OKX has secured a MiCA license, enabling it to expand its crypto services across 28 European Economic Area (EEA) nations. This approval positions OKX among the first global exchanges to operate under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, providing a unified regulatory approach in Europe. With its regulatory hub in
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing criminal fraud charges after promoting the LIBRA token on social media. The cryptocurrency surged to a $4.5 billion valuation before crashing, leading to significant investor losses. Lawyers filed the charges in a criminal court on Sunday. They argue that Milei’s promotion of LIBRA was
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong made a big prediction about the future of crypto space. He claims that it is a new era for crypto in the US and forecasted that 10% of global GDP will be crypto-based by 2030. In Coinbase’s February 13th Q4 2024 earnings call, Armstrong gave his
The global crypto market cap has reached $3.19 trillion, marking a 0.13% increase in the past day. The total crypto market volume surged 38.95% to $104.15 billion, reflecting rising trading activity. Amid this trend, Aptos (APT) is up 6.02%, trading at $6.27. Its market cap climbed 6.07% to $3.6 billion,
Bitwise’s CIO Matt Hougan gave a reality check between retail investors and professional investors. He mentioned that there is a big difference in the thinking of retail investors and professional investors about the crypto market. According to Hougan, retail investors have felt negative about cryptocurrencies in recent times. Despite negative
Blockchain technology has revolutionized the gaming industry, giving birth to play-to-earn (P2E) models and ushering in new opportunities for gamers. These inventions are completely revolutionizing the best way video games are made and played, in addition to the economic guidelines of the gaming ecosystem. This article focuses on the role of cryptocurrency
Thailand Strengthens Blockchain Thailand is making strong moves to become a leader in digital finance. The country is strengthening its blockchain strategy with top experts. The Thailand International Digital Business and Financial Center (TIDC) has appointed two advisors. They are Tekin Salimi and Rushi Manche. Their role is to bolster
Bullish Global plans to file for an initial public offering (IPO) soon. It is a renowned crypto exchange operator supported by Peter Thiel. The firm is working with Jefferies Financial Group for the filing of an IPO. Bullish Global is a subsidiary of Block.one and develops financial services for the
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reducing its crypto enforcement unit. This move aligns with President Donald Trump’s promise to ease regulations and boost digital asset growth. The agency has reassigned over 50 lawyers and staff members to other departments, with reports labeling some shifts as unfair demotions.
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
