Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Byung-hwan said he would “look into it” regarding the market domination of the country’s leading crypto exchange Upbit. In a national assembly meeting, legislator Lee Kang-il raised issues about Upbit’s dominance and its close partnership with the local bank, K-Bank. The online banking firm holds a significant portion of Upbit’s […]
Renowned economist and outspoken Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff took to X on October 9 to weigh in on the U.S. government’s impending sale of 69,370 Bitcoin, worth roughly $4.3 billion. His post sparked lively responses from Bitcoin supporters and critics alike, reigniting debates over the virtual asset’s value. Silk Road Bitcoin Up For Grabs Schiff’s […]
South Korea’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance announced on October 8 that it is reviewing measures to regulate stablecoins more strictly. This decision comes amidst increasing criticism that stablecoins are emerging as a hidden threat in the foreign exchange landscape due to inadequate government oversight. Rising Cross-Border Use and Industry Criticism According to local media […]
TL;DR The XRP Ledger has undergone a code review to enable RLUSD integration with Automated Market Makers (AMMs), with further updates pending. Ripple recently warned users to be cautious of scams, as the stablecoin is not yet publicly launched. The Latest RLUSD Development In April this year, Ripple disclosed it will introduce a stablecoin pegged […]
Cardi B, took to her X account to promote a new meme coin named after her iconic track. However, there have been concerns surrounding the promotion, with security experts suggesting the account may have been compromised. Cardi B Shares $WAP Video The rapper, who has been in the news lately after claims emerged that she […]
A new HBO documentary, “Electric Money: The Bitcoin Mystery,” by Cullen Hoback, aired on Oct. 8. It suggests that Peter Todd, a 39-year-old software developer, might be Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. However, the documentary’s evidence is largely circumstantial, focusing on Todd’s early involvement with Bitcoin and his connections to other key figures, such […]
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has launched the GCC region’s first Bitcoin-linked structured investment fund for institutional and accredited investors. This product was developed in partnership with ARP Digital and is designed to provide a secure avenue for investors to capitalize on Bitcoin’s gains. The Bitcoin Investment Fund According to local media reports, the […]
The Open Network (TON), a layer-1 blockchain linked to the social platform Telegram, has attained a new milestone in its history. According to data from a CryptoQuant analyst, the L1 blockchain reached 100 million unique wallet addresses with non-zero balances. This marks a 95% surge in active users since the start of the year, which […]
Some of the first Neiro on Ethereum (NEIRO) holders are ditching the old and embracing the new. Reports are emerging that they’re flocking to Pepe Unchained (PEPU), a brand-new presale coin with serious potential. Could this be the start of PEPU’s rise? NEIRO Holders Eye Pepe Unchained as Next Meme Coin to Pump NEIRO is […]
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, October 8th, 2024] Bitstamp has listed a Singapore Dollar-pegged stablecoin, XSGD, for the first time The partnership between StraitsX and Bitstamp means users can now seamlessly send and receive the SGD-backed stablecoin across borders with confidence StraitsX, the pioneering payments infrastructure for the digital assets space in Southeast Asia, has […]