The new partnership between Polygon (MATIC) and Robinhood Wallet is a major step forward in Q2 2024 strategy. Users can use Polygon’s proof-of-stake network (PoS) to conduct cross-chain swaps in Robinhood Wallet. The partnership, which was unveiled on April 27, 2024, makes use of LI.FI and 0x Project technologies. Because
One of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, Upbit, will halt any transactions involving digital assets worth more than 1 million won ($721). This is a reaction to recent developments at Ten&Ten, a local facilitator of deposits and withdrawals and a virtual asset service provider (VASP). Upbit announced the
The year 2024 is shaping up to be a game-changer in many aspects. Amidst the buzz surrounding advancements in AI and 5G technologies, one crucial aspect of 2024 that has been overlooked is the record number of elections taking place worldwide in recent memory. Over 64 countries, including 7 of
Crypto transactions conducted using unverified self-custodial wallets are effectively banned by the European Union (EU), with a transaction limit cap set. To prevent financial crimes, this regulation is part of the larger Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines. On March 19, the resolution was accepted by the majority of the main commission
Robinhood now allows users of Android devices to access its cryptocurrency wallet. The Robinhood Wallet app, as stated in the release on March 20, is now accessible on Google Play. Since then, the app’s download count has topped 10,000. Johann Kerbrat, general manager of Robinhood Crypto, made the announcement on
Lawmakers in the European Union (EU) have passed new regulations to severely punish anyone who violates sanctions, including when it comes to cryptocurrency. The European Parliament (MEPs) passed fresh sanctions against travel bans, weapons embargoes, limitations on industries, and the freezing of assets (including cryptocurrency and wallets) on Tuesday. According
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Europe, has received preliminary regulatory clearance from Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS). The exchange will soon be authorized to provide digital payment token services in the region thanks to the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license, according to an email release on Wednesday. Bitstamp boasts that
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), begins trading today on Nasdaq. IBIT seeks to track the performance of the price of bitcoin and carries a 0.25% sponsor fee with a one-year waiver reducing the fee to 0.12% on the first $5B assets under management (AUM)1.
Coinbase is planning to expand its derivatives operations throughout the European Union by acquiring a MiFID-licensed corporation in Cyprus, as stated by the company. The goal of this undertaking is to substantially increase Coinbase’s market presence in 2024, subject to regulatory permission. In line with Coinbase’s long-term goal of diversifying
SAINT FERRÉOL D’AUROURE, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hexadrone SAS, A French Modular UAV’s Manufacturer Created in 2014 has successfully completed GAP Analysis for The Tundra 2 in its Urban and Endurance versions versus DR EU 2019/945 with intension for Class Identification Label C5 and C6. With the achievement of this milestone, the certification
