The Moscow Stock Exchange is planning to introduce a digital financial asset (DFA) for real estate assets in 2024. This move aims to make investing in real estate more accessible by lowering the entry barrier for investors. The National Settlement Depository (NSD) will oversee the issuance of these DFAs, which will be traded on the […]
The Open Network (TON) Foundation has partnered with Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm, to enhance the security and data intelligence of the TON network. Elliptic will screen TON wallet addresses to identify any associated with bad actors, ensuring the protection of TON users and projects. Additionally, Elliptic will assist in promoting Toncoin and getting it […]
Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has announced that it will now accept cryptocurrency payments for its vehicles in the U.S., with plans to expand the service to Europe. This move comes in response to demand from wealthy clients and follows the hesitation of other prominent companies to accept cryptocurrency due to its volatility and regulatory […]
Ferrari, the renowned luxury car brand, has announced its decision to accept cryptocurrency payments for its sports cars in the United States and plans to expand this payment option to Europe. The move comes in response to growing customer demand and requests from dealers, with many young investors showing interest in digital currencies. While the […]
The Open Network (TON) Foundation has partnered with Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm, to enhance the security and data intelligence of the TON network. Elliptic will screen TON wallet addresses to identify any associated with bad actors, protecting TON users and projects from exposure to these accounts. Additionally, Elliptic will promote Toncoin to reputable exchanges, […]
President Miguel Albuquerque of Madeira has announced plans to establish a Bitcoin business hub in the region, with the aim of fostering innovation. The announcement was made during a conversation with Prince Filip of Serbia at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023 event. Prince Filip expressed his interest in the hub, highlighting its potential for technological development […]
FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, recently filed for bankruptcy after being hacked for $477 million. The stolen funds, primarily in ether, remained inactive for five days before a significant amount was moved to the Bitcoin blockchain. The perpetrators then used a mixer to convert the stolen funds into Bitcoin, with some of it potentially being […]
France’s banking and insurance regulator, the ACPR, has released the findings of its public consultation on regulating decentralized finance (DeFi). The consultation highlighted the concentration of infrastructure with major cloud providers, raising concerns about operational vulnerability. The ACPR also noted the need for certifying smart contracts and regulating intermediaries and user interfaces. The feedback received […]
The French Central Bank’s regulatory body, the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), has published a summary of its public consultation on decentralized finance (DeFi). The consultation, which took place from April to May 2023, revealed surprising findings about the persistence of centralization in DeFi. The ACPR suggests that the term “disintermediated” finance […]
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is facing threats of compulsory process if the agency does not comply with oversight requests from the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability by October 19. Chairman James Comer accused the SEC of obstruction and demanded full cooperation, warning of forced compliance if all requested documents are not provided. The letter […]
