Tag: Cryptocurrencies
Ripple Introduces Digital Asset Custody Services for Banks
Reading time: < 1 minute Ripple has recently launched a new service to help banks and fintech firms store digital assets.
VanEck Introduces a New $30M Fund to Invest in Crypto
Reading time: < 1 minute Global investment management firm VanEck is expanding its presence in the venture capital market by launching a new fund focused on fintech, digital asset, and artificial intelligence (AI) companies in the pre-seed or seed stages.
US Charges 4 Crypto Firms with Crypto Fraud
Reading time: < 1 minute The first-ever criminal prosecution targeting market manipulation and fraudulent trading in the cryptocurrency industry has led to charges against four cryptocurrency companies and 14 individuals.
Taiwan Will Test Crypto Storage Services Through Local Banks
Reading time: < 1 minute The Taiwanese government is seeking to accelerate the integration of cryptocurrency into financial institutions by proposing a pilot program for crypto storage services to be offered through local banks.
Bitwise Updates Three Crypto Futures ETFs with SEC
Reading time: < 1 minute Bitwise Asset Management has announced plans to revamp its three cryptocurrency futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by incorporating Treasuries.
US Wants to Seize $2.7M in Crypto Stolen by Lazarus Group
Reading time: < 1 minute The US government is seeking to seize approximately $2.67 million worth of cryptocurrency that was taken in two major hacks.
IMF Asks El Salvador to Strengthen its Supervision Over Crypto Industry
Reading time: < 1 minute The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday made recommendations for El Salvador to narrow the scope of its Bitcoin law and strengthen the regulatory framework and oversight of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
SEC Files Appeal Against Ruling in Ripple Case
Reading time: < 1 minute The SEC is seeking to overturn a ruling made in July 2023 by a court in the case against XRP-issuer Ripple Labs.
SEC Enforcement Director Leaves Regulator
Reading time: < 1 minute In his place, Sanjay Wadhwa, the deputy director of enforcement, will take over as acting director.
Robinhood Launches Crypto Transfers for European Users
Reading time: < 1 minute Robinhood users in the European Union can now transfer more than 20 different cryptocurrencies, including popular ones such as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and USD coin, in and out of the trading app.