Category: News
Latest news on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the crypto world in general.
IMF: Kenya Must Develop a Regulatory Environment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe IMF has recommended that Kenya implement clear and predictable regulatory measures for the cryptocurrency market.
FTX Says Backpack’s FTX EU Acquisition Still Pending Court Approval
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency exchange FTX has stated that its European branch, FTX EU, has not been officially acquired by Solana-based exchange Backpack.
Bitfinex Derivatives Moves to El Salvador
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitfinex Derivatives has decided to move its operations to El Salvador after being awarded a new Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license in the country this week.
OKX Warns Users of Fake Firefox Plugin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOKX has issued a warning about fraudulent browser extensions for OKX that have appeared in the Firefox plugin store.
Czech National Bank Considering Bitcoin Investment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Czech National Bank’s governor, Aleš Michl, has suggested that the country’s foreign exchange reserves could be diversified by investing in Bitcoin.
Ripple Teams Up with Chainlink to Boost RLUSD
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple has joined forces with Chainlink in order to enhance the adoption and usefulness of Ripple USD (RLUSD) in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
HashKey Obtains a VASP License in Ireland
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHashKey Europe, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey, has been granted a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Bitcoin Bull Run Might End Soon, Analyst Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA CryptoQuant analyst has observed signs that the ongoing Bitcoin bull run may be reaching its final stages, based on market indicators.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract Over $900M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds attracted a total of almost $1.9 billion in net inflows on Jan. 3 and Jan. 6, marking a significant increase after a period of low demand in late December.
GSR Wins License from FCA
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGSR Markets UK, a subsidiary of GSR, a global cryptocurrency trading firm, has been granted regulatory approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom.
MARA Lent Over 7,000 BTC Last Year
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, lent out 7,377 Bitcoin to third parties in 2024, according to a January 3 announcement from the Bitcoin mining company.
Over $19 Trillion Were Transferred On Bitcoin Blockchain Last Year
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn 2024, over $19 trillion in transactions were settled on the Bitcoin network.
KuCoin to Launch a Crypto Payment System for Merchants
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKuCoin has launched a new solution that aims to bring cryptocurrency payments to the retail sector.
Morgan Stanley May Add Crypto Trading to E-Trade Platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMorgan Stanley is reportedly looking into offering crypto trading services through its E-Trade platform.
Binance Wins a Broker-Dealer License in Brazil
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBinance has achieved its 21st regulatory approval globally, as the central bank of Brazil, Banco Central do Brasil, has officially authorized the platform.
Only 54% of Crypto Ads Considered Illegal by FCA Were Removed in UK
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was only successful in removing 54% of the 1,702 illegal crypto advertisements that were reported between October 2023 and October 2024.
Uniswap to Launch 4th Version of its Protocol Soon
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter initially aiming for a Q3 2024 launch, the decentralized exchange Uniswap has revealed that its latest iteration, Uniswap v4, will be released “soon.”
Chinese Regulator Introduces Stricter Crypto Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Chinese government has implemented new foreign exchange regulations that require banks to closely monitor and flag any high-risk transactions involving cryptocurrency assets.
Do Kwon is Extradited to US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMontenegrin authorities have transferred Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to US law enforcement after a protracted legal battle over his extradition.
Malaysia’s Regulator Orders Bybit to Exit Local Market
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Securities Commission (SC) of Malaysia has taken action against cryptocurrency exchange Bybit.
MoonPay Secures MiCA Approval in Netherlands
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMoonPay has been officially approved to operate under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation by the Netherlands.
Tether Moves $780M in Bitcoin to its Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether has recently moved around $780 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate Bitcoin reserve, marking its largest move since March.
Australia Installs 1,359 Bitcoin ATMs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia is emerging as a frontrunner in global adoption of cryptocurrency, largely due to the increasing number of Bitcoin ATMs.
Number of Ethereum Hodlers Rose in 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe number of long-term Ether holders, those who have held an asset for more than a year, has steadily increased throughout the year 2024
Galaxy Research: US Government Will Not Acquire BTC Next Year
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGalaxy Digital’s research division predicts that the US government will not purchase any Bitcoin in 2025, but will instead hold onto its existing supply.
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