Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
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.
Leading Stablecoin Issuers & Crypto Firms Embrace International Set Of Stablecoin Standards
Reading Time: 3 minutes London, United Kingdom, 9th October 2024, Chainwire
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.
Market Update October 4
Reading Time: < 1 minute The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market as major coins such as Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant price movements.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Hackers Steal $32M from a Crypto Whale
Reading Time: < 1 minute A blockchain security service called ScamSniffer has reported that a cryptocurrency whale lost approximately $32 million worth of tokens after engaging in a malicious transaction.
Hacker Steals $2M from Crypto Project Bedrock
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bedrock, a multi-asset liquid staking protocol, has confirmed that it has been a victim of a “security exploit” involving uniBTC, resulting in hackers stealing about $2 million in funds.
Dubai Tightens Crypto Marketing Regulations
Reading Time: < 1 minute Dubai’s crypto regulation just got stricter with the introduction of new Marketing Regulations for Virtual Assets and Related Activities 2024 by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
BITmarkets Releases End-Year Update Highlighting Key Crypto Game-Changers for 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minute Vilnius, Lithuania, 26th September 2024, Chainwire
PayPal Allows US Business Accounts to Buy, Sell and Hold Cryptocurrencies
Reading Time: < 1 minute PayPal has recently made a major announcement allowing businesses in the US to directly buy, hold, sell, and transfer cryptocurrencies, all from their business accounts.
BNY to Offer Custody Services for Crypto ETFs
Reading Time: < 1 minute BNY Mellon (BNY) is making progress in offering custody services for its clients’ Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
Kamala Harris Promises to Support Crypto Industry
Reading Time: < 1 minute Kamala Harris declared on Sunday that her administration would prioritize the development of digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) if she wins the presidency.
Market Update September 20
Reading Time: < 1 minute The past week in the cryptocurrency market has been eventful, to say the least.
Terraform Labs Receives Approval to Shut Down Operations
Reading Time: < 1 minute Terraform Labs was granted court approval to dissolve its operations in bankruptcy yesterday.
CFTC: Prediction Markets Are Vulnerable to Manipulation
Reading Time: < 1 minute The CFTC is making another attempt to halt Kalshi from offering prediction markets on the upcoming November elections after losing its first case against the company.
US Lawmakers Urge Crypto ATM Operators to Protect Senior Users
Reading Time: < 1 minute A group of Democratic Senators has sent a request to 10 of the largest crypto ATM operators in the United States to address fraud and protect senior citizens.
Market Update September 13
Reading Time: < 1 minute It has been another eventful week in the world of crypto, with significant price movements and market volatility dominating the headlines.