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Dubai VARA Charges Against 7 Unlicensed Crypto Entities

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has taken significant action by issuing cease-and-desist orders against seven cryptocurrency entities. These firms operated without the necessary licenses and violated marketing regulations. As a result, VARA imposed fines ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 100,000 (approximately $13,600 to $27,200) on each entity. This

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

Bybit’s bbSOL Surpasses $85M TVL, Expands Access with Spot Listing and Key Partnerships

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce the successful completion of bbSOL’s first month, a significant milestone in the quest to improve token staking on the Solana blockchain. With its innovative marketing approach and smooth integration across centralized and decentralized platforms, bbSOL—the first exchange-backed liquid

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

21Shares Expands European Offering with Future of Crypto ETP

21Shares, a leading issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), has introduced its 44th crypto ETP, the Future of Crypto Index ETP (FUTR), in Europe. The new product, designed as a “megatheme” ETP, offers investors exposure to six major sectors within the evolving crypto economy, including payments, social, gaming, decentralized finance

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

Crypto Captivates 47% of Hedge Funds Worldwide

The hedge funds have focused on traditional asset classes and have exposure to the cryptocurrency market. Approximately 50% of the hedge funds have allocated capital to digital assets, marking an increase compared to previous years.  Reportedly, 47% of the hedge funds invested in traditional asset classes have ventured into cryptocurrencies

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

Ripple Debuts Crypto Custody Amid XRP Legal Battle

Ripple has launched new crypto custody services aimed at helping banks and fintech firms store digital assets. Announced on Thursday, the services are part of the company’s Ripple Custody division, offering features such as integration with Ripple’s XRP Ledger blockchain, enhanced anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring, and an improved user interface.

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

Cryptocurrency: 4 Tokens Under $1 Whose Returns Will Dwarf Your Monthly Salary

With the cryptocurrency market preparing for yet another massive surge, investors are focusing on inexpensive tokens that might yield enormous profits. Four tokens under $1 have emerged as leading competitors for anyone looking to transform a tiny investment into substantial profits: Rexas Finance (RXS), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and

October 10, 2024 4 mins read

US Regulators Sue Gotbit and Other Fraudulent Crypto Firms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed lawsuits against Gotbit Consulting, ZM Quant Investment, CLS Global, and several individuals for market manipulation and fraud.  The charges primarily involve practices like wash trading, where fake transactions were used to

October 10, 2024 2 mins read

Littio Expands Dollar-Based Savings with OpenTrade Via Avalanche for LatAm users

Littio, a Colombian Neobank focusing on tackling the currency depreciation issue for Latin Americans via different dollar-based product offerings, has begun leveraging OpenTrade’s real-world asset (RWA)-backed yield vaults, or “Yield Pots,” via the Avalanche blockchain network. Littio provides clients with yield-bearing savings pots via OpenTrade, with returns guaranteed by US

October 10, 2024 3 mins read
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