The UK government is urged to create a bitcoin reserve as Trump’s pro-crypto policies drive global competition in the race for digital economic dominance. Bitcoin Reserve in UK Sparks Debate as Trump Drives Global Crypto Shift Nigel Green, CEO of Devere Group, an independent wealth management and financial advisory organization, has called on the UK […]
Ripple’s potential initial public offering (IPO) is gaining traction as SBI supports the move, highlighting XRP’s market growth and increased regulatory optimism. Japanese Giant SBI’s Vision for Ripple: IPO Strategy After SEC Resolution Talks about Ripple potentially launching an initial public offering (IPO) have gained traction. Responding to a social media post celebrating XRP’s rise […]
Investment firm Bernstein has urged India to recognize bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, highlighting its potential as “digital gold” amid global financial risks like inflation, U.S. debt, and geopolitical instability. Bernstein argues that India’s current focus on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and its classification of bitcoin as a “private currency” overlook BTC’s key […]
Economists are calling on China to curb the risks associated with holding over $ 3.3 trillion in its forex reserves. The concerns are directed at the possible measures the upcoming U.S. president might take against the country, including tariffs and unilateral sanctions. China Must Dedollarize Forex Reserves to Reduce Risks Economists have assessed China’s …
A two-day pan-African AI conference was held in Lagos, Nigeria, co-hosted by the United States. The conference aimed to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems in Africa, with hundreds of attendees from various fields. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized the importance of collaboration between the U.S. and Africa in AI development […]
A law professor at the East China University of Political Science and Law has highlighted the urgent need for China to standardize procedures for recovering illicit digital assets due to a rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes. He stressed the lack of uniform standards complicates asset recovery and urged for comprehensive guidelines and international cooperation to manage […]
The Digital Chamber filed an amicus brief on Tuesday in support of Nvidia Corp. It focuses on the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s decision for the cryptocurrency industry. The brief argues that the Ninth Circuit’s approach to pleading standards under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) could severely impact emerging technology sectors, especially cryptocurrency. […]
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, has called on the 50 million American cryptocurrency owners to unite and press Vice President Kamala Harris to fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler before the upcoming presidential election in November. He believes this action could end the “war on crypto” and make the […]
Prosecutors are urging a judge to imprison Jatinder Singh, who spent millions of dollars accidentally refunded by Crypto.com. The issue began when Singh attempted to deposit $ 100 into his Crypto.com account in May 2021. Due to a discrepancy between account names, the transaction was rejected, but an error by a Bulgarian employee led …
The Digital Chamber, a crypto advocacy group, has called on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to support the digital asset industry with three requests. The group urged her to promote pro-digital asset language in the Democratic Party’s platform, choose a vice-presidential candidate with expertise in digital asset policy, and engage with industry leaders. Digital Chamber […]
Okx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its decision to discontinue services in Nigeria starting from August 16, 2024. The company cited unfavorable policies by the Nigerian government as the reason for this move. Okx said Nigerian users are advised to withdraw their funds from the platform before the specified date. This decision is similar […]
Following the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121), Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged the Senate to do the same. The resolution aims to prevent regulatory overreach that makes it prohibitive for financial institutions to hold customers’ digital assets. Critics, including House Financial Services Committee […]
Binance, one of the leading crypto exchanges, has said it will discontinue all Nigerian naira services on March 8. The crypto exchange’s decision to drop trading pairs that feature the naira follows weeks of attacks and an official crackdown on its Nigerian operations. Crypto experts like Oladotun Wilfred Akangbe believe dropping the naira will temporarily […]
A U.S. Federal Judge has been urged to accept a plea deal from U.S. authorities with the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Prosecutors, in a memorandum, have asserted that the agreed-upon sanctions are commensurate with the extent of Binance’s deliberate law violations. Binance’s Alleged Refusal to Register as a Money Services Business U.S. prosecutors have reportedly urged […]
Following a serious exploit in the Socket protocol that drained $ 3.3 million, the company has halted specific operations and urged users to revoke all approvals as a precautionary measure. Socket Responds to $ 3.3 Million Security Breach With Swift Action and Transparency Socket, a cross-chain protocol, confirmed the loss of $ …