Tag Archives: Cryptocurrency News

Dan Berkowitz, a former commissioner of the CFTC and former general counsel at the SEC, hinted that it is possible to categorize Ethereum as both a commodity and a security. As cryptocurrencies grow more popular, there is a rising need for clarity about their legal status, as many people see them differently based on the regulatory provisions within their jurisdiction. In what seems like an addition to the ongoing talks about the regulatory status of Ethereum, Dan Berkovitz, a former...

WaaS (Wallet as a Service) reportedly employs cutting-edge multi-party computing (MPC) technology to safeguard the private keys of its users. Coinbase has announced that it released and launched a new Web3 wallet solution dubbed “Wallet as a Service” (WaaS) on the Ethereum mainnet. The new service, a version of the crypto firm’s cloud product, went live on May 23 and utilizes a multi-party computation (MPC), according to a Twitter announcement from a software developer at the company. The...

The report says that macro drivers favor MicroStrategy shares in terms of the de-dollarization of the world economy. The German investment bank Berenberg said that investors seeking exposure to cryptocurrencies are better served if they buy the shares of MicroStrategy than those of Coinbase. A Monday report revealed to the media said that macro factors associated with the shares of MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR) give investors a higher possibility of being in profit than if they went for...

Bitget secured regulatory licenses as a virtual asset service provider in Poland and Lithuania, witnessing significant growth and positioning itself among the Top 4 centralized crypto exchanges. Earlier on Tuesday, May 23, crypto exchange Bitget announced that it has successfully registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) in Poland. Securing this regulatory license will allow Bitget to operate legally in the Polish market. Amid the current market scenario, Bitget has been...

Hong Kong will open crypto trading activities to retail investors starting June 1, 2023. Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has released the results of its consultation paper on regulating crypto assets in the country. In an announcement on May 23, 2023, the financial watchdog said it received 152 submissions from key players in the industry, professional associations, and consultancy firms, greenlighting its proposal to allow licensed crypto exchanges to serve retail...

Several jurisdictions have made outstanding efforts to release standard crypto regulations to safeguard citizens and their assets. World securities and future market regulator, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has introduced a global approach to regulating the crypto market and digital assets. According to the statement made to the press, the proposed recommendation is largely directed toward addressing concerns related to investor protection and market...

Namada said it is its Switzerland-based non-profit arm, the Namada Foundation that will be in charge of issuing out the NAM tokens that will be airdropped to OSMO holders. Namada Blockchain, a privacy-centric protocol built on the Cosmos Network, is looking at solidifying its presence in the industry with a partnership pitch to Osmosis (OSMO). As reported by Coindesk, Namada co-founder Christopher Goes is exploring a jointly funded grants program to bankroll software “public goods”. The...

The Bitcoin Tower will be a center that will host blockchain conferences and also promote AI and cryptocurrency initiatives. The upcoming COP28 Summit scheduled for Dubai has inspired the construction of a Bitcoin Tower, a Bitcoin-shaped and Bitcoin-themed hotel in the heart of the United Arab Emirates city. 40-story Monument to Bitcoin The Bitcoin Tower will be a 40-story architectural monument that will represent the values that Bitcoin has bestowed on mankind. A May 21 release by...

Despite a decline in crypto hacks in Q1 2023, the article warns that it is likely a temporary break before a potential surge in attacks. Crypto hacks significantly decreased during Q1 2023 compared to 2022, according to a report by blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs. According to the TRM Labs study reported by Cointelegraph, the amount stolen in cryptocurrencies dropped dramatically from nearly $30 million to less than $11 million compared to the quarters of 2022. “The average...

The Malaysian SC has urged the local investors to immediately cease trading via Huobi Global, withdraw their investments, and close their accounts. A leading centralized crypto firm Huobi Global Limited and its Chief Executive Officer Leon Li have been accused of operating a digital asset exchange in Malaysia without registration. As a result, the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) has ordered the cryptocurrency exchange to immediately cease operations within its jurisdiction. Notably,...