm Embraces Wider Stablecoin Adoption: Circle Report
13.12.2023
Source: Getty Images Fintech firms in Latin America are rapidly embracing digital finance solutions, fueled by an increase in crypto adoption among citizens. In a recent report, USDC issuer Circle revealed that citizens of LatAm countries received $562 billion in digital currency value between 2021...
The City of Lugano Drives Crypto Adoption, Accepts Bitcoin and Tether for Tax Payments
5.12.2023
Lugano takes a major step in crypto adoption by letting residents pay taxes with Bitcoin and Tether. Image by Myst, Adobe Stock. The city of Lugano, Switzerland made a bold move to drive cryptocurrency adoption by announcing today that it will now accept tax payments in Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether...
Crypto.com Gains Key UK Regulatory Approval as Electronic Money Institution
4.12.2023
Cypto.com regulatory approval in the UK sets the stage for the company to offer additional financial services. Image by Timon, Adobe Stock. Today, cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com gained key regulatory approval in the United Kingdom. The company announced in a press release that it has been...
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: SEC Sues Kraken and IOSCO Issues Crucial Crypto Regulations
21.11.2023
  Multiple countries advanced cryptocurrency oversight last week through legal actions, guidance, and policy initiatives. Image by RareStock, Adobe Stock. The past week brought several new major developments on the crypto regulation front. The SEC sued a major crypto exchange, IOSCO developed...
$100 Billion in TradFi Capital Awaits Imminent Bitcoin ETF Green Light, Says Bloomberg Analysts
20.11.2023
Bloomberg analysts forecast $100 billion ready to invest in a Bitcoin ETF upon SEC approval. Image by Parradee, Adobe Stock. A spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could rapidly become a $100 billion market, according to new projections by analysts at Bloomberg Intelligence. This prediction...
Crypto-Focused VC Lightspeed Faction Announces $285 Million Fund for Startups
10.11.2023
Source: Shutterstock Lightspeed Faction, a blockchain-focused venture capital (VC) firm, has revealed plans to launch a new $285 million fund aimed at investing in early-stage projects within the crypto industry. The VC, consisting of team members from prominent entities including Amber Group...
Crypto Regulation News Weekly Digest: SafeMoon Executive Charges and FinCEN’s Mixing Service Proposal
7.11.2023
Last week saw major regulatory actions against crypto mixing services and alleged fraud along with pushback from lawmakers. Image by Andrii, Adobe Stock. The cryptocurrency industry increasingly finds itself under the purview of regulators striving to balance innovation with consumer protection...
Argentina’s E-Commerce Giant MercadoLibre Reports $21 Million in Customer Crypto Assets
2.11.2023
MercadoLibre , the renowned e-commerce platform in Argentina, has seen notable growth in its crypto segment. According to the company’s latest quarterly earnings report, MercadoLibre’s customers held a total of $21 million in crypto assets as of September 2023, a significant increase...
Dubai Moves Forward with Crypto Adoption as WadzPay Secures VARA Initial Approval
2.11.2023
  On October 31, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) gave “Initial Approval” to WadzPay signifying a noteworthy stride towards broadening crypto adoption in Dubai. The approval is part of WadzPay’s progress toward achieving a comprehensive Virtual Asset...
Ripple Joins Forces With Uphold to Improve Cross-Border Crypto Payments Liquidity
25.10.2023
Ripple has partnered with Uphold to improve its cross-border crypto payments infrastructure. Uphold will provide Ripple with “enhanced crypto liquidity capabilities.” Ripple offers services in over 55 countries, with payout capabilities in more than 70 markets, the company said...
Stablecoins Surpass Mastercard and PayPal in Transaction Volume While U.S. Fails to Maintain Leadership
24.10.2023
In 2022 stablecoins have eclipsed both Mastercard and PayPal in transaction volume, reaching an impressive sum of nearly $6.87 trillion last year. Despite their critical role in the crypto economy, however, the United States is falling behind in stablecoin policy and global...