Fraudulent individuals are making use of the attention digital currencies are receiving in Turkey. These individuals have devised a way to make use of the largest crypto company to its advantage. How The Scam Works The scammers have placed multiple billboards displaying Binance-related ads, hoping to gain from the recent popularity the business has achieved […]
Binance’s expansion plans have met new challenges after Spain’s regulators asked the exchange to reduce its derivatives offerings. On Friday, the National Securities Market Commission told the globe’s largest trading platform to limit its derivatives services in the nation. Derivative trading is the speculation of the potential value of an underlying asset through the selling […]
Shanghai, the largest and most populous metropolis in China (including more than 25M inhabitants), has harnessed the power of blockchain technology to record and secure the occurrences of the COVID-19 lockdown. Many videos, images, and music files are saved as NFTs that may be traded with cryptos on NFT markets, bypassing censorship. Because NFTs operate […]
Approximately $2.29M worth of digital Yuan will be distributed to citizens of Shenzhen as China continues its CBDC testing program. The Chinese government would provide 15M Yuan in digital currency to 130,000 people. Lottery System For The CBDC Giveaway In addition, there will be no purchase requirement for this CBDC, making it applicable at over […]
Investing firm, 21Shares, is preparing to establish an ETP that will monitor both BTC and Gold prices. ETPs will start to trade on the SIX Swiss Exchange as soon as this week is over. Digital asset management Bytree and cryptocurrency exchange 21Shares have collaborated on an ETP named the BOLD ETP. BTC and Gold are […]
Cuban Central Bank is the latest regulator to issue guidelines on how businesses and VASPs can obtain crypto licenses to operate within the jurisdiction. According to the announcement made in the country’s official newspaper, those who want to trade virtual currencies or operate a crypto-based business are mandated to obtain a minimum of one-year validity […]
The Central Bank of Cuba, Banco Central de Cuba (BCC), stated on the 26th of April that it would grant licenses to VASPs (virtual asset service providers) who are ready to provide crypto services in the country. According to the Central Bank’s decision, published in the Gaceta Official No. 43 on the 26th of April, […]
Lately, Samsung has been focused on developing the metaverse. After unveiling its Samsung 837X in early Q1, the South Korean tech giant recently led a seed round of DoubleMe – another metaverse company based in the Southeast region, with a $25M investment. Samsung was joined by other big companies, such as Coentry and NH Investment, […]
Several crypto investors are flocking to El Salvador, the only country so far to legalize the BTC use for transactions. While the use of bitcoin is quite attractive, that is not a strong enough reason to capture the attention of the skyrocketing number of crypto investors in the jurisdiction. Based on findings, the main reason […]
The long-running case between cryptocurrency firm Ripple and U.S. regulator SEC will take a new dimension this week, as both parties are set for a significant breakthrough. Both parties will suggest a timeline for a summary judgment this Friday. However, Ripple’s lawyer James Filan anticipates more postponements in the case. He believes Ripple and the […]
Encyclopedic platform Wikipedia has announced the stoppage of crypto donations over concerns about high energy consumption. On Thursday, the community voted against the continuation of receiving crypto donations, with the final tally ending 71% in favor of the opposition. Based on reports, the reason for the halt is the high energy consumption of Proof-of-Work networks […]
The crypto space has been getting lots of attention lately from several regulatory agencies. The nature of cryptocurrencies and the possible negative impacts has raised so much attention. Recently, the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation raised its concerns regarding the risks of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin and Ethereum. FDIC Financial Institution Letter Being a major banking […]
The top global investment platform, eToro, has announced the launch of a subsidiary called eToro.art. eToro.art is eToro’s NFT-based fund platform. Per the official announcement, the digital creators (whether individuals, brands, or agencies) can showcase and sell their works through this new platform. Keeping eToro At The Forefront Of Blockchain Innovations As a launch of […]
Popular cryptocurrency exchange LBank merged with ETHDubai to hold an exclusive event. The event, which took place at LBank Labs, was scheduled to discuss the development of the ETH blockchain and sensitize people about the new internet iteration Web3. The event was graced by prominent venture capitalists, blockchain speakers, CEOs and founders of crypto firms, […]
Intel has announced the release of the Blockscale ASIC, a second-generation BTC mining chip that the company will use to increase its mining speed and efficiency. Mining Chip To Increase Efficiency As announced on Monday, the latest mining chip will provide more efficiency in energy usage. Also, the company has stated that the chips will […]
Legislators in Oklahoma have taken legislative steps in recent days that, if passed, would provide a tax benefit to cryptocurrency and BTC miners who want to establish a business presence in the region. Oklahoma Supports Crypto Mining A bill introduced by state legislator John Montgomery and the representative of the state, Ryan Martinez this year […]
Activities in Layer2 have established a new record based on gas fees on the ETH blockchain. Based on data collated from Rebuffo through Dune Analytics, activities in the protocol consumed above 30 billion in transaction fees in March alone. The gas fees came from processed transactions and others in the protocol. The data means Layer2 […]
Ola Finance (a DeFi lending protocol) has acknowledged that it suffered from a hacker exploit on March 31, resulting in the loss of $3.7M worth of digital assets. How The Attack Happened A report by blockchain security firm (PeckShield) showed that the hacker exploited a bug in one of the protocol’s smart contracts to carry […]
Hong Kong-registered crypto firm Huobi is making a move to launch an exchange-traded fund for virtual currencies. An ETF exposes investors to crypto investments without purchasing any of the assets directly. The ETF will monitor major digital currencies and help retail investors get on board with crypto investments. The blockchain firm, whose parent company is […]
Cryptocurrency firm Coinbase has rolled out plans to acquire a Brazilian unicorn 2TM before April ends. According to the popular Brazilian print media Estadão, negotiations for the unicorn’s acquisition are still on, having started at the beginning of 2022. 2TM is the parent company of Mercado, one of the biggest cryptocurrency brokerages in Latin America. […]
