Crypto

Canada has built a strong regulatory framework for crypto companies to operate. However, individual Canadian investors seem to have been losing interest in the crypto industry. Around 77% of digital asset owners regret purchasing crypto a year ago, a survey shows. What Happened: In comparison to...

Forbes, known for celebrating the achievements of young entrepreneurs, disclosed its eponymous "30 Under 30" list of finance leaders. Of the individuals who made the list, 14 slots were occupied by professionals either working in or with ties to the crypto sector. The number is down from...

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes says China seems to be prepping up to infuse the economy with overflowing credit thereby pushing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and thus broader cryptocurrency industry higher. What Happened: Hayes says that the U.S. and China are friends again and with this, the “...

Spanish residents who hold any crypto assets on any non-Spanish platforms will be required to declare the assets by Mar. 31, 2024. What Happened: According to CoinTelegraph, Agencia Tributaria, or The Spanish Tax Administration Agency, published a tax declaration form for virtual assets abroad,...

U.S. crypto regulations seem to be stalled until after the 2024 election cycle, Paradigm Policy director Justin Slaughter told The Block. Despite the “holding pattern,” policymakers are starting to see beyond the crypto volatility to appreciate the underlying technological innovation,...

Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) has emerged as the crypto network of choice among groups that Israel and the U.S. designate as terror organizations, according to Reuters, citing financial crime experts and blockchain investigations. What Happened: In 2021, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was considered the preferred...

Argentina's next President Javier Milei, is making global headlines not just for his victory but also for his reputedly eccentric source of counsel — telepathic communications with his deceased dog, Conan. What Happened: In 2017, after his dog Conan passed away, Milei reportedly spoke to his dog...

Dog-themed cryptocurrencies, or dog coins, are currently outperforming the broader crypto market. The list includes Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), Floki (CRYPTO: FLOKI), Solana-native dog coin Bonk (CRYPTO: BONKI) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). What Happened: A quick snapshot of the dog coins,...

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) will implement an “innovative and data-driven approach” to oversee coin listings, delistings, and the crypto market, according to Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne A. Harris. What Happened: The NYDFS announced...

Bitcoin was up as high as 6.4% on Thursday morning, spiking close to $38,000 before pulling back. Still, it’s unclear whether Elon Musk, a well-known Bitcoin holder and enthusiast, shares the market’s enthusiasm for this rally. The total value of all outstanding Bitcoins crossed the $...

Last Friday, Dan Morehead, the chief executive of Pantera Capital, made a bold prediction that could send ripples through the investment community. What Happened: Morehead said he foresees a potential crash in the stock market and suggested that cryptocurrencies may emerge as the...

Frog-based meme coin, Pepe is the 83rd largest cryptocurrency with a current market cap of $453.8 million, and is the third-largest meme coin. What Happened: Data from LookOnChain indicated a whale spent 617 ETH (around $1.11 million) for purchasing 996 billion PEPE (CRYPTO:...

A Chinese court near Chongqing sentenced 21 people for online fraud, CoinDesk reported. Two defendants with surnames Jiang and Zheng employed 19 other money mules used decentralized wallet Bitpie to move $307 million in Tether (USDT) to local P2P exchanges on virtual currency platforms for Renminbi...

The Electronic Investigation Team of the Criminal Bureau in Taiwan has nabbed an individual suspected of laundering a record $320 million through digital assets, making it the largest single case of crypto-related money laundering in Taiwan. What Happened: The suspect identified by the surname Qiu...

U.S. regulators paid $16 million to crypto whistleblowers this year as part of an effort to identify fraud and other illegal activities. As a result, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to increase financial literacy, particularly related to crypto scams. “With the rise of...