HSBC Looks To Broaden Tokenized Asset Offerings after Gold Token Launch
HSBC, one of the world’s largest banking services, intends to broaden its array of tokenized assets. CEO Noel Quinn said the bank will ensure these offerings are firmly anchored in reality, the South China Morning Post reported Monday. However, the bank
Fleeing Binance Executive Traced to Kenya, Nigeria Pursues Extradition
The Nigerian government has traced the whereabouts of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a high-ranking executive of Binance, to Kenya. Anjarwalla had managed to escape custody in Nigeria, but his cover was blown upon his arrival in Kenya, according to a report from Nigerian media
Hong Kong SFC Approves Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs as Market Rebounds
Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has just approved first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Several official announcements have confirmed the approvals, including those submitted by China Asset Management Co. (China AMC), Harvest Global Investments, and Bosera International
EURUSD and GBPUSD: The euro and the pound fall to new lows
EURUSD and GBPUSD: The euro and the pound fall to new lows On Friday, EURUSD fell to a new April low at 1.06228 level. Strong bearish consolidation on Friday pushed GBPSUD to a new low at the 1.24268 level. EURUSD chart analysis On Friday,
Digital Ruble Rollout Will Cost Russian Banks $536m a Year – Experts
Digital ruble rollout plans could cost the Russian banking sector a total of $536 million per year, financial analysts have claimed. Per Forbes Russia, the nation’s retail sector could be in for a windfall if CBDC adoption plans go ahead as
Japan’s Ruling Party Urges ‘Immediate’ Crypto Tax Reform
Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, wants the government to carry out “immediate” crypto tax reforms. Per an official Liberal Democratic Party release and a report from the Japanese-language media outlet CoinPost, the party’s web3 project team unveiled a “White
Biden counsels Netanyahu to ‘slow things down’ after Iranian attack
The Biden administration on Sunday congratulated Israel — along with itself and allies — on their “spectacular” success in fending off an unprecedented barrage of more than 300 Iranian missiles and armed drones, even as it made clear its desire
Iran attacks add urgency to stalled congressional aid effort for Israel
Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel this weekend added fresh urgency to the long-stalled congressional effort to secure more aid for a U.S. ally, but as the House returns to session on Monday, there is little clarity on what
Trump supporters echo pro-Palestinian ‘genocide Joe’ chant
SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa. — “Genocide Joe” is a phrase used by pro-Palestine protesters against President Biden because of his unconditional support of Israel amid its onslaught in Gaza. But supporters of former president Donald Trump adopted the chant at his campaign rally
Crypto Markets Crash as Iranian Drone Attack on Israel Sparks Sell-Off
The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant downturn following an Iranian drone attack on Israel, leading to a widespread sell-off of digital assets. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, saw a 7.7% decline on Saturday, marking its most substantial retreat since March 2023. Although the