Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs is reportedly stepping up its work on crypto by exploring whether it should offer over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options. The news came as the firm said it is leaving Russia, becoming the first major Wall Street bank to do so after the war in Ukraine started…. Read More: Goldman Sachs…
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PAX Gold did most of the weightlifting in pushing the gold token market cap above the $1 billion-milestone, outperforming Tether Gold. The market capitalization of gold-backed crypto tokens increased by 60% in 2022 to surpass $1 billion for the first time in history, according to Arcane Research in its latest weekly report. Gold shines, Bitcoin…
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The main opposition People’s Power Party candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has won the race to become South Korea’s next President. Crypto policy was a key battleground in his victory – by less than a single percentage point – over his centrist rival from the ruling Democratic Party. Here’s how crypto, South Korea – and the…
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Bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), and much of the broader crypto market traded sharply lower today, with liquidations of leveraged long positions amplifying the price drop. The crash comes as the market prepares for yet another high US inflation figure, and follows a jump in prices yesterday after details on an Executive Order on crypto…
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The European Union’s regulatory proposal for crypto markets, MiCA, has been filed with the European Parliament. The latest version of the draft framework does not feature a controversial provision that could have effectively prohibited cryptocurrencies like bitcoin that rely on proof-of-work mining. Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee to Vote on Latest MiCA Draft on March…
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The US White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden will sign an Executive Order on digital assets that will outline recommendations for consumer protection and financial stability in the US, as well as formally consider a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). The order does not contain any new regulations. According to a…
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Two weeks into the Russo-Ukrainian War, donations continue to pour in from generous blockchain enthusiasts worldwide. On Wednesday, total crypto donations across Ukrainian government wallet addresses, charities, and relief efforts tracked by Cointelegraph has reached $108 million. The top three recipients of such funds included the official Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum(ETH) wallet addresses of the…
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The European Union has today extended the scope of sanctions on Russia and Belarus, bringing clarifications on cryptoassets into the mix – but as the full legal text is not available yet, these points remain somewhat unclear. Today, the European Commission said that the member states have agreed to adopt “further targeted sanctions in…
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Washington said in a now-deleted announcement that it was set to change the way it regulates cryptoassets – following speculation and leaks claiming that intensified policies are on their way. Observers have responded by warning that short-term volatility may ensue in the crypto markets, with many people looking to offload assets in a forthcoming…
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The Russian ruble has been thrown into disarray as the nation attempts to battle economic sanctions by effectively suspending the sale of most foreign currencies – while exploring the notion of allowing citizens to purchase China’s fiat yuan. In a press release from the Central Bank, the top regulatory body announced that it had…
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