Blockchain.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has obtained a payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This is the second license the company has received in Singapore, following the in-principle approval granted in September 2022. With this new authorization, Blockchain.com aims to strengthen its compliance with regulators in the regions where it
The Federal Reserve Board has taken a significant step towards regulatory oversight of rapidly advancing technologies within the banking sector with the creation of the Novel Activities Supervision Program. This program aims to oversee complex partnerships with non-banks, crypto-asset-related activities, distributed ledger technology, and concentrated provision of banking services to crypto-asset-related entities and fintechs. By
PayPal’s recent launch of PYUSD, an Ethereum-based stablecoin, has generated mixed reactions within the crypto community. While some view it as a significant step towards mainstream adoption for Ethereum, others express concerns about the potential implications for decentralization and personal control of assets. PYUSD, also known as PayPal USD, was introduced on August 7 and
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has recently announced that it will be listing two Reddit cryptocurrency tokens, namely MOONS and BRICKS, on its platform. As of August 7th, users can now trade these tokens on both Kraken and Kraken Pro, across spot and futures markets, as well as through USD and EUR trading pairs. In addition to
In a recent ruling in China’s Jiangsu province, Mr. Xu, a lender, found himself at a disadvantage when the court declared that his 341 Bitcoin loan to Mr. Lin was not protected by law. The loan was made through a peer-to-peer agreement using Bitcoin, as Mr. Xu lacked fiat funds at the time. However, when
The summer period has been marked by lackluster trading activity in the digital asset market. Investment products in the cryptocurrency space have seen outflows amounting to $107 million. This trend is indicative of profit-taking among investors, with weekly trading volumes in these products 36% lower than the year-to-date average. The decline in trading activity extends
The world of meme coins is constantly evolving, with new projects emerging and gaining traction among retail investors. One such project that has caught the attention of the crypto community is Wall Street Memes (WSM). Backed by influential YouTube influencers like Joe Parys and Michael Wrubel, WSM has quickly gained popularity and raised over $22
Ripple, the widely-known cryptocurrency platform, has recently made a groundbreaking decision by becoming a member of the prestigious International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA). This move aims to position Ripple as a key player in the derivatives market, which has a staggering valuation of $1.2 quadrillion. By joining the ranks of industry giants like J.P.
In recent weeks, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) experienced a series of downward price movements, leading to a significant retracement of -27% since June 30. However, there has been a remarkable recovery with a +8.5% rally as holders strive to trigger a consolidation level. This strong display of resilience by BCH holders comes after facing rejection from
Worldcoin, a global World ID verification project, has recently claimed that its demand doubled during the first week of its launch. Despite the initial regulatory challenges it faced across multiple jurisdictions, the release of new Orbs worldwide contributed to the surge in weekly verifications. This growth adds to the already high verifications rate the project
