Cryptocurrency mining gear supplier and mining facility operator Phoenix Technology is contemplating an IPO as per a Bloomberg report. The article claims that preliminary discussions have been in place for an IPO for Phoenix in Abu Dhabi. The UAE-based firm signed a $650 million contract for mining rigs in 2021,
July 28, 2023 1 min read
Investors are wondering whether today’s announcement of a 0.25% hike in the European Central Bank’s benchmark interest rate is the final one of the year despite persistently high inflation. Since last summer, the ECB has tightened policy by 400 basis points, the most rapid pace in the bank’s history. With
July 27, 2023 2 mins read
In a significant step, Nexo, the world’s leading institution for digital assets, has joined an innovative group of companies by joining the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists (ACSS), proving a steadfast dedication to international regulatory compliance. Nexo wants to boost the team’s competencies by using ACSS’s vast databases, rigorous training
July 27, 2023 2 mins read
As illicit activities in the crypto sector have increased, South Korea on Wednesday formed an interagency investigative team. This is an effort to combat cryptocurrency-related crimes. The Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that around 30 individuals from judicial, financial, tax, and customs departments would comprise the Joint Investigation Centre
July 26, 2023 1 min read
Lido Finance, a leading liquid staking solution, is unveiling a whole new tokenomics framework. At this year’s EthCC conference, LidoDAO’s business development contributor Marin Tvrdi said that the organization’s members are “pushing” for a dual governance model. If enacted, it will offer Lido users veto power over governance proposals authorized
July 26, 2023 2 mins read
Rain, a Middle Eastern cryptocurrency exchange, announced that its Abu Dhabi branch has been granted a license to provide brokerage and custody services for virtual assets in the UAE. Coinbase-backed Rain, located in Bahrain, has announced that its subsidiary in the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial freezone would soon provide
July 25, 2023 2 mins read
As of July 25, the Venom Foundation, a leader in the deployment of blockchain technology inside regulated markets, has registered more than one million registered wallets. Since the testnet for Venom was launched on April 26th, the historic feat has happened in a relatively short amount of time. The significant
July 25, 2023 2 mins read
The legislation governing the digital ruble has been approved and will go into effect on August 1, 2023, with the exception of one restriction. Article 3 is scheduled to go into effect in Russia in August 2024. Moreover, it amends various federal laws, notably those pertaining to bankruptcy and inheritance.
July 24, 2023 1 min read
According to a report by CoinShares, crypto asset investment products saw outflows for the first time in five weeks, after four weeks of inflows from institutions totaling $742 million. The entire outflow from crypto asset investment products was $6.5 million. As investors sell off their Bitcoin holdings, they wonder whether
July 24, 2023 2 mins read
Caitlin Long, CEO of Custodia Bank, asserts, “The law is very clear,” with the exception of the Fed’s involvement. She noticed Amsterdam-based Adyen among the first group of 35 financial institutions that were granted access to the new 24-hour payment system FedNow on Thursday. The financial technology business got a
July 23, 2023 1 min read
