Blockchain Technology

Even as firms seeking approval for a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) held several rounds of meetings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the discussions have revolved around the model of redemption, hard forks in blockchain...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is utilizing a recent victory in its case against Terraform Labs to bolster its ongoing legal battles with major cryptocurrency exchanges Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) and Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) In a legal document related to its lawsuit...

Payments giant Visa Inc (NYSE: V) Thursday announced the launch of its Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution, a pioneering service designed to transform customer engagement and loyalty in the digital era. This new platform offers an innovative approach for brands to interact with their customers in...

Digital asset investment products saw a striking rebound in 2023, recording $2.25 billion in inflows, marking the third-largest year since 2017. This recovery was over 2.7 times greater than 2022's figures, according to Coinshares. A substantial portion of this recovery occurred in the...

Major stablecoins experienced a temporary de-peg following the price drop in the cryptocurrency markets. The USDC/USDT trading pair, typically known for its stability, witnessed a dramatic de-peg on Binance, plunging to $0.76 and $0.8 at 20:00 and 20:15 UTC+8, respectively, before...

Despite the upheaval at Binance following Changpeng Zhao's guilty plea to anti-money-laundering violations, the company's little-known co-founder, Yi He, remained a prominent figure.  Even while the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sought her exit alongside Zhao...

The Avalanche Foundation (CRYPTO: AVAX) announced on Friday a new initiative to integrate meme coins into its Culture Catalyst program to empower creators, spark innovation and accelerate blockchain adoption, highlighting the cultural significance of meme coins in the cryptoasset landscape....

Jason Choi, co-founder of venture capital firm Tangent on Friday analyzed the 2024 predictions made by leading financial and crypto institutions. Choi is optimistic, especially for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and Layer 2 technologies, but he also highlighted significant...

A close observer of Optimism (CRYPTO: OP) expects that the digital asset is "very likely going much higher." This prediction follows OP's recent all-time high in otherwise volatile market conditions, which saw Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price dip to $41,800. In a series of...

In a bid to enhance transparency and trust in its operations, the stablecoin TrueUSD (CRYPTO: TUSD) Thursday announced a partnership with accounting firm Moore Hong Kong (MooreHK), that will provide daily attestation services. The goal is to bolster confidence among stakeholders and token...

In a notable shift in investment strategy, ARK Investment Management, led by CEO Cathie Wood, has sold its entire remaining position in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (OTC: GBTC). This move is particularly significant as GBTC was the largest holding in ARK's Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:...

In a week dominated by meme coins on the Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) blockchain, Silly Dragon (CRYPTO: SILLY) stole the spotlight with a meteoric rise. Silly Dragan soared to a new all-time high of $0.137 today, marking a staggering 119.11% increase over the past seven days and 23.89% in the past 24...

Decentralized exchange PancakeSwap (CRYPTO: CAKE) on Thursday announced a proposal to drastically reduce the supply of its native token. What Happened: The proposed reduction, amounting to 300 million tokens, will see the maximum token supply slashed from 750 million to 450 million. The...

The long-awaited spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF launch is just around the corner, throwing the cryptocurrency market into a fever pitch of anticipation and strategic planning. According to digital asset trading firm QCP Capital, the moment of truth could arrive as early as the...

Stablecoins issuer Paxos has been granted regulatory clearance to broaden its offerings onto the Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) blockchain. Plans to initiate this expansion are set for Jan. 17, 2024. Paxos "is the most regulated stablecoin issuer in the world," according to Walter Hessert, the...