Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $61.98M Inflows on Monday as Ether ETFs Struggle
On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $61.98 million, while spot ether ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $13.52 million. Among the 12 BTC ETFs, Blackrock was the standout performer, while Grayscale’s Mini Ethereum Trust led the gains in the ETH ETF category. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gain $61.98M, Ether ETFs Face […]
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Bitcoin’s Allure Might Help Bukele Reactivate the Country’s Economy
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news from last week. In this edition, we discuss the possibilities of making Bitcoin an important part of the proposed economic overhaul plan of El Salvador. Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Might Benefit Putting Bitcoin at the Center of […]
Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange Bisq 2 Adds Support for Lightning Network
Bisq 2, the decentralized Bitcoin exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network in its latest release, version 2.1.0. This update introduces faster and cheaper transactions, leveraging the Lightning Network’s off-chain capabilities. Alongside this, Bisq 2.1.0 also features a QR code scanner for easier address and invoice input, enhanced chat functionalities, and improved user […]
Circle’s Euro-Pegged Token EURC Surpasses €50 Million Market Cap
EURC, a Euro-pegged stablecoin by Circle, the issuer of USDC, has reached a market cap of over €50 Million ($55.37 million). According to Patrick Hansen, Circle’s Senior Director, EU Strategy & Policy, the stablecoin has experienced significant growth, registering a 36% increase in its issuance due to its recent launch on base, a Coinbase incubated […]
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Bank of Ghana Unveils Proposed Virtual Asset Regulations
The Bank of Ghana has released draft regulations aimed at creating a framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The rules are designed to protect consumers, prevent financial crimes, and encourage financial inclusion. Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be required to register and meet strict standards, while commercial banks are prohibited from dealing directly with virtual […]
Kamala Harris’s Alleged ‘Crypto Reset’ Absent in Democratic Agenda
While the Republican platform addresses the issue of cryptocurrency and bitcoin, the Democratic Party’s latest platform remained silent on the matter. Adding to the buzz, there are whispers that Kamala Harris’s campaign might be eyeing Gary Gensler, the current head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, for the role of Treasury Secretary. Democrats’ Latest […]
Seychelles Approves Bill on Virtual Asset Regulation
The Seychelles National Assembly has approved a draft bill to regulate virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The bill requires license-seeking VASPs to establish a substantial presence in Seychelles, such as having a resident director and an office with competent staff. The law aims to balance innovation with anti-money laundering efforts, adhering to Financial Action Task […]
Nigeria Aims to Include Cryptocurrencies in Tax System Overhaul
The Nigerian government is looking to impose taxes on the cryptocurrency industry. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to introduce a new tax law to achieve this. Despite being a major crypto market, Nigeria currently receives minimal tax income from crypto-related activities. The FIRS is seeking support from the Nigerian National Assembly to implement […]
Optimism Finds Vulnerabilities in Fault Proof System, Proposes Upgrade to Patch Them
OP Labs, a software development company focusing on the Optimism ecosystem, has proposed an upgrade for the Optimism rollup called Granite, which comes to fix a series of vulnerabilities in the chain’s fault-proof system. While some high-severity vulnerabilities were encountered during external audits, OP Labs stated that none had been exploited. Optimism Proposes Network Upgrade […]