The Turkish government is in the final stages of completing technical studies for its crypto asset regulation. This regulation will introduce licensing and operating standards for trading platforms. The announcement was made by Turkey’s Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek.In a recent interview with the state-owned news agency Anadolu, Simsek confirmed that the regulatory framework for crypto […]
Amidst pressure on fees, high costs, and a less exclusive clientele, many banks have struggled to turn a profit in neighboring countries. UBS, Switzerland’s number one bank, has been grappling with special costs in the market until recent years.The St. Gallen Cantonal Bank is making waves by recruiting bankers in Munich, following the attention garnered […]
The IOTA Foundation had a productive fourth quarter in 2023, with several teams achieving significant milestones. The Foundation’s progress towards IOTA 2.0 was outlined in its Q4 report, which also highlighted major plans for the first quarter of the following year.Among the major advancements were the IOTA 2.0 introduction campaign, the establishment of the first […]
Bitfinity, a leading blockchain technology firm, has successfully secured $7 million in a funding round. The round saw participation from notable investors such as Polychain Capital and ParaFi Capital. The company is pioneering the development of a sidechain that will connect the Virtual Machine (EVM) with the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). This integration aims to […]
The Shiba Inu burn initiative has seen a significant increase in its token burn rate, sparking interest within the crypto community. Data from the Shiba Inu burn tracker, Shibburn, reveals a 395.43% increase in the SHIB burn rate on January 12. Over 18 million SHIB tokens were destroyed in the past 24 hours, coinciding with […]
In a significant development in the financial markets, the debut of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) has been led by trillion-dollar giants, marking a milestone in the decade-long journey to integrate cryptocurrency with mainstream financial markets. This follows the approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with trading commencing this Thursday.However, not all financial institutions […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ignited a storm of controversy by approving the first wave of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This decision has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers over cryptocurrency regulation.Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a longtime voice of caution in the digital asset space, is leading the opposition to the SEC’s […]
Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, has declared that it will not support the purchase of any spot Bitcoin ETFs launched recently. The firm has taken a conservative stance on cryptocurrencies, stating that they do not form part of a “well-balanced” investment portfolio. This position starkly contrasts with that of its main competitor, BlackRock, which […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently filed a motion against Ripple, demanding the company to provide certain documents related to an ongoing lawsuit. Ripple, in response, is seeking a brief extension to meet the SEC’s demands for documentation regarding XRP sales.The legal conflict between the two entities, which began in December […]
Swiss private bank Julius Bär has hired another executive from its fallen competitor, Credit Suisse, this time for the Southeast Asian market. Julius Bär has appointed Mun Joo Ng as Team Leader for Southeast Asia, effective from January 15, as stated in an announcement. In this newly created role, he will report to Kevin Tay, […]
