BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Listed on DTCC, Signaling Potential Approval
BlackRock’s proposed spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust, has been listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC),…
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Shibarium Sees Decline in Activity: Is the Honeymoon Over?
Shiba Inu’s layer-2 scaling solution, Shibarium, has had a mixed start since its launch in August 2023. On the one…
Ethereum’s Value Declines 6% as Foundation and Whales Dump ETH
On October 9, 2023, the Ethereum Foundation swapped approximately 1,700 ETH worth $2.7 million for the USDC stablecoin. This large-scale…
Ferrari accepts digital currency payments in the US, with Europe expansion planned
Ferrari, the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, is now accepting digital currency payments for its vehicles in the US, with…
Solana (SOL) Inflows Hit Record Highs: Is This the Altcoin to Buy Now?
Solana, the high-performance blockchain platform, saw its largest week of inflows since March 2022, with $24 million invested in Solana-based…
Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino Promoted to CEO in Unexpected Management Shakeup
In a surprise move, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has promoted its Chief Technology…
Mastercard’s Ethereum Milestone: Pioneering CBDC Integration Lights the Path to Digital Currency Future
Mastercard, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC), has achieved…
MetaMask Expands Crypto On-Ramp Options with Major Payment Processor Stripe
MetaMask, the well-known Ethereum and multi-coin wallet, has unveiled an exciting collaboration with Stripe, a prominent payment processing giant. This…
Stuart Alderoty Sheds Light on XRP’s Unique Position in Evolving US Crypto Regulations
In a recent CNBC interview, Stuart Alderoty, the top lawyer at Ripple, shed light on the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency…
Is Tether (USDT) Stable? Alameda’s Dominant Role in Minting Raises Questions
Coinbase Director Conor Grogan’s recent disclosure has shed light on the substantial involvement of Alameda Research in minting Tether (USDT)…