Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
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.
Bitcoin Becomes 2nd Largest Chain in NFT Trading Volume
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo major blockchains, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have experienced significant growth in NFT trading.
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.
Kraken Seeks to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKraken has submitted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission filed in November.
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.
24,000 ETH Withdrawn from Bankrupt AAX Exchange
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnalysts at Cyvers Alerts has uncovered a series of questionable transactions potentially linked to the illegal transfer of 24,000 ETH from the now-defunct Bitcoin exchange AAX.
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.
China Urges Citizens Not to Participate in ICOs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Liaoning Provincial Police Department recently cautioned potential investors about the dangers of investing in ICO projects.
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.
Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Reaches Levels Last Seen in November 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe current volume of open positions in Bitcoin futures on centralized exchanges has reached levels not seen since early November 2021.
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.
Bithumb Becomes Most Popular Exchange in South Korea
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to data from Kaiko, Bithumb has emerged as the top player in the South Korean crypto market, handling up to 72% of digital asset transactions.
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.
MINER Token Suffers an Attack on its Smart Contract
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn February 14, it was reported that the team behind the MINER token, developed using the experimental ERC-X standard, discovered a vulnerability in their smart contract.
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.
Developers Launch an ERC-404 Competitor
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA team of developers has recently released a new implementation of the experimental ERC-404 token standard, called DN-404.
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.
Bitcoin Hits its Highest Level Since December 2021
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin broke the $50,000 mark for the first time in two years on the night of Tuesday.
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