Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In an unexpected move that
could reshape the financial terrain, Joana Cotar, a member of the German
Bundestag, has put forward the idea of recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender in
Germany. This revelation, occurring amid a global surge in cryptocurrenc...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In a new twist to the ongoing saga between crypto
lenders and exchanges, Genesis Global Capital, which filed for bankruptcy in
January, has launched a lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. The
legal action seeks to recover a substantial...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
Binance has agreed to enter into a historic corporate settlement by paying over $4.3 billion to settle charges brought by the US Department of Justice (DoJ). The crypto exchange will also remit an additional $2.85 billion to settle with the US commod...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
Wintermute
Asia Pte. Ltd, the digital asset derivatives trading arm of the Wintermute
Group, an algorithmic trading firm in the digital assets space, has executed
its first options block trade through CME Group. The BTC/USD block trade,
facilitated b...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In a significant development,
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Payward Inc. and
Payward Ventures Inc., collectively known as Kraken, for operating its crypto
trading platform as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dea...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The financial underpinnings of
Hamas reveal a nuanced strategy involving global transactions and the
exploitation of cryptocurrency. With an estimated annual income exceeding $1
billion, Hamas relies on physical force, ideological influence, and a di...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
Another
cryptocurrency exchange has just announced that it is disappearing from the
market. Bittrex Global, originating from Liechtenstein, will suspend trading and
operations in US dollars from the beginning of next month. This occurred after& t...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The US Justice Department is seeking over $4 billion from Binance Holdings as a part of a proposed resolution of an ongoing investigation against the crypto exchange for over a year, Bloomberg News reported. However, there is no official confirmation...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged crypto exchange Kraken yesterday (Monday) for illegally operating an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency. Further, the exchange has been blamed for the comingling...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The renowned crypto-focused media publication
CoinDesk has been acquired by Bullish, a company owned by the New York Stock
Exchange's Former President, Tom Farley.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal,
CoinDesk will operate as an autonomou...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In a recent speech in Venice,
Andrea Enria, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank
(ECB), delved into the complex realm of cryptocurrency regulation, focusing
on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). MiCAR, operational...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
Argentina has recently
witnessed a seismic political shift with the election of Javier Milei as its
new president. Beyond the political dynamics, this change is accompanied by a
notable surge in Bitcoin's value, signaling a broader societal interest...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
During the peak of the last crypto bull run, as BTC was, in 2021, approaching its $69,000 all-time high, there was, along with plenty of liquidity, and animal spirits running rampant, a prominent driver for the bullish narrative: the belief that the...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
GC Exchange FZE (GCEX), a part of the broader GCEX Group, has bolstered its presence in the Middle East by securing an operational virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from Dubaiβs Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). Announced today (...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The High Court of Montenegro has denied Terraform Labs
Founder's appeal, Do Kwon, upholding his four-month prison sentence for falsifying
documents. This decision intensifies Kwon's plight as he faces potential
extradition following the completion of...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In the dynamic realm of
cryptocurrency, the absence of a unified regulatory framework among nations has
become a defining challenge, giving rise to concerns about a potential
Cryptosplinternet. We delve into the intricacies of this issue to shed ligh...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
A fraudulent investment offer in crypto assets is at
the center of a warning issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
and the Paris Prosecutor's Office. The French authorities said that this platform,
dubbed Immediate Connect, is using the int...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) has taken
a noteworthy leap into the world of cryptocurrencies, as per a recent regulatory
filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The NPS ventured into the crypto market in the third...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In the dynamic realm of
financial technologies, tokenization stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling
with challenges that could redefine the industry's landscape. However, amidst
these hurdles, a transformative potential emerges β the strategic devel...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In a strategic move that
propels the European Central Bank (ECB) to the forefront of digital currency
innovation, the institution announced
on October 18 its initiation of a two-year "preparation phase"
for the digital euro. This groundbreaking devel...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
This year's
cryptocurrency "Uptober" did not disappoint and benefitted the
largest cryptocurrencies and centralized exchanges. Bitcoin's (BTC) nearly 30%
increase drove retail trader activity, impacting a significant growth in spot
volumes among the...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled a pilot program for the live
issuance of a wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) denominated in
Singapore dollars. The announcement was made by the Managing Director of MAS, Ravi
Menon.MAS...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
CoinShares
International Limited, a European investment company specializing in digital
assets, has secured an option to acquire Valkyrie Funds LLC, the U.S. digital
asset manager's investment advisory business known for actively managed
cryptocurren...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
BlackRock has filed a prospectus with the US
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund
(ETF). The filing followed the registration of the name of the new offering and
the application for the filing of an applicati...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
In a rapidly evolving landscape
of decentralized technologies, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a
trailblazer, strategically positioning itself as a global hub for digital
assets. This visionary move, fueled by a forward-thinking amalgam...