OKX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has opted to withdraw its application to operate in Hong Kong, marking a notable development in the regulatory landscape. In a recent announcement, OKX cited strategic considerations for its decision to withdraw its application for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Hong Kong. The exchange…
The adoption of cryptocurrency is significantly bolstered when large funds, such as pensions and endowments, begin investing. Notable among these are university endowments, which manage substantial assets for their respective institutions. The University of Michigan is actively participating in cryptocurrency investments through the CNK Fund I, L.P., managed by Andreessen Horowitz. This fund targets “cryptonetwork…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a groundbreaking decision by greenlighting the potential launch of eight exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. This move comes on the heels of the SEC’s earlier approval of bitcoin ETFs, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets. The…
For cryptocurrency to gain more value, wider ownership is crucial. Institutions investing directly in bitcoin or indirectly through spot ETFs, launched in January, can drive this growth. Some entities, like MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), invest directly in bitcoin, while others, like the State of Wisconsin, invest indirectly. This trend is positive for cryptocurrency as it increases exposure…
In a largely partisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives has moved to prohibit the Federal Reserve from launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The bill, known as the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, was introduced by Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), with concerns raised by Republicans regarding the potential for a U.S. CBDC to…
The Fantasy Top collection surged to the top of CryptoSlam’s daily non-fungible token sales chart on Wednesday, exceeding $1 million in transactions for the first time this week. The leading Blast collection reported 7,467 transactions involving 2,246 unique buyers and 2,749 sellers. Meanwhile, the Ethereum blockchain outperformed other platforms on the same day, recording sales…
Ethereum experienced a remarkable rally on Monday, marking its largest daily gains in three years and surpassing industry giants like Mastercard and LVMH in market capitalization. The surge was triggered by increasing speculation regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) potential approval of a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). News of the heightened probability of…
A 43-year-old software engineer, who previously worked on the BlackBerry in the 2000s and helped develop the Windows Phone app store at Microsoft, has now taken on a new challenge. Despite not having worked in crypto until early 2022, Laver is leading Solana Labs’ effort to revolutionize the crypto experience by integrating blockchain capabilities into…
On Wednesday, the U.S. securities regulator urged lawmakers to reject a proposed bill designed to establish a new legal framework for digital currencies, warning it could undermine existing legal precedents and place capital markets at “immeasurable risk.” The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider the Republican-sponsored Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st…
AI-generated content poses a significant online disinformation threat, but blockchain technology can help verify and authenticate the truth, according to William Ogden Moore, Research Analyst at Grayscale Investments. As AI integrates more into daily life, its impact on sectors like finance has been profound, facilitating smarter investments and market analysis. However, the rise of generative…