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Indonesia Labels 501 Cryptocurrencies as Commodities, Paving the Way for Regional Adoption
26.6.2023
In contrast to the regulatory stance taken by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (CFTSA) of the Republic of Indonesia has officially labeled 501 cryptocurrencies as commodities. The list of these digital assets includes popular tokens...
Dormant Bitcoin Wallets From 2010 Resurface: 100 Bitcoins Transferred After More Than 12 Years
26.6.2023
Following the spending of 50 bitcoins from 2010 on June 15, after more than 12 years of dormancy, approximately 11 days later, another group of dormant wallets created in 2010 transferred 100 bitcoins worth just over $3 million for the first time in well over a decade. 2023 Records 8 Block Rewards...
Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration
25.6.2023
A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The registration of Caceis, a company that specializes in offering financial services to institutional investors, allows the two major European banks to tap into the crypto market....
Aussie Crypto Scammers Charged in $5.5 Million Fraud Case, $600K Ferrari Among Seized Luxury Vehicles
24.6.2023
Authorities in Australia have charged two individuals accused of operating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded two companies of $5.5 million. Luxury vehicles worth $2.7 million including a $600,000 Ferrari have been seized by law enforcement. Ferrari Seized From Car Dealer Australian authorities...
Institutional Interest Fuels Crypto Rally as Market Adds $110 Billion in 7 Days
23.6.2023
During the past week, crypto assets increased in value by 9.62%, rising from $1.10 trillion to the current $1.21 trillion. Apart from the listed stablecoins, the top 20 crypto assets by market capitalization all experienced gains this week, as $110 billion was injected into the crypto economy....
Study: Crypto Adoption More Significant in Poorer African Countries
23.6.2023
While as much as 66% of surveyed African residents claimed to have been exposed to digital assets like bitcoin, about 82% of respondents said they have never owned crypto. The findings of the survey study suggest that the adoption of crypto is more significant in poorer African countries than...
Binance Launches Regulated Crypto Exchange in Kazakhstan
23.6.2023
Licensed since last year, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, Binance, has now launched a trading platform in Kazakhstan. The move comes amid increased pressure from regulators in other jurisdictions, like the U.S., and after Binance’s decision to pull out of several European markets....
Exploring Crypto Whale Concentration: Unveiling the Rich Lists of the Top 10 Cryptocurrencies
22.6.2023
In the past ten years, a myriad of digital currencies have emerged alongside bitcoin, forming a cryptocurrency ecosystem now worth $1.2 trillion. Within this realm, enigmatic figures known as crypto whales have played a pivotal role in the distribution, trading, and accumulation of coins across...
Bitgo Abandons Acquisition of Prime Trust Amidst Nevada-Based Custodian’s Ongoing Uncertainty
22.6.2023
On June 22, 2023, Bitgo, a digital assets firm and crypto custodian, declared the termination of its planned acquisition of custodian Prime Trust. The company cited a “considerable effort” in attempting to chart a course for Prime Trust’s future. Bitgo Cancels Prime Trust Acquisition...
NFT Sales Rise by 11% This Week as Buyers Surge 95% in Latest Data; ETH Dominates With $85.43 Million in Sales
20.6.2023
In the most recent data, non-fungible token (NFT) sales for this week have experienced a rise of 11.60% compared to the previous week. Moreover, the number of individual buyers purchasing NFTs in the past seven days has jumped 95.20%, reaching a total of 664,096 buyers. This Week’s NFT Sales...
Crypto Conglomerates Should Be Regulated, MiCA 2 Needed, Bank of France Governor Says
19.6.2023
International cooperation is necessary to regulate crypto conglomerates, according to the head of the central bank of France. Speaking at a tech forum in Paris, Governor Villeroy de Galhau also suggested that a new version of the EU’s recently adopted crypto law may be needed to deal with...
Bitcoin Records Over 12 Million Ordinal Inscriptions, Miners Accumulate $46 Million as BRC20 Market Cap Declines
18.6.2023
As of June 18, the latest figures reveal over 12.49 million Ordinal inscriptions have been recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain. The inscription trend has yielded substantial gains for bitcoin miners, who have accumulated 1,732 BTC equivalent to $46 million using today’s exchange rates....
Russia to Trial Digital Asset Settlements in Foreign Trade
17.6.2023
Bank of Russia plans to pilot cross-border payments using digital assets and central bank digital currencies, according to a deputy governor. The top executive believes these alternative instruments could increase efficiency in foreign trade while such settlements will not be permitted inside...
US Judge Considers if Crashed Coins of Terraform Labs Were Securities
16.6.2023
A judge in the United States considered on Thursday whether the cryptocurrencies created by Terraform Labs were securities. The failed blockchain firm and its founder, Do Kwon, have asked the court to dismiss a case filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that they...
Professional Investors Still Have an Appetite for Digital Assets: Survey
16.6.2023
A survey by Nomura’s digital asset subsidiary shows investors overwhelmingly say digital assets represent an important diversification opportunity
Avantgarde, Agio Digital Unveil Institutional Onchain Funds Platform
16.6.2023
The platform will allow for users to set up fully regulated on-chain funds
Genesis and Gemini File for Dismissal of SEC's Earn Program Lawsuit – Here's the Latest
14.6.2023
Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Genesis Global Capital, a bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, have filed a petition to dismiss the SEC action linked to their joint venture product, Gemini Earn.
The SEC lawsuit charges the firms with offering yield-bearing instruments to their customers...
'Near impossible to know' what is and isn't a security: Mark Cuban on SEC
12.6.2023
The billionaire is the latest to argue that the SEC hasn’t provided crypto firms with a registration process to follow
Russia’s Largest Bank to Allow Retail Investors to Trade Digital Assets
10.6.2023
Majority state-owned lender Sberbank is preparing to allow Russian citizens to buy and sell digital assets. Private individuals will be provided access to its proprietary blockchain platform as early as this month, a top executive of the bank announced. Sberbank to Open Digital Assets Platform...
Report: Zimbabwean Crypto Trader Uses Recovery Phrase to Steal Digital Assets Worth $457K From Client
9.6.2023
A Zimbabwean crypto trader has appeared in court to face theft and money laundering charges after prosecutors accused him of stealing digital assets worth more than $457,000 from his client. The crypto trader is accused of siphoning the digital assets using seed phrases and passwords he obtained...