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According to Zhao, the effects of a halving usually take time to materialize. The cryptocurrency industry is awash with anticipation as the all-important Bitcoin halving event date draws closer. However, there have also been many predictions for what may happen in the aftermath of the event, which is expected to take place in April 2024. One such Bitcoin halving prediction is that of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Zhao recently shared some insights from the previous three Bitcoin...
Read More »Deribit Introduces Linear Options for SOL, XRP, and MATIC
Beyond its crypto options offerings, the exchange has set its sights on obtaining a brokerage license in the European Union (EU). Deribit, one of the world’s leading crypto options exchanges, has recently made a significant announcement that it is set to introduce options contracts linked to three prominent alternative cryptocurrencies: XRP, Solana (SOL), and Polygon (MATIC). This expansion initiative comes on the heels of Deribit’s continued efforts to cater to the evolving needs of...
Read More »Hong Kong Officials Warn Investors to Stay Away from Retail Stablecoins since They Are Unregulated
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) recently completed a public consultation on stablecoins regulations. As the city of Hong Kong prepares for mainstream adoption of digital assets through a regulated manner, the officials are grappling with cases of crypto-related scams. In a bid to ensure maximum protection of investors’ funds, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury Christian Hui has noted that trading of retail stablecoins is not yet allowed. With the regulations...
Read More »MyTonWallet Unveils Enhanced Version New Features and Security
MyTonWallet’s v16 version upgrade comes on the heels of the introduction of messaging functionality implemented on the TON blockchain earlier in July. MyTonWallet, an independent crypto and browser extension wallet for the TON network has unveiled its highly anticipated v16 version. This latest update brings a host of exciting features to the table while bolstering security measures, reinforcing MyTonWallet’s commitment to responsible wallet use. Exciting Features on MyTonWallet’s v16...
Read More »JPMorgan Analysts: Ethereum (ETH) Becomes Centralized with Staking Surge
The analysts stressed that centralization, whether caused by specific entities or inherent features of the protocol, presents significant risks to the Ethereum network. This In recent months, the Ethereum (ETH) staking ecosystem has witnessed significant growth following the implementation of the Merge and Shanghai upgrades, transitioning the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake blockchain. However, this surge in staking activities has posed challenges, as revealed in a recent...
Read More »Kraken Boosts European Presence with Planned BCM Acquisition
In a strategic move to bolster its European expansion, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced its intention to acquire Coin Meester B.V. (BCM), a Netherlands-based digital asset broker. The planned acquisition follows the recent implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, which governs the operations of crypto exchanges in the region, including […] In a strategic move to bolster its European expansion, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken...
Read More »Hong Kong’s CMCC Global Launches $100M to Support Blockchain Startups
The launch of the VC fund in Hong Kong highlights the country’s rising role as a crypto haven. CMCC Global, a crypto-focused venture capital (VC) company, has successfully raised $100 million to offer equity investments to early-stage blockchain startups across Asia with a particular interest in Hong Kong, its home country. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, the company’s co-founder Martin Baumann said the inaugural funding round for the fund, called Titan Fund, concluded...
Read More »TON Secures Massive Funding from MEXC to Boost Web3 on Telegram
The TON Foundation has formed a strategic partnership with MEXC, aiming to advance global Web3 accessibility and reduce entry barriers. Decentralized blockchain platform The Open Network (TON), initially designed by Telegram, has recently secured major funding from the crypto exchange MEXC. Venture Capital arm MEXC Ventures has pumped a total of 8 figures into TON, as per the announcement on Wednesday, October 4. As a result of the funding, TON Foundation has entered into a strategic...
Read More »Crypto Data Company Flare Partners Avascan to Launch New Blockchain Explorer
For developers looking to integrate blockchain data into their applications, Flarescan will also offer a developer API, simplifying the process of harnessing blockchain insights. Blockchain for data company Flare has partnered with the Avascan Block Explorer team to launch Flarescan, a comprehensive web explorer explicitly designed for the Flare ecosystem. In a press release shared with Coinspeaker on October 4, the company said the new block explorer is designed with a keen focus on...
Read More »South Korea to Start Wholesale CBDC Testing This Year
Aside from the commercial bank, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) will participate in the pilot to provide technical guidance and expertise to users. South Korea has become the newest country to conduct a pilot program to explore the technical infrastructure necessary for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). On October 4, the Bank of Korea, with some of the country’s financial regulators, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS),...
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