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US Trading App Robinhood Introduces ‘Crypto Transfers’ Feature in Europe

Robinhood, the popular trading app in the United States, is expanding its cryptocurrency services in Europe by enabling customers to deposit and withdraw crypto through external platforms. This new feature…

Bitcoin-Curious Michael Dell Sells $1.2 Billion Worth of Dell Stock

Michael Dell, the founder and CEO of Dell Technologies (DELL), recently sold 10 million shares of his company, amounting to approximately $1.22 billion, marking his second significant sale in September.…

Bitcoin Miner Claims Judge and Prosecutor Targeted Firm with Noise Laws

A Bitcoin mining company is suing an Arkansas County judge and prosecutor, alleging selective enforcement of noise regulations aimed specifically at crypto firms. NewRays, a crypto mining company, filed a…

Kasikornbank Introduces Thailand’s First Licensed Digital Asset Custodian

Thailand’s Kasikornbank (KBank), the second-largest bank in the country by assets, has announced the launch of orbix Custodian, marking the establishment of Thailand’s first licensed digital asset custodian. The orbix…

Bitcoin Dips While Gold Surges as Israel Promises Retaliation Against Iran

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, commodities such as gold and crude oil have seen a significant uptick, while Bitcoin has moved in the opposite direction. This divergence has…

Hashdex Submits Amended S-1 Filing for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF

Asset manager Hashdex has recently submitted an amended registration filing for its proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF), which aims to create a comprehensive cryptocurrency portfolio. This submission, disclosed in a regulatory…

UK Crypto ATM Operator Admits Guilt to Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

The owner of a cryptocurrency ATM network in the United Kingdom has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to the illegal operation of his business, including fraud and money laundering.…

NFT Sales Hit Lowest Monthly Volume Since 2021

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales continued to decline in September, as the monthly sales volumes for digital collectibles failed to rebound. This trend marks a concerning phase for the NFT market,…

Taiwan Expands Digital Asset ETF Access for Professional Investors

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has made a significant move by officially allowing professional investors to participate in “foreign virtual asset” exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This announcement, made on September 30,…

FTX Token Surges 70% Amid Anticipation of Bankruptcy Payouts

The native cryptocurrency of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, FTT, experienced a significant rise, jumping over 70% to hit a multi-month high. This surge occurred on September 29, pushing the…

Crypto Founders Increasingly Turn to Geofencing Amid U.S. Regulatory Uncertainty

In the face of growing regulatory uncertainty in the United States, cryptocurrency founders are increasingly considering geofencing as an “extreme solution” to navigate compliance challenges. Geofencing, which involves blocking users…

Gemini to Shut Down All Customer Accounts in Canada

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, co-founded by the Winklevoss twins, has announced plans to close all customer accounts in Canada by the end of 2024. In an email sent to Canadian…

Ohio Considers Accepting Cryptocurrency for Tax Payments and Fees

An Ohio state senator has proposed a bill that would mandate the state to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for state taxes and fees. The legislation, introduced by…

Matrixport Enhances European Presence with Swiss Asset Manager Acquisition

Matrixport, a leading cryptocurrency financial services platform based in Singapore, has announced the successful acquisition of Swiss crypto asset manager, Crypto Finance Asset Management (CFAM). This strategic move, finalized on…

FTX Distribution Payments Will Not Begin on September 30

Rumors have been circulating on social media suggesting that the FTX bankruptcy estate will commence distributing reimbursement funds to creditors and customers on September 30. However, these claims have been…

US Election Outcome Will Not Deter Q4 Bitcoin Rally, Says Hedge Fund

Bitcoin’s price is poised for a positive trajectory regardless of the outcome of the upcoming United States presidential election, according to CK Zheng, the chief investment officer of ZX Squared…

Bitcoin All-Time High Unlikely If Social Sentiment Remains Overly Optimistic

Bitcoin may not reach a new all-time high in the near future, as the sentiment in the crypto market is currently at its highest level in months, according to analysis…

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Metrics to Measure ‘Ethereum Alignment’

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has put forth a proposal to develop a set of metrics aimed at assessing how “aligned” various projects are with the core values of Ethereum. In…

Crypto Wallet Drainer Found on Google Play for Months, Resulting in $70K Theft

IT security firm Check Point Research has revealed the existence of a crypto wallet drainer that employed “advanced evasion techniques” to operate undetected on the Google Play Store, resulting in…

CryptoQuant CEO Advocates for ‘Smart Regulation’ Amid Community Skepticism

Ki Young Ju, the CEO of CryptoQuant, has emphasized the necessity of regulation as a crucial element for the long-term growth and sustainability of Web3 and cryptocurrency. In a post…