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Democratic Party of South Korea mandates parliamentary candidates disclose crypto holdings
14.11.2023
The disclosure will be a part of the party’s effort to show the “high moral standards” of its candidates
South Korea’s Democratic Party Mandates Crypto Holdings Disclosure for Candidates in Upcoming Elections
14.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / habunman The Democratic Party of South Korea has instituted a new policy requiring preliminary candidates for the upcoming general elections to disclose their holdings in virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, according to The Korea Economic Daily (Hankyung). This decision...
Today in Crypto: Bakkt Reveals International and Domestic Expansion, Justin Sun Offers 5% Bounty, Metaverse Platform ZEP to Build on Near
13.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Ascannio Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Investment news Digital asset marketplace Bakkt Holdings announced international and domestic expansion. Per the press...
Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures Partners With SBI to Establish Digital Asset Joint Venture in UAE
11.11.2023
Standard Chartered’s ventures arm, SC Ventures, and Japanese conglomerate SBI Holdings are collaborating to establish a digital asset joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The joint venture will focus on investing in companies across the digital assets spectrum including...
Bitcoin Fund Holdings Hit All-Time High as Spot ETF Excitement Entices Crypto Investors
10.11.2023
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Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy See Massive Returns on Bitcoin Investment, Crossing $1.1B Mark
10.11.2023
MicroStrategy’s early investment in Bitcoin has resulted in massive unrealized gains for the company. Image by JorgeEduardo, Adobe Stock. The price of Bitcoin has risen substantially in recent weeks, pushing the value of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings above $5.8 billion. The rally...
Maximizing Efficiency in High Fee Environments: A Guide to Bitcoin UTXO Consolidation
10.11.2023
In an era where bitcoin transaction fees can soar unexpectedly, managing your unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) is crucial for minimizing costs. Bitcoin users with multiple UTXOs can face hefty fees for future transactions, which depletes the value of their holdings over time. Understanding UTXO...
UBS Allows Crypto ETF Trading for Select Hong Kong Clients
10.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / lenscap50 UBS Group AG has joined rivals such as HSBC Holdings Plc, in extending an invitation to select clients in Hong Kong to trade specific crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The decision aligns with Hong Kong’s recent efforts to establish itself as...
Standard Chartered and SBI Holdings Collaborate on $100 Million Crypto Investment Venture
9.11.2023
Source: Pixabay SBI Holdings and Standard Chartered’s investment arm, SC Ventures, have joined forces to set up a $100 million joint venture in the United Arab Emirates targeting crypto startups. In a statement released on Thursday, the two companies announced the launch of their Digital Asset...
Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings Establishing $100M Investment Firm Targeting Crypto Startups
9.11.2023
SC Ventures and SBI Holdings' Digital Asset Joint Venture investment company will be established in UAE and focus on firms in market infrastructure, risk and compliance, DeFi and tokenization
Marathon Digital Reports $97.5 Million Revenues in Q3 2023 With Massive Surge in Bitcoin Production
9.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek Marathon Digital Holdings, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, has announced a remarkable financial performance in the third quarter of 2023. The company reported a substantial 670% year-on-year increase in profit, primarily driven by a nearly five-fold rise...
Marathon Digital sees 670% revenue gain in Q3 as Bitcoin production surges
9.11.2023
Marathon announced a 467% increase in Bitcoin production year-on-year in the third quarter, while hashrate rose over 400% in the same timeframe
HSBC Announces Plans to Launch Digital Asset Custody Service in Partnership with Metaco
8.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / BGStock72 HSBC Holdings aims to introduce a custody service for digital assets, catering to institutional clients seeking exposure to tokenized securities. The global bank will offer the new service in collaboration with Metaco, a technology firm owned by Ripple Labs, according...
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Continues to Sell Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Holdings, Buys Block’s Shares
7.11.2023
  Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has adjusted its portfolio by buying shares in Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc and selling portions of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust holdings. Ark’s purchase, involving its flagship ARK Innovation ETF, ARK Next Generation Internet ETF, and Ark Fintech...
Bitcoin Wallets Holding Over $1K Surge to 8M, Setting New Record
6.11.2023
According to current data from Blockware Solutions and Glassnode, the number of Bitcoin wallets with balances exceeding $1,000 has reached a new high. Data analysis reveals that the number of such wallets has reached 8 million, signaling a potential shift in investor behavior and hinting at...
SEC Faces Criticism from Democrat Lawmaker Over Handling of Crypto Accounting Bulletin
3.11.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is under scrutiny after Democratic lawmaker Rep. Wiley Nickel from North Carolina criticized the agency’s management of a controversial bulletin concerning the accounting of companies’ crypto holdings. Rep. Nickel has voiced concerns about...
Jack Dorsey’s Block Reports Strong Q3 Earnings; Profits from Bitcoin Holdings Surge
3.11.2023
Block, the Bitcoin-focused fintech company led by Jack Dorsey, reported robust financial results for the third quarter of 2023, surpassing analyst expectations and marking a profitable period. The firm recorded $5.62 billion in revenue for Q3 2023, a notable achievement driven by strong growth...
Bitcoin Miners Record 10% Stock Growth As Asset’s Price Surge
3.11.2023
The price growth in the cryptocurrency market has resulted in big wins for several sectors including Bitcoin (BTC) miners, blockchain-based firms, and yield farmers. Bitcoin miners have recorded over 10% stock growth as the asset’s price trades near $35,000, close to its 17-month high. ...
Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Trove, Total Holdings Now Stand at 158,400 BTC
2.11.2023
Microstrategy reported a 3.3% increase in total revenues to $129.5 million in the third quarter of 2023, even as the company took impairment losses of $33.6 million on its bitcoin holdings, according to the firm’s latest financial disclosure. The firm’s founder, Michael Saylor...
PayPal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny as SEC Subpoenas PYUSD Stablecoin
2.11.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a subpoena to global payment giant, PayPal over its newly launched stablecoin, PYUSD. On Nov 2, PayPal Holdings announced that it received a subpoena from the enforcement arm of the SEC tied to its U.S. dollar stablecoin...