Blockchain & Digital Assets

December 21, 2024 @ 6:57 am By Michael Wong  |  

Google has announced new advertising policies for cryptocurrency-related products in the United Kingdom, requiring advertisers to register with the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) starting January 15, 2025. The update aims to ensure compliance with local regulations amid increased scrutiny of crypto promotions globally. The… Read More

December 21, 2024 @ 6:56 am By Michael Wong  |  

Cybercriminal activity on the dark web surged in 2024, with significant growth in discussions around crypto-drainer malware and advertisements for corporate database breaches, according to Kaspersky’s latest Security Bulletin. The report highlights an evolving cyber threat landscape, with increased interest in malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, the fiat-payment gateway, achieved a key milestone by having  successfully registered under Visa’s Ramp Provider Program. This registration, made possible via its partnership with Worldpay, marks a new development in Alchemy Pay’s mission to bridge the gap “between traditional finance and the crypto… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 2:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

1inch, a DeFi project announced its integration with Talos, the provider of institutional portfolio and trading tech for digital assets. This collab enhances liquidity access for Talos clients by allowing them to leverage 1inch’s Swap API, which sources liquidity across decentralized exchanges to help “ensure… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 1:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trillium Surveyor, a provider of trade surveillance and best execution software, and Kaiko, the crypto market data provider, announced a  partnership to deliver solutions for financial institutions and exchanges engaged in virtual currency trading. This partnership comes at a key moment as the crypto-assets market… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Suisse has announced its support for Babylon, an innovative protocol that expands Bitcoin’s utility by enabling it to secure Proof-of-Stake networks. This initiative provides Bitcoin Suisse clients with the chance to engage in the initial stages of Babylon’s development. Babylon addresses a key challenge… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Securitize announced it has obtained approval by the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) as an Investment Firm, registering Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A. in order to operate as a Sociedad de Valores (broker dealer), providing services for blockchain-based financial assets, including acting as… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX announced the launch of their ‘Ordinals Launchpad,’ an all-in-one platform that empowers creators to “launch, inscribe and trade collections” directly on Bitcoin. The platform simplifies the technical complexities of Bitcoin inscriptions while providing creators with the “tools, visibility and support” needed… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto hacking remains a persistent threat, according to an update from Chainalysis which also noted that the four years in the past decade individually saw more than a billion dollars worth of crypto stolen (2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023). According to the research report from… Read More

December 19, 2024 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Singapore headquarters of Sygnum – a global digital asset banking group – Sygnum Pte. Ltd. announced its partnership with Moomoo Singapore to distribute its multi-manager fund to accredited investors on moomoo, a digital investment and wealth management platform with “over 1 million users” in… Read More

December 19, 2024 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate, the provider of web3 security solutions that detect and mitigate real-time threats including cyber exploits, hacks, and governance and financial risks. They are the top choice for chains, protocols, asset managers, and exchanges to “help keep their funds secure.” Hexagate leverages… Read More

December 19, 2024 @ 3:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research and development are considered to be fundamental to empowering individuals globally through World Network. That’s why Modulus Labs is officially joining World contributor Tools for Humanity (TFH) to establish a new Applied Research team dedicated to supporting cryptographic and machine learning solutions “that are… Read More

December 19, 2024 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in digital payment systems is reshaping the payments industry in an era of quick technological transformation. From better fraud detection to more efficient transactions, AI is changing the way of payment processing. Peko Wan, Co-CEO of Pundi X, a provider of blockchain-based… Read More

December 19, 2024 @ 5:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockdaemon and HashiCorp have partnered to integrate and approve Blockdaemon Builder Vault for use with HashiCorp Vault, providing secure Root of Trust services. Builder Vault incorporates Blockdaemon’s Multi-Party Computation (MPC) tech via a Public Key Cryptography Standard (PKCS) #11 plug-in. It generates, stores, and uses… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 10:41 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

As business enters the year-end slowdown, YouHodler executives say there is still plenty to watch in the markets. Chief of Markets Ruslan Lienkha said we are observing a mild correction in major cryptocurrencies and a more pronounced decline among altcoins. It appears to be driven… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 3:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

Multiple reports indicate that Deutsche Bank is launching a Layer 2 blockchain to fuel digital assets and compliance at the bank. A Layer 2 blockchain is a separate blockchain added to the top of a Layer 1 blockchain like Ethereum. A Layer 2 aims to… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sumsub is announcing its partnership with Darkex, a blockchain platform renowned for its commitment to trust and security. This collab sets a benchmark for user experiences and compliance in the blockchain space. Sumsub will equip Darkex with verification and anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities, ensuring fast onboarding;… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 11:13 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The following is commentary from Michal “Mehow” Pospieszalski, CEO of MatterFi. MatterFi is a security-focused, foundational layer for financial services to build into the crypto ecosystem, giving those organizations access to all the key services they will need to enable them to quickly build compliant,… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Retail investors are optimistic that the bull market will continue throughout next year, with Amazon emerging as the most “popular” stock among the ‘Magnificent 7’, according to the Retail Investor Beat from trading and investing platform eToro. The research study, shared by eToro, which surveyed… Read More

December 18, 2024 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be the largest digital asset companies in the world (as well as being one of the most profitable), has invested in StablR, the European stablecoin provider. Tether’s investment into StablR signals its commitment to the European market and its support for… Read More