Coinbase Is Dominating a Key Bitcoin ETF Service

The race to provide a key bit of infrastructure for bitcoin [BTC] ETFs – custody services – hasn't actually been much of a race so far. Crypto exchange Coinbase has dominated so far, winning the job from the majority of applications from the likes of BlackRock, WisdomTree and Valkyrie. дальше »

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Standard Chartered China provides digital yuan exchange services

Multinational banking giant Standard Chartered has begun offering exchange services for the digital yuan, helping to integrate China's CBDC into the global financial system. дальше »

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OKX launches crypto exchange and web3 wallet in Brazil

OKX has launched its crypto exchange and Web3 wallet in Brazil, marking a significant expansion into the Latin American market with a focus on providing secure and comprehensive crypto trading and defi services. дальше »

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Argo Blockchain appoints ex-CBOE digital leader as new CEO

Argo Blockchain, a key player in the Bitcoin mining industry, has appointed Thomas Chippas, a veteran in digital assets and financial services, as its new CEO and Director, signaling a strategic shift amid the company's recent challenges and market fluctuations. дальше »

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Standard Chartered joins China’s CBDC pilot testing

The British bank will provide e-CNY CBDC services to clients and explore its future use in China’s financial system.

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OKX launches new exchange and crypto wallet in Brazil

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX expands into the Brazilian market with a new exchange and web3 platform, according to a press release. That represents a massive step for the crypto company as it expands its services to global players. дальше »

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Circle partners with SBI to promote USDC adoption in Japan

Circle Internet Financial, the issuer of US dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC, has partnered with Japanese financial services multinational SBI Holdings to expand the adoption of USDC in Japan. The two firms announced on Monday that they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) towards promoting USDC circulation and adoption of Circle’s Web3 Services in Japan. Circle […] дальше »

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Circle partners with SBI Holdings to offer potential stablecoins in Japan

Circle, the issuer of the second largest stablecoin by capitalization, USD Coin (USDC), has entered into a partnership agreement with Tokyo-based financial services company SBI Holdings. SBI Group and Circle have also committed to properly complying with regulations related to… дальше »

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Circle Partners With SBI to Push Stablecoin Adoption in Japan

Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with Japanese financial services conglomerate SBI Group to increase adoption of the USDC stablecoin and Circle's Web3 Services in Japan. The post Circle Partners With SBI to Push Stablecoin Adoption in Japan appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto exchange HTX reinstates Bitcoin services after $30M hack

Justin Sun said he expects functionality for other cryptocurrencies to gradually be reinstated with full services returning by next week. дальше »

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Zipmex exchange halts trading services in Thailand

Crypto exchange Zipmex Thailand has momentarily suspended trading and new deposits on its platform, citing non-compliance with Thai SEC’s regulations. Meanwhile, the statement reveals that users can continue withdrawing until 31 January 2024, after which customers should reach out to support to process withdrawals. дальше »

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South Korean central bank to launch CBDC pilot in 2024

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has unveiled plans for a pilot program to test its new central bank digital currency (CBDC), according to local media reports. The program will be conducted in collaboration with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and is expected to launch in 2024. дальше »

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Sam Bankman-Fried Used Mackerel to Pay For a Haircut in Brooklyn Detention Center: WSJ

With smoking now banned, the age-old practise of paying for certain goods and services with cigarettes has given way to trading preserved fish. дальше »

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Victory Securities gains approval by Hong Kong SFC

In a Nov. 24 announcement, the Hong Kong-based securities firm Victory Securities has shared the news that it has secured official approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer virtual asset trading and consulting services to… дальше »

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In January, Raiffeisen Bank in Austria is set to introduce cryptocurrency trading services for its retail customers

Сообщение In January, Raiffeisen Bank in Austria is set to introduce cryptocurrency trading services for its retail customers появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Customers left confused as HTX reportedly struggle to resume withdrawals

Cryptocurrency exchange HTX promised to ‘gradually resume’ crypto services on Nov. 23, but customers say no updates have been made so far. Crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi) announced in an X post on Nov. 23 it would resume deposit and… дальше »

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Final Farewell: Crypto Bank Silvergate Completes Deposit Repayments Amid Liquidation Process

Silvergate Capital, a bank known for its focus on crypto services, has recently completed the repayment of all its deposit liabilities. This move aligns with the bank’s announcement to wind down its operations and liquidate its business voluntarily. дальше »

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HTX to restore services ‘within 24 hours’ after $13.6M hack

”Huobi HTX has now properly handled this attack,” the crypto exchange stated.

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HTX Recommence Operations After Temporary Halt Due to Hack

Cryptocurrency exchange HTX (formerly Houbi) has recently announced its resumptions of operations after being halted for a while due to a recent exploit.   HTX To Resume Services Later Today HTX, one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, has confirmed the resumptions of its withdrawal and deposit services later today. дальше »

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Bitcoin to fly past $40,000 in December despite Binance scandal, Matrixport predicts

Despite Binance’s recent skirmishes with the regulatory authorities in the United States, there is a 90% assurance that Bitcoin’s price will exceed $40,000 by December, crypto services provider Matrixport said in a Nov. дальше »

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Alchemy Pay bags money services license in Iowa, expands US services

The crypto-fiat payment services provider Alchemy Pay is expanding its presence in the U.S. after acquiring a money services license in the state of Iowa. дальше »

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UK Finance Minister proposes a sandbox initiative for crypto regulations

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed plans for a cryptocurrency legislative initiative. The government aims to pass legislation to officially establish the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS). The DSS will provide a controlled testing environment for crypto technologies and services. дальше »

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Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank to Roll Out Crypto Trading for Retail Customers in January

The bank will start its crypto services to customers in Vienna, in partnership with Bitpanda. дальше »

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GCEX Granted Operational VASP Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)

Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has awarded an Operational VASP Licence for VA Broker Dealer services to GC Exchange FZE (GCEX), a member of the GCEX Group. Brokers, hedge funds, family offices, and professional traders can now access GCEX’s deep liquidity in digital assets and array of technology solutions as a Virtual Asset Service […] дальше »

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GCEX Receives Operational VASP Licence from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority

Singapore, Singapore, November 22nd, 2023, Chainwire GC Exchange FZE (GCEX), part of the GCEX Group, has been granted an Operational VASP Licence for VA Broker Dealer services from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA). дальше »

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Celsius Network to focus on Bitcoin mining following SEC’s latest feedback

Cryptocurrency company Celsius Network has revealed plans to transition its services into Bitcoin mining-only operations. That comes amid its insolvent proceedings. The digital assets firm has witnessed financial troubles over the last year, which saw it file for bankruptcy. дальше »

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Crypto VC firm CoinFund enters Hong Kong as capital moves to Asia

As regulatory challenges in the U.S. still remain, CoinFund is now seeing capital moving out of the country to Asia. CoinFund, a New York-based cryptocurrency investment firm, has expanded its services in Asia with a new hire as regulatory challenges… дальше »

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Banking On Crypto: Santander Switzerland Offers Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading To Elite Clients

Santander Private Banking International has recently announced its foray into the crypto market. Catering to its affluent clients in Switzerland, the bank now provides services for trading and investing in leading digital currencies, specifically Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). дальше »

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Luxor Starts New Business to Make Shipping of Bitcoin Mining Rigs Faster

The bitcoin mining services firm has previously shipped over $245 million worth of equipment to more than 30 countries. дальше »

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Dfinity taps SingularityNET to bring AI services to DApps

SingularityNET CEO Ben Goertzel said it’s important to make AI systems available in decentralized networks and not controlled by elite groups. дальше »

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Santander Private Bank Introduces Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Clients in Switzerland

Santander Private Banking International is offering buy, sell and hold services with bitcoin and ether to clients in Switzerland. дальше »

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Santander Private Bank Introduces Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Swiss Clients

Santander Private Banking International is offering buy, sell and hold services with bitcoin and ether to clients in Switzerland. дальше »

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Kronos Research halts trading amid $25M API key hack investigation

While Kronos Research is indefinitely halting trading services until internal investigations track down the culprit who stole over 12,800 ETH, the firm said that potential losses are not a significant portion of its equity. дальше »

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Ripple (XRP): Three Reasons to be Bullish, One to be Cautious

Ripple's legal progress, commitment to financial inclusion through CBDCs, and expansion in Asian remittance services offer strong reasons for optimism. However, the impact of its escrow system on XRP’s market dynamics calls for careful consideration by investors. дальше »

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Dtcpay inks partnership to launch crypto payment network

Previously known as the Digital Treasures Center, Dtcpay has made a name for itself offering state-of-the-art digital currency payment services, enabling partners and merchants to accept payments in both traditional and digital currencies. дальше »

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Ripple VP James Wallis bullish on CBDCs, unlike Mastercard

According to James Wallis, CBDCs will emerge as a cost-effective solution by facilitating financial services at a notably lower cost compared to traditional methods. дальше »

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Ripple’s James Wallis underscores CBDCs’ role in breaking financial barriers

Wallis clarifies that financial inclusion aims to extend financial services to individuals worldwide, especially those with low incomes and no ties to financial institutions. дальше »

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Standard Chartered-Owned Crypto Custody Firm, Zodia Expands its Asia Pacific Presence; Launches in Hong Kong

Zodia Custody, the institutional crypto security and custody firm co-owned by Standard Chartered, Japanese SBI Holdings, and Northern Trust, has launched its services in Hong Kong. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in London, Zodia has recently closed its Series A funding round led by Japanese SBI Holdings with an inflow of $36 million. Its primary […] дальше »

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Ethereum’s Big Moment: After BlackRock, Fidelity Seeks SEC Greenlight For Spot Ether ETF

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Creating a resilient and sustainable blockchain-as-a-service for all

The development of the public IT system at a global level with an aim to bring a portfolio of expertise ranging from blockchain-as-a-service and real-world asset tokenization to financial services and consulting. дальше »

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Robinhood Announces Expansion into Europe After Profitable Quarter

Robinhood, the popular trading platform known for its user-friendly interface and commission-free trading, is set to embark on a new chapter of global expansion. After a third-quarter marked with mixed results and a strategic reevaluation of its services, Robinhood has announced plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading in the European Union (EU) and brokerage operations in […] дальше »

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BitGo CEO says SEC could reject Bitcoin ETF applications because of Coinbase

BitGo CEO Mike Belshe has expressed scepticism regarding the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF applications by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Belshe’s concerns centre on the integration of exchanges and custody services in the crypto industry. дальше »

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Bitcoin inscriptions wallet UniSat unveils cutting-edge developer services

UniSat Wallet introduces comprehensive developer services for creating trading bots, Ordinals, brc-20 explorers, and apps with integrated blockchain features. дальше »

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XREX receives approval for crypto payment services in Singapore

XREX, a crypto exchange in Asia focusing on cross-border payments, has secured in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore. On Nov. 17, XREX announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it had received initial approval from the… дальше »

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Strike to charge non-U.S. users for Bitcoin purchases with debit card

Strike CEO Jack Mallers admitted high fees for crypto purchases with debit card but noted the firm is working to find a cheaper way. Bitcoin (BTC) payments firm Strike is rolling out its services globally, allowing users in 35+ countries… дальше »

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New York Department of Financial Services issues ‘heightened’ crypto listing and delisting guidance

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued updated regulations regarding the listing and delisting of virtual currency on Nov. 15. The  department said that the new guidance builds on rules that it issued on Sept. дальше »

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Strike Rolls Out Bitcoin Purchases To Users Globally

Bitcoin payments firm Strike has expanded its services on a global scale, now allowing users in 36 countries (soon to be 65+) beyond the U.S. to buy bitcoin through the app, founder Jack Mallers announced in a blog post Thursday. дальше »

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US Congress members urge financial authorities to invalidate SEC’s SAB 121

In a memo, Congress members state that Federal banking agencies should not require financial institutions providing custody services for digital assets to maintain capital against the assets. дальше »

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New York Tightens Crypto Regulations, Issues New Rules For Listing And Delisting

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), overseeing the city’s financial ecosystem and responsible for the crypto regulations in New York, issued new guidance on crypto on Wednesday. дальше »

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Paxos secures preliminary license for crypto services in Singapore

In a significant development in Singapore’s cryptocurrency space, Paxos, the blockchain infrastructure firm, has obtained a preliminary license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This preliminary approval enables Paxos Digital Singapore, the newly established entity, to initiate digital payment token services under the regulatory framework of the Payments Services Act. Paxos to introduce a […] дальше »

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