Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
HBO Documentary: Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe 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 minuteCanary 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 minuteThe 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 minuteThe 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 minuteJon 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 minuteAccording 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 minuteThe 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 minuteCoinbase 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 minuteJ.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 minutePayPal 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 minuteRipple 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 minuteMoonPay 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 minuteGurbir 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 minuteThe 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 minuteCrypto 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 minuteThe 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 minuteAn 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 minuteA 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 minuteAn 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 minuteThe 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 minuteGemini has recently announced that it will be closing all customer accounts in Canada by the end of the year.
Mango Markets Settles with SEC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter being charged with unlawfully selling MNGO tokens, Mango DAO has agreed to settle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hackers Steal $32M from a Crypto Whale
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA blockchain security service called ScamSniffer has reported that a cryptocurrency whale lost approximately $32 million worth of tokens after engaging in a malicious transaction.
BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Surpasses $1B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a turnaround from six straight weeks of negative outflows, US-based spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded their highest weekly inflows since early August.
Hacker Steals $2M from Crypto Project Bedrock
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBedrock, 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.
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