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Gate Ventures, Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center Launch $100M Innovation Fund
21.8.2024
Gate Ventures (crypto exchange Gate.io’s VC arm) and Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center partnered to launch Falcon Gate Ventures, a $100 million fund supporting Web3 innovation. The fund aims to stimulate global Web3 growth and solidify the United Arab Emirates’ position as a digital economy...
Tether plans to launch dirham stablecoin with UAE partners
21.8.2024
Tether teams up with UAE's Phoenix Group PLC and Green Acorn Investments to launch a Dirham-backed stablecoin, enhancing international trade and remittances
Terraform Labs bankruptcy reorganization hearing set for September
21.8.2024
The court's decision will determine if the company can restructure or must liquidate
State Street Partners With Taurus to Boost Digital Asset Services
21.8.2024
Global financial services provider State Street has announced a strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider Taurus to enhance its digital asset services. This collaboration aims to offer a comprehensive digital platform, including tokenization and digital custody, expanding...
2 key Bitcoin metrics signal steady bull cycle — 'No bubble' in sight
21.8.2024
The metrics suggest that Bitcoin is unlikely to be overvalued at current levels and its price action is developing “steadily without significant anomalies or sharp jumps.”
Nigerian SEC to issue crypto platform licenses as market size grows: Report
20.8.2024
In June, the SEC updated its regulations to better oversee cryptocurrency platforms and exchanges and improve monitoring of digital asset trading
State Street reveals digital asset platform for institutional clients
20.8.2024
The firm revealed it has “$44.3 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $4.4 trillion in assets under management.”
Bank of Ghana Unveils Proposed Virtual Asset Regulations
20.8.2024
The Bank of Ghana has released draft regulations aimed at creating a framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The rules are designed to protect consumers, prevent financial crimes, and encourage financial inclusion. Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be required to register and meet...
Seychelles Approves Bill on Virtual Asset Regulation
20.8.2024
The Seychelles National Assembly has approved a draft bill to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The bill requires license-seeking VASPs to establish a substantial presence in Seychelles, such as having a resident director and an office with competent staff. The law aims to balance...
China’s Supreme Court lists Virtual Assets as a money laundering method
20.8.2024
China’s Supreme Court has listed Virtual Assets as a money laundering method as it released “Interpretation on Several…
Bitwise enters European market with acquisition of ETC Group
19.8.2024
The acquisition adds nine European-listed crypto ETPs to Bitwise’s portfolio and raises its assets under management to over $4.5 billion
UAE’s RAKBANK teams up with Bitpanda on digital asset platform for residents
19.8.2024
The new digital asset management platform still requires the approval of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates.
HashKey and Catizen join forces in TON ecosystem expansion
19.8.2024
HashKey Group's collaboration with Catizen on the TON ecosystem marks a significant step in Web3 and GameFi development
US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says Attorney
17.8.2024
Johnsson's claims spark questions about cryptocurrency regulation and market stability amid potential USMS sale of Silk Road Bitcoin
US Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says lawyer
17.8.2024
The lawyer’s claims spark questions about market stability amid the potential sale of Silk Road Bitcoin by the US Marshals
Binance Goes Live in India: Full Access for Indian Users
17.8.2024
Binance has registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit. Binance CEO Richard Teng emphasized the importance of the Indian market and the crypto exchange’s dedication to providing secure and efficient services. With this registration, Indian users now have...
Blackrock Edges Closer to Surpassing Grayscale in Onchain Crypto Assets
16.8.2024
According to data gathered by Arkham Intelligence, Blackrock’s onchain assets are inching closer to outpacing Grayscale’s crypto holdings. As of Friday, Grayscale’s onchain value stood at approximately $21.33 billion, while Blackrock’s portfolio was around $21.02...
Goldman Sachs Discloses $418 Million Bitcoin ETF Holdings
16.8.2024
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reported holdings of $418 million in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the second quarter. Its biggest position is a $238 million stake in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). In contrast, Morgan Stanley reduced its bitcoin ETF holdings....
Immutable taps Fireblocks to help game developers manage digital assets
15.8.2024
Immutable teams up with Fireblocks to secure asset management for Web3 games, NFTs and DeFi projects within its ecosystem.
Wazirx Moves Funds to New Wallets After $230M Crypto Theft
14.8.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is in the process of migrating the remaining assets from custodian Liminal to new multisig wallets following a security breach that resulted in the theft of over $230 million. Wazirx claims that while its own systems remain secure, the custodian’s interface...