Hong Kong’s central bank is releasing new guidelines for institutions interested in offering crypto custodianship services. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published new guidelines this morning for financial institutions seeking to sell or distribute tokenized products. According to the note, the HKMA encourages financial institutions to do their due diligence while researching potential digital […]

A digital Euro CBDC will be “designed for making payments, not for investment,” explained Ulrich Bindseil, Jürgen Schaaf, and Executive Board member Piero Cipollone in a blog post on Feb. 19. They added that many banks worry their customers might withdraw deposits to hold digital Euros instead. “These fears are misplaced,” they stated. The ECB […]

On Tuesday, CME Group unveiled plans to introduce micro euro-denominated bitcoin and ether futures, set to debut on March 18, contingent on regulatory green lights. These euro-based offerings will mirror their U.S. dollar-based equivalents, each representing one-tenth of the respective cryptocurrency’s value. CME Group Announces Micro Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures Launch Following the 2021 […]

Several analysts continue to make bullish predictions for the XRP token despite its lacklustre price action. This time, crypto analyst Dark Defender has identified emerging patterns that suggest that XRP could rise to $2 soon.  The XRP Bull Run Is Here Dark Defender mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that the RSI (Relative Strength […]

The UK government will introduce new regulations for stablecoins and crypto staking services within the next six months, according to Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami. He was speaking at a Coinbase-hosted industry event in London on Monday, adding that the government is “pushing very hard” to get legislation on the books. The Treasury […]

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Bitcoin’s record-breaking rise against Japanese yen mirrors significant regulatory shifts

Last May, I wrote an article for Bitcoin Magazine predicting that Layer 2 (L2) metaprotocol solutions would resolve the Ordinals controversy. Now that two of the most highly-anticipated Layer 2 solutions, Taproot Assets (TA) and RGB, are either available or imminent, it’s time to revisit this subject. Indeed, it may be past time judging by […]

The global derivatives marketplace CME Group plans to expand its cryptocurrency derivatives suite with Bitcoin and ether futures. Dubbed Micro Bitcoin Euro and Micro Ether Euro futures, the products will be launched on March 18, pending regulatory approval. CME Group Enhances Crypto Hedging Giovanni Vicioso, the Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group, mentioned: […]

US government prosecutors are reportedly urging a federal judge to accept crypto exchange Binance’s plea deal. In November 2023, the top global crypto exchange was hit with a $4.3 billion fine by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle a multi-year investigation. Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s controversial chief executive, said he would plead guilty to […]

Cryptocurrency advocate John Deaton (R) launched his Senate bid Monday, challenging Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) as she looks to secure her …

ADA, the native token of the Cardano ecosystem, has experienced a notable surge in price, taking advantage of Bitcoin’s (BTC) stagnation above the $52,000 level. With gains of 20% and 14% over the past thirty and fourteen days, respectively, ADA has reignited bullish sentiment among investors. The token’s recent performance has not gone unnoticed, as […]

TL;DR Altseason Buzz: The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with the potential of an “Altseason”, a period when altcoins surge significantly. This is indicated by the Altcoin Season Index and the recent uptrend in Ethereum and other altcoins like Solana, Polkadot, and Cosmos. Investor Interest and Market Competition: Investors are showing increased interest in altcoins, leading […]

TL;DR MetaMask Integrates Blockaid Alerts for Security on Multiple Blockchain Networks Security Alerts in the platform: Protection in Ethereum, BNB Chain and Polygon 55% Growth in Users Highlights Importance of Security MetaMask, a popular crypto wallet app, has taken a significant step towards improving security by integrating security alerts provided by Blockaid, a firm specializing […]

The Arweave ecosystem is attracting increasing attention as the $AR token experiences significant growth, with a remarkable 110% surge over the past 90 days.  In the last week alone, $AR has surged by 72%, and in the past 24 hours, it has seen a 25% increase, reaching a yearly high at $16.27, and the momentum […]

Tyr Capital Partners, a crypto hedge fund based in Switzerland, is facing accusations of mismanagement from an investor, according to a Financial Times report. Swiss prosecutors have initiated a search of the firm following allegations that started in August 2023 that Tyr Capital disregarded early warnings regarding the collapse of the FTX exchange. Tyr Capital […]

Cryptocurrency advocate John Deaton has formally announced his candidacy for the Senate in Massachusetts, setting his sights on unseating the current Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren from her position. “I’m excited for the opportunity to fight for change, and for the people of Massachusetts in the United States Senate,” Deaton wrote on Tuesday. Deaton vs. Warren: […]

The Bitcoin options market sees a surge in sophisticated trading strategies, with a notable $20 million butterfly spread bet signaling cautious optimism among large investors

We’re thrilled to announce that Starknet Token (STRK) is now available on Kraken! Funding and trading STRK funding and trading are live. Add STRK to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit.  Only deposit STRK on Starknet. Deposits using other networks will be lost. Got STRK and a Kraken […]

When it comes to storing your bitcoin, multisignature—or multisig for short—is widely recognized as one of the most secure methods. It can eliminate risks associated with exchanges and custodians, and simultaneously addresses the most common issues with self-custody. In this article, we’re going to walk through why you should hold your own bitcoin keys, what […]

Someone who participated in the Ethereum initial coin offering (ICO) in 2014 just sent their ETH to crypto exchange Kraken after lying dormant for the better part of a decade. Blockchain tracker Lookonchain first spotted the entity depositing 1,732 Ethereum to Kraken just as ETH broke the $3,000 level. It’s not clear what the individual […]

The trader who accurately called the May 2021 crypto market crash is predicting a price pattern for Bitcoin (BTC) in the current market cycle using a model with historical reliability. Pseudonymous analyst Dave the Wave tells his 145,100 followers on the social media platform X that he expects Bitcoin to continue to trade within the […]

Decrypt and Rug Radio are excited to announce our plan to build the world’s largest decentralized media network. Our mission is to craft an ecosystem that equitably benefits content creators and consumers alike, ensuring that every interaction enhances the collective value of our network. Our 12-Month Vision Our strategy for the upcoming year is structured […]

Bitcoin’s recent surge past USD $52k raises speculation on reaching new all-time highs, with its last week’s close marking the highest since November 2021. RektCapital suggests a positive Bitcoin trend, noting an early break of Four-Year Cycle resistance in the Pre-Halving period, hinting at potential new highs by mid-2025. Despite the optimism, Swissblock anticipates a […]

Should You Buy This Top Cryptocurrency Before It Surges by More Than 4,000%, According to Cathie Wood? Adam Spatacco, The Motley Fool. Tue …

Over the last day, Filecoin (FIL) has seemingly emerged from the shadows to stage a price recovery of over 10%. This notable move has brought more attention to the altcoin, which had previously failed to follow the general crypto market recovery. On the back of this, one crypto analyst predicts big things for the altcoin, […]

A new crypto project backed by the team behind Polygon (MATIC) wants to introduce a new “proof of humanity” protocol. According to a new press release, the Humanity Institution, in partnership with Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands, is introducing a new zero-knowledge-proof, Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM)-compatible blockchain that uses palm scanning technology. Using palm-scanning tech to […]

TL;DR Liquid restaking is a new trend that allows users to stake their ETH on multiple networks, increasing their security and earning potential. EigenLayer is a protocol that enables liquid restaking by issuing LRTs, which represent the user’s stake and rewards on both Ethereum and EigenLayer. Liquid restaking has several benefits, such as liquidity, flexibility, and capital efficiency, […]

The AI token, World Coin (WLD), witnessed an impressive surge yesterday, climbing by over 40% to achieve a new all-time high at $7.965. This remarkable price increase reflects the growing interest and optimism surrounding the Worldcoin project. Worldcoin has garnered significant attention from investors, having raised a substantial total of $240 million across three rounds […]

Web3 infrastructure development firm COTI announced the successful demonstration of garbled circuits on the blockchain ahead of its privacy-centric Ethereum-based layer-2 network COTI V2 launch in April. According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, COTI deployed the Garbled Circuits in collaboration with its partner Soda Labs, creating a mechanism that performs the computations using […]

Comments on Lightning Network adoption, made by Russell Okung, a former NFL star who is among the first to receive part of his salary in crypto, sparked a discussion that highlighted the opposing opinions of the crypto community about the usage of bitcoin and stablecoins in emerging markets. Russell Okung Ignites Discussion on Bitcoin vs. […]

Cryptocurrency market seeing slight recovery ahead of volatility surge expected in foreseeable future