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Digital Transformation Summit 2024: Meet the Data50 Award Winners
26.9.2024
The Digital Transformation Summit, Qatar, proudly announces the 2024 list of distinguished tech leaders. These individuals were selected…
Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing
26.9.2024
VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly.
Russia’s Cybercrime Damage Exceeds $1.25 Billion in 2024, Minister Says
26.9.2024
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has revealed that cybercrime damage in Russia has surpassed $1.25 billion so far this year, with both individuals and organizations, including government bodies, as frequent targets. He highlighted that cybercrime now represents 40% of all crimes...
Hong Kong CBDC Pilot Enters Phase 2 With New Firms to Advance Digital Currency Use Cases
26.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has moved into Phase 2 of its e-HKD pilot program, expanding its exploration into tokenized deposits and e-HKD. With 11 groups of firms selected, the initiative delves into practical applications such as offline payments and asset settlement. The creation...
Russian Expert Discusses End of Internet Anonymity With Passport-Based Access
26.9.2024
A Russian digital services expert has predicted a future where passport-based identification for Internet access becomes the norm, citing a broader trend towards the de-anonymization of online spaces. His comments follow a move by Telegram to disclose user data during rule violation investigations...
Lawmaker Introduces Defi Bill — Calls Decentralized Finance ‘Essential to Future of Markets’
26.9.2024
Congressman Warren Davidson has introduced the Evaluating Defi Opportunities Act to foster data-driven regulations for decentralized finance (defi). He stressed the importance of safeguarding innovation and user privacy while addressing concerns over potential overregulation. This proposed study...
Cryptocurrency and Stocks Show High Correlation Levels as Macroeconomics Start Driving Markets
25.9.2024
A Bloomberg analysis found that cryptocurrency and stock markets have shown a high correlation after the latest set of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. According to analysts, this related movement would be the result of the macroeconomic variables taking control of the markets and should...
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
South Korean foundation to recover funds from defunct crypto exchanges
25.9.2024
The Digital Asset User Protection Foundation will be set up by the DAXA self-regulatory organization and receive support from financial authorities
AI-Focused Cryptos Outshine the Pack This Week, Bittensor Tops Gains
25.9.2024
This past week, the digital asset market experienced a broad upward trend, with the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto sector standing out as the top performer over the last seven days. This week, the AI-driven crypto sector climbed 30.59% against the U.S. dollar, with bittensor (TAU) leading...
The Galois Capital Settlement Signals a New Era for Digital Asset Custody
25.9.2024
BlackRock's head of crypto doesn’t see Bitcoin as a ‘risk on’ asset
25.9.2024
Equities, unemployment, job numbers, or manufacturing really have no connection to Bitcoin, argues BlackRock’s head of digital assets
BlackRock's head of crypto doesn’t see Bitcoin as a ‘risk on’ asset
25.9.2024
Equities, unemployment, job numbers, or manufacturing really have no connection to Bitcoin, argues BlackRock’s head of digital assets
Binance Helps Indonesian Authorities Recover Funds in Crypto Fraud Bust
25.9.2024
Crypto exchanges Binance and Tokocrypto collaborated with Indonesian law enforcement to crack down on a crypto scam, seizing $200,000 in stolen assets. “During the investigation, multiple individuals involved in managing the accounts that received the stolen funds were arrested,”...
Blackrock’s Head of Crypto Sees Bitcoin as ‘Risk Off’ Asset Despite Stock Correlation
25.9.2024
Blackrock’s digital asset chief sees bitcoin as a “risk-off” asset even though it has shown a pattern aligned with U.S. stocks. He drew parallels between bitcoin and gold, pointing to its decentralized structure and limited supply as crucial factors setting it apart....
Lawmakers Question SEC Over Disruptive Crypto Custody Rules
25.9.2024
Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the SEC acted prematurely, potentially...
Animoca Brands, The Sandbox, and Smobler Launch Virtual Peace Sanctuary in Metaverse
24.9.2024
Animoca Brands, a company specializing in digital property rights and gaming, alongside The Sandbox, a decentralized virtual world, and Smobler, a metaverse architecture firm, have launched the virtual Universal Peace Sanctuary. The project, hosted in The Sandbox metaverse, aims to foster global...
Sygnum Secures Liechtenstein License to Expand Crypto Services in EU
24.9.2024
Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group, has registered its local subsidiary with the Liechtenstein financial regulator. This move allows the company to offer regulated services in the EU and European Economic Area under the incoming MiCA framework. With plans for further growth in Asia...
Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
23.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective
Hong Kong’s e-HKD project expands into tokenization, programmability
23.9.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is looking at a potential CBDC from a wide perspective