The United States-based exchange Cboe has accepted the registration for listing shares of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by Fidelity Investments. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund has filed a Form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register its shares as securities listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange. However, […]
Two leading spot Bitcoin exchange-trade fund (ETF) applicants, Grayscale and BlackRock, are reportedly considering adding Goldman Sachs as an authorized participant. This role would involve Goldman Sachs creating and redeeming shares for each spot Bitcoin ETF based on market demand. While the addition of Goldman Sachs has not been publicly announced by the companies involved, […]
A recent report from blockchain analysts suggests that the attacker responsible for draining $81.5 million from the Orbit bridge may have been involved in several other crypto cyberattacks in 2023. The report claims that the same criminal group may have targeted Coinspaid, Coinex, and Atomic Wallet using similar tools and patterns.The analysts attempted to trace […]
Cyvers, a cybersecurity firm, has uncovered a malicious attack on RDNTCapital, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. The attack resulted in a loss of over $4.4 million for RDNTCapital. The attackers used sophisticated methods, executing multiple transactions and exploiting vulnerabilities in the platform.In response to the breach, RDNTCapital temporarily halted lending and borrowing markets on Arbitrum, […]
In a significant policy shift, Nigeria’s central bank has released updated guidelines for banks handling cryptocurrency accounts, signaling a change in the country’s stance towards digital assets. The move comes after the central bank recently lifted its ban on banks operating accounts for digital currency service providers, overturning a prohibition that had been in effect.Nigeria […]
A Bloomberg analyst has raised doubts about a report from Matrixport, a digital asset management firm, which claimed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may reject several pending applications for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The analyst, Eric Balchuna, questioned the credibility of the report and highlighted the lack of concrete information supporting […]
Nigeria’s central bank has issued new guidelines for banks dealing with cryptocurrency accounts, signaling a shift in the country’s approach to digital assets. The guidelines, detailed on the central bank’s official website, impose strict rules on banks when it comes to dealing with cryptocurrencies. Banks are prohibited from holding or trading virtual assets on behalf […]
As individuals enter their later years, they often encounter various challenges that can impact their financial well-being. These challenges include the loss of social connections, disruptions to daily routines, and concerns about managing their finances during retirement.In a new series titled “Finanzen im Alter” (Finances in Old Age), the NZZ delves into the topic of […]
Crypto exchange OKX has announced that it will implement new requirements to comply with the rules set by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Starting from January 8, users in the UK will be required to complete two questionnaires. The first questionnaire will assess users’ awareness of crypto investment risks and classify their investor profiles. […]
Radiant Capital, a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol, has temporarily halted its operations on the Ethereum layer2 network Arbitrum after suffering an exploit that resulted in the loss of 1,900 ETH, equivalent to $4.5 million. The protocol received a report of an issue with its newly created native USDC market on Arbitrum, prompting the Radiant […]
