ESMA Warns Crypto's Deepening Ties to Finance Could Amplify the Next Shock
The European Securities and Markets Authority warned on 10 September that growing links between crypto and traditional finance could spread shocks across the wider system.
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Binance Pilots Crypto-as-a-Service for Financial Institutions
Binance Link announced a Crypto-as-a-Service pilot to help banks and financial institutions offer digital assets.
Maple and Elwood Form Partnership for Institutional Crypto Credit
Maple Finance and Elwood Technologies will combine platforms to provide institutional investors with connectivity, execution, and risk tools for digital assets.
Bitwise CIO: Market Missing Washington's New Pro-Crypto Attitude
Bitwise CIO: Market Missing Washington's New Pro-Crypto Attitude
FTX and IRS Reach $885M Settlement
FTX and IRS Reach $885M Settlement
Binance Launches World Championship with Over $4 Million in Prizes
Binance Launches World Championship with Over $4 Million in Prizes
Blockchain Could Address NYSE Trading Issues
Blockchain Could Address NYSE Trading Issues
Velocore DEX Hacked: $10 Million Lost
Velocore DEX Hacked: $10 Million Lost
FTX Sells Remaining Anthropic Shares for $450 Million
FTX Sells Remaining Anthropic Shares for $450 Million
Vitalik Buterin Critiques Bitcoin’s Block Size War
Vitalik Buterin Critiques Bitcoin’s Block Size War
How Stars Shape the Crypto Market
How Stars Shape the Crypto Market
CFTC Eases Crypto Rules to Match Traditional Finance
The CFTC has dropped key directives on crypto derivatives, aiming for equal treatment with traditional finance while keeping strong risk oversight.
CFTC Eases Crypto Rules, Pushing for Equal Treatment with Traditional Finance
The CFTC has scrapped key directives on crypto derivatives, signaling a shift toward treating digital assets like traditional financial products.
Bitcoin's correlation with equities drops to a level not seen since mid-2021
Bitcoin's correlation with equities drops to a level not seen since mid-2021, while its correlation with gold rose to a two-year high in April
Critics object to SEC rule requiring crypto safeguarding
The US SEC's proposed rule demanding investment firms safeguard all their clients' assets, including cryptocurrencies, with approved custodians has drawn criticism from critics from a variety of backgrounds
Failure to Recognize Digital Assets as Property Risks Excluding Billions in the Digital Age, Warns The Sandbox Co-Founder
The co-founder of The Sandbox, Sebastien Borget, advocates for recognizing digital assets as legitimate property, emphasizing their importance for digital natives and the potential of the Metaverse to drive positive social impact.
Institutional Investors are Considering Bitcoin as a Serious Investment, Says CEO of 3iQ
Institutional investors are increasingly considering Bitcoin as a serious investment avenue, focusing on its use cases and potential, according to the CEO of 3iQ, Canada's first Bitcoin fund issuer.
Montenegrin Prosecutors Appeal Bail Conditions of Terra Founder Do Kwon
Montenegrin prosecutors appeal bail conditions for Terra founder Do Kwon, adding to the legal battle surrounding his alleged involvement in the Terra ecosystem's collapse.
Hong Kong's Revolutionary Move: Open Doors to Retail Crypto Trading
Hong Kong embraces retail crypto trading in its pursuit to become a digital asset hub, despite concerns over market volatility and regulatory challenges.
Binance Faces Allegations of Illegally Mixing Customer Funds and Company Revenue
Binance Accused of Commingling Customer Funds and Company Revenue, Raising Compliance Concerns.
German Banks Embrace Cryptocurrency: A Shift Towards Mainstream Adoption
German Banks Embrace Cryptocurrency as Mainstream Adoption Grows, Offering New Services to Meet Customer Demand.
Unbanked Shuts Down, Blames U.S. Crypto Regulations: A Trend in the Making?
Facing stringent US regulations, crypto fintech firm Unbanked has decided to cease operations, despite significant recent deals, highlighting the increasingly challenging environment for crypto firms in the United States.
Brazil's Central Bank Reveals the Elite 14: Who Made the Cut for CBDC Pilot?
Brazil's Central Bank has chosen 14 institutions, including major banks, multinational companies, and the stock exchange, to participate in the pilot phase of the country's central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital real.
Battle of Billion-Dollar Crypto Titans: Gemini and Genesis Fight SEC Lawsuit to Save 'Gemini Earn' and Reclaim Users' Assets!
Crypto exchange Gemini and bankrupt crypto lender Genesis Global Capital are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit from the SEC, while engaging in settlement negotiations and devising a re-organization plan to reimburse 232,000 Earn users, following the accusations of offering unregistered securities and Genesis's subsequent bankruptcy.
