Blockchain & Digital Assets

December 1, 2024 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this week, Russia reportedly approved a cryptocurrency-focused tax law which recognizes Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-assets as property (somewhat similar to what Chinese courts has determined several years back). The legislation, which was reportedly approved on November 27, 2024, formally acknowledges Bitcoin / other virtual… Read More

December 1, 2024 @ 9:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Unity Wallet, the self-custodial crypto and Web3 wallet that combines encryption, unique functionality, and intuitive design has released member insights for Q3 of 2024, uncovering trends in self-custody user activity and adoption. Framed by geopolitical tensions and the uncertainties that have come with this “Year… Read More

December 1, 2024 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

WadzPay Worldwide Pte. Ltd., an innovator in the blockchain tech and financial services company, announced it secured a capital commitment of SGD 50 million in the form of a Share Subscription Facility (SSF) from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS. The SSF will now aim to… Read More

December 1, 2024 @ 6:22 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) agreed on Sunday to postpone the implementation of a controversial cryptocurrency tax by two years, responding to mounting investor backlash and political pressure. The decision mirrors the party’s move a month earlier to scrap a planned… Read More

December 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm By Michael Wong  |  

US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has withdrawn its pre-application to operate in Turkey, according to a report by Turkiye Today. The Capital Markets Board of Türkiye updated its list of companies requesting liquidation on November 29. The update revealed that Coinbase, which had initially filed its… Read More

November 30, 2024 @ 4:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jeremy Allaire, CEO and Founder at stablecoin issuer Circle, noted that EURC is the largest Euro Stable, has grown fast this year, is taking advantage of “clear and fair regulations” in Europe (alongside USDC) and is reportedly growing TX volume, onchain FX use, and more… Read More

November 30, 2024 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CI has received comments and extensive Bitcoin-focused analysis. This has been provided to shed light on the current state of the BTC markets. These trading insights are from Dr. Sean Dawson, Head of Research at onchain options DeFi protocol, Derive ($79.8M TVL, $7.2B total trade… Read More

November 30, 2024 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services provider, has partnered with Marinade Finance, a self-custodial automation tool for Solana staking that helps SOL holders find the highest staking rate on Solana. This strategic partnership integrates Copper’s infrastructure “with Marinade Finance, one of… Read More

November 30, 2024 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s (BTC) record-breaking rally might just be getting started, according to experienced digital assets investors. Dan Morehead has shared recently an interview, while referring to when Pantera Capital Management bought Bitcoin, that people thought they were really crazy back in 2013. I wanted to share… Read More

November 30, 2024 @ 9:02 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Partior, a blockchain-based Fintech for real-time clearing and settlement, announced that Deutsche Bank joined its Series B funding round as a strategic investor, bringing the total investment to $80 million. The funds are earmarked for product development and geographical expansion. This marks the close… Read More

November 29, 2024 @ 1:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Min Teo, Managing partner and co-founder at Ethereal Ventures (previously investments at Consensys) noted that they are pleased to be working with the team at Bleap App. Bleap enables users to connect their Web3 wallet to their pre-paid debit card with a “seamless” mobile-first neobank… Read More

November 29, 2024 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Bitstamp is partnering with LTP to provide liquidity and credit solutions for institutional-grade crypto trading. LTP is a prime brokerage that serves sophisticated investors in accessing liquidity, along with speed and efficiency. LTP believes the partnership will enhance liquidity for its clients while… Read More

November 29, 2024 @ 9:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At Tether, they have claimed to be dedicated to fostering a “robust” and innovative blockchain ecosystem for all Tether tokens that they issue. To fulfill this commitment, Tether has stated it is continuously assessing its stablecoin offerings, ensuring a balance between “maintainability” and usage while prioritizing… Read More

November 29, 2024 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Rarimo, a zero-knowledge (ZK) identity protocol, has announced the closing of a $2.5 million strategic funding round, with investors including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and other key web3 founders. Referred to as the Vision Round, this founder-only raise was designed to course-correct the current direction… Read More

November 28, 2024 @ 11:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BME, a SIX Company, announced its investment in OpenBrick, a digital platform for the issuance, management, trading, and settlement of tokenized securities linked to real estate projects. Six Group operates the Swiss Stock Exchange. Grupo Lar, Renta 4 Banco, and ioBuilders established the firm, which welcomes BME, Garrigues, and Teras Capital as partners. OpenBrick… Read More

November 28, 2024 @ 9:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Moving funds between nations has become an everyday task for businesses that want to expand operations and are always looking for solutions that allow them to connect with other markets and send funds in an efficient manner. This, according to an update from Bitso. Last… Read More

November 27, 2024 @ 5:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood Crypto EU has added USDC, a dollar-based stablecoin issued by Circle, to its platform. The new feature was revealed in an X earlier today. Robinhood Crypto EU claims to provide the lowest cost average trading in Europe for 30+ different digital assets. As the… Read More

November 27, 2024 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Crypto, part of Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD), is announcing the launch of Ethereum (ETH) staking, enabling European customers to seamlessly earn rewards on their ETH holdings. For a limited time period, Robinhood Crypto is reportedly offering a “100% match” on staking earnings, up to… Read More

November 27, 2024 @ 11:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Margarita Finance has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to target the structured finance market, according to a statement by the firm. The Zurich-based Fintech received the backing of Tomahawk VC, Outrun Ventures, several family offices, including Swiss-based N & V Capital, and market maker… Read More

November 27, 2024 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK initially expected to reveal new rules to manage the burgeoning stablecoin sector of digital assets this year. In recent days, the UK government revealed that stablecoin rules were being pushed back until 2025, but the change will incorporate broader regulations that will enable… Read More