Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
VanEck Rolls Out New Fund to Invest in Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minute Issuer of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) in the United States, VanEck, has introduced a new program aimed at supporting emerging cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence projects.
WisdomTree Launches a Debit Card Linked to its Onchain Money Fund
Reading Time: < 1 minute WisdomTree has announced that it will allow debit card holders to make direct purchases using its tokenized onchain money fund.
US Prosecutors Charge 4 Crypto Companies
Reading Time: < 1 minute Authorities have charged four cryptocurrency companies and 15 individuals with participating in fraudulent activities and market manipulation.
Crypto.com Sues SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minute Currency exchange Crypto.com has taken legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), its Chair Gary Gensler, and its four commissioners.
HBO Documentary: Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto
Reading Time: < 1 minute The new HBO documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery” suggests that Peter Todd, an early Bitcoin developer, is the true identity behind Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
Canary Capital Files Application for a Spot XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canary Capital, a firm specializing in crypto investments, has submitted a proposal to establish an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for XRP.
Hong Kong Plans to Approve More Crypto Licenses This Year
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Securities Futures Commission of Hong Kong has announced its plan to issue more licenses to cryptocurrency exchanges and digital asset firms operating in the region by the end of the year.
21Shares Asks EU for Unified Crypto ETP Legislation
Reading Time: < 1 minute The current regulations regarding crypto inclusion in these types of funds across EU countries are fragmented and inconsistent, causing confusion for investors.
Judge Approves FTX Bankruptcy Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minute Jon Dorsey, the US bankruptcy judge, has given his approval to the reorganization plan for FTX.
NYDIG: Bitcoin Remains Best Performing Asset This Year
Reading Time: < 1 minute According to the New York Digital Investment Group, Bitcoin continues to be the top-performing asset of the year despite a relatively weak third quarter.
Coinbase Asks Court to Reconsider Appeal
Reading Time: < 1 minute The appeal was prompted by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recent notice of appeal in the ongoing Ripple lawsuit.
Coinbase Will Delist Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply with MiCA
Reading Time: < 1 minute Coinbase has announced its plans to remove any unauthorized stablecoins from its platform in the European Union (EU) by December. This move is in compliance with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) rules.
JPMorgan: Investors Could Turn to Bitcoin Due to Geopolitical Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minute J.P. Morgan analysts suggest that recent increases in geopolitical tensions and the looming US presidential election are causing investors to turn towards gold and bitcoin as safe-haven assets, referred to as the “debasement trade.”
PayPal Completes First Business Transaction with its Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minute PayPal recently completed its first commercial transaction using its US dollar-pegged stablecoin as a demonstration of its ease of use for business payments.
Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin Will Make Crypto Payments Available in Brazil
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ripple has teamed up with a major cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil to launch cross-border payments fueled by cryptocurrency.
MoonPay Adds Support for PayPal’s Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minute MoonPay has recently added support for PayPal USD (PYUSD), a dollar-denominated stablecoin issued by Paxos Trust Company, to its list of supported cryptocurrencies.
SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal Leaves Agency
Reading Time: < 1 minute Gurbir S. Grewal, the Enforcement Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will be leaving the agency after 21 years of service.
SEC Appeals Judge Ruling in Ripple Case
Reading Time: < 1 minute The SEC has filed an appeal against the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s ruling in the case of web3 payments company Ripple.
Kraken Plans to Drop Monero Support in European Economic Area
Reading Time: < 1 minute Crypto exchange Kraken has announced that it will no longer support privacy token Monero in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Hackers Steal $750M in Crypto in Q3 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute The third quarter of 2024 saw a decline in the number of reported crypto hacks, but an increase in the amount of stolen assets.
Hashdex Files Amended Application for its Crypto Index ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minute An asset manager Hashdex has filed an updated S-1 with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed crypto index exchange-traded funds (ETF) on Tuesday, as requested by the regulator.
Bitwise Files Application for XRP ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minute A recent filing for a Bitwise XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been discovered on the State of Division of Corporations website.
US State of Ohio Could Accept Crypto for Tax Payments
Reading Time: < 1 minute An Ohio state senator, Niraj Antani, has proposed a bill that would mandate the acceptance of cryptocurrency by the state for the payment of taxes and fees.
Taiwan Regulator Allows Foreign Crypto ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minute The FSC in Taiwan has recently implemented new regulations governing the participation of professional investors in foreign crypto ETFs and other virtual assets.
Gemini Will Close All Customer Accounts in Canada
Reading Time: < 1 minute Gemini has recently announced that it will be closing all customer accounts in Canada by the end of the year.