Kraken Inquires UK Users Regarding Self-Custodial Wallet Activity, Cites Local Regulations
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has recently introduced a new requirement for its users in the United Kingdom. According to a recent post shared by James Van Straten, Kraken is now mandating that its UK users verify their self-custodial wallets or
Crypto Exchanges Reported Over 16,000 Flagged Transactions to South Korean Authorities
South Korean crypto exchanges reported over 16,000 transactions to local authorities in 2023, an increase from previous years. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) released a breakdown of its efforts to tackle money laundering and other illegal financial threats involving crypto assets. The
Japanese Financial Regulator Proposes Stricter Measures For P2P Crypto Transactions
Japan’s principal financial regulator has unveiled a series of proposed measures that could negatively impact the peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions market. In a Wednesday announcement, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) issued a formal request to Japanese banks, noting that a high number
Mondelēz International to Join Hedera Council + More Crypto News
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s crypto news: Mondelēz International to Join Hedera Council Fetch.ai Foundation Welcomes Deutsche Telekom as First Corporate Partner Taurus and Lido Enable
Aether Games Hot ICO (AEG) Is Still Live. Don’t Miss It
Aether Games Hot ICO (AEG) Is Still Live. Don’t Miss It Aether Games’ ICO nearing its goal with $12,860,000 raised, aiming for $4,910,000. Token sale for AEG runs until 29th February, with a price set at $0.032 USD. The Aether Saga introduces a
Sony’s Gaming Forecast: A Strategic Pivot Amidst Challenges
Sony’s Gaming Forecast: A Strategic Pivot Amidst Challenges Sony revises PlayStation 5 sales forecast to 21 million units from 25 million. The fiscal year gaming division revenue forecast cut by 210 billion yen. Despite a record holiday season, challenges in hardware sales and
UK Inflation Steady at 4.0%, Easing Economic Fears
UK Inflation Steady at 4.0%, Easing Economic Fears UK inflation remains at 4.0% in January, defying expectations of a rise to 4.2%. Consumer price inflation should decrease further, potentially leading to BoE interest rate cuts. Core inflation stable at 5.1%; services inflation slightly
Yen Drops Beyond 150 Amid U.S. Inflation Woes
Yen Drops Beyond 150 Amid U.S. Inflation Woes Asian currencies experience significant losses, with the yen dropping past the 150 level against the dollar. Strong U.S. inflation data fuels speculation that the Federal Reserve will maintain high-interest rates. Wednesday saw most Asian currencies
How Indonesia’s Election Outcome Will Impact Crypto
Indonesia, a trillion-dollar economy, is impossible to ignore. The country held its election on Wednesday with defence minister Prabowo Subianto and ex-governors Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo all competing to become the next president. In December, Indonesia’s Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka,
Ether.fi ICO (ETHFI) Raises $5.3M, And It’s Still Active
Ether.fi ICO (ETHFI) Raises $5.3M, And It’s Still Active Ether.fi launches its ICO, raising $5.3 million with 76 days left. A non-custodial, decentralized protocol introducing a Liquid Staking Derivative (LSD) token. Draws inspiration from DeFi pioneers like RocketPool and Lido, emphasizing decentralization and