Matrixport Files Virtual Asset Trading License Application with Hong Kong SFC
Matrixport applied for a virtual asset trading license with Hong Kong’s securities regulator on Feb. 26. A roster published on the Securities and Futures Commission website showed that the platform’s Hong Kong-based branch is called Flying Hippo Technologies. At present, 21 companies
SBF Requests 63-78 Month Sentence in FTX Fraud, Citing Lack of Criminal History, Young Age
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have proposed a sentence of 63 to 78 months in prison for their client, citing his charitable work and young age. Bankman-Fried was found guilty on multiple charges, including defrauding FTX customers of $8
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Breaks Personal Record With $1.3B Volume: Bloomberg Intelligence
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading under the ticker symbol “IBIT” broke its personal record on Tuesday attracting $1.3 billion record daily volume, according to Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg Intelligence. U.S.-listed IBIT continues to lead the market and set an
Russian Allies ‘Very Interested’ in Doing CBDC Business with Moscow – Key Lawmaker
Russian allies are “interested” in using CBDCs like the digital ruble for cross-border settlements, a lawmaker said on February 26. Per Tass, the State Duma’s Financial Markets Committee Chairman Anatoly Aksakov said that “foreign partners” have told Russian delegates they want
Justin Sun Shares HTX Screenshot of His Account Holding $1.6B Bitcoin
Tron founder Justin Sun showcased his Bitcoin holdings using the social media platform X — in a screenshot, Sun shared that his HTX account contained 28,614 Bitcoin which is worth $1.6 billion. Using the social media platform X, Sun went on
Uniswap Releases Browser Extension and Tools to Improve Transactions
Uniswap has launched a browser sidebar extension along with a limit order placement function and other tools to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions. According to a recent blog post by Uniswap, the decentralized crypto exchange has facilitated nearly $2 trillion in transaction volume,
Nearly All Bitcoin Holders Are Now In Profit, Blockchain Data Shows
With Bitcoin’s (BTC) price quickly re-approaching its all-time high, almost all holders of the digital currency are back in the black. Blockchain market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock stated on Wednesday that 95% of Bitcoin addresses are now in profit – the largest
Coincheck Partners with Circle; USDC’s First Japan Listing Close?
Circle, USDC’s issuer, has struck a partnership deal with Coincheck, one of Japan’s biggest crypto exchanges – with a view to securing the stablecoin’s first listing in the nation. Per a Coincheck press release, the Japanese firm said that it had
Pepe Holders are Shifting Funds To a New Crypto Token for 100x Gains – How to Buy?
In wake of the Pepe Coin (PEPE)’s 40% price pump on Tuesday, profit-taking Pepe holders are shifting funds to a new crypto token for 100x potential gains. PEPE’s abrupt rally to its highest levels since last May comes after it broke
House Republicans subpoena DOJ for materials related to Special Counsel Hur interview of Joe Biden
House Republicans have subpoenaed Special Counsel Robert Hur for the transcript and any recordings of President Biden’s interview from the investigation into the president’s mishandling of classified documents. Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry — House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, House