BlackRock’s IBIT Extends Spot Bitcoin ETF Lead With More Than 100,000 BTC Under Management
Data published on February 13 revealed that BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF had amassed over 100,000 bitcoins, positioning the firm as a clear leader in the closely contested sector. Here’s everything you need to know. 105,280 BTC Locked In Worth $5.1
Uniswap’s Hayden Adams Calls Attention to Scammer Impersonating His ETH Wallet Address
On February 14, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams warned the cryptocurrency community on social media platform X about a new strategy of crypto thieves who imitate Ethereum wallet addresses to defraud unsuspecting investors. Here’s how this new crypto scam works. Uniswap Founder
Best Crypto to Buy Today February 14 – DYM, SEI, STX
As the crypto market continues to see positive momentum, analysts are watching for potential prospects among the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com As the Bitcoin (BTC) price pumps to new two-year highs on strong spot Bitcoin ETF inflows,
Valentine’s Day in the Metaverse: Fostering Inclusion and Connection
Valentine’s Day is often viewed as one of the most romantic holidays, yet celebrating love can create a huge amount of stress and pressure for some individuals. Recent statistics from Drive Research found that while 52% of consumers will celebrate Valentine’s
FCA Reviewed 44 Crypto Firms Registered in UK For Anti-Money Laundering Purposes
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted internal reviews on 44 cryptocurrency firms registered in the country to tackle money laundering concerns. In a Feb 14 release, the regulator highlighted key areas in the UK markets including digital assets regulations. Last
Robinhood’s Strong Crypto Performance Sets Positive Tone for Coinbase Earnings
Coinbase shares rose 10% today after Robinhood’s Q4 2023 earnings report yesterday said that the popular trading app made a tidy profit from its crypto trading business. Robinhood declared its transactions-based revenues in Q4 2023 rose 8% compared to the same
Japan’s FSA Urges Tighter Scrutiny on Crypto Transfers, Citing Risk of Unlawful Activity
Japan’s leading financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), is urging institutions to place tighter scrutiny on crypto transfers, according to an official note published today. The joint note by the FSA and the country’s National Police Agency (NPA) refers to
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