US consumer finance watchdog sued for treating digital wallets like banks
The new December ruling from the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau impacts payment apps and digital wallets offered by large non-bank companies.
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Namibia Flips the Script: Central Bank Grants Provisional Approval to Crypto Firms
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing…
Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance launches ETH staking
PostFinance, which serves around 2.7 million customers across Switzerland, says it will allow people to stake starting from just 0.1 Ether.
Bitcoin Price Signals Strength: Bulls Prepare for the Next Leg Up
Bitcoin price is gaining pace above the $100,000 zone. BTC is rising and might accelerate higher if it clears the $102,000 zone. Bitcoin started a decent increase above the $100,000 zone. The price is trading above $100,500 and the 100 hourly…
Measly $150K target for Bitcoin this cycle is ‘silly low,' says trader
A Bitcoin price of $150,000 may be “absolutely silly low,” says a crypto trader, citing the expected widespread adoption by countries and corporations that will use it as a store of value.
Tether Introduces USDT0 to Enhance Blockchain Interoperability
Tether has unveiled USDT0, a refined iteration of its stablecoin, crafted to foster greater interoperability and enable effortless transactions across multiple blockchain ecosystems. USDT0 Aims to Streamline Transfers Across Blockchain Networks The…
Toncoin Stabilizes Above $5: Is Now The Time To Buy TON?
Toncoin (TON) has shown signs of recovery, trading above $5.5 after experiencing price declines in recent weeks. This rebound has not only boosted TON’s market capitalization by some millions but also brought investors to ponder on Toncoin’s…
Altcoin Season Looms as Bitcoin Dominance Declines, Says QCP Capital
Global markets jumped higher after a softer-than-anticipated Consumer Price Index report, with QCP Capital spotlighting noteworthy advancements in both the cryptocurrency space and traditional equities. Market Analysis Says Ethereum and Altcoins…
Trump plans executive order making crypto a national priority: Report
The executive order would instruct regulatory agencies to work with the industry and create a crypto council to represent the industry, according to people familiar with the plans.
Phantom crypto wallet raises $150M in Series C at $3B valuation
Phantom said the $150 million funding round accelerates Phantom’s mission to become the world’s biggest consumer finance platform.
Spot Crypto ETFs: Litecoin Likely Next In Line For SEC Nod
As rumors of the possible approval of Litecoin ETF widely spread, LTC price jumped by 18% over 24 hours to $118. Launched as an alternative for Bitcoin in 2011, the cryptocurrency draws much interest among analysts and investors alike. Canary…
AI Agents Are Coming to Bitcoin via Merlin Chain and ElizaOS Integration
The integration of ElizaOS into Merlin Chain will allow the deployment of AI agents with the ability to facilitate cross-chain activities. Merlin Chain Partners With ElizaOS to Bring AI Agents to Bitcoin Merlin Chain, the bitcoin layer 2 network…