Tagged: crypto-assets

July 1, 2021 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at digital assets firm Coinbase (COIN:Nasdaq) notes that securing smart contracts from risks still remains a significant challenge. As mentioned in an update shared with Crowdfund Insider, Coinbase noted that unaddressed security vulnerabilities are “readily turning into existential threats to your token’s viability.”… Read More

July 1, 2021 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 30, 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the US Department of the Treasury that collects and analyzes information about financial transactions in order to combat domestic and international money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes, issued its first… Read More

July 1, 2021 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of its commitment to compliance, Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange that has been under investigation by US regulators and other international authorities due to allegations of engaging in recognized markets without authorization (and also contributing to money laundering and other illicit activities),… Read More

June 30, 2021 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

James Butterfill, Investment Strategist at London-based CoinShares, a digital asset manager focused on expanding access to the cryptocurrency ecosystem while serving as a “trusted partner” for its clients, notes in a blog post published on Monday (June 28) that for the week ending June 28,… Read More

June 30, 2021 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

China’s Bitcoin mining ban has been moving forward in an aggressive manner, which has led to a rapid decline in hashrate or the amount of computing power required to secure the BTC network. The team at BitOoda notes in a blog post, dated June 29,… Read More

June 29, 2021 @ 8:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FinaMaze, the MENA region digital wealth management platform, has introduced two new investment themes: Cryptocurrency and “Inflation Protection.” These new investment opportunities aim to complement FinaMaze’s existing suite of products including China “Dragon Tech Leaders” and “Covid-related” smartfolios, along with the firm’s  traditional cross-asset class… Read More

June 28, 2021 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Seychelles registered crypto exchange OKEx, which claims to be the leader in cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading, is pleased to confirm that OKExChain, an open-source and “truly” decentralized ecosystem “designed explicitly with traders in mind,” is available to blockchain developers “to kickstart exciting decentralized apps.”… Read More

June 28, 2021 @ 1:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Mysterium Network will be integrating PARSIQ‘s “collateral-free” staking service, called the IQ Protocol Node operators and MYST token holders will be able to take advantage of the benefits of an “industry-first” staking solution developed by IQ Protocol integration, according to a release shared with… Read More

June 28, 2021 @ 12:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com revealed on Monday (June 28, 2021) that they are teaming up with global Fintech firm Circle, in order to offer USD deposits and withdrawals to more than 30 different countries. Crypto.com clients may now transfer USD from their bank accounts and get USD Coin… Read More

June 27, 2021 @ 11:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Emma, a company that’s on a mission to be the control center for your money, has secured  £1,889,342 from 2,588 Investors (at the time of writing) via Crowdcube. Backed by Connect Ventures and other leading VCs, Emma had a £1,000,000 fundraising target. Emma reports a… Read More

June 27, 2021 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at digital assets firm Kraken recently alerted users that modified hardware wallets were “spotted in the wild.” Recently, someone on the Ledger subreddit had reported getting an unsolicited package with a Ledger Nano X accompanied by a letter from “the CEO” at Ledger…. Read More

June 27, 2021 @ 4:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Blockchain.com, a leading crypto wallet, block explorer, and trading platform provider, recently revealed that they’re now supporting AAVE and YFI (yearn.finance) Interest Accounts at “a current annual interest rate of 8%.” In September of last year, Blockchain.com had announced support for AAVE… Read More

June 27, 2021 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset exchange Binance will reportedly stop offering services in Ontario, Canada after the local government decided to launch a regulatory crackdown on crypto-related businesses. Binance’s management confirmed on Friday (June 25, 2021) that all Ontario-based customers need to close out their active positions by… Read More

June 26, 2021 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

EQONEX Exchange reveals that it recently surpassed $5 billion in 30-day trading volume. Diginex Limited (Nasdaq: EQOS), which recently rebranded its business to EQONEX Group, a digital assets financial services firm, confirmed on Friday (June 24, 2021) that the total spot and derivative trading volumes… Read More

June 26, 2021 @ 10:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital Asset has teamed up with Nasdaq in order to bring Daml to the Nasdaq Marketplace Services Platform. As mentioned in a release shared with CI, the integration of Daml with the Nasdaq Marketplace Services Platform will aim to create new opportunities for customers interested… Read More

June 24, 2021 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial institutions will now be able to give consumers the option to purchase, sell and hold Bitcoin via their bank accounts – which will be enabled through an integration between Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a provider of payments and financial services tech solutions, and NYDIG,… Read More

June 23, 2021 @ 8:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bakkt has introduced its own Visa debit card in order to maximize customers’ ability to spend digital assets, the company revealed on Tuesday (June 22, 2021). Bakkt Card lets clients use Bitcoin (BTC) for making online and in-store purchases, which should help with expanding the… Read More

June 23, 2021 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on June 21, 2021 that it has taken action against “non-compliant” international cryptocurrency trading platform, Bybit. The OSC released a Statement of Allegations against Bybit Fintech Limited for “failing to comply with Ontario securities law.” Bybit is incorporated in… Read More

June 23, 2021 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, the leader in crypto-asset risk management solutions, revealed on Tuesday (June 22, 2021) that it has completed a pilot with Banco Santander in identifying or detecting suspicious activity linked to digital assets. As mentioned in a release, this pilot is “helping Santander understand the… Read More

June 23, 2021 @ 10:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Diogo Mónica, Co-founder and President of Anchorage, notes that Anchorage Digital is pleased to confirm custody and staking support for Flow (FLOW). Diogo writes in a blog post, dated Tuesday (June 22, 2021), that for as long as Anchorage has existed as a company, it… Read More