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WisdomTree, a New York-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) sponsor and asset management firm, announced this week the launch of three new crypto ETPs. They will track the performance of Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Polkadot (DOT). WisdomTree Launches New Crypto ETPs According to the official announcement, the new ETPs dubbed WisdomTree Solana (SOLW), WisdomTree Cardano (ADAW), and WisdomTree Polkadot (DOTW) will give investors exposure to the prices of the underlying crypto...

In a major push to web3 browsing experience, Opera will now support eight leading blockchain and layer-2 networks, as well as some decentralized apps (dapps). These include Solana, Polygon, StarkEx, Ronin, Celo, Nervos, and IXO.  Opera’s Web3 Push Opera users can access these networks and their various features, including Defi, through Opera’s latest web3 browsing and wallet solutions.  “From now on, users get access to the vast ecosystem of Polygon or Solana dApps or the...

Ronin Network, a critical bridge chain that powers Axie Infinity, was attacked, and this resulted in in a loss of 173,600 Ethereum and 25.5M USDC, equivalent to over $600M. Since the breach occurred on March 23rd, the stolen funds have flowed into FTX, Huobi, and CryptoCom, which have all vowed to take actions to trace the funds. Binance said it had temporarily suspended withdrawals and deposits on the Ronin Network. Sky Mavis, the company behind Axie Infinity, said it would...

Vietnam is another step closer to a comprehensive regulatory framework on how cryptocurrencies and virtual assets should be treated in the country. Vietnam to Prepare Crypto Regulatory Framework According to a Monday report, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has instructed the different government bodies in the country on the creation of a framework that would regulate digital assets and their activities. The agencies selected to partake in the project include the...

UK’s progress in crypto innovation hangs in limbo due to a lack of clarity from the watchdogs. Many high-profile companies are now looking for crypto friendlier pastures elsewhere. If cryptocurrency-based firms wind down their operations, the UK might face a mass exodus as the FCA deadline for receiving approval nears. Regulatory Hurdles in the UK The cryptocurrency market is largely unregulated in the UK. However, companies associated with the industry are required to...

Bitcoin briefly blew past the highest levels of 2022 overnight after reclaiming several key resistance points. Owing to the resurgence of the positive trend, crypto funds have seen fresh investment inflows. The latest data reveals that digital asset investment products saw inflows totaling $193 million last week. This marks the largest volume since mid-December 2021. According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, European funds...

Crypto ETP issuer ETC Group has announced the launch of three crypto exchange-traded products tracking the performance of Avalanche, Cosmos, and Polygon. New Crypto Investment Vehicles According to a report by ETF Stream, the latest investment vehicles – ETC Group Physical Avalanche ETP (AVAL), the ETC Group Physical Cosmos ETP (ATME), and the ETC Group Physical Polygon ETP (MTCE) – will track the price of the AVAX, ATOM, and MATIC. The three new products were unveiled via...

The continued investments from some of the most high-profile financial juggernauts in Canada reflect a belief that institutional adoption of crypto and blockchain will keep growing. This western Candian province, which boasts a rich entrepreneurial history, is now looking to play a crucial role in the digital asset industry. Alberta to Becoming Crypto Hub? According to the latest report, Alberta’s ambitions are soaring high as the authorities are looking to position the...

Two wallets by Robinhood hold around $6 billion worth of Dogecoin (DOGE) for its customers. This is evident by a report from Dogecoin Whale Alert, a site dedicated to analyzing real-time transactions on the DOGE blockchain and tracking transfers of 4M DOGE or more. According to the data collected by Dogecoin Whale Alert, Robinhood wallet333495 has six addresses holding Dogecoin, with DBs4WcRE7eysKwRxHNX88XZVCQ9M6QSUSz string more than 30 billion DOGE, equivalent to $4...

The lack of knowledge among common investors about cryptocurrencies and how to safely invest in them is resulting in a growing number of frauds. In a recent example, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Ahmedabad Police in India’s Gujarat province registered a case where the victim was duped of Indian Rupees (Rs.) 22 lakh (approximately $27,000). Details of the Case As per the First Information Report (FIR) lodged with the police, Harshad Patel was introduced by his...