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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 […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

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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BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

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, […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Surge Looms as US Election Nears — Standard Chartered Predicts BTC Rally to $73,800

Bitcoin Surge Looms as US Election Nears — Standard Chartered Predicts BTC Rally to ,800Banking giant Standard Chartered is predicting a sharp rise in bitcoin’s value, with forecasts suggesting it could approach its all-time high of $73,800 as the U.S. presidential election nears. Rising Treasury yields, growing interest in bitcoin ETFs, and Trump’s improving election odds are key factors driving this potential rally, supported by increasing institutional inflows and […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

‘We Go Higher Fast’ — Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin Breakout as Investors Fear Being Left Behind

‘We Go Higher Fast’ — Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin Breakout as Investors Fear Being Left BehindBitcoin’s sharp rally has Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan rethinking how fast the crypto could skyrocket, as investors rush to position themselves ahead of the next big surge. “People don’t want to be left behind if and when crypto takes off,” he stressed. “There is a lot of dry powder on the sidelines.” He predicted: “As […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

USDS and RLUSD Stablecoins See Uptick in Supply Amid Broader Stablecoin Growth

USDS and RLUSD Stablecoins See Uptick in Supply Amid Broader Stablecoin GrowthThe latest data highlights that the stablecoin market currently sits at $173 billion, with two recently introduced U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins showing significant growth. The decentralized finance (defi) project Sky, previously known as Makerdao, has minted 1.11 billion USDS, adding approximately 104 million coins to its supply over the past five days. In a parallel development […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

US Senator Sounds Alarm on 3 Major Crypto Threats — Could Digital Assets Be in Danger?

US Senator Sounds Alarm on 3 Major Crypto Threats — Could Digital Assets Be in Danger?Utah Republican senator Mike Lee outlined three major regulatory risks to the cryptocurrency industry at the recent Permissionless III crypto conference. They are the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), fragmented state regulations, and heavy federal oversight. He warned these could threaten the digital assets sector, saying, “Cryptocurrency is not a security. Cryptocurrency […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Declares Bitcoin an Asset Class, Rivaling Gold in Investment Potential

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Declares Bitcoin an Asset Class, Rivaling Gold in Investment PotentialBlackrock CEO Larry Fink has emphasized bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an investment, calling it an alternative to commodities like gold. “We believe bitcoin is an asset class in itself,” said the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager. Fink downplayed regulatory changes, arguing broader acceptance and liquidity will drive market expansion. With the firm’s bitcoin […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Rises as China Stimulus and Multiple Bullish News Fuel Crypto Gains

Bitcoin Rises as China Stimulus and Multiple Bullish News Fuel Crypto GainsChina’s unclear fiscal stimulus measures have fueled a surge in bitcoin, pushing the cryptocurrency to a two-week high and sparking speculation that investors may shift to cryptocurrencies over Chinese equities. The uncertainty surrounding the scale of China’s economic efforts has prompted capital rotation into alternative assets like BTC. Adding to the momentum, rising odds for […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency

This Week’s Crypto Gainers and Losers: Meme Tokens Outshine Bitcoin and Ethereum

This Week’s Crypto Gainers and Losers: Meme Tokens Outshine Bitcoin and EthereumIn the midst of a more optimistic crypto market, both bitcoin and ethereum have enjoyed steady growth, climbing by 3.13% and 3.61%, respectively, over the past week. Additionally, several other digital currencies experienced even more significant increases, with spx6900 (SPX) stealing the spotlight by skyrocketing 107.2%, making it the standout performer of the week. Crypto […]

BNB Hits New All Time High to Briefly Surpass Solana as 4th Largest Cryptocurrency