Blockchain & Digital Assets

October 27, 2024 @ 10:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Blockdaemon has shared key crypto / digital assets industry insights which aim to take a closer look at the various US Congressional actions in 2024. Sam Kim notes in a recent blog post by Blockdaemon that their overview of recent U.S. regulatory… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Solana (SOL) network activity typically peaks during US hours, though it appears to be “skewed” more towards Pacific Coast time zones when compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), according to an in-depth analysis from Coinbase Institutional. The research report noted that the concentration of… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 9:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global stablecoin supply is reportedly down 2.7% from a peak on Aug. 30, but is now expected to pick back up as digital token prices continue to climb higher as we get closer to the US elections. This, according to research report from OurNetwork…. Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 8:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini has shared key crypto market updates for the past week including how US Spot Bitcoin ETFs have managed to reverse their inflow streak. In addition to this, Tether (USDT) reached new heights, as Bitcoin (BTC) price approaches the critical $70K mark… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered a sophisticated malicious campaign by the Lazarus Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, targeting cryptocurrency investors worldwide. The attackers allegedly used a “fake” cryptogame website that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome to “install spyware and steal… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 7:51 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, FINRA released The Metaverse and the Implications for the Securities Industry. It is intended to raise awareness among FINRA member firms and the broader securities industry by providing an overview of how developments related to the metaverse may impact business models and processes…. Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 7:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin USDT issuer Tether slams WSJ’s “irresponsible reporting,” and says it stands by its “strong’ law enforcement track record. Notably, Tether’s reaction / response comes shortly after the WSJ reported that the stablecoin issuer could be under investigation by US authorities, possibly (and allegedly) including… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared a number of ways to cut down on Ethereum’s bloat in the leading smart contract platform’s “Purge” update roadmap. Cutting down the requirement for each network node to have to permanently maintain all history along with unnecessary protocol details… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) company stock recently surged to a 25-year high at $245, which has notably come before the release of AI-focused business intelligence company’s Q3 earnings report. MicroStrategy’s stock strongly aligns with major Bitcoin (BTC) developments. As crypto and Bitcoin industry observers would know, MicroStrategy… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US government has reportedly retrieved more than $19 million from a what appeared to be a hack this past week, according to insights shared by Arkham. The US government-linked digital wallet appears to have recovered nearly 90% of the lost assets within 24 hours… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:31 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Australia has announced a three-year initiative to explore central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), focusing on wholesale applications, regulatory reforms, and industry engagement. Brad Jones, Assistant Governor (Financial System) at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), shared details of the plan at an industry event in… Read More

October 26, 2024 @ 2:12 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea is set to strengthen oversight of cross-border virtual asset trading, including cryptocurrency, with revised regulations slated for enactment by late 2025, according to reports. The government aims to revise the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act in collaboration with relevant agencies, intending to curb illegal… Read More

October 26, 2024 @ 1:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyBirb, a Web3 security company, announced its official launch within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which is the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital. As mentioned in the update shared by ADMG, this key move now aims to strengthen capabilities in blockchain cybersecurity and… Read More

October 26, 2024 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Binance is introducing Binance Connect. The revamped Binance Connect offers Web3 businesses a fiat on and off-ramp solution fully integrated into the Binance ecosystem, allowing users to buy and sell crypto directly from their Binance accounts via DeFi wallets such as Trust… Read More

October 26, 2024 @ 7:55 am By Michael Wong  |  

Blockhain-focused Aark Digital has offered a 15% bounty in response to a recent security breach that led to the unauthorized withdrawal of around 1,386,085 USDC and 24.143 ETH. The incident, which involved unauthorized access to Aark Digital’s systems, resulted in the loss of approximately $1.4… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Only three PoS or proof of stake blockchains are currently offering yields that are above 10%, according to an update from CoinGecko. As noted in the detailed research report from CoinGecko, Cosmos (ATOM) has the highest yield among blockchains, offering staking yields of “up to… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

It is obvious to many that one of the most practical features of blockchain is the tokenization of assets and the intrinsic reduction in cost to manage these assets. Digital securities are the future. We just aren’t quite there yet. One firm is reportedly putting… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

CI has received multiple comments on next week’s Autumn Budget presentation, which will outline Labour’s plan for the UK economy. We have received multiple comments pertaining to expectations that certain taxes are poised to increase. Higher taxes like the CGT will directly undermine the innovation… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hedera announced the launch of the Mainnet v0.54 Release. Hedera noted in a blog post that they are constantly working to improve the network and deliver the “best possible” user experience for enthusiasts, developers, and enterprises. As covered, Hedera is described as a public, open-source,… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Much like traditional financial markets, crypto markets are not “immune” to manipulation. This, according to an update from CertiK. CertiK explained in an extensive update that many of the same practices that plague stocks and commodities — such as wash trading, “spreading fear, and pump… Read More