The financial landscape in Europe is witnessing a significant shift as leading Swiss bank Zurich Cantonal Bank has recently introduced cryptocurrency trading services for its customers. This move signals a growing acceptance and adoption of digital assets within the traditional banking sector. On September 4, 2024, Zurich Cantonal Bank announced the launch of Bitcoin (BTC)
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Bitcoin recently experienced a significant daily surge, jumping from $53,600 to over $58,000. One of the key factors behind this surge could be attributed to the US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which were introduced in mid-January. These ETFs have had a noticeable impact on Bitcoin’s price movements, with positive flows leading to price increases and negative
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has recently expressed her ongoing concerns regarding the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). Her comments came after a speech by SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter, who reiterated the Commission’s stance on SAB 121, stating that it remains unchanged. Despite the growing attention around the regulation, Munter emphasized that
The mobile gaming industry has a new contender in the form of Gamee, who is making strides in the blockchain gaming space with its latest game, WatBird. WatBird serves as a gateway for casual gamers to explore the world of Web3 through its engaging gameplay and incorporation of blockchain technology. At its core, WatBird features
Bitcoin (BTC) faced a significant drop in price over the weekend after the release of August nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data, which failed to meet analysts’ expectations. This led to a rapid decline of nearly 5% in BTC’s price, causing it to fall below the $54,000 range, its lowest level since early August. The broader crypto
In a groundbreaking case in Scotland, an amount of £110,000 was seized from a 29-year-old man named John Ross Rennie. This incident represents the first time that proceeds of crime legislation have been utilized to confiscate cryptocurrency as physical cash in the country. The case was resolved at the High Court in Edinburgh, highlighting the
The co-founder of BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, recently shared a pessimistic prediction for the immediate future of the Bitcoin price. He hinted at a potential drop below $50,000, indicating that he had taken a short position in the market. This forecast has raised concerns among investors and traders, as Hayes is known for his accurate market
Robinhood’s cryptocurrency division recently settled a California investigation by agreeing to pay a $3.9 million fine. The investigation, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, revealed that Robinhood Crypto prevented users from withdrawing their digital assets between 2018 and 2022. Additionally, the company failed to fully disclose details about its trading and order-handling processes, misleading
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently charged and settled with hedge fund Galois Capital Management LLC over a private fund that was primarily investing in cryptocurrencies. The charges were related to Galois Capital’s alleged failure to comply with client asset safeguarding requirements, particularly with regards to crypto assets that were considered securities by
Yonsei University in South Korea has recently partnered with Ripple as part of the University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) program. This collaboration marks the 58th partnership for Ripple globally, with 12 of those partnerships located in the Asia Pacific region. The focus of this partnership will be on research related to blockchain technology, with a