The concept of asset tokenization in the financial sector has been gaining traction in recent years as a way to revolutionize securities and asset management. SEC commissioner Mark Uyeda, in a recent statement, highlighted the potential benefits of asset tokenization, emphasizing the advantages of representing asset rights with digital tokens on a blockchain. Uyeda pointed
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The Chairperson of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rostin Behnam, recently expressed his confidence in the agency’s ability to take on more responsibilities related to cryptocurrencies. During a hearing before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Behnam dismissed concerns that the CFTC would be overwhelmed by expanding its authority to include crypto commodities. He emphasized
The native token of Ethena, ENA, has been experiencing a substantial amount of selling pressure in recent weeks. This downward trend in price led to ENA plummeting to $0.73, marking its lowest point since May 20th. The consequences of this sharp decline have been particularly harsh on ENA stakers. The Whale’s Move In a shocking
The recent report released by the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security sheds light on the significant impact that cryptocurrencies are having on law enforcement efforts. One of the key findings of the report is the increasing difficulty for authorities to track and recover illicit digital assets that are being moved through decentralized methods like
In a recent announcement, Animoca Brands Corporation Limited and its subsidiary, Bacasable Global Limited, revealed that The Sandbox had secured $20 million in funding. This funding round comes with a valuation cap of $1 billion, showcasing Animoca’s commitment to advancing digital property rights within the open metaverse. The injection of capital will accelerate The Sandbox’s
Recently, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced that one million people have joined the ‘Stand With Crypto’ movement as advocates for the industry. This surge in support is seen as a significant milestone, with Armstrong noting that “That’s a lot of voters!” The movement gained momentum particularly after a Whitehouse veto threat, which resulted in 600,000
The recent indictment by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) of Bill Guan, the chief financial officer of Epoch Times, has sent shockwaves through the media industry. The accusations are serious – alleging his involvement in an international money laundering scheme worth around $67 million using cryptocurrency. According to the DOJ, from 2020 to May
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has shown significant price volatility in recent days. Despite the continuous inflows into US-based ETFs, the price of Bitcoin plummeted by more than three thousand dollars in just a few hours. This sudden drop has raised questions about the factors influencing Bitcoin’s price movements, particularly in the context of the approval
The Bitcoin price has been hovering around the $71,000 level, showing signs of indecisiveness and uncertainty. This stagnant period often precedes a significant move in the market, but predicting the direction in which the price will head is a challenging task. Crypto analyst Alan Santana has conducted a thorough analysis of the Bitcoin chart to
The metaverse is no longer a distant concept; it is now a reality that is transforming the digital world and how we engage with it. Metaverse apps act as gateways to these virtual shared spaces, offering immersive experiences, social interactions, and economic activities in a 3D environment. The concept of a metaverse app bud is