Cryptocurrency

Sam Altman Backed Digital ID Project World Forced to Halt Operations in Thailand A digital identity startup called World, which is supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has been ordered to cease its operations in Thailand and delete the biometric data it collected. The order came from the Thai government, which found the company’s activities […]

Deutsche Börse Embraces Third Euro Stablecoin in Major Infrastructure Expansion Deutsche Börse, a titan of the German financial marketplace, is making another significant move into the world of digital currencies. The exchange group is integrating a new euro-pegged stablecoin, EURAU, created by the firm AllUnity, directly into its core market infrastructure. This marks the third

South Korea Stablecoin Framework Stalls as Regulators Split Over Bank Role A much anticipated regulatory framework for stablecoins in South Korea has hit a significant roadblock. The primary point of contention is a fundamental disagreement between financial regulators and the nation’s central bank regarding the role of commercial banks in issuing these digital assets. This

Solana ETFs Attract Significant Investor Interest in November A notable shift in investor behavior is emerging within the exchange-traded fund space for digital assets. While established Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experienced substantial outflows during November, investment products tracking Solana have demonstrated remarkable strength, pulling in hundreds of millions of dollars. This divergence suggests a growing

In a notable development for the decentralized physical infrastructure sector, a Solana-based DePIN project has received a no-action letter from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its token, FUSE. This decision signals a potentially favorable shift in the regulatory landscape for projects that build real-world infrastructure using blockchain technology. A no-action letter is a

Stablecoin Risks Deemed Minimal in Europe According to ECB The European Central Bank has stated that the potential risks posed by stablecoins to the financial stability of the euro area are currently limited. This assessment comes as the adoption of these crypto assets among the general public remains exceptionally low, with retail usage reportedly under

VanEck CEO Raises Concerns Over Bitcoin Vulnerability to Future Quantum Computers Jan van Eck, the chief executive of investment management firm VanEck, has expressed significant concerns regarding the long-term security of Bitcoin, specifically highlighting the potential threat posed by the development of quantum computing. In a recent interview, van Eck suggested that the advanced computational

Bitcoin OG’s selling to ‘weak’ hands will deepen selloffs: Peter Schiff A prominent financial commentator has issued a stark warning for the Bitcoin market, suggesting that a changing of the guard among investors could set the stage for more severe price crashes in the future. He argues that a lack of conviction among new, or

Anchorage Digital Broadens Institutional Offerings with HYPE Staking via Figment Institutional cryptocurrency custodian Anchorage Digital has expanded its service portfolio by integrating support for HYPE staking. This new capability is made possible through a strategic partnership with Figment, a leading blockchain infrastructure and staking provider. The collaboration is designed to offer regulated, secure, and streamlined

Bitcoin Stumbles But Big Money Stays Put: Republic and Kraken Seal Major Deals Bitcoin recently saw its price retreat below the $90,000 mark, a move that typically sparks concerns of a prolonged bear market. The digital asset, known for its volatility, prompted some investors to worry that the party was over. However, a look at