Taiwan Mobile, the second-largest telecom operator in Taiwan, has taken a significant step by applying for a license to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). This move reflects the company’s efforts to break into the crypto market and integrate digital assets with mainstream services. The Financial Supervisory Commission’s latest report now lists Taiwan
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The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn in the past 24 hours, with the total market capitalization dropping to $2.07 trillion, marking an 8.6% decrease. Bitcoin, the leading digital asset, has been hit hard, with its price falling below $54,000 for the first time since February. This sharp decline has had a negative impact
Recently, South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has announced its plans to tighten oversight of crypto trading platforms under its jurisdiction in order to eliminate fraudulent transactions. This move comes as part of the country’s efforts to establish a more secure and transparent environment for cryptocurrency trading. In a notice released on July 4, the
DraftKings, a well-known online sportsbook operator, is currently facing legal challenges, including a lawsuit related to its NFTs. Recently, a US District Judge in Massachusetts made a ruling that denied DraftKings’ motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit concerning its NFTs. This particular decision has the potential to have widespread implications for how NFTs are
KuCoin, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, recently announced that it would start collecting a 7.5% value-added tax on trading fees from its Nigerian users starting from July 8. This decision was outlined in a statement released on July 3, where the firm specified that the VAT would be applied to transaction fees in each trade for
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is envisioning a future where smart glasses equipped with holographic displays will revolutionize how humans communicate and interact with technology. These glasses, according to Zuckerberg, will eventually replace mobile phones as the primary device for communication and computing. In a recent interview, he highlighted the potential of these smart glasses, which
SBI Holdings, a notable financial services company based in Tokyo, Japan, has recently joined forces with Ripple to introduce an NFT minting service on the XRP Ledger for the upcoming World Expo 2025. This partnership aims to leverage blockchain technology to enhance the digital experience for Expo attendees. The initiative is part of the larger
The call for modification of Form S-1 by billionaire investor Mark Cuban has brought to light the challenges that token-based companies face when trying to register with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move comes after SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda highlighted the inadequacies of the current approach to crypto disclosure filings. Form S-1
In the first half of 2024, Bitcoin and Ethereum have emerged as the most profitable assets, outperforming traditional investments such as the Nasdaq, S&P 500, oil, gold, the U.S. dollar, and government bonds. This surge in performance has caught the attention of investors and asset managers alike, who are now taking notice of the potential
Circle made a significant announcement on July 1 by revealing that it had secured an e-money license from France, solidifying its position as the premier global stablecoin issuer to adhere to the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. This license, granted by the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), the financial regulator in