Hong Kong’s top financial regulator SFC shows willingness to allow retail players to gain access to spot crypto ETFs while ensuring that risks are addressed properly. Hong Kong regulators are assessing whether they can allow retail investors to seek exposure to spot crypto ETFs that directly invest in crypto assets. Julia Leung, the Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission said that the city is considering granting retail investors access to spot ETFs, contingent...
Read More »Validation Cloud Launches Staking-as-a-Service Platform for Institutional Investors
Several key features of the platform make it ideal for institutional staking providers. For instance, it enables bulk validator deployment, allowing institutions to launch a large number of validators at the same time. Validation Cloud, a Web 3.0 infrastructure platform, recently launched a staking-as-a-service platform for institutional clients. This platform enables institutions to use multiple validators at the same time and earn rewards by automating smart contract activities. This...
Read More »Valkyrie CIO Expects Bitcoin ETF Approval This Month in Preparation for February Launch
The Valkyrie CIO says that the SEC will ask for comments and possibly approve an ETF proposal this month after all issues are addressed. A Valkyrie Investments exec has hinted at a strong possibility for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval this month. According to Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Steven McClurg, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will likely confirm an ETF approval by the end of the month. McClurg is hopeful because applicants have adequately addressed issues...
Read More »Web 3.0 Company Treehouse Acquires Origins, Targets Its NFT-Related Tools
With this acquisition, Treehouse would be hoping to integrate Origins’ technology into its product portfolio. Treehouse, a Singapore-based Web 3.0 data firm, has announced its acquisition of non-fungible token (NFT) analytics platform Origins. According to the announcement, the deal is part of Treehouse’s efforts toward bolstering its NFT product offering. Treehouse to Tap Origins’ Tech Origins, originally, offers NFT-based data analysis using both on-chain and off-chain data. Its software...
Read More »‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ Author Robert Kiyosaki Endorses Bitcoin over Traditional Investments
Earlier this year, Kiyosaki identified three key things that he believes will drive the price of Bitcoin up. Robert Kiyosaki, the entrepreneur and author of the popular personal finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” has endorsed Bitcoin over traditional assets. In a post on social media platform X, the known Bitcoin champion stated that while conventional assets continue to ‘crash,’ Bitcoin has held steady. Kiyosaki shared a ‘lesson’ from his book, condemning the conventional model of earning...
Read More »FTX Claim Pricing Jumps by 57% after SBF Convicted of Seven Criminal Charges
An upswing in a claim’s valuation signals an increase in the anticipated recovery worth. SBF’s inner circle – Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh – might have to pay heavy penalties. On Thursday, November 2, the US court finally convicted FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried of seven criminal charges. The sentencing will take place next year around March 2024. Interestingly, amid this development, FTX‘s claim price also surged by a staggering 57%. Fundamentally, a claim signifies an...
Read More »Bitcoin Mining Stocks Skyrocket as BTC Price Hovers Around $35K
The S&P 500 (INDEXSP:.INX) and Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) equity indexes advanced for the second consecutive day. Bitcoin (BTC) mining stocks enjoyed significant gains on Thursday as the price of the coin hovers around $35,000, its highest level in over 17 months. Bitcoin Mining Stocks’ Strong Performance According to reports, US-listed mining companies such as Marathon Digital Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: MARA), Riot Blockchain Inc (NASDAQ: RIOT), and CleanSpark Inc (NASDAQ: CLSK)...
Read More »US SEC Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Do Kwon Case
The legal battle surrounding Terraform Labs is not without controversy. Terra co-founder Daniel Shin’s lawyer has blamed the “unreasonable operation of the Anchor Protocol and external attacks carried out by Do-hyung Kwon” for the Terra ecosystem’s collapse. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not backing down in its pursuit of justice regarding Terraform Labs’ alleged violations. Despite a jury’s conclusion that appeared to show leniency towards Do Kwon, the SEC...
Read More »Flare Integrates Elliptic’s Crypto Risk Management Solutions to Fortify DApps against Financial Crimes
The partnership will allow Flare dApp developers to benefit from Elliptic’s real-time transaction screening and crypto wallet checks. Flare, a layer 1 EVM blockchain that provides developers with decentralized permission into data from various chains, and the internet, has announced that they are partnering with Elliptic, a global leader in crypto risk management. The collaboration aims to integrate Elliptic’s robust risk management rules into the Flare network to enhance the security and...
Read More »Tangem Ring to Debut at Cardano Summit 2023
In addition to the Tangem Ring, Tangem will use the Cardano Summit 2023 as a platform to announce exciting details about Tangem Pay. The crypto industry is about to get a fashionable upgrade as Tangem, the pioneering blockchain hardware wallet manufacturer, unveils its latest creation, the Tangem Ring, at the annual Cardano Summit 2023 in Dubai. Tangem Ring: A Fusion of Fashion and Crypto The Tangem Ring represents a groundbreaking intersection between fashion and cryptocurrency, appealing...
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