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$230M Bitcoin Heist Takes Dark Turn — $100M Still Missing, FBI Probes Kidnapping Link

0M Bitcoin Heist Takes Dark Turn — 0M Still Missing, FBI Probes Kidnapping LinkTwo young men pulled off a $230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say the crime may be tied to a shocking kidnapping — and […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No

Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says NoA Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could crypto ever be fully decentralized, or will it mirror traditional finance? The potential regulatory challenges and the role […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom

Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines LoomKey deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026 or until their authorization status is determined, marking a major shift in crypto compliance across […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay

Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to MoonpayVenmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option is unavailable in New York and Texas, continuing Paypal’s push into […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

JPMorgan: We Are Bullish on Digital Assets Into 2025

JPMorgan: We Are Bullish on Digital Assets Into 2025Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrency into 2025, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a Donald Trump re-election as the U.S. president could propel BTC higher, reinforcing the “debasement trade” as investors seek refuge in digital assets. With major liquidations behind and institutional support increasing, JPMorgan sees strong momentum for […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

SEC Officially Appeals XRP Ruling — Will the Court Reverse Ripple’s Win?

SEC Officially Appeals XRP Ruling — Will the Court Reverse Ripple’s Win?The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially appealed the XRP ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, reigniting the legal battle over whether XRP sales on crypto exchanges qualify as securities. The regulator challenges key aspects of the court decision, including rulings that cleared Ripple executives and non-cash XRP distributions. The outcome could have a […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset Investments

Crypto Scheme Settlement: Tennessee and GS Partners Resolve Misleading Digital Asset InvestmentsTennessee has secured a multi-million dollar settlement with GS Partners over alleged deceptive investment schemes involving digital assets and the metaverse. Investors were enticed with tokens and vouchers linked to physical gold, skyscrapers, and virtual staking pools. Now, affected individuals have 90 days to file claims, with promises of refunds for all deposited funds or […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations

Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA RegulationsItaly plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), aiming to […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025

DTCC launches digital sandbox to innovate capital market infrastructure

The DTCC aims to invite market participants to address pain points and let clients try DTCC products on their own use cases.

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has a sandbox.

The DTCC Digital Launchpad will be an open ecosystem where market participants and technology providers can launch pilots that will have a clear path to production. This comes after a successful proof-of-concept led by the Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC).

The DTCC has invited a group of participants to the Digital Launchpad to develop initiatives that address critical collateral management pain points and lead to scalable solutions. Their results will be publicized in the first quarter of 2025. 

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Ripple Invests $25M in Bitnomial’s Platform to Build Regulated Derivatives Market for Digital Assets Like XRP

Ripple Invests M in Bitnomial’s Platform to Build Regulated Derivatives Market for Digital Assets Like XRPCrypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial is set to launch its U.S. perpetual futures trading platform, Botanical, backed by a $25 million round led by Ripple. The platform, integrating Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD, aims to challenge decentralized exchanges and offshore models. Bitnomial’s approach to bringing offshore trading models into the U.S. derivatives industry presents a significant market opportunity, […]

Canaan Introduces Bitcoin Mining Home Heaters at CES 2025