Tag: cryptocurrencies
All news related to cryptocurrencies, the digital assets that are revolutionizing the finance sector.
Taiwan’s FSC Plans to Implement a Crypto Exchange Registration System
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTaiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will establish a registration system for cryptocurrency exchanges before the end of November, according to a report by local news outlet Anue Juheng.
Hackers Steal $1.4B in Crypto in 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to a recent report from immunefi, a web3 bug bounty and security services platform, the crypto industry has faced over $1.4 billion in losses this year due to 179 hacks and scams.
Canary Capital Files Application to Launch a Solana ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanary Capital has submitted an application to the SEC for a Solana (SOL) ETF. This is part of a recent trend of asset managers seeking to offer cryptocurrency-backed ETFs on traditional exchanges.
NYSE Plans to List Grayscale’s Crypto Index ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNYSE Arca, a securities exchange, has requested permission from US regulators to list a Grayscale exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds a diverse selection of spot cryptocurrencies.
Coinbase Teams Up with Visa to Allow Crypto Deposits, Withdrawals and Purchases
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisa has announced a partnership with crypto exchange Coinbase that will allow users with eligible debit cards to instantly deposit and withdraw funds from their accounts.
Netherlands Begins Consultation on Crypto Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Netherlands has initiated a consultation process for a proposed bill that would require crypto services to share user data with tax authorities, in accordance with the European Union’s DAC8 directive.
Hong Kong Plans to Extend Tax Concessions for Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe government plans to extend current tax concessions offered to privately offered funds and family offices to include crypto investments.
South Korea Plans to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Transactions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe finance ministry of South Korea has announced plans to implement regulations on the trading of virtual assets across borders, such as cryptocurrency.
Denmark Intends to Tax Unrealized Crypto Gains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Danish Tax Law Council has proposed a mark-to-market taxation method for cryptocurrency assets in a recent report. Their suggestion will soon be followed by a legislative proposal.
Radiant Capital Hacker Transfers $52M of Stolen Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe individual responsible for the recent theft from decentralized finance protocol Radiant Capital has transferred almost all of the stolen funds from layer-2 protocols to Ethereum.
SEC Includes Crypto in its Examination Priorities for 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again included cryptocurrency assets as part of its 2025 examination priorities.
Komainu to Acquire Custody Firm Propine
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKomainu, a company providing digital asset custody services, has set its sights on acquiring Propine Holdings, the parent company of local custody provider Propine Technologies, based in Singapore.
Weekly Inflows into Crypto Products Reach $2.2B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset management firms such as BlackRock, Bitwise, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares experienced significant net inflows of $2.2 billion last week, the highest since July.
Market Update October 18
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe cryptocurrency market has seen a week of mixed movements, with some major coins experiencing significant gains while others have remained relatively stable.
Worldcoin Rebrands to World
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldcoin is undergoing a rebranding process and will now be known as World Network, or simply World.
Italy Plans to Raise Capital Gain Tax on Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteItaly is set to significantly increase the capital gains tax on Bitcoin, jumping from 26% to 42%.
Canary Capital Plans to Launch a Litecoin ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanary Capital has announced its intention to launch a product focused on Litecoin, just a week after filing for an ETF that would directly hold Ripple’s XRP token.
Grayscale Files Application to Convert its Crypto Fund into an ETF
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGrayscale has submitted a request to the SEC to transform its Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF.
Deutsche Bank Will Offer Foreign Exchange Services to a Crypto Market Maker
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeutsche Bank and Keyrock, a market maker specializing in cryptocurrencies, have joined forces to offer multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange services.
Ripple Co-founder Donates $1M to Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple co-founder Chris Larsen has contributed $1 million in cryptocurrency to a political action committee that supports Vice President Kamala Harris.
Market Update October 11
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the past week, we have seen some interesting price movements, with Bitcoin and Ethereum taking the spotlight. Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency, has had a rollercoaster week.
Ripple Files a Cross-Appeal in SEC Lawsuit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRipple Labs has decided to appeal a recent ruling made by US District Judge Analisa Torres in their ongoing legal battle against the SEC.
SEC Files Lawsuit Against Cumberland DRW for Operating as Unregistered Crypto Dealer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe SEC filed a lawsuit against Cumberland DRW on October 10, citing the company for operating as an unregistered dealer.
VanEck Rolls Out New Fund to Invest in Crypto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIssuer 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 minuteWisdomTree has announced that it will allow debit card holders to make direct purchases using its tokenized onchain money fund.