Author: Chris Smith
Hong Kong Exchanges Required to Apply for Licensing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Hong Kong, crypto exchanges are required to apply for a virtual asset trading platform (VATP) license from the city’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) before Feb. 29.
China’s Prosecutor to Fight Blockchain Cybercrimes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteChina’s highest prosecution authority is taking action against criminals who use blockchain and metaverse projects for illegal activities.
JPMorgan: These Are The Main Factors for Bitcoin’s Bullish Rally
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe increase in cryptocurrency prices in recent times is primarily driven by individual traders making impulsive decisions, rather than by traditional investors or market fundamentals, as noted by JPMorgan analysts.
The EU to Launch Digital Euro by 2026
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe European Union plans to launch a digital euro by 2026, while the pilot regime began in 2023, according to ECB spokesperson Fabio Panetta.
Coinbase is in Favor of Spot Ethereum ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has shown strong support for Grayscale’s request to convert the Ethereum Trust into an exchange-traded product for spot Ether.
VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF Daily Trading Volume Rises 1,400%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe spot Bitcoin ETF offered by VanEck has experienced an unexpected surge in trading volume, leading analysts to search for the cause.
Ethereum Reaches $3,000
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Tuesday, the price of Ether rose to $3,000 for the first time in almost two years.
Japanese Venture Capital Companies Allowed to Buy Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Cabinet has approved a bill that will allow investment funds and venture capital firms to invest in digital currencies.
UK to Pass New Stablecoin Legislation in 6 Months
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Bloomberg, UK government officials are determined to pass new regulations for stablecoins and crypto staking services within the next six months.
Worldcoin Rises 140% in a Week
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe WLD token, a cryptocurrency project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has experienced a 140% increase in value in the past week, as its daily active users surpassed 1 million.
Australian Police Officer Accused of Stealing Seized 81.6 BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer federal police officer William Whittle is currently facing charges of stealing bitcoins confiscated from a drug syndicate in a Melbourne court.
The US Dominates the Spot Bitcoin ETF Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe United States dominates the global spot Bitcoin ETF market with a share of 83.3%, surpassing Canada which previously held the top spot with 46.3%.
Canada’s Central Bank Says CBDC Implementation Will Not Affect Banking Sector
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDespite the country’s citizens showing little interest in using a token tied to the Canadian dollar, the central bank is still exploring CBDCs.
Philippines to Launch a Digital Currency in 2 Years
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis initiative, known as the CBDC project, is expected to be implemented within the next two years, according to the bank’s governor Eli Remolona Jr.
Court Allows Genesis to Sell $1.3 Billion in GBTC Shares
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe bankruptcy court has granted Genesis Global Holdco’s request to sell 35 million GBTC, a lending platform, worth over $1.3 billion in order to satisfy creditors’ claims.
Anthony Pompliano Says Wall Street is Switching to Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnthony Pompliano, founder of the Morgan Creek fund, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s recent surge to $50,000.
Bitcoin ETFs Buy 10X More BTCs Than Miners Mine
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Monday, February 12, spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted 10 times more Bitcoin than the amount produced by miners.
Franklin Templeton Joins Race to Roll Out an Ethereum ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFranklin Templeton, an investment firm, has taken the first step in launching an Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
New Zealand Central Bank: Stablecoins Are Not Stable
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe governor of the central bank of New Zealand, Adrian Orr, strongly criticized stablecoins, stating that they cannot be considered as a replacement for fiat money as they are not truly stable.
Crypto Companies Absent from Super Bowl Ads
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFox Business has reported that major cryptocurrency companies did not advertise during this year’s Super Bowl.
Ark Invest: Investors Should Protect Their Capital Using Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCathie Wood, CEO of the Ark Invest fund, highlighted the independence of Bitcoin as an asset, stating that it is not influenced by central banks.
Kraken Obtains a License from Dutch’s Regulator
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has obtained its fourth license in Europe, enabling its compliance services to be accessible in the Netherlands.
Institutional Investors Put $1.6B into Crypto Funds Year to Date: CoinShares
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to CoinShares, US-based crypto ETFs have attracted over 95,297 Bitcoin since January 11, 2024.
OKX Launches Services in Argentina
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX has recently launched its services and digital wallet platform in Argentina.
Cybercriminals Steal $126 Million from Crypto Projects in January
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn January 2024, digital currencies worth $126 million were stolen by cybercriminals and fraudsters.
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