The assets under management (AUM) of spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong have topped 2 billion Hong Kong dollars, or around $256 million. When compared to their American equivalents, the Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds in Hong Kong have gotten off to a slower start. Data from SoSo Value shows that
Russia is planning to launch two new cryptocurrency exchanges to bolster its foreign trade (FT) activities. The exchanges will be established in Moscow and St. Petersburg, aiming to create secure platforms for cryptocurrency transactions aligned with international trade practices. In St. Petersburg, the new exchange will be based on the
Holders of PayPal’s dollar-pegged PYUSD stablecoin will be eligible for an interest rewards program. Which is an advancement in the company’s stablecoin effort. The next stage in PayPal’s strategy to increase the use of its stablecoin is this program. This is a collaboration with Anchorage Digital. In a partnership with
Coinbase, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges globally, is making significant strides in advancing its offerings in Europe, particularly in light of the European Union’s evolving cryptocurrency regulations. As part of this expansion, Coinbase is introducing conversions between the fiat euro and the euro-pegged stablecoin EURC, set at a fixed
The Former CEO of Kankas Heartland Tri-state Bank is sentenced to 24 years in prison. You reap what you sow is now vividly seen in the actions of Shan Hanes. The ex-CEO of failed Heartland Tri-state Bank who fell for a crypto scam, is now facing consequences for his wrongdoings.
The cryptocurrency market is mired in neutral sentiment, with only little rebounds sprinkled. The market leader in cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, has increased its value by about 2% since yesterday, eyeing the $60,000 mark. Nevertheless, today’s main attraction is Paypal USD (PYUSD. A dollar-pegged token that has seen tremendous growth in recent
Circle, a leading issuer of stablecoins, has announced the launch of AcceptUSD.com, a new platform developed to simplify cryptocurrency payments for businesses. The service aims to facilitate seamless integration of USD Coin (USDC) transactions, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin payments with ease. According to the website, by partnering with Coinbase,
Lumia is excited to share the details of their strategic funding round, which they have successfully completed coinciding with the sale of more than 25,000 nodes. Lumia is making great strides towards its goal of disrupting the blockchain industry for RWAs and DeFi with this development. Laser Digital, Nomura’s digital asset arm,
PayPal’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, PYUSD, has seen significant expansion since its inception, with its supply on Solana now exceeding that on Ethereum. In August 2023, PYUSD launched on Ethereum in partnership with custodian Paxos, and its initial supply grew to $230 million by the end of the year. Due to
A Hong Kong-based virtual bank is considering expanding into spot trading markets after launching crypto exchange-traded fund trading for clients. The first virtual bank to provide direct trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs and Ether ETFs on its platform, Mox, a subsidiary of Standard Chartered, made history on August 7 when
