Fri, October 16

Uzbekistan Progresses Testing Crypto Regulations in Digital Sandbox

The National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP) in Uzbekistan has granted permission to two private banks, Kapital Bank and Ravnaq Bank, to test crypto regulations in a “digital sandbox.” Moreover, Mastercard-powered crypto cards will be issued by the banks. The NAPP announced on August 14 that Ravnaq Bank has been

August 16, 2023 1 min read

Dubai Offers 90% Subsidy on Licenses for AI and Web3 Businesses

Dubai has begun granting commercial licenses to AI and Web3 businesses at a 90% subsidy. This is part of an effort to build an unparalleled hub of cutting-edge technology enterprises in the MENA region, Emerging tech center Dubai AI and Web 3.0 Campus has decided to subsidize licenses for businesses

August 16, 2023 1 min read

Europe’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Debuts on Euronext Amsterdam

After the highly-anticipated debut of Jacobi Asset Management’s Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF, Europe will finally have its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). More than a year after its initial debut date of 2022, the London-based digital asset management business said on August 15 that its new investment product

August 15, 2023 2 mins read

Crypto-friendly Bank Custodia Expands Services With Bitcoin Custody

Custodia stated on Friday that it is now taking deposits in U.S. dollars from clients in certain locations and will shortly begin providing Bitcoin custody services. The crypto-friendly bank is now offering services for US government money market funds to its clients. CEO of Custodia, Caitlin Long argues that banks,

August 12, 2023 1 min read

U.S SEC Delays Ark Bitcoin ETF Proposal; Seeks Feedback

The U.S. SEC released a notice inviting comments on the proposal to list the Ark Spot Bitcoin ETF on Friday, amid significant anticipation leading up to the deadline. The notice was released in order to gather feedback on the proposed rule change to allow the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to

August 11, 2023 1 min read

Bitcoin Fumbles Briefly Post U.S CPI Inflation at 3.2% for July

Inflation as measured by the annual Consumer Price Index in July came in at 3.2%, below market estimates of 3.3%, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation measured by the Core Consumer Price Index came in at 4.7%, below the market’s estimate of 4.8%, with the monthly

August 10, 2023 1 min read

Bitcoin Mining Firm Riot Platform Posts Q2 Net Loss of $27.7M

Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining company headquartered out of Colorado, cut its quarterly net loss to $27.7 million as it increased Bitcoin output and hit record hash rate capacity. A 27% year-over-year rise in Bitcoin output, although being somewhat offset by a fall in Bitcoin prices, led to the cryptocurrency

August 10, 2023 1 min read

Marathon Digital Misses Q2 2023 Forecasts Despite $81.8M Revenue

The results for the second quarter of 2023 for crypto mining company Marathon Digital fell short of analyst forecasts for both profit and revenue. Revenues of $81.8 million were announced for Q2 2023 by Marathon on August 8, below the Zacks Investment Research forecast of $83.2 million. The crypto miner

August 9, 2023 1 min read

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Approval Inches Closer: Industry Insiders Share Insights

In a surprise revelation today, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz dropped a significant hint that the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is on the horizon. Novogratz, known for his insights in the cryptocurrency space, disclosed that his sources at BlackRock and Invesco have indicated that the green light

August 8, 2023 2 mins read

Trading Strategies Amid Bearish Market Followed by BTC Long-Term Investors

In the cryptocurrency realm, a significant trend emerges as more investors embrace a patient approach. A substantial portion of Bitcoin, about 68.54% of the total supply, has remained dormant for at least a year, reflecting a preference for a long-term investment strategy. Data from Glassnode, a blockchain analytics firm, reveals

August 8, 2023 1 min read