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Top German Bank to Launch Crypto Services with Boerse Stuttgart Digital

DZ Bank, Germany’s second-largest financial institution, has teamed up with Boerse Stuttgart Digital to offer cryptocurrency trading and custody services across its network of cooperative banks.

19.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Worldcoin Tests Facial Recognition for Enhanced App Security

Worldcoin (WLD) is set to test a new facial recognition feature for its World App users.

20.09.2024 10:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

FTX Set to Distribute $16 Billion: Key Dates and What Creditors Can Expect

FTX is set to begin distributing $16 billion in assets to creditors starting in early Q4 2024.

20.09.2024 8:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

CertiK Ventures Unveils $45 Million Investment to Boost Web3 Projects

CertiK Ventures, the investment arm of the prominent blockchain security firm CertiK, is spearheading efforts to boost Web3 innovation with a significant $45 million funding initiative announced on September 19.

20.09.2024 12:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Hedge Fund Titan Warns of Economic Trouble if Kamala Harris Wins Presidency

Hedge fund mogul John Paulson has raised alarms about Kamala Harris’s potential impact on the U.S. economy if she wins the presidency in November.

20.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

SEC Seeks Delay in Coinbase Case: What’s Behind the Four-Month Extension?

The SEC has sought a four-month extension in its investigation related to Coinbase, pushing the deadline to February 2024, just after the US presidential election.

19.09.2024 21:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Cardano Founder to Meet Argentina’s President to Discuss Blockchain

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, will meet with Argentina’s President Javier Milei in October to discuss blockchain’s role in shaping future economies.

19.09.2024 20:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Binance Sees 40% Growth in Institutional Investors, CEO Predicts More to Come

Binance has seen a sharp rise in interest from institutional and corporate investors, with a 40% increase in participation this year, according to CEO Richard Teng.

19.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Company Behind Silvergate Bank Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent entity of Silvergate Bank, has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware.

19.09.2024 10:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Worldcoin Expands to Poland with New Digital ID Verification

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project continues to gain global traction, recently expanding its World ID verification system to Poland.

19.09.2024 13:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Binance Confirms Leak of Telegram Game Ahead of Launch

Binance has confirmed the leak of its upcoming Telegram mini-app game, Moonbix, ahead of its official launch.

19.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Vitalik Buterin Declares Crypto Has Moved Beyond Its Early Stage

At the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discussed the evolution of cryptocurrencies, stating that the industry has moved beyond its early phase.

18.09.2024 17:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

New Crypto Exchange Taps PayPal’s Stablecoin for Settlements

A new digital asset exchange called TrueX is set to launch, backed by a team of former Coinbase executives and utilizing PayPal’s stablecoin for transactions.

19.09.2024 9:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Swiss Exchange SIX Expands Into Cryptocurrency Trading

The Swiss Stock Exchange, SIX, is setting its sights on the digital asset market by establishing a foothold in Europe for cryptocurrency trading.

18.09.2024 20:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

2024 Crypto Prospects: Trump Could Boost U.S., Harris May Push Firms Abroad

On September 18, during an interview at Token2049, Alex Svanevik, CEO of blockchain analytics firm Nansen, shared his insights on the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the cryptocurrency landscape.

18.09.2024 22:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Trump’s DeFi Launch Flops: World Liberty Financial Fails to Impress

Donald Trump and his sons launched their DeFi project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), during a lengthy X Spaces session on Monday, but the event fell short of expectations.

18.09.2024 20:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Two Major Companies to Invest $30 Million in TON Blockchain

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget and Foresight Ventures have announced a significant $30 million investment in The Open Network (TON) blockchain.

18.09.2024 18:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

CFTC Warns Offshore Crypto Betting Platforms, Including Polymarket

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is closely monitoring offshore crypto betting platforms like Polymarket that offer derivative contracts to U.S. customers, warning of potential enforcement actions for legal violations.

18.09.2024 16:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Fed Rate Cuts Could Crash Crypto Market, Warns Arthur Hayes

At the Token2049 event on September 18, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, warned that upcoming interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve could trigger a major downturn in the crypto market.

18.09.2024 15:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

BlockFi Sets New Standard for Bankruptcy Transparency

The bankruptcy proceedings for BlockFi and FTX are nearing their conclusions, though their approaches have been notably different.

18.09.2024 14:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Dragonfly Capital Seeks $500M for New Crypto Fund

Venture capital firm Dragonfly Capital is aiming to raise $500 million for its fourth crypto fund, according to a Bloomberg report from September 17.

18.09.2024 13:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

SEC Commissioners to Testify Before Congress Amid Gensler Criticism

Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has reported that all five SEC commissioners are scheduled to testify before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services next Tuesday.

18.09.2024 12:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

SEC Settles with FTX Auditor for Almost $2 Million

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Prager Metis, the auditor for the now-collapsed FTX Derivatives Exchange.

18.09.2024 10:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Inflation Pushes Retired Baby Boomers Back to Work, Says Robert Kiyosaki

Personal finance expert Robert Kiyosaki has voiced concerns about inflation, attributing it to excessive money printing.

18.09.2024 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Crypto Enthusiasts Throw Plane Party, Raising Criticism

A recent crypto-themed networking event held aboard a Qatar Airways flight has sparked safety concerns after videos surfaced showing possible violations of seatbelt and smoking regulations.

18.09.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Donald Trump Launched His Crypto Venture Ahead of 2024 Election

Former President Donald Trump has launched a new cryptocurrency venture called World Liberty Financial, aiming to reshape the digital currency world ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

17.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Japan Rate Hike Timing Uncertain, Analysts Split Between October and December

It is still unclear when the next interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could be, and analysts are split between October and December.

17.09.2024 20:30 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Robinhood Allegedely Considering Launching Own Stablecoin

On a recent episode of the Thinking Crypto podcast with Tony Edward, Johann Kerbrat, General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, hinted at the potential development of a company-branded stablecoin.

18.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Russia Tests Crypto Payments for Trade Amid Western Sanctions

Russia is piloting a new legal framework aimed at enabling cryptocurrency payments for international trade.

17.09.2024 19:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Singapore’s Largest Bank Unveils Crypto Trading Options for Institutional Investors

DBS Bank in Singapore is preparing to roll out new investment options for institutional clients, allowing them to engage in crypto options trading and structured notes.

17.09.2024 14:17 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Linux Foundation Launches Decentralized Trust with Major Open-Source Projects

The Linux Foundation has launched a new entity, the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust (LFDT), aimed at uniting open-source projects for decentralized technologies.

17.09.2024 17:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Crypto Industry is Turning into a ‘Gambling Den’, According to CryptoQuant CEO

Ki Young Ju, CEO of the analytics firm CryptoQuant, has expressed worry about the current state of the digital asset industry.

17.09.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

BitGo Launches New Platform for Managing Web3 Tokens

BitGo, a leading U.S. cryptocurrency custodian, has introduced a new platform for managing and safeguarding native tokens used in Web3 protocols.

17.09.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

MicroStrategy Plans $700 Million Convertible Note Offering to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

MicroStrategy, a prominent enterprise analytics and Bitcoin investment firm, has revealed plans to issue $700 million in convertible senior notes due in 2028 through a private placement.

17.09.2024 14:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Former SEC Officials to Testify on Agency’s Crypto Regulation at Congressional Hearing

Former senior officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are preparing to testify at a congressional hearing scrutinizing the agency’s approach to regulating cryptocurrencies.

17.09.2024 13:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Release Date for Binance Ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao Officially Confirmed

Former Binance CEO Changpen Zhao is nearing the end of his four-month prison sentence, with his release scheduled for September 29, according to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons.

17.09.2024 8:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Wall Street Expands Into Crypto Despite High Costs and Regulatory Hurdles

Wall Street firms are expected to keep expanding into crypto, despite growing competition and minimal correlation between Bitcoin and traditional indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

16.09.2024 18:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

How Gen Z’s Growing Crypto Interest Could Transform Finance

As younger generations, particularly Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, begin to shape the financial world, their growing inclination towards cryptocurrencies could drive major changes in financial services.

15.09.2024 18:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Circle CEO Calls for Global Standards as Stablecoins Gain Traction

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is optimistic about the mainstream adoption of stablecoins as a key component of digital finance.

16.09.2024 14:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Tron Founder Attacks Coinbase’s cbBTC Over Transparency Issues

Justin Sun, founder of Tron and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world, has voiced strong criticisms of Coinbase’s Bitcoin counterpart, cbBTC.

16.09.2024 13:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Fed Upcoming Meeting Set to Trigger Stock Market Surge

Tom Lee of Fundstrat is forecasting a strong performance for the stock market in the coming weeks, following the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

16.09.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

This DEX is Making Strides, Despite Recent Crypto Market Downturn

A relatively new decentralized exchange (DEX) is making significant strides, according to digital asset analytics firm IntoTheBlock.

16.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Tether Is the Biggest Crypto Scam Ever, Warns Cyber Capital Founder

In a recent fiery discussion on X, Justin Bons, founder of Cyber Capital, has unleashed strong criticism against Tether, calling it the largest fraud in the cryptocurrency world.

16.09.2024 8:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US Companies Set Record for Debt Issuance Amid Growing Risks

American companies are setting new records for debt issuance, aiming to mitigate potential future risks.

15.09.2024 22:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Circle Will Move Global Headquarters to New York by 2025

Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is set to relocate its global headquarters to New York City by 2025.

15.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Bitstamp to Launch New Crypto Derivatives Exchange Amid Robinhood Acquisition

Crypto exchange Bitstamp is gearing up to launch a new crypto derivatives platform within the coming months.

15.09.2024 20:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Revolut CEO Sells Up to $300 Million in Shares

Nik Storonsky, the founder and CEO of fintech powerhouse Revolut, has reportedly offloaded shares valued between $200 million and $300 million in the company.

16.09.2024 12:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Donald Trump Sets Launch Date for New Crypto Project

Former President Donald Trump has revealed the launch date for his new decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative, World Liberty Financial.

15.09.2024 15:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Pro-Crypto Lawyer Blames SEC for $15 Billion Investor Losses

A prominent attorney and Senate candidate has accused the SEC of causing significant losses for retail investors due to its stringent approach to regulating the cryptocurrency sector.

15.09.2024 12:00 2 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Nvidia CEO Dumps $104M in Shares Amid Stock Volatility

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang has been rapidly offloading his shares in the company amid recent stock fluctuations.

15.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

US Mulls Nvidia Chip Export to Saudi Arabia: What It Means for AI Crypto Values

Reports suggest that the US government is weighing Nvidia’s proposal to export cutting-edge AI chips to Saudi Arabia, a move that could potentially elevate the value of AI-focused cryptocurrencies.

14.09.2024 11:30 1 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

Binance to Airdrop $1 Million in BNB to Typhoon Yagi Victims

Binance is set to launch an airdrop valued up to $1 million in BNB for users impacted by Typhoon Yagi.

14.09.2024 10:30 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Shibarium’s Major Upgrade: Can It Boost Shiba Inu’s Struggling Performance?

Puppynet, the testnet for the Shibarium layer-2 platform used by Shiba Inu (SHIB), is set for significant technical enhancements, according to a recent update.

14.09.2024 20:00 1 min. read Kosta Gushterov

Tokenized Asset Market Soars to $12 Billion: What’s Driving the Surge?

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has experienced significant growth, with its value doubling to reach $12 billion in the past year, as reported by cryptocurrency exchange Binance.

14.09.2024 19:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

U.S. Debt Crisis May Worsen Robert Kiyosaki Advocates Bitcoin Over Dollar

Robert Kiyosaki, the author renowned for Rich Dad Poor Dad, has voiced serious concerns about the U.S.’s escalating national debt, which currently stands at a staggering $35 trillion.

14.09.2024 17:00 2 min. read Alexander Zdravkov

SEC Backpedals on ‘Crypto Asset Securities’ Term in Binance Case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), known for scrutinizing crypto companies over their treatment of “crypto asset securities,” has recently clarified that it never intended to suggest that the tokens themselves are securities.

14.09.2024 11:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

World ID Launches on Solana Blockchain Amid Regulatory Concerns

World ID, the verification service powered by the Worldcoin Orb, has officially launched on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, thanks to the integration of the Wormhole interoperability protocol.

14.09.2024 9:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

FTX-Linked Wallet Moves $23.75 Million in Solana Tokens – What Could It Mean?

An FTX-linked wallet has recently redeemed 177,693 SOL tokens from the Solana network, drawing significant attention.

13.09.2024 16:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov

US May Approve Nvidia’s Chip Export to Saudi Arabia, Potentially Boosting AI Crypto Prices

Recent reports indicate that the US government is considering Nvidia’s proposal to export advanced chips to Saudi Arabia, a move that could potentially drive up the value of AI-related cryptocurrencies.

12.09.2024 21:00 2 min. read Alexander Stefanov

Failed Crypto Project Leads to Investor Refunds

Adam Neumann, the former CEO of WeWork, is back in the news due to the collapse of his crypto venture, Flowcarbon.

13.09.2024 21:00 1 min. read Alexander Stefanov