Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has terminated its services in the Netherlands, making an exit from the Dutch market after a bid to obtain a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license failed. The termination…
The crypto industry has finally got some good news following weeks of doom and gloom and a massive regulatory crackdown. The BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF application could be a game changer if it…
On June 14, Nigeria, known for its growing adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), floated its national currency, the naira, allowing banks and other forex market actors to trade it freely. The new policy…
Bitcoin prices have fallen to their lowest levels since mid-March. However, the asset has retained its store of value properties, outperforming gold by a large margin this year. On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has…
Cryptocurrency payments service Ripple (XRP) continues to see global adoption of its payment services despite a long-winded legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission over its XRP token. Cointelegraph sat…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance.US are working on a deal to avoid an asset freeze. The move follows an urge to come to a compromise from the judge presiding…
The Bank of Thailand is pushing ahead with its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project through a new pilot. The central bank is working with three payment service providers to test the digital…
United States President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party risk losing its crucial youth voters as a result of their continued “war against crypto,” according to the Winklevoss twins. On June 10, the…
Reports are emerging on the latest decentralized finance (DeFi) exploit that has impacted the Sturdy Finance platform. On June 12, blockchain security firm PeckShield posted an alert on the latest DeFi exploit. The…
Touting its progressive stance on cryptocurrencies, a Hong Kong legislator has invited Coinbase and other crypto exchanges to establish operations in the region. Legislative Council member Johnny Ng took to Twitter to express support…
The crypto market recorded a heavy sell-off during the last 24 hours, impacting several altcoins’ performance. Binance’s CEO seized the opportunity to state that no one really knows what influences this market. In…
On the eve of his departure from office on May 28, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Act, 2023, into law. The act introduces a series of tax reforms aimed at modernizing…
As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continue to make a huge splash in the digital world, their reach and influence extend far beyond cryptocurrency circles’ confines. According to a recent report, the global NFT market…
Crypto venture capital firm Paradigm has slammed the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s attempt to redefine the term “exchange” — which if accepted, would bring decentralized exchanges under its purview. On June…
The U.S. central bank is pumping more money in to bail out the embattled banking system as the crisis continues. This could be one of the factors driving the war on crypto. The…
On June 8, the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) — an umbrella group for 46 independent consumer organizations from 32 countries — published a report titled: “Hype or harm? The Great Social Media Crypto Con.“…