The approval marks a year-long effort for Binance in Thailand, which sought the help of a domestic and publicly listed Thai company
The World Economic Forum has prescribed a set of fixes for global agencies intent on regulating the crypto industry
Given the impressive growth trajectory and unpredictable future of crypto markets, the potential systemic risks cannot be dismissed, the board said
Over 130 family office professionals surveyed noted a 90% client interest in crypto, a finding at odds with Goldman Sachs earlier this month
The 7-day average trading volumes for bitcoin have dropped to their lowest level in two and a half years alongside a muted derivatives market
Following several upgrades and a switch in its consensus model, Ethereum is experiencing a surge in validator demand
Japan has continued to ratchet up its standards on crypto regulation for roughly two years in response to criticisms levied against it
Hong Kong is attempting to rebuild its image as a fintech hub, including Web3 pursuits, agreeing Monday to allow retail investors to trade crypto again
Data suggests the number of bitcoin addresses holding more than 1000 and 100 BTC has been on a six-year decline following two major peaks in 2016 and 2017
Under proposed amendments, serving members of the Assembly are obligated to announce their digital assets by the conclusion of the following month
BTC is now just 10% ahead of ETH on a year-to-date basis after the former’s decline narrowed the gap with the latter by around 5% in May
Huobi Global was first placed on an investor alert list last year for servicing Malaysia-based crypto traders without proper registration
One NFT on auction at Sotheby’s fetch bids more than ten times higher than its highest public offer on OpenSea
Genesis, Gemini and other stakeholders are weighing whether to allow DCG more time to stave off a potential default
Revolut’s internal IT systems were identified in March as being insufficient in assuring revenue streams from different areas of its business, including crypto trading
Dubbed the e-HKD or “Cyber Hong Kong Dollar,” its trial run marks a significant step towards digitizing financial transactions, though its live launch is not yet guaranteed
Dominance of blue-chip crypto assets and stablecoins USDT and USDC, now make up a staggering 78.5% of the total market cap
Binance said it is working to secure an alternative provider to ensure the continued availability of AUD deposits and withdrawals
Tether’s decision to invest in bitcoin reflects the broader trend of institutional and retail investors incorporating the bellwether asset into their investment strategies
Widespread adoption of tokenized assets and blockchain in global securities trade seems far off, but a top industry body appears confident
The SEC had fought for the Hinman Speech documents to be inadmissible in its case against Ripple, but now they’re set to be released
The chair acknowledged his agency’s shortcomings in acting sooner to curb the crisis spreading throughout Signature’s operations
The potential for US recession looms over crypto markets, with cash flow and real-world utility critical to weather the storm
Handheld bitcoin miners might not be the most powerful rigs on the market, but the price is right
The Democratic Party of Oregon will also pay a reduced fine for failing to disclose the true source of a hefty donation tied to FTX
Coinbase co-founder Ehrsam, through Paradigm, buys COIN stock for the first time in about a year, while CEO Armstrong has been selling
Bitcoin’s return to $25,000 looks like a very “real prospect” in the coming days, FxPro senior market analyst Alex Kuptsikevich told Blockworks
Despite the overall decline, there were a few positive developments at the beginning of the year, Pitchbook said in a report titled Emerging Tech: Crypto Report
By enabling offline use for CBDCs, a central bank could hope to achieve various public policy objectives including those closely aligned with its core mandate, the guide reads
It marks a significant milestone as one of the first completed blockchain Phase II contracts within the government sector
The report from S&P Global attempts to uncover some of crypto’s biggest macro drivers
The proposed ETF, a collaboration between Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest and crypto investment product firm 21Shares, aims to list and trade on the Cboe BZX exchange
Azuki NFTs are proving the most popular with borrowers and lenders on the new Blur peer-to-peer loans protocol, Blend
Binance hopes its new platform, Capital Connect, will be a central hub for institutional investors seeking portfolio managers
To date, there are nine US presidential candidates in a three-to-six split between Democrats and Republicans, and only a handful have shown interest in crypto regulation
The last time Bitcoin miner outflows were this high, BTC crashed from $30,000 to below $19,000 in less than two weeks
The development marks the most extensive deployment of these types of pools to date, the exchange said Thursday
As hedge funds’ short positions in S&P 500 futures reach 12-year highs, some experts believe a short squeeze could also play well for digital assets
With the Fed’s 25 basis point hike signaling a potential end to the cycle, some believe the market is primed for a rally
The bill effectively prohibits CBDCs for use as money across the state and is expected to take effect on July 1 following Governor Ron DeSantis’ seal of approval
The bill would ban North Carolina state government entities from accepting any CBDC, although a US digital dollar isn’t in the works just yet
OpenSea might be handling more NFT trades each day, but newcomer Blur is still far ahead in terms of volume
Crypto companies large and small should brace for more SEC enforcement actions throughout the rest of the year
OFAC found that while Poloniex did not voluntarily disclose its apparent violations of sanctions programs, the infractions were not considered to be especially severe or harmful
Coinbase’s perpetual contracts will offer up to 5x leverage and direct access trading via API is available to institutional clients outside the US
Bitcoin is in its “transitionary phase,” analysts say, marked by lower leverage, fewer short-term speculators — and less volatile price
Genesis has initiated a 30-day mediation process with DCG, UCC, Creditor Committee and Gemini to reach a final resolution as soon as possible
The country is aiming to generate positive, sustainable returns across a range of asset classes, including crypto, by tapping into its extensive network of hydroelectricity
Bitcoin has blown its previous record for daily transactions, set during the 2017 bull run, out of the water
Participants would only need to pay for capital gains or income tax when digital assets are sold or exchanged for other crypto or for fiat currency