Following last year’s stablecoin implosion, international leaders have emphasized the importance of setting up global regulations and norms for this sector. Despite such calls, only a few have taken concrete steps to enact these measures. In contrast, Singapore’s central bank has taken a proactive approach by introducing a structured framework, outlining various prerequisites, aiming to...Read More
Web3 decentralized domains service provider – Ethereum Name Service (ENS) – raked in $235,000 in fees on August 13. The figure is the highest since September 11, 2022. Over the past couple of years, ENS has stood as a mainstay within the Web3 realm, enabling individuals to generate easily understandable domain names and wallet addresses...Read More
Binance filed a motion requesting a protective order against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming the regulator is conducting a “fishing expedition” instead of seeking the narrow and “limited” discovery authorized by the Consent Order to ensure the security and availability of customer assets. The motion asserts that Binance has already provided the...Read More
Bitcoin has tapped a new all-time high against the Argentine peso, shortly after a Bitcoin-supportive presidential candidate came first in the nation’s primary elections. The asset now trades for $10,258,244.60 ARS, up 21% over the past 5 days. Pressure on the Peso Compared to the US dollar, Bitcoin has performed remarkably well against the peso...Read More
As Bitcoin’s price remains confined to the $29,500 zone, many traders are wondering if this is a precursor to a bearish phase. Additionally, the SEC’s postponement in approving ETF applications has ignited a sell-off sentiment among traders. Yet, a leading crypto research company is bullish, projecting that BTC’s price might be on the edge of...Read More
Investment products for XRP, the native crypto asset of the Ripple network, have recorded the 16th consecutive week of institutional inflows since the start of 2023. According to data analyzed by CoinShares in its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, XRP saw $0.5 million in inflows during the past week. XRP Sees Inflows for...Read More
It appears that the bullish wave has just begun! After the significant win of Ripple over the SEC, the asset management firm lists the very first Bitcoin spot ETF. Jacobi Asset Management, a London-based firm regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), listed the world’s first Bitcoin spot ETF on Euronext Amsterdam after two...Read More
Prime Trust – a once-leading cryptocurrency custodian – filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware approximately two months after the Nevada Financial Institutions Division claimed it operates in an “unsafe and unsound manner.” The company was among the leaders in its field a few years ago, holding funds on behalf of other fallen behemoths...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Seoul, Seoul, August 15th, 2023] Brace yourselves for the most anticipated event in the world of Ethereum: Ethcon Korea 2023. This groundbreaking Ethereum developer conference and hackathon are now officially open for registration, beckoning visionaries, developers, and enthusiasts from all corners of the globe to converge and explore the boundless possibilities of...Read More
On-chain data analyzed by cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex shows that bitcoin (BTC) miners have entered an accumulation phase in preparation for the upcoming halving event scheduled for April 2024. According to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, the miner reserve metric indicates a significant accumulation trend from May 27, 2023, which has increased since bitcoin’s recent...Read More
While the US SEC continues to reject or delay, at best, all spot Bitcoin ETF applications, such a product has seen the light of day in Europe. Called the Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF, it will be the first similar product compliant with SFDR Article 8 through its decarbonization strategy. The press release dated August...Read More
On the 14th of August, the prosecution in SBF’s ongoing court case produced the longest and most explicit list of charges so far. The document is 70 pages long and names legal precedents for most of the charges brought against him. However, special attention is given to the accusation of illegal political campaign contributions. It...Read More
On Aug. 14, on-chain analytics provider Glassnode published its weekly market update, but there wasn’t much to report. Markets have hardly moved over the past week, and volatility is at record lows. The Bitcoin market has reached a stage of “extreme apathy and exhaustion,” it said before adding that volatility and several key on-chain indicators...Read More
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, August 14th, 2023] The Go! Initiative stands at the forefront of AI-powered weekly global competitions, poised to drive substantial global impact. Leveraging advanced AI technology, their weekly global competitions transcend traditional boundaries, uniting a diverse global community in a shared pursuit of positive change. Each week, participants are presented with...Read More
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced it has officially launched operations in Canada. As part of the initiative, the company introduced Coinbase One to local users – a 30-day trial offering zero trading fees and priority support. The firm has been coping with severe regulatory issues in its homeland, with most problems coming from the US...Read More
In addition to our already live futures contract (SEIUSDTQ23), BitMEX users will soon be able to trade SEI perpetual swap contract (SEIUSDT), with up to 33x leverage. Sei Network (SEI) is a layer 1 blockchain with a built-in central limit order book. When SEIUSDT begins trading, it will be available here, or for a deeper...Read More
Prime Trust, a Nevada-based financial company, has filed for bankruptcy after the state’s business regulator issued a cease-and-desist order earlier in June. The order cited the firm’s “critically deficient” financial condition and inability to honour customer withdrawals. This has raised concerns about the safety of digital asset custody held by Prime Trust, a crucial service...Read More
In addition to our already live futures contract (CYBERUSDTQ23), BitMEX users are now able to trade the CYBER perpetual swap contract (CYBERUSDT), with up to 33x leverage. Cyber Connect (CYBER) is one of Web3’s biggest decentralized social networks. CYBERUSDT is available to trade here, or for a deeper look, read on.If you haven’t yet signed...Read More
