Bitwise Amends Ethereum ETF Filing; Pantera Signals Potential $100M Investment
Bitwise Asset Management has revised its Form S-1 registration statement for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), highlighting a potential substantial investment from Pantera Capital Management. According to the filing…
Nomura Crypto Arm Laser Digital Bags Abu Dhabi License
Nomura’s cryptocurrency subsidiary, Laser Digital, has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion strategy by securing a broker license in the Abu Dhabi region. This license, granted by the Financial…
LandBridge Signals Interest in Crypto Miners Amid $320M IPO Launch
LandBridge, a prominent U.S. company specializing in the acquisition of extensive land areas for oil and gas production, has unveiled a forward-looking strategy that includes courting cryptocurrency miners. This announcement…
Iran to Launch Public CBDC Pilot in June
Iran’s Central Bank (CBI) is gearing up to introduce its national digital currency, the digital rial, in a public pilot aimed at enhancing domestic micropayments. Launch of the Digital Rial…
North Dakota Becomes Latest State to Revoke Binance.US License
North Dakota’s Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has revoked the money transmitter license of Binance.US, the American branch of the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This move, announced by DFI Commissioner…
SEC Ends Investigation into Ethereum’s Status — Consensys Announces
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially concluded its investigation into whether Ether (ETH), the cryptocurrency associated with the Ethereum network, qualifies as a security. This significant…
Brazilian Tax Authority to Seek Detailed Information from Foreign Crypto Exchanges: Report
Brazil’s Federal Revenue Authority, known as Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB), is poised to request detailed information from foreign cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country. This initiative aims to ensure…
Coinbase Executive Highlights Need for Greater Political Engagement on Crypto in Canada
Lucas Matheson, the country director for cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in Canada, provided insightful commentary on the state of crypto regulation during the Collision conference in Toronto on June 18. Matheson…
US Justice Department Opposes Sentence Reduction for Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith
In a recent development, the United States Justice Department has strongly opposed a motion by former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith to reduce his prison sentence for violating sanctions on North…
Market and Regulatory Dynamics Propel Retail Crypto Growth in Canada
The future of retail cryptocurrency trading in Canada appears promising, driven by a blend of favorable market conditions and a supportive regulatory environment. At the Collision event in Toronto, Dean…
CleanSpark Expands Operations with Acquisition of Five Georgia Mining Facilities
CleanSpark, a leading American Bitcoin (BTC) mining company renowned for its commitment to using clean energy, has taken a significant step forward by announcing a definitive agreement to acquire five…
Fox and Time Implement Blockchain Technology to Tackle Misinformation
Fox Corporation and Time, a prominent global media brand, have entered into a strategic partnership utilizing Fox’s Verify protocol to enhance content licensing and verification processes. This collaboration marks a…
BBVA Advocates Bitcoin and Ether as Significant Enhancers for Portfolio Performance
The inclusion of Bitcoin and Ether, the leading cryptocurrencies by market cap, can dramatically enhance the performance of traditional investment portfolios. This assertion comes from Philippe Meyer, head of digital…
Mirror World Labs Secures $12M in Series A Funding for Solana Gaming Initiatives
Mirror World Labs, a pioneering Solana gaming studio, has successfully raised $12 million through its Series A funding round. This financial boost, led by Bitkraft, Galaxy Interactive, Big Brain Holdings,…
Tether Unveils Alloy, a Gold-Backed Stablecoin Pegged to the U.S. Dollar
Tether has introduced a new gold-backed stablecoin, named Alloy (aUSDT), which is tethered to the U.S. dollar. This marks the first asset of its kind from the issuer, and it…
Polymarket User Faces Charges for Betting on Taiwan Election Results
In a recent legal development in Taiwan, authorities have charged a man for using the crypto betting platform Polymarket to place bets on the country’s 2024 presidential elections, which concluded…
Corporate Adoption of Crypto Still Lags Despite Bitcoin ETFs
While the introduction of the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States marked a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry, corporate adoption and trust in digital assets…
Bitcoin NFTs Overtake Ronin in Cumulative Sales Volume
The Bitcoin network has recently ascended in the non-fungible token (NFT) market, now ranking third in all-time sales among blockchain platforms, surpassing the Ronin blockchain. This development underscores the growing…
Coinbase International Introduces Pre-Launch Market Support
Following the trend set by centralized exchanges like Binance, Bybit, Bitget, and OKX, Coinbase International is stepping into the arena with its own launchpad designed to promote emerging crypto projects.…
Uphold Announces Delisting of USDT and Five Other Stablecoins by July, Cites MiCA Compliance
Cryptocurrency exchange Uphold has recently notified its European users of a significant upcoming change: the platform will cease support for six well-known stablecoins starting July 1st. This decision is in…