After a decade-long wait, creditors of the Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange are finally receiving repayments for their locked-up funds. Recent reports suggest that Mt. Gox has started distributing Japanese Yen refunds through PayPal. This comes after the exchange hinted at making Bitcoin payouts by the end of 2023.Mt. Gox’s collapse in 2014, resulting in the […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has made an amendment to its Bitcoin ETF application, appointing a third-party broker known as a ‘Prime Execution Agent’ to handle the buying and selling of Bitcoin on behalf of the fund. However, this move has raised concerns with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as the role […]
The debtors of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX have proposed separate litigation in the bankruptcy case over acquiring stock-clearing platform Embed. The debtors have reached a proposed settlement with former CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried regarding the claims asserted against him in the Embed Proceeding. The agreement aims to recover 100% of the value conferred by the […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set a deadline for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants to file final S-1 amendments by December 29. The SEC officials recently met with representatives from several firms, including BlackRock, Grayscale Investments, ARK Investments, and 21 Shares, who are hoping to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs in […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted restrictions on Nigerian banks facilitating cryptocurrency transactions, according to a circular sent on Dec. 22. This move is expected to intensify competition between crypto-fiat exchanges and peer-to-peer (P2P) merchants. The initial ban by the CBN on banks aiding crypto transactions had led to the dominance of P2P […]
Paxos, a blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, is expanding its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain, marking its first expansion beyond Ethereum. Solana was chosen for its fast transaction rates and lower fees, making it an attractive network for US dollar stablecoins and payments.Paxos will be bringing its USDP coin, which is pegged to the […]
In the world of cryptocurrency, 2023 has been marked by the emergence of several controversial figures. Karl Sebastian Greenwood, Ian Freeman, and Amir Bruno Elmaani, also known as “Bruno Block,” have made headlines as the top three most controversial crypto figures of the year.The cryptocurrency industry has also been actively involved in influencing the upcoming […]
Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research, suggests that Coinbase shares could serve as an “index play” for traditional finance firms looking to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency sector. Clemente believes that Coinbase’s diverse range of verticals makes it an attractive option for investors who may be unsure about which specific assets to choose. Matt Hougan, […]
The number of registered crypto companies in Spain saw a significant increase in 2023, growing by approximately 56%. According to the official registry published by Spain’s central bank, 30 companies were granted a virtual asset service provider license last year.While the number of companies added to the registry in 2022 still surpasses the 2023 figure, […]
Ikigai, an asset management firm, has sold its claim in the bankruptcy proceedings of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The firm revealed that a majority of its hedge fund’s assets were on FTX when it collapsed. The Chief Investment Officer of Ikigai, Travis Kling, stated that the firm sold a $65 million claim to its FTX funds […]
