Hong Kong Starts New Phase of CBDC Testing
Phase 2 of the e-HKD pilot will be supported by the recently launched regulatory sandbox for testing wholesale CBDCs and tokenization, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said.
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Thai Rule Change Allows Asset Management Funds to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs
Thailand-based asset management funds can now launch private funds for investing in U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to the country’s securities regulator. The approval of bitcoin ETFs by U.S. regulators has opened…
Meme Coins Strongly Correlated to Network Growth: Franklin Templeton
Meme coin markets have boomed in tandem with the growth of addresses on their underlying blockchains.
How to Start Your Own Brokerage or Exchange – B2Broker CEO Arthur Azizov and CDO John Murillo
B2Broker is a premier provider of liquidity solutions, white-label platforms, CRM systems and advanced trading mechanisms. Founded in 2014, B2Broker has consistently added new features and tools to its expansive liquidity and white-label offerings…
Euphoria Or False Dawn? Why The Ethereum $4,000 Party Might End Soon
Ethereum (ETH) experienced a euphoric surge in interest as bullish sentiment enveloped the crypto sector. The recent approval of the Bitcoin ETF served as a catalyst, propelling Ethereum’s price to new heights. However, as the thrilling ride…
DeFi Borrower Behavior Key to Gauging Tokenization Risks: BIS Study
The study was designed to look at the largely unexplored "intricacies" of user behavior and dynamics of decentralized finance lending, the authors said.
Gold Bug Peter Schiff Says He Wishes He'd Bought Bitcoin in 2010
The American stockbroker has repeatedly called bitcoin a “bubble” and said he still doesn’t believe in its long-term future.
Robinhood Shares Jump in Premarket Trading After Blowout February Activity Levels
Crypto trading volume grew 10% month-on-month to $6.5 billion, the company said.
Layer 2 Blockchains Become Cheaper After Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade
The upgrade allows layer 2 solutions to store data in "blobs" instead of the expensive call data.
TRON Integrated With Amazon Web Services to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 13, 2024 – TRON DAO is glad to announce the integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This integration introduces the TRON Full Node on AWS, enabling users and developers to launch a TRON Full Node…
Fireblocks, Zodia Markets Partner to Improve Cross-Border Payments
The two crypto firms are attempting to improve cross-border payments via stablecoins for large corporations and institutions.
Solana (SOL) Price Primed For 50% Leap: Experts Turn Bullish
Crypto analysts are turning increasingly bullish on Solana (SOL), with forecasts suggesting a potential 50% surge in the near future. Following SOL’s 11% surge in the past 24 hours, several renowned analysts came forward to express their bullish…
Robinhood to Benefit From ‘Monster’ Crypto Cycle, Initiated Outperform by Bernstein
Total crypto market cap is expected to reach $7.5 trillion by 2025 from $2.6 trillion today, the report said.
Crypto.com to Appeal $3.1M Fine by Dutch Regulator for Operating Without Registration
The Dutch central bank announced the fine was imposed for non-compliance before the company registered with the regulator.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Launches Stablecoin Issuer Sandbox
On March 12, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched what is known as the stablecoin issuer sandbox arrangement. The HKMA stated that applicants interested in establishing a stablecoin business in Hong Kong should have a sound business…
Beware of Bitcoin's 'Rising Wedge,' Chart Analyst Says
"Normally rising wedges resolve bearish," crypto analyst and trader Josh Olszewicz told CoinDesk.
Developers Upload Script of Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Bee Movie’ on Ethereum as Gas Fees Plunge After Dencun
Copying and pasting the Bee Movie script is a niche internet meme that originated on Tumblr and quickly spread to Reddit, YouTube, Facebook, and other social media platforms.
Australian Court Dismisses Lawsuit by Market Regulator Against Finder in 'Landmark' Ruling for Crypto Industry
An Australian Federal Court handed the Australian cryptocurrency industry a major victory in a landmark judgement on Thursday.