Blockchain & Digital Assets

February 21, 2024 @ 9:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nexo, the institution for digital assets, announced a partnership with Sift, the firm focused on Digital Trust & Safety. By working with Sift, Nexo will be able to enhance its approach “to fraud prevention, enhancing security measures and ensuring a safer, smoother, quicker, and more… Read More

February 21, 2024 @ 12:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

The founder of Tether, EOS and Blockchain Capital, Brock Peirce, has invested in real estate tokenization firm EstateX. The amount of the investment an deal terms were not immediately available. EstateX is based in the Netherlands. At the same time, Peirce is expected to become… Read More

February 21, 2024 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US has reportedly captured 83% of the Spot Bitcoin ETF market, overtaking Canada. This, according to an update from CoinGecko. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are “incorporated in 11 countries worldwide and traded in just 6 geographical markets,” the team at CoinGecko noted. CoinGecko… Read More

February 21, 2024 @ 8:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Regulatory services firm Englebert has been approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to approve crypto asset promotions. The registration is viewable here. Englebert described the approval as a “groundbreaking milestone.’ Englebert is a new company but claims decades of experience within the company…. Read More

February 21, 2024 @ 7:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A professional team of Fintech veterans have introduced Meso, a payment platform which brings crypto-assets and fiat currencies closer, thus making it seamless for clients to transfer funds on- and off-chain. In statements shared with Fortune, Meso co-founder and CEO Ben Mills explained that a… Read More

February 21, 2024 @ 7:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle is discontinuing support for USDC on the TRON blockchain in a phased transition. Effective immediately Circle will no longer mint USDC on TRON. Circle will support Circle Mint customers’ transfer(s) of USDC “to other blockchains through February 2025.” As Circle only serves business and… Read More

February 20, 2024 @ 5:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Round13 Digital Asset Fund (DAF), a fund created by Round13 Capital that invests in crypto-focused Canadian firms, has reported a 40% gain since its inception. According to the company, the Fund was launched in April 2022 and has invested in 20 different portfolio firms backing… Read More

February 20, 2024 @ 3:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini are pleased to announce the immediate availability of cross collateral on the Gemini derivatives platform — providing clients with more flexible funding options. With the introduction of cross collateral, clients are no longer “limited to only posting GUSD as collateral to trade derivatives on… Read More

February 20, 2024 @ 12:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crowdfund Insider recently caught up with Kadan Stadelmann, a blockchain developer, operations security professional, and Komodo Platform’s CTO. As a side note, Komodo, a blockchain interoperability and atomic swap technology leader, recently rebranded its flagship end-user application from “AtomicDEX” to “Komodo Wallet” and its “AtomicDEX… Read More

February 20, 2024 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

BlockchainK2 (OTC:BIDCF) says it has invested in RealBlocks – a company that aims to provide a platform to launch and operate private funds. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. BlockchainK2 is a microcap valued at around $7.85 million. TYhe company said it… Read More

February 20, 2024 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PostFinance is launching a new crypto service for Switzerland. PostFinance is a financial service firm that serves over 2.5 million customers in Switzerland. It aims to assist smaller firms in their transition to digital finance including banking, payments, money management and more. PostFinance claims that… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Executives involved in managing digital assets like digital currencies, digital securities, and stablecoins expect digital asset risks to increase and the regulatory environment to become more complex in 2024, according to a recent Deloitte poll. Related investments at most organizations are expected to remain flat,… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 5:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Solana‘s recently announced integration with Filecoin is described as a significant move away from centralized storage solutions and a key step towards enhancing the reliability and scalability of the Solana blockchain. Solana developers explain that they are utilizing Filecoin to “make its block history more… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 5:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Failed crypto exchange FTX‘s creditors are reportedly suing bankruptcy law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C), as part of an extensive lawsuit that is alleging major fraud involvement. Digital currency exchange FTX creditors are now seeking damages against Sullivan & Cromwell for its previous engagements with… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut is reportedly preparing to introduce a digital assets exchange that will aim to serve advanced or professional crypto traders. As widely reported, Revolut already provides standard cryptocurrency-focused services to around 30 million clients. The new crypto exchange will reportedly aim to provide competitive fees… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issues Circle has published an update, entitled State of the USDC Economy. A new internet financial system is emerging, according to Circle. Thanks to the power of USDC, blockchain networks, and some of the world’s best developers and technology companies, the financial system is… Read More

February 19, 2024 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, finally surging past the $52,000 mark at the time of writing, a pre-halving rally reminiscent of previous cycles seems to be unfolding. This is according to an update shared by the analysts at Bitfinex. To shed light on this… Read More

February 17, 2024 @ 3:58 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Honduras has issued a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency trading within its financial system, according to a resolution from the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBS). The regulation, which took immediate effect upon its announcement on Friday, prohibits financial institutions in the country from engaging in… Read More

February 16, 2024 @ 12:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paystand, the blockchain-enabled commercial payments platform, announces the launch of Paystand.org. Paystand.org is the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of the financial technology company. The organization will harness the power of “the blockchain and emerging bitcoin circular economies to create financial opportunities within vulnerable and… Read More

February 16, 2024 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi (NYSE:C) says it has successfully completed a proof of concept regarding the tokenization of private funds. The firm partnered with WisdomTree and Wellington Management on the project. Tokenization refers to the digitization of assets, including securities. Typically, a tokenized asset will utilize blockchain or… Read More