On Feb. 1, 2024, Valkyrie Digital Assets, a cryptocurrency asset manager, revealed in a Form 8-K submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it has selected Bitgo to provide custodial services for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Bitgo to Safekeep the Bitcoin Assets Associated With Valkyrie’s BRRR Recently acquired by Coinshares,…
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The push by U.S. lawmakers for stringent regulations in the crypto industry is driving business overseas, a 2024 market outlook report released on January 28 from ETP provider 21Shares revealed. The U.S. Desperately Needs Regulatory Clarity 21Shares’ State of Crypto report claims regularity unclarity has “resulted in offshore exchanges retaining the majority of spot and…
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On Jan. 31, 2024, a notable movement of so-called ‘sleeping bitcoins’ occurred, involving wallets from 2013 and 2016 which collectively transferred 845.06 bitcoins valued at approximately $35.96 million. Originating from a handful of distinct addresses, 726 bitcoins were likely the property of a single entity, considering the patterns observed. $35 Million in Long-Dormant Bitcoins Make…
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Singapore police authority and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore have raised concerns around cryptocurrency draining kits. In a joint statement, the authorities warned that cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging cryptocurrency drainers and targeting owners of digital wallets. (1/2) As the use of cryptocurrencies become increasingly popular, cybercriminals are also increasingly leveraging crypto drainers to target…
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Russia’s biggest securities and banking association has launched a “council” for the self-regulation of “digital assets.” Per RBC and an official National Association of Stock Market Participants (NAUFOR) announcement, the NAUFOR’s Board of Directors created the council on January 30. NAUFOR is a self-regulatory organization that comprises 647 banks and licensed securities providers. Financial heavyweights…
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Belarus is at the forefront of financial innovation as it takes significant strides towards introducing its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital Belarusian ruble. In collaboration with the Center for Banking Technologies, the National Bank of Belarus is leveraging the open Hyperledger Fabric blockchain network to develop a robust platform for this digital currency.…
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Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction In the wake of the Federal Reserve’s latest decision to hold interest rates steady at 5.50%, the financial world turns its gaze to the potential impacts on major cryptocurrencies, notably Bitcoin and Ethereum. This stabilization of the federal funds rate comes amid a backdrop of solid economic expansion, with enduring…
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New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) faced significant challenges on Wednesday, with its shares plummeting by over 40%, prompting a halt in trading. Currently, NYCB shares have experienced a decline of just above 36%, trading at $6.61 per share. Last Year’s Banking Fears Resurface as NYCB Faces Harsh Earnings Reality Financial challenges have resurfaced with New…
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On Wednesday, Chris Larsen, the co-founder and executive chairman of Ripple, publicly revealed that several of his personal xrp accounts had been illicitly accessed. Larsen explained that the team successfully persuaded crypto exchanges to promptly freeze the affected addresses. $112.5 Million Transferred From Chris Larsen’s Accounts In the realm of social media, specifically within the…
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In the most recent update, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a decrease of 4,461.36 bitcoin, valued at approximately $190.53 million, over the past day. Since Jan. 12, 2024, GBTC has observed a cumulative reduction of about 124,967.54 bitcoin, equivalent to an estimated $5.33 billion. Meanwhile, the nine recently launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have collectively…
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