Virtual worlds are a part of our internet lives now, and they provide us with new means of discovery and participation. Blockchain and cryptocurrency have given the metaverse a reliable friend in its drive for innovation and growth. This article explores the intersection of crypto and the metaverse, what cryptocurrency
Canadian asset manager Purpose Investments has filed a preliminary prospectus with regulators to launch the world’s first-ever spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). If approved, the Purpose Ripple ETF would provide investors a regulated and transparent way to gain exposure to XRP, a cryptocurrency widely used in cross-border payments. With over
Crypto Taxation is known to hold an element of obscurity from both taxpayers’ and national governments’ perspectives. This obscurity arises due to the lack of a definite approach to the process. The past year saw multitudes of nations navigating the sphere and producing Taxation laws as part of regulating the
A Chinese court has ruled that cryptocurrency futures trading constitutes illegal gambling, convicting multiple employees. Agents of BKEX, a crypto exchange that amassed over 270,000 users and generated $54.7 million (300 million yuan) in profits before authorities intervened. The People’s Court of Pingjiang County, Hunan Province, ruled that BKEX’s contract
Texas is taking a bold step in digital asset adoption, with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announcing that the establishment of a Texas Bitcoin Reserve is one of the state’s top legislative priorities for 2025. Senate Bill 21, which Patrick has placed at the forefront of the 89th regular legislative session,
Cryptocurrencies are more popular among younger generations compared to older generations. The recent Gemini survey also confirmed the same after surveying around 6,000 adults across various countries. Furthermore, Gen Z is also the most optimistic generation when it comes to cryptocurrencies. Gemini’s State of Crypto Report revealed that more than
MamaBull Token, built on Solana, is set to revolutionize crypto for developing countries with the upcoming Mamapay.io platform, which blends blockchain with real-world finance and offers generous rewards. MamaBull Token ($MAMA), a highly anticipated cryptocurrency built on the Solana blockchain, will officially launch on January 27, 2025. Designed to symbolize
Global crypto investment products such as iShares, Grayscale, Fidelity, Bitwise, CoinShares, BlackRock witnessed $1.9 billion inflows last week. CoinShares reports that a recent crypto executive order, aimed at making the US a crypto capital, is the major driver behind the fund inflows. Even though several altcoins witnessed increased fund inflows,
In an almost anticlimactic turn of events after Trump’s inauguration, Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by trading volume, presented the most recent weekly crypto derivatives report in partnership with Block Scholes, acknowledging the muted optimistic mood in the crypto markets. With the Trump family meme coins TRUMP
Brazil has banned Worldcoin (WLD) from offering cryptocurrency or financial incentives in exchange for biometric data. The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) enforced the directive on January 25, following a detailed investigation that started in November 2024. The Brazilian DPA issued a temporary ban on Worldcoin's iris-scanning venture. pic.twitter.com/keYaZRgx98 —
