The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently announced a review of the rules governing crypto asset investments by UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities). This review is part of a broader examination of the EU’s financial regulatory framework initiated in response to a request from the European Commission (EC) to ensure
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The movement and accumulation from crypto whales have long been considered catalysts for Bitcoin price increases. However, recent on-chain data has shown a decline in whale accumulation volumes during each buying cycle over the past month. This decrease in whale accumulation could be a cause for concern for investors, especially as the price of Bitcoin
In a groundbreaking move, APhone has joined forces with NFT marketplace Magic Eden to introduce their highly sought-after Access Pass. This pass not only grants users entry to APhone’s virtual smartphone app but also unlocks a plethora of exclusive benefits. By leveraging Aethir-powered cloud-based infrastructure, APhone revolutionizes the way users interact with demanding apps and
Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, has brought the issue of cryptocurrencies’ legal status to the forefront by calling out US SEC Chair Gary Gensler for allegedly misleading the market. Grewal argues that the SEC chair’s claims that many digital assets are securities are false, citing previous admissions by the SEC’s own lawyers that cryptocurrencies
Fantasy Top is a groundbreaking crypto-based fantasy football-style game that operates on the Blast network. This innovative game focuses on popular crypto influencers and their real-world social media engagement. Players are tasked with creating lineups of influencer NFT trading cards in order to compete against each other. The game offers cards with multiple rarity levels,
Recently, Fintech giant Block, which oversees Square and Cash App, has come under the radar of federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York. Allegations of significant compliance failures have surfaced, following disclosures by a former employee regarding lapses in the company’s transaction monitoring systems. The alleged mishaps involve Square processing transactions with entities
The recent announcement by Animoca Brands to enter the Bitcoin ecosystem through the Opal Protocol marks a significant step towards revolutionizing the digital landscape. Partnering with Darewise, a metaverse technology platform, Animoca Brands aims to develop the largest Web3 ecosystem that encompasses gaming, entertainment, DeFi, education, and culture. The Opal Protocol, a decentralized ecosystem protocol
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has raised serious allegations against SEC Chair Gary Gensler, claiming that he misled Congress during his testimony in April 2023. According to McHenry, recent court documents indicate that Gensler deliberately avoided answering questions about whether the SEC considers Ethereum (ETH) to be a security. These accusations have sparked
In a recent article by Nikita Ovchinnik, the Co-founder at Barter DeFi, the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) has been called into question due to regulatory action taken by the SEC against Uniswap. This action has raised concerns about the regulation of DeFi platforms and the potential impact on the industry as a whole. The
In the days following the halving event, the Bitcoin network experienced a significant increase in trading activity. This surge was not directly attributed to the halving itself, but rather to the introduction of a new token standard known as Runes. On-chain data revealed that the number of daily BTC transactions reached a peak of 927,000,