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December 13, 2023
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ECB assesses environmental footprint of cash, sees room for improvement

In Europe, the environmental footprint of banknotes is minuscule compared to crypto’s, but crypto has its own advantages.   The European Central Bank (ECB)’s examination of […]
December 13, 2023
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BlackRock revises spot Bitcoin ETF to enable easier access for banks

BlackRock said the new ETF model offers “superior resistance to market manipulation” — something the SEC has long used as a reason to reject spot Bitcoin […]
December 13, 2023
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‘I’m a big fan’: Cantor Fitzgerald CEO praises Tether and Bitcoin

Cantor Fitzgerald has been managing Tether’s now $90 billion Treasury portfolio since late 2021.   Howard Lutnick, CEO of Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald, has expressed […]
December 12, 2023
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Yuga Labs co-founder addresses comeback rumors amid ongoing health break

Wylie Aronow said he’s been seeing many tweets this week asking when he’s planning to return to the helm at Yuga Labs.   Wylie Aronow, a […]
December 12, 2023
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More US senators back Elizabeth Warren’s AML bill targeting crypto

The legislation, reintroduced in July, already has the support of several U.S. lawmakers, but critics have suggested it could threaten financial freedom and privacy.   Massachusetts […]
December 12, 2023
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Japan’s SBI looks to Saudi Aramco to continue Middle East expansion

They have signed a memorandum of understanding on digital asset investment and semiconductor production.   Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings and Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil […]
December 12, 2023
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IRS tax bill will swipe creditors of any ‘meaningful recovery,’ says FTX

FTX Trading said the firm “never earned anything anywhere near the amount” that would justify a $24 billion tax bill.   The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX […]
December 12, 2023
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FIFA launches NFT collection amid 2023 Club World Cup

FIFA NFTs, minted on Algorand, have totaled only $2.4 million in trading volume since their inception last September.   The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), […]
December 12, 2023
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin bond gets regulatory approval, targets Q1 launch

The Volcano Bond was approved by the country’s Digital Assets Commission on Dec. 11, with issuance expected in Q1 2024.   El Salvador is poised to […]
December 12, 2023
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Dubai awards conditional crypto license to climate-friendly Web3 firm

AYA is a climate-focused launchpad that supports innovations around sustainability, such as reforestation, nature credits, mangrove conservation and sustainable agriculture.   The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority […]
December 27, 2023
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Hong Kong to oblige stablecoin issuers to obtain license – consultation paper

The criteria for obtaining an HKMA license will include full backing of all circulating stablecoins with reserves “at least equal to the par value.”   Hong […]
December 27, 2023
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Grayscale refiles Bitcoin ETF application as Barry Silbert departs

Grayscale has “finally surrendered” to cash creations in its amended filing to convert GBTC into a spot Bitcoin ETF.   Grayscale, a cryptocurrency asset management firm, […]
December 27, 2023
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Crypto ‘trading platforms’ were part of $2.2B illegal Chinese forex ring: Report

The latest bust is another salvo in China’s war on capital flight — which some believe is the real reason behind the country’s continued ban on […]
December 27, 2023
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Bitrace report zeroes in on stablecoin money laundering methods

Illegally obtained stablecoin may sell at a premium or a discount, depending on how it is being laundered.   Blockchain research firm Bitrace has conducted a […]
December 27, 2023
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ARK’s Cathie Wood sees short-term effect of spot Bitcoin ETF as ‘sell on news’

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood expects some investors to “sell on the news” of spot Bitcoin ETF approval in the short term, but the long-term perspective […]
December 27, 2023
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Amid legal troubles, Changpeng Zhao’s wealth increased by $25B in 2023

Bloomberg ranked the former Binance CEO as the 35th wealthiest person on the planet, ahead of Citadel CEO Ken Griffin and behind Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai. […]
December 26, 2023
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Tether mints $1B USDT for ‘inventory replenish’ — CEO Paolo Ardoino

Tether Treasury minted another one billion “authorized but not issued” USDT on Christmas Day, triggering some skepticism from the community.   Tether, the company behind the […]
December 26, 2023
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Stablecoin laws: 25 countries had legislation in place in 2023

Out of 43 countries analyzed by PwC, as many as 25 jurisdictions had stablecoin regulations in place in 2023.   The stablecoin sector, featuring cryptocurrencies like […]
December 26, 2023
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Sotheby’s sold $35 million worth of digital art in 2023

The 279-year-old British-American auction house also recorded the highest fee for digital artwork yet in 2023.   Sotheby’s, the renowned fine arts auction house, has reported […]

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