Is Hong Kong really in the forefront of the global digital money race?
Hong Kong is charging ahead in its digital currency initiatives, but more must be done to address the e-HKD’s environmental impact and security concerns.
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Bitcoin up 0.25% as U.S. jobs creation slows
Bitcoin was trading above US$34,000, as the decreasing job creation in the U.S. fueled hopes of another interest rate pause.
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XRP approved by Dubai’s Financial Services Authority
The XRP token now stands to benefit from legal and regulatory clarity in the DIFC, according to the announcement.
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Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all charges
Bankman-Fried’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 28, 2024.
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ProShares launches short Ether ETF
The new ETF will offer investors short exposure to Ether.
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PayPal registers crypto service with UK FCA
The registration enables PayPal to advertise its crypto services to U.K. customers.
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Tether offers US$610 mln debt financing facility to German Bitcoin miner Northern Data
Tether extends US$610 million loan to boost Northern Data’s AI and Bitcoin mining operations.
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SBF trial drama fails to dampen Bitcoin’s meteoric October
Top blockchain and crypto news: Bankman-Fried’s memory lapses, betting on the return of NFTs, ETF dreams and Bitcoin’s Uptober
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Circle to cease USDC minting for retail customers
Circle said the account closures do not apply to businesses or institutional Circle Mint accounts.
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SBF examined over “cozy relationship” with Bahamian government in fraud trail
This marked Bankman-Fried’s fourth and final day of testimony before Wednesday’s closing arguments.