Crypto exchange Coinbase has expanded its services in Singapore by announcing support for USD transfers. Retail customers in Singapore can now deposit or withdraw USD using their Coinbase accounts through the SWIFT network. This move is part of Coinbase’s plan to increase its presence in the Singapore market.With the introduction of commission-free trading for US […]
Revolut, a fintech firm, has announced that it will temporarily suspend its cryptocurrency trading services for business clients in the UK. This decision comes in response to upcoming regulatory changes by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in early 2024. According to internal communications, starting from January 3, 2024, UK business customers will no longer be […]
The Ministry of Finance of Palau has launched the second phase of the Palau Stablecoin (PSC) initiative. The PSC is a stablecoin that is fully backed by US dollar cash balances and is issued and managed by the Palau Ministry of Finance.In this new phase, the PSC project team plans to utilize Ripple’s Central Bank […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected a petition from Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, seeking exemptions for certain crypto assets to be treated as commodities rather than securities. SEC Chair Gary Gensler provided three key reasons for the denial.Firstly, Gensler emphasized that existing laws and regulations already apply to […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected a petition from Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the US, seeking exemptions for certain crypto assets to be treated as commodities rather than securities. SEC Chair Gary Gensler provided three reasons for the denial. Firstly, he emphasized that existing laws and regulations already apply to […]
BlockDown Festival, in collaboration with BlockShow, is set to bring a Web3 event to Hong Kong in May 2024. The conference, supported by Cointelegraph, will take place at Cyberport, a renowned venue for Web3 companies. The event aims to create a Web3 city with various exhibition spaces, meeting zones, and open-air areas.BlockShow has a history […]
Crypto leaders in the United States have raised a total of $78 million for super PACs, with the aim of increasing the presence of lawmakers who are friendly towards the cryptocurrency industry. The entities that have shown support for Fairshake, one of the political action committees, include prominent names such as Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase, and […]
Tether’s USDT stablecoin discount on centralized exchanges like Binance and Coinbase has reached its highest point in five months. This comes after Tether revealed its collaboration with US authorities, which has sparked criticism from the crypto community.According to data from Paris-based crypto data provider Kaiko, the discount on USDT is currently evident on major centralized […]
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is facing backlash for his past comments about XRP and its community. A year ago, Hoskinson stated that XRP had no technical or partnership value and labeled the XRP community as toxic. When questioned about his stance amidst XRP’s ongoing legal struggles with the SEC, Hoskinson doubled down on his criticism. […]
The Swiss financial regulator, FINMA, is facing criticism and calls for stronger oversight in the aftermath of the Credit Suisse crisis. The regulator is set to release a comprehensive report on the lessons learned, but there are concerns that the focus will be on FINMA itself rather than on Credit Suisse. Since the forced sale […]
