Tagged: digital assets

January 2, 2023 @ 1:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Guillemet, Ledger’s CTO, looks back at the most “critical” crypto events of 2022 and argues that “the failure of centralized entities has emphasized more than ever the importance of self-custody in ensuring inalienable ownership rights.” Ledger notes in a blog post that 2022 was… Read More

January 2, 2023 @ 1:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

With FTX’s former CEO now looking at the possibility of life in prison, the past six months of the ongoing crypto crisis “have left the popularity of digital currency at a new low,” according to an update shared with CI. However, professional exchange CryptoKG is… Read More

January 2, 2023 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2022, several notable federal indictments, sentences, and seizures related to cryptocurrency were “made public in the United States,” the CertiK team noted. To understand the extent and nature of government activity in Web3, CertiK has conducted research and analysis “on the state of federal… Read More

January 2, 2023 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has submitted comments to the Financial Stability Board’s (FSB) proposed framework for the international regulation of crypto-asset activities and the regulation and supervision of “Global Stablecoin” Arrangements. Circle appreciates the critical role that the FSB plays in “promoting international financial stability, particularly in developing… Read More

January 1, 2023 @ 11:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Since the beginning of the year, the price of bitcoin has dropped by 64% from $46,311 to $16,851, but the market hasn’t yet reached a bottom. As the global economy enters a recession, the world’s first cryptocurrency could fall to $10,000 in 2023, according to… Read More

December 31, 2022 @ 2:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

There has never been a “dull moment” in crypto, and this year was no exception, the team at Kraken noted. In 2022, Kraken celebrated 11 years of their mission “to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can… Read More

December 30, 2022 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2022, Binance claims it ramped up its regulatory compliance and user protection initiatives. By working collaboratively with regulators worldwide, Binance reveals it has “secured registrations and licenses in 14 jurisdictions as of the end of 2022.” To further reinforce their commitment to fight against… Read More

December 29, 2022 @ 7:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

By increasing the “popularity” of digital currency, TRONAPP.SBS launches a cryptocurrency cloud mining platform, which helps users to earn passive income. The platform aims to “offer users a unique opportunity to earn passive income from their investments in cryptocurrency mining.” This accessible cloud mining platform… Read More

December 29, 2022 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gate.io, the global cryptocurrency exchange, announced the launch of Gate.io Fraction Token, making the “most popular” NFTs more accessible and available on the market. Fraction Token on Gate.io allows traders “to buy and sell ERC-20 tokens pegged to an underlying NFT asset, enabling traders to… Read More

December 29, 2022 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

RoRa Holdings, a provider of cryptocurrency assets, claims that it “commits itself to upholding the highest standards of security and transparency for investors, including a deep dedication to maintaining integrity within the cryptocurrency realm.” RoRa Holdings, a provider of crypto-assets, announced that it will be… Read More

December 28, 2022 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NYXEX, a digital asset exchange that claims it is poised to streamline the industry, is pleased  to announce that it has obtained the necessary liquidity and will be launching in Spring 2023. As an emerging player in the crypto-asset space, NYXEX is committed “to providing… Read More

December 28, 2022 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As digital assets became more widely accepted, the need “for corresponding tooling to meet accounting, reporting and tax requirements of both individuals and corporate users grew,” according to an update from FT Partners. Initially operating largely out of sight, tax authorities across the globe “noted… Read More

December 28, 2022 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the crypto and blockchain industry enters a new year, Fireblocks’ Vice President & Head of Corporate Strategy Adam Levine, shares key predictions of institutions eyeing the space: More traditional financial institutions leverage stablecoins Bigger players will use blockchain technology to unlock some of the… Read More

December 28, 2022 @ 10:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced the promotion of Eric Anziani to President, in addition to maintaining his current role as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his expanded role, Mr. Anziani will “oversee operations (including customer experience, onboarding and global payments), and he will continue to lead strategy, product,… Read More

December 28, 2022 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockforia.com, a Bulgarian cryptocurrency exchange, is announcing the go-live of its platform  as 2022 comes to an end. The company reports that it will first begin “accepting customers in selected EU jurisdictions, while further expansion is expected to continue in 2023.” Whilst expanding its global… Read More

December 26, 2022 @ 10:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Kraken has announced that they have added ten new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our current beta testers to explore, collect and trade. After revealing the first 70 collections earlier this year, and dozens more over the past few weeks, Kraken… Read More

December 26, 2022 @ 7:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The 1inch Network has released a major upgrade, Fusion. The upgrade aims “to make swaps on 1inch yet more profitable and secure, setting new standards for cost-efficiency, security and user experience in the DeFi space.” The 1inch Network is pleased to announce the release of… Read More

December 26, 2022 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency exchanges allow us to buy, sell and store cryptocurrencies. Unfortunately, this has “enabled crypto exchanges to become a target for hackers,” according to an update shared with Crowdfund Insider. Since 2012, “at least 47 cryptocurrency exchanges suffered from major hacks forcing platforms to shut… Read More

December 26, 2022 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Huobi, which claims to be one of the world’s leading virtual asset exchanges, announced plans to issue the Huobi Visa Card worldwide, with the aim “to bring a more efficient fiat-to-crypto gateway for its users and promote the development of the virtual assets industry on… Read More

December 23, 2022 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset firm Okcoin reveals that clients can now “buy AGLD, BNT, DIA, GHST, KP3R, LDO, PERP, and TRB against USD” via the crypto trading platform. All Okcoin customers in the United States and EU (where applicable) can take advantage of this offer. AGLD, BNT,… Read More