Kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work cryptocurrency employing the GHOSTDAG protocol, has experienced a notable surge in market activity and investor interest over the past few months. The token’s recent listing on Coinone, one of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has significantly propelled Kaspa into the top 33 cryptocurrencies based on market capitalization. Since its listing on…
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Transaction fees within the Bitcoin network have surged considerably, eclipsing the figures recorded merely three days prior. A transfer deemed high-priority, which formerly cost an average of $3.38, now demands a fee of $8.46. This significant increase was recorded on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at precisely 9:52 a.m. Eastern Time. This upsurge coincides with a…
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Blackrock may be taking steps toward obtaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the near future. This comes on the heels of the company’s application for an Ishares Ethereum Trust with the Delaware Division of Corporations on Thursday.
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In a pivotal moment for Celsius Network LLC and its affiliates, the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court has issued a confirmation order for the modified joint Chapter 11 Plan of the crypto lender. The approval sets the stage for a significant overhaul following the tumultuous financial whirlwind that ensnared the firm. The Long…
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HSBC, the London-based financial institution, announced its plans to launch an institution-focused digital assets custody service in 2024. Zhu Kuang Lee, chief digital, data and innovation officer at HSBC, explained that the bank had experienced an increasing demand for these services from asset managers and asset owners. HSBC Announces Digital Assets Custody Service HSBC, a…
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The Blockchain Association of Kenya has been asked to help create the country’s first draft bill on crypto asset regulation. The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning also asked the association to undertake “robust public education on cryptocurrency trade to demystify it.” Kenya’s Initial Draft Crypto Bill A Kenyan parliamentary committee has…
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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) currently reveals a mood of “greed” within the cryptocurrency market, scoring a 69 out of 100. As of November 9, 2023, at 5:20 a.m. Eastern Time, the price of bitcoin peaked above $37K — a peak not observed since the first week of May 2022, stretching over a…
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FTX’s proprietary token, FTT, has witnessed an impressive surge of over 80% following reports that say Tom Farley, the former president of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), is potentially interested in acquiring and rebooting the collapsed exchange. FTT Price Jumps More Than 80% Over FTX 2.0 Speculation On Thursday, FTT’s value soared, escalating from…
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According to anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Circle Internet Financial Ltd., the second-largest stablecoin issuer, plans to go public in 2024 via backing from Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, and others. The news follows Circle’s special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) plans to offer an initial public offering that was shelved in 2022. Unnamed Sources Say Circle Is…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is unlikely to issue clear guidelines on the application of the law against the crypto industry before its case against Ripple is finalized, an industry expert has said. The U.S. securities regulator only needs to provide “additional facts” to prove that secondary sales of crypto assets are illegal. Industry…
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