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Bitfinex became the first cryptocurrency exchange to be registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) by the regulators of El Salvador. The Latin American country is a pioneer in the industry, embracing bitcoin as a legal tender in 2021. Under the rule of President Nayib Bukele, it purchased amounts of the primary cryptocurrency on a macroeconomic level and launched numerous BTC-related initiatives. ‘Delighted to Be the First’ In a recent blog post, Bitfinex described...

Argentina’s securities regulator – the National Commission of Value (CNV) – reportedly authorized the local exchange Matba Rofex to launch regulated Bitcoin index futures contracts.  Argentines have recently shown rising interest in the primary cryptocurrency and other digital assets. One factor behind the surging appetite could be the concerning inflation rate in the country and the political instability.  Additional BTC Options for the Locals The BTC index futures contracts...

With the long-awaited Shapella upgrade just around the corner, crypto exchange Kraken is preparing to withdraw all staked ETH on behalf of its clients as soon as possible after the update rolls out.  The event will bring Kraken’s staking as a service product to a complete close, after being forced by regulators into shuttering the program in February.  Kraken Withdraws its Stake In a Twitter response on Wednesday, Kraken’s support team confirmed that the platform’s locked ETH...

At a Hong Kong media event, the Binance CEO stressed the importance of all-round active engagement in creating effective crypto regulations. Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao recently weighed in on the formation of crypto regulations as a guiding principle over the digital asset class. According to Zhao, regulators need a deep understanding of digital currencies to formulate proper rules for effective oversight. The Binance CEO also added that regulatory clarity can only be reached via...

Fed watchers expect the American central bank to raise the federal funds rate by 0.25 or 0.50 percent. The CME Fed Watch tool has notched up to anticipating a 0.50 interest rate hike in the Fed Funds rate, with a 72% probability of at least a 0.25 hike at the next meeting. The Yahoo Finance Live team reported Monday: The Fed has a big decision to make at its next meeting on May 2 to 3. The probability of another 0.25% hike is now at 72%. And that’s according to the CME Fed...

Binance – the world’s largest and most popular crypto exchange – is unveiling a new prepaid crypto-based credit card to be utilized by consumers in regions like Colombia. The New Binance Card Will Be for Latin American Use The South American nation has become one of the biggest adopters of bitcoin and other digital currencies in recent years. It is the third most active member of Latin America when it comes to crypto trading and related activities. Number one is...

The legendary US investor and an outspoken critic of cryptocurrencies – Warren Buffett – launched another bashing manifest against bitcoin, classifying it as a “gambling token.”  He argued that most people invest in it in search of “easy money,” alerting that the pursuit of getting rich in a short period of time hides its risks. Throwing Stones at Bitcoin… Again Although bitcoin has soared by over 80% YTD amid the massive financial uncertainty, some people might never change...

Republican governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota has vetoed a bill that would have established a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a legitimate form of money without recognizing assets like BTC and Ethereum. Kristi Noem Shoves the Bill Aside In a recent statement, Noem commented: At this moment in time, such a government-backed electronic currency has not yet been created. More importantly, South Dakota should not open the door to a potential future overreach by the...

ZA Bank is also looking to offer services to Web3 crypto startups, a sector widely underserved by the banking space. Hong Kong is giving a major push to crypto adoption just at a time when US regulators have initiated a strong crackdown on crypto companies. In the latest development, Hong Kong’s largest virtual bank aka ZA Bank announced that it will allow crypto to fiat conversions. Besides, ZA Bank also noted that they would be facilitating settlements for regulated Web3 companies in...

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, April 12th, 2023] Famed Developers of Iconic Game Franchises, Mega Man and Tekken to Serve as Inaugural Legends DAO Partners with Their Original IPs, BEASTROID and BRAIN FIGHTER, on a New Platform Minnapad, a create-to-earn DAO launchpad and NFT marketplace that provides access to renowned Japanese creators, announced the first two DAOs in a series planned for this year. The inaugural kick-off will be in partnership with two game...