cryptocurrency
Hut 8's Cryptocurrency Mining Upgrade Targets 66% Hashrate Growth by 2025
- The firm’s new miners aim to raise its hashrate to 9.3 EH/s, boosting energy efficiency by 37%.
- The company’s cryptocurrency mining upgrade will improve power efficiency to 19.9 J/TH.
Wednesday, 06/11/2024 | 12:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Verifies $21.5 Billion in Client Assets with Latest Proof of Reserves
- An independent audit verified Kraken’s full asset backing for BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, and XRP.
- The firm uses a Merkle Tree structure to allow clients to verify their balances in the Proof of Reserves report.
Monday, 04/11/2024 | 17:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Transak Secures Dual Licenses in Canada and Delaware for Crypto Access
- The firm secured the second Money Transmitter License from Delaware, following one from Alabama.
- The company is registered with FINTRAC in Canada to operate as a Money Services Business.
Friday, 01/11/2024 | 12:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood’s Q3 Crypto Gains Couldn’t Prevent a 12.5% Share Drop: What Happened?
- Crypto trading volume on the platform doubled, while crypto revenue surged by 165 percent.
- However, net revenue was impacted by a $27 million reduction due to matches paid to customers on transfers and deposits.
Thursday, 31/10/2024 | 05:07 GMT by
Arnab Shome
FTX's Alameda Research Sues KuCoin to Recover $50 Million in Frozen Assets
- The lawsuit claims KuCoin holds funds belonging to FTX’s estate, intended for creditor repayments.
- Filed in Delaware, the lawsuit follows FTX's recent asset recovery from Bybit.
Tuesday, 29/10/2024 | 18:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Gemini Gains In-Principle Approval from MAS for Cross-Border and Crypto Payment
- Singapore remains central to APAC operations as the firm works towards full MPI licensing.
- Earlier this year, Gemini obtained approval from the regulator to launch its services in France.
Tuesday, 29/10/2024 | 11:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
OKX Chooses Standard Chartered as Custodian for Institutional Crypto Services
- A report shows rising institutional interest in digital assets, with 80% of hedge funds using custodians.
- Recently, the exchange launched its platform for institutional and retail investors in the UAE.
Tuesday, 29/10/2024 | 09:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Silk Road-Linked Money Laundering: US Charges Bitcoin Exchange Operator
- Maximiliano Pilipis allegedly operated AurumXchange illegally and collected over 10,000 BTC in fees.
- He stopped operating the platform in 2013 and attempted to conceal the proceeds by laundering them.
Tuesday, 29/10/2024 | 05:40 GMT by
Arnab Shome
B2C2 and OpenPayd Partner for Fiat Transactions in Crypto Trade Settlements
- The collaboration allows institutional clients faster fiat onboarding and real-time payment solutions.
- With the integration, B2C2 has increased access to BaaS features for its digital asset clients.
Monday, 28/10/2024 | 09:33 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
South Korea Plans to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Transactions
- The new law mandating registration and periodic reporting is expected to become effective in the second half of 2025.
- The Finance Ministry is currently completing the legislative requirements.
Friday, 25/10/2024 | 05:41 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Stripe Strikes Biggest Ever Crypto Deal: TechCrunch Founder Confirms Bridge Acquisition
- The payments giant acquired the stablecoin-focused startup for $1.1 billion.
- However, the nature of the deal remains unknown as neither of the companies has officially confirmed it.
Monday, 21/10/2024 | 05:35 GMT by
Arnab Shome
SEC Grants Approval for 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Trade Options on NYSE
- Institutional investors can now use options on Bitcoin ETFs to hedge crypto positions.
- Options are derivatives allowing holders to buy or sell assets at a set price by a specific date.
Saturday, 19/10/2024 | 09:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Binance Executive's Trial Delayed to October 25 Due to Health Concerns
- Judge Emeka Nwite denied bail again, stating that prison conditions can address health needs.
- Tigran Gambaryan's wife reported his declining health, warning of potential permanent damage.
Friday, 18/10/2024 | 17:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Ireland Catching Up with EU Deadline: Urgently Drafting Crypto Laws
- Irish legislators need to enact new laws before the EU’s anti-money laundering and terror financing regulations come into effect on 30 December.
- The EU’s legislation will further empower agencies to take action against crypto transactions.
Thursday, 17/10/2024 | 08:35 GMT by
Arnab Shome
ESMA Responds to Commission's Proposed Amendments to MiCA for Cryptos
- Recommendations include requiring cybersecurity audit results and verifying management reputation for CASPs.
- The opinion has been sent to the Commission, European Parliament, and Council, which have three months respond to the RTS.
Wednesday, 16/10/2024 | 13:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Italy's Move to Increase Bitcoin Tax to 42% Follows Global Regulatory Trends
- Previous efforts by countries like India to tax cryptos have led to decreased trading volumes.
- The announcement coincides with the preparation to implement crypto regulations MiCA.
Wednesday, 16/10/2024 | 11:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nigerian Court Denies Binance's Tigran Gambaryan Bail amid Health Concerns
- Gambaryan has been detained since February for currency manipulation and laundering.
- Binance has advocated his release, claiming authorities demanded a “secret” payment to resolve their issues.
Friday, 11/10/2024 | 11:02 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
11 Crypto Platforms Under Review as Hong Kong Faces Criticism on Strict Regulations
- The SFC plans to approve more cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong by the end of 2024.
- Despite efforts to attract major players, OKX and Bybit withdrew their applications.
Tuesday, 08/10/2024 | 08:40 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
SEC Claims Lejilex’s Lawsuit Seeks to “Redefine Crypto as Non-Security”
- Lejilex states it will facilitate crypto transactions and not sell securities, and it also accuses the SEC of overreach.
- Coinbase's legal officer criticized the SEC's “inconsistent arguments” on digital assets.
Friday, 04/10/2024 | 11:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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