Day: December 5, 2024

Australian Regulator Seeks Public Input on Crypto-Asset Regulations

2024-12-05 By admin

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is seeking public input on various issues, including the application of existing regulations to digital assets. A Well-Regulated Financial System for All The ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing updates to Information Sheet (INFO) 225 on crypto-assets. The regulator said the evolving digital asset market necessitates updating […]

Putin Declares Bitcoin Unstoppable Amid Dollar’s Waning Global Grip

2024-12-05 By admin

Putin declared bitcoin unstoppable, calling cryptocurrency the future of global finance as nations move away from the declining U.S. dollar’s dominance. Who Can Ban Bitcoin? Putin Highlights Crypto’s Unstoppable Evolution Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the VTB forum “Russia Calling!” on Wednesday, highlighted the inevitability of advancements in financial technologies, citing cryptocurrencies as a […]

Ripple’s Stablecoin Near Launch: Final Regulatory Nod Expected Soon

2024-12-05 By admin

Ripple is preparing to launch its stablecoin, RLUSD, pending final regulatory approval. The company clarified: “We’re in lockstep with the NYDFS on final approval.” Ripple Prepares for Stablecoin Takeoff Ripple has clarified that its RLUSD stablecoin is awaiting final approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), a necessary step before its […]

BIT Mining Acquires Ethiopian Data Centers and Mining Machines

2024-12-05 By admin

BIT Mining (NYSE: BTCM) has agreed to acquire 51-megawatt crypto mining data centers and 17,869 bitcoin mining machines in Ethiopia for $14.28 million. The consideration comprises a cash payment of $2.265 million and the issuance of Class A ordinary shares of the Company with a par value of $0.00005 per share, amounting to an aggregate […]

Crypto.com Partners With Mastercard to Expand Digital Payments in GCC Region

2024-12-05 By admin

Crypto.com has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard, enabling the cryptocurrency platform to issue payment cards directly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, starting with Bahrain. Crypto.com Secures Principal Licence to Issue Mastercard-Powered Cards The collaboration revealed on Dec. 4, grants Crypto.com a principal licence to issue cards on Mastercard’s payment network. This move, […]