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China Tightens Grip on Virtual Assets with New Stringent AML Rules

New steps to address anti-money laundering regulations have been announced by China’s Supreme People’s Court and Supreme People’s Procuratorate. The legal interpretation sets very stringent standards for the prosecution of offenses relating to money laundering as of August 20, 2024. The primary goal of the new regulations is to prevent

August 20, 2024 1 min read

Ripple Shows Price Resilience: Can XRP Sustain $0.58?

Ripple’s XRP token has emerged as a beacon of resilience amidst a sea of bearish sentiment engulfing the broader cryptocurrency market. Defying the prevailing downward pressure, XRP has charted a consistent upward trajectory, successfully maintaining its position above the critical $0.560 support level. In the face of heightened market volatility,

August 19, 2024 1 min read

Ethereum Gas Fees Hit Five-Year Low Raising Supply Concerns

While ETH prices are struggling, the gas fee for Ethereum has lately dropped to its lowest point in five years. Kaiko recently highlighted the decline and what it may mean for the price of the cryptocurrency. Despite the launch of Spot Ether ETF trading in the US, the second biggest

August 19, 2024 2 mins read

Polygon POL Migration For September 4: Will MATIC Surge?

Polygon, Ethereum’s premier scaling solution, finds itself at a critical juncture as it prepares for a major milestone: the migration of its MATIC token to POL, scheduled for September 4.   Polygonscan data reveals a stark decline in network activity, with total transactions on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake chain plummeting to 2.44

August 19, 2024 2 mins read

Crypto Investment Products Record Inflow of $30 Million Last Week

A small but steady $30 million poured into digital asset investment products during the last week. This small number, however, masks a large variation between assets and geographies. Looking at the flows by geography reveals a lot of variation; the United States, Canada, and Brazil all had inflows of $62

August 19, 2024 2 mins read

Sinohope to Gain Control Over BitTrade Via Strategic Acquisition

Sinohope, a Hong Kong-listed cryptocurrency firm previously Known as Huobi Technology, has announced its intention to acquire Avenir Asset Holding for $30.46 million. The deal was confirmed through an official statement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). This acquisition marks a significant expansion for Sinohope in the cryptocurrency space.

August 19, 2024 1 min read

Tether USDT to Debut on the Aptos Blockchain

Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, announced via its official website through a press release that it will soon launch USDT on the Aptos Blockchain.  Aptos as a Proof of Stake network, has processed more than 1 billion transactions. This collaboration is said to make digital currency more accessible

August 19, 2024 1 min read

Crypto Boom Makes Upbit Employees Top Earners

South Korean employees of the prominent crypto exchange, Upbit, are earning more than their equivalents at major banks. This is due to the booming cryptocurrency market.  Recent data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) reveals that the average salaries at Upbit’s operator, Dunamu surged to 133.73 million South Korean won

August 19, 2024 2 mins read

Is Shiba Inu’s Burn Rate Decline a Sign of Trouble Ahead?

Shiba Inu (SHIB), the world’s second-largest meme coin, has witnessed a significant decline in recent weeks, with its price falling by approximately 24% over the past 30 days. This drop has pushed its market capitalization below $8 billion, positioning SHIB as the 16th-largest cryptocurrency.  Meanwhile, the coin’s burn rate—a critical

August 19, 2024 2 mins read

Goldman Sachs Revises U.S. Recession Odds to 20%

Global investment giant Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. has lowered the probability of the U.S. entering a recession next year to 20% from its previous estimate of 25%.  The firm has expressed increased confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates by 25 basis points at its September policy

August 19, 2024 1 min read
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