The Basel Committee, responsible for setting standards for bank regulation, has revised its crypto asset standard, introducing new considerations that impact stablecoins. The updated standard favors permissioned stablecoins, such as JPM Coin, over those issued on public chains. This has elicited criticism from figures in the crypto community… » …Read More
From the fall of peer-to-peer networks to the dangers of blind optimism, this guide explores how Bitcoin could face existential threats unless we change course. Overconfidence and arrogance could be Bitcoin’s biggest threats. From “The Halving Issue… » …Read More
A self-proclaimed Bitcoin pleb and actual brain surgeon, Dr. Jack Kruse, has the sauce and I want everyone to try it… » …Read More
Digital asset investment products saw a significant rebound in inflows, totaling $176 million, as investors took advantage of recent price corrections. According to Coinshares and its lead research analyst James Butterfill, ethereum was the standout performer, benefiting the most from these market dynamics. Coinshares Reports $176 Million Inflows Into Digital Asset Funds Coinshares reported that…
Ledn, a crypto lending platform, announced that it has processed over $1.16 billion in loans during the first half of 2024. This includes a notable 29.8% quarter-over-quarter growth in retail lending, driven by investor strategies and market dynamics such as the recent Bitcoin halving and the rise of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Asia… » …Read…
The Boltz BTCPay Plugin enables merchants using BTCPay Server to accept Lightning payments non-custodially and transfer these funds to the Liquid sidechain… » …Read More
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their sixth consecutive day of net inflows totalling around $65 million, highlighting growing mainstream institutional demand. BlackRock’s IBIT led the day with $75.5 million in inflows… » …Read More
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken action against seven unlicensed crypto entities for operating without licenses and violating marketing regulations. VARA has issued cease-and-desist orders and imposed fines on these entities. The regulator warned the public of the risks associated with dealing with unlicensed crypto businesses… » …Read More
Bitcoin’s price plunged below $55,000 as the now-defunct Mt Gox exchange began distributing billions in owed funds to creditors, sparking a broader Bitcoin and crypto market sell-off… » …Read More
The world’s largest Bitcoin conference kicks off today in Amsterdam, featuring speakers like Jack Mallers and Adam Back. Watch the live stream as European Bitcoin leaders discuss its future… » …Read More