India is not in a hurry to introduce crypto and Web3 legislation, as it waits for global clarity and local innovation….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
El Salvador’s new citizenship-by-investment program requires a $1 million investment in Bitcoin or USDT, offering a pathway to citizenship….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Investment manager VanEck predicts Solana will join crypto spot ETF wars in 2024 as its market cap and users grow….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has been ordered by US Judge Richard Jones to stay in the country, following a request to travel to Abu Dhabi….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Fidelity’s proposed Bitcoin ETF appears on DTCC site, fueling speculation of SEC approval alongside BlackRock’s spot BTC ETF….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Seeking more crypto-friendly shores, Robinhood launches its services in the EU, capitalizing on MiCA’s potential for smoother operations….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Amid accusations, Bitcoin developer DashJr refutes claims of censorship in sparking a back-and-forth exchange with Samourai Wallet….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Sotheby’s pioneering Bitcoin Ordinals auction runs through December 13, 2023, featuring works by pseudonymous digital artist Shroomtoshi….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SafeAuth reshapes the crypto wallet experience by introducing social login options in collaboration with Web3Auth and Safe….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Analyze the viewpoints regarding Ordinals , with debates over whether they represent an innovative evolution of the blockchain or not….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Testifying to Senate, JPMorgan’s Dimon states he is “deeply opposed to crypto” including Bitcoin which lacks compliance checks….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
French banking giant Societe Generale launches EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), the first bank-issued Euro stablecoin on Ethereum….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The Swiss city aims to make bill payment more convenient by letting residents pay municipal fees & taxes with Bitcoin and Tether….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
A law drafted by ChatGPT was unanimously approved in Brazil, marking a milestone in the history of legislation and artificial intelligence….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
As gold hits record high, Bitcoin shows even more strength in latest rally, impressing Bloomberg commodity analyst….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
World’s largest asset manager seeds Bitcoin ETF, files updated application, SEC concerns remain despite 90% chance of approval….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Legal challenges for Cristiano Ronaldo as he faces a $1 billion lawsuit over his endorsement of Binance’s NFT collection….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Antpool took the lead from Foundry for the first time since early 2022 as the largest Bitcoin mining pool by blocks mined in November….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Argentina’s stance against BRICS membership takes center stage as Milei, a vocal critic, prepares to implement drastic economic changes….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Paxos expands to Abu Dhabi with FSRA approval, empowering the platform to issue stablecoins and offer crypto-brokerage and custody services….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC acknowledges Ethereum exchange-traded fund filing from Fidelity, proposing a spot ETF holding ether if approved….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy purchased 16,130 more Bitcoins for $593 million, its corporate Bitcoin stash is now worth over $5B….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Explore the implications for central banks globally and the call for robust cyber defenses in the age of digital financial transformation….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Philippine regulator flag Binance over licensing issues and warn of potential fines for local promoters of the cryptocurrency exchange….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Navigate the world of cross-chain USDC movements with CCTP, unlocking a network for seamless transfers across major blockchains….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Franklin files new Bitcoin ETF proposal hours after SEC delayed previous app, aiming to list on NYSE’s Arca platform….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC delays ruling on Franklin, Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs, potentially lining up a wave of crypto fund approvals after extended review….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Chainlink has upgraded staking to v0.2, opening access to 45M LINK, and increasing staking accessibility for token holders….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Gain insights into the evolving global crypto landscape as Tron takes precedence over Bitcoin as the preferred choice for illicit financing….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Argentina’s new president Javier Milei reaffirms his pledge to shut down the central bank, seeking to return money creation to the private sector….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
No flight risk seen as Binance’s founder CZ voluntarily came to US court to plead guilty, take responsibility in AML case…Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Jarrod Watts outlines issues with new Ethereum project Blast’s capabilities ahead of its February 2024 mainnet launch….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Singapore central bank to curb crypto retail trading, banning incentives, leverage and card payments to limit volatility risks….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Top asset managers lean toward launching in-kind Bitcoin ETFs despite SEC view that cash models may curb volatility and illiquidity….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance likely has enough crypto to cover $4.3B fine without asset sales, preventing pressure on prices, according to Coinbase’s director….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance founder Zhao to step down and plead guilty to resolve money laundering probes, remains majority owner under $4.3B US agreement….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
DOJ to announce settlement with Binance over alleged crypto money laundering and sanctions violations at press conference today….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
STP launches AWNS, an innovative Web3 identity solution using NFT-owned wallets powered by ERC-6551 for decentralized environments….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Multi-year DOJ investigation into Binance nears potential settlement regarding allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The SEC advised Bitcoin ETF firms to use cash creations, not in-kind, to address broker-dealer restrictions on direct crypto transactions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC slows Ethereum ETF race, delaying ruling on Hashdex’s spot fund beyond initial 45-day deadline as regulatory concerns persist….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Asset manager WisdomTree updated its prospectus for a Bitcoin ETF while discussions with the SEC continue, staying in the crypto race….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether plans $500M investment in Bitcoin mining, building facilities in Uruguay, Paraguay, El Salvador to reach 1% of network power….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlackRock files for Ethereum ETF with SEC, bringing institutional legitimacy to crypto as world’s largest asset manager….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Singapore explores linking digital asset networks in a new whitepaper, enabling cross-chain transfers between financial institutions….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Global Bitcoin ETP exposure hits an all-time high according to a new report from K33 Research, signaling strong institutional appetite….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Vitalik Buterin argues recent advances in ZK tech address past limitations & make Plasma a viable layer 2 scaling solution….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
OKX partners with Polygon to launch X1, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, leveraging OKX’s 50 million user base to fuel growth….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Disney unveils Disney Pinnacle, an NFT pin app allowing fans to discover, collect and trade digital Disney, Pixar & Star Wars pins….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Russia levies $11K fine on Coinbase for not storing Russian user data in the country, extending similar fines on Apple, Google & more….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ethereum investment products hit 2022 high in weekly inflows, signaling renewed interest tied to a US ETF listing request….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlackRock files with SEC for Ethereum ETF listing on Nasdaq via 19b-4 after registering Ethereum Trust - would provide direct Ether exposure….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ethereum hits 6-month high on ETF buzz; upside looks overextended short-term based on overbought RSI reading, raising chances of pullback….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Ripple CEO defiant against SEC, says company is prepared for Supreme Court battle over allegations it illegally sold XRP tokens….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
HSBC taps Ripple’s Metaco to develop tokenized securities custody, launching in 2024, allowing institutions to securely manage assets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Commodity Futures Trading Commission charges crypto in unprecedented enforcement blitz resulting in over $4B in penalties….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase adds 4 national security experts, including Frances Townsend and Stephanie Murphy, to advise its leadership on crypto….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Cardano’s partner chain initiative, announced at last week’s summit, will leverage Polkadot’s Substrate to empower interoperable chains….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Kraken explores partnering with Polygon or other layer 2 developers like Matter Labs to build a new scaling solution….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance’s grip on the crypto exchange market has weakened over the past year as rivals like OKX, Bybit & others gain ground, per new data….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of all charges, stares down 110 year sentence after crypto exchange imploded in fraud scheme….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Georgia central bank selects Ripple and its XRP Ledger-based CBDC platform for the Digital Lari pilot after reviewing nine candidates….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Musk slammed NFTs as “just a URL to the JPEG”, saying assets should be stored on-chain to avoid dead links if servers go down….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase launches regulated fractional futures contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum designed to open futures trading to everyday investors….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Lawmakers urge the DOJ to charge Binance and Tether for facilitating illicit finance activity, including Hamas crypto funding….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Prosecutors will demolish Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense by exposing his lies, predicts former backer Anthony Scaramucci….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FTX transfers $10.5M in crypto to Binance & Coinbase, sparking speculation the bankrupt exchange could soon liquidate the assets….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Crypto sleuth ZachXBT identifies a scammer aiding 17 SIM swap attacks on OpenAI and Bored Ape execs and others, resulting in millions stolen….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Coinbase calls SEC lawsuit regulatory overreach, saying traded crypto tokens are commodities not securities, as it seeks case dismissal….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
BlockFi emerges from bankruptcy and plans to recover assets from collapsed crypto firms FTX and Three Arrows Capital….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
SEC reviews ETF bid to convert $4.8B Grayscale Ethereum Trust to allow mainstream investors exposure to Ether without direct crypto holdings….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin soared past $35K to hit 1.5-year high as speculation around ETF approval and $300M in liquidations fueled a 15% surge….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
China’s first international digital yuan oil transaction by PetroChina poses a major threat to US dollar dominance in the global oil trade….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
FBI charges six for operating illegal $30 million crypto laundering ring, with clients including hackers and drug dealers….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Binance ends Visa card support in Europe Dec 20 amid regulatory pressure on crypto debit cards, leaving users to find alternatives….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether moves to real-time reserves reporting in 2024 to address transparency concerns over the widely-used USDT stablecoin….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
The SEC dropped charges against Ripple’s executives, marking a major victory for the crypto firm, though its legal battle continues….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Six months until Bitcoin’s next supply halving, but a Bloomberg analyst argues the 2024 event may disappoint bulls expecting a surge….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Chainalysis argues recent estimates of crypto terrorism financing are inflated, as not all exchange transactions aid militants….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Litecoin perpetual futures are now available for retail traders outside the US and UK….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Uniswap will start charging trading fees on certain tokens, rolling out a 0.15% charge per trade to fund innovation and development….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >
Tether froze over $870K linked to terrorism financing in Israel and Ukraine, partnering with authorities to mitigate crypto’s use for crime….Read full story at Crypto Briefing >