TL;DR Cryptocurrency adoption remains stable in the US, UK, France, and Singapore, according to Gemini’s report. 57% of cryptocurrency owners feel comfortable incorporating cryptocurrencies into their investments. Crypto ETFs, especially in the US, have driven adoption and attracted institutional investment. Cryptocurrency adoption remains stable in key countries for the industry, such as the United States, […]

TL;DR PayPal and Venmo now allow users to send cryptocurrency payments using Ethereum Name Service (ENS) usernames. The new feature, initially available to U.S. users, simplifies wallet address management and reduces transaction errors. It facilitates cryptocurrency adoption and adds to the payment platform’s previous efforts, such as the partnership with MoonPay and the launch of […]

As the US election approaches D-day, analysts continue to discuss its potential impact on the crypto market. Financial institution Bernstein, in a note to their clients, predicted a huge “delta” in Bitcoin’s price depending on the campaign winner. The team believes the crypto market has “warmed” more to Trump than Harris, suggesting a US$50k berth […]

Recent trading days have witnessed over US$700 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. A brief respite occurred with US$34.6 million in net inflows, despite missing data from major funds like IBIT. Matt Hougan claims Bitcoin ETFs are adopted faster than any in history, overshadowed by larger investor purchases. Investment advisors’ allocations are significant, making […]

Dogecoin recently regained strength after witnessing a massive drop in the past months. While its bearish structure remains intact on the daily scale, it is currently looking bullish following a short rebound. August saw Dogecoin through an end to a broader correction following a monthly back-to-back drop to a local bottom. This brought a reset […]

​​Play-to-Earn (P2E) meme coin Floki is gaining ground with a 3.3% pump today. Meanwhile, another new P2E meme coin, Shiba Shootout, has just raised $1 million at presale. Floki Price Pumps, But Traders Say More to Come Floki’s run might just be starting – analysts forecast huge gains are on the horizon. It’s currently trading […]

Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first client, and the bank plans further expansion into additional digital assets. […]

ENS Labs, the organization responsible for the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), has announced integration with PayPal and Venmo. This move allows users of these popular payment platforms to utilize their ENS names when transferring cryptocurrency. The feature, available initially in the United States, simplifies the process of managing wallet addresses and helps reduce the likelihood […]

Standard Chartered has officially launched its digital asset custody service in the UAE, according to an announcement from the bank. The service has been licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), following a memorandum of understanding signed in May 2023. “The launch of our digital asset custody offering […]

Centrifuge, a real-world asset (RWA) solution and a Parachain, has a plan for Polkadot, a smart contracts platform. In a proposal, the RWA platform suggests that the newly created Polkadot Community Foundation allocates $3 million USDC to their T-Bill pool. This pool is held within the Anemoy Liquid Treasury Fund and aims to serve multiple […]

Metaplanet’s stock has jumped 480% since it unveiled its Bitcoin strategy in April, but the firm is down 13% on its investment.

State Street Global Advisors has announced the launch of three new digital asset and “disruptive technology” exchange-traded funds (ETFs). All three ETFs will be managed by Galaxy Asset Management, an affiliate of Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Holdings. In a press release, State Street says it is launching the SPDR Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF (DECO), […]

Venture capitalist Chris Burniske thinks that the depressed sentiment that has seeped into the crypto market is not warranted. The digital asset veteran tells his 299,600 followers on the social media platform X that both market technicals and fundamentals indicate that Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto are gearing up for higher prices despite gloomy trader sentiment. […]

Ancient Bitcoin whale returns with mammoth profit on his dormant BTC stash

In 2023, Americans lost $5.6 billion to cryptocurrency fraud. Investment scams accounted for 71% of losses. FBI warns of increasing sophistication …

Pepe Unchained is in contention to become the top meme coin, potentially overtaking the industry titans like Pepe and Dogecoin. These are the thoughts of popular crypto analyst ClayBro, who hailed Pepe Unchained’s ($PEPU) rapid momentum and utility-rooted use case as reasons it could outdo the current meme coin frontrunners. ClayBro says $PEPU is Set Apart […]

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman at Microstrategy and known bitcoin proponent, gave his personal prediction about the long-term price of the cryptocurrency. On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Saylor stated that BTC would reach $13 million in 21 years and explained that, at some point in the future, bitcoin would trade at S&P 500 volumes plus 8% due […]

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken unprecedented action against an individual accused of running an illegal network of cryptocurrency ATMs. As the market watchdog emphasizes, this is its first set of charges involving physical machines that allow for the buying and selling of digital assets. At the same time, the FCA reminds “there […]

Financial services behemoth Standard Chartered is launching a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates following the approval of a license from local regulators. According to a new press release, Standard Chartered has selected the UAE for its product launch due to the region’s well-regarded approach to digital asset regulation and adoption. Says […]

TL;DR US Bitcoin ETFs have recorded their longest streak of daily net outflows since launch, with a total withdrawal of close to $1.2 billion in eight days. This withdrawal is taking place in a context of global economic uncertainty and greater risk aversion on the part of investors. The decline in Bitcoin ETFs reflects a […]

Bitcoin’s value drop has shifted investor interest towards altcoins, increasing their market share. Despite a 55% drop in open interest, altcoins have continued to see growth in market capitalisation. The ETH/BTC ratio remains below its yearly average, reflecting persistent struggles for Ethereum since the Merge. Analysts suggest potential for altcoin outperformance in the coming months, […]

Charges of drug-trafficking against Melbourne crypto millionaire / souvlaki king, Sam Karagiozis, were dropped yesterday due to a lack of evidence. The charges against Karagiozis related to his alleged use of the dark web and Bitcoin to import and distribute over 30 kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine between 2016 and 2017. Karagiozis says he now […]

People seek to find which tokens could surge as the crypto market recovers. This time, experts mention three names: Dogecoin (DOGE), IntelMarkets (INTL) and Solana (SOL). All these crypto coins have seen exciting developments that could trigger a rally. For instance, the Dogecoin Foundation released a new Trailmap update, IntelMarkets announced major partnerships and Bybit […]

Crypto analyst Jesse Olson has highlighted the second consecutive Heikin Ashi signal on the Bitcoin (BTC) weekly chart. This comes despite Bitcoin’s recent rise to as high as $58,000, which suggests that a bullish reversal might be on the horizon.  What The Heikin Ashi Signal Means For Bitcoin While highlighting the second consecutive Heikin Ashi […]

Telefónica Tech is integrating with Polygon’s Privado ID to advance its digital identity solutions as Europe moves toward digital ID implementation.

Ripple CTO busts major crypto scam linked to Unstoppable Domains

Losses from cryptocurrency-related frauds and scams jumped by 45% last year amid a sharp rise in the value of digital assets.

While the global market grappled with uncertainty, South and Southeastern Asia economies – particularly India, Indonesia and Malaysia – have emerged as unexpected investment hotspots. With strong GDP (gross domestic product) growth, favorable inflation rates and thriving stock markets, these nations offer promising opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on the region’s economic momentum. It […]

North Carolina legislators have approved a bill that prevents the U.S. state from accepting central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a form of payment or participating in any related tests conducted by any branch of the Federal Reserve. According to the roll call transcript for the voting session, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the […]

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how bitcoin is being leveraged by both the opposition and the government in Venezuela, highlighting one of its most significant traits: uncensorability. Latam Insights Encore: Venezuelan Situation Shows Bitcoin’s Utility […]

Standard Chartered announced today (Tuesday) that it has started offering digital asset custody services in the United Arab Emirates. Brevan Howard Digital, the digital asset division of the British hedge fund, is the first client to use these services. Bank Chooses UAE for Launch The bank said it chose the UAE for this launch due […]

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), Japan’s largest electricity provider, has begun mining Bitcoin through its subsidiary Agile Energy X using excess renewable energy that would otherwise be wasted, as per reports from Asahi. With over 27 million residential and business customers, TEPCO established Agile Energy in 2022, and now they are exploring Bitcoin mining powered […]