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HashKey and Kaia partner to boost Web3 adoption in Asia
2.9.2024
HashKey Group and Kaia collaborate post-rebrand to accelerate Web3 adoption, coinciding with Kaia-Finschia merger and new mainnet launch
Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto
31.8.2024
The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023.
Telegram financial statement shows it holds $400 million in crypto
31.8.2024
The messaging app had about four million premium users at the end of 2023.
800 ETH Transferred: Vitalik Buterin’s Latest Wallet Activity Draws Attention
30.8.2024
Onchain data reveals that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shifted 800 ether, valued at just over $2 million, from a well-known address. After the initial transfer, 190 ether was reportedly exchanged for 477,000 USDC. Vitalik Buterin Moves 800 Ether to Multisig Wallet, Sparks Social...
Bitcoin Slides Below $58K as Market Plunge Wipes Out $178M
30.8.2024
After lingering around the $59,000 mark, bitcoin’s value has faced downward pressure, dipping to an intraday low of $57,775 on Friday. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) has slipped by 4.6%, while ether (ETH) saw a 5.4% decline. Friday Crypto Slide: Bitcoin Falls, Ether Sinks,...
Economist Steve Hanke: Research Finds Crypto Owners Are Psychopaths
30.8.2024
Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study...
Study: Bitcoin Millionaires up by 111%, Crypto Users Reach 560 Million
29.8.2024
A new report reveals a significant increase in wealthy crypto asset holders, with bitcoin (BTC) millionaires rising 111% to 85,400 and individuals with crypto assets worth $1 million increasing 95% to 172,300. Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners attributes this surge to the introduction...
Bitcoin Market Reaches ‘Equilibrium’ as Speculation Declines, Glassnode Reports
29.8.2024
The bitcoin market has hit a phase of tranquility, where investor enthusiasm has cooled, and speculative activity has sharply decreased. According to a thorough report from Glassnode, this quiet spell might be setting the stage for an uptick in market volatility. Glassnode Analysis Shows Bitcoin...
Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions
29.8.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players...
40 Nations Join US and South Korea in Combating North Korean Crypto Crimes
29.8.2024
The U.S. Department of State and the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-hosted a symposium in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on protecting the virtual asset industry from exploitation by North Korea (DPRK) and disrupting its revenue generation. The event aimed to curb...
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
29.8.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using...
SEC Issues Wells Notice to Opensea, Alleging NFTs on the Marketplace Are Securities
29.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a Wells notice to Opensea, signaling potential enforcement action against the NFT marketplace. Opensea’s CEO criticized the SEC’s move, claiming it could negatively impact innovation and creators’ livelihoods....
Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund
28.8.2024
Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and other investors this year. Hilbert Group Partners...
$1.3T in tokenized RWAs by 2030 more likely than $30T — Analyst
28.8.2024
A Wall Street forecast may be overshooting the amount of money that could flow into tokenized real-world assets by 2030, says one analyst
SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
28.8.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal...
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Bitcoin Index Options
28.8.2024
Nasdaq has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options. The company aims to provide new tools for institutional and retail investors to manage cryptocurrency investments. The options, pending regulatory approval, will offer European-style...
Binance under scrutiny for seizing Palestinian crypto funds
27.8.2024
Binance denied reports suggesting that the crypto exchange seized funds from all Palestinians, stating that only a small number of accounts was restricted
CoinDCX’s Okto wallet secures operational license in UAE free zone
27.8.2024
Self-custodial wallet Okto received its license under RAK DAO, an economic free zone dedicated to virtual assets.
Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions
27.8.2024
The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of qualified investors and would require testing...
Tokenization Pioneer Centrifuge Unveils Lending Market With Morpho, Coinbase
27.8.2024
The institutional real-world asset lending market combines Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base, and Morpho Vaults using three varieties of tokenized Treasury bills