Malaysia’s prime minister, after discussions with Binance’s CZ, is urging swift action on blockchain regulations and collaborations to modernize the nation’s financial systems. Malaysia Won’t Be Left Behind: PM Anwar Discusses Crypto and Blockchain With Binance’s CZ Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled his country’s intention to adopt a progressive stance on […]
South Korea has cracked down on a pump-and-dump scheme, accusing a suspect of rapid price manipulation under the country’s new crypto regulatory framework. New Crypto Law in Action: Suspect Accused of Rapid Price Manipulation South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced on Thursday that they have reported an individual suspected […]
Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $100,000 in USDC without selling bitcoin, offering flexible repayment, tax advantages, and instant access to funds via its streamlined platform. Borrow USDC Without Selling Bitcoin: Coinbase Introduces New Loan Feature Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Thursday the introduction of bitcoin-backed loans, enabling customers to borrow stablecoin […]
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate […]
Global markets jumped higher after a softer-than-anticipated Consumer Price Index report, with QCP Capital spotlighting noteworthy advancements in both the cryptocurrency space and traditional equities. Market Analysis Says Ethereum and Altcoins Poised for Takeoff as Bitcoin Stabilizes QCP Capital reported that bitcoin climbed 4.13%, touching a peak of $100.8K before settling just shy of the […]
Tether has unveiled USDT0, a refined iteration of its stablecoin, crafted to foster greater interoperability and enable effortless transactions across multiple blockchain ecosystems. USDT0 Aims to Streamline Transfers Across Blockchain Networks The stablecoin company, which issues USDT, the largest fiat-pegged by market capitalization, announced that USDT0 aims to expand its capabilities to new blockchain environments. […]
The integration of ElizaOS into Merlin Chain will allow the deployment of AI agents with the ability to facilitate cross-chain activities. Merlin Chain Partners With ElizaOS to Bring AI Agents to Bitcoin Merlin Chain, the bitcoin layer 2 network has announced a strategic integration with ElizaOS, an AI agent project. By working together, developers can […]
In a recent conversation with Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, it was posited that bitcoin could climb to $175,000 within the year. This statement came shortly after the firm’s co-founder, Tom Lee, asserted on CNBC that bitcoin is poised to be the top-performing asset of the year. Farrell’s Forecast: Bitcoin to Breach […]
The total trade activity on centralized exchanges reached an all-time high of $11.3 trillion, up 7.58%, according to the report by CCData. Record Numbers for Spot and Derivatives Trading The overall spot and derivative trading volume for centralized crypto exchanges (cexes) hit a record high of $11.3 trillion in Dec. 2024. According to market data […]
A publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Goodfood Market Corp., has announced plans to adopt a bitcoin treasury strategy. The initiative aims to “strengthen its balance sheet and create long term shareholder value.” Canada’s Leading Online Grocer Goodfood Adds Bitcoin to Its Plate in Bold Treasury Strategy The Montreal-based Canadian online grocery […]