Peru Issues VASP Regulation, Strengthens AML/TF Requirements
The Superintendence of Banking and Insurance (SBS) of Peru, has issued a resolution that forces VASPs to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures as part of a compliance plan. The resolution is in line with FATF recommendations and seeks to control and avoid criminals to use these platforms for illicit purposes. […]
Economist Art Laffer Slams US Economic Policies, Warns of Dollar’s Decline as Global Reserve Currency
Economist Art Laffer, known for his work on supply-side economics, has expressed concerns over the future of the U.S. dollar in a recent interview. Laffer argues that current U.S. economic policies are leading to the dollar’s decline, making it less attractive as a global reserve currency. Laffer Warns of U.S. Dollar Decline Amid Economic Policy […]
Solana Gains Ground on Ethereum and Bitcoin in 2024
Over the past week, there’s been a buzz among market watchers about solana’s performance against BTC, especially when compared to ether. Since the year kicked off, ether has tumbled over 20% against the leading cryptocurrency, while solana has gained more than 5%. Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin — Dominance Competition Heats Up Among Crypto Giants In […]
IRS Unveils Overhauled Crypto Tax Form With No Address Disclosure Requirements
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled an updated Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, introducing key changes that may address past criticism and privacy issues. This new version, reportedly set to be partially implemented in 2025, removes several contentious elements from earlier drafts. IRS Revamps Crypto Reporting Form On Aug. 8, 2024, […]
Over a Dozen 11-Year-Old Bitcoin Wallets Awaken, Transferring Millions
In recent days, as bitcoin edged past the $60,000 mark after dipping below $50,000 on Monday, Aug. 5, a couple of intriguing dormant bitcoin transfers have surfaced from wallets established in 2013. The first case involved an individual who moved 250 BTC—worth just over $15 million—from a long-inactive address created on May 12, 2013. In […]
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Shed Millions in Friday Trading
During Friday’s trading sessions, U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced significant outflows, with $89.73 million exiting the BTC ETFs and $15.71 million flowing out of the ETH ETFs. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Reductions Data from sosovalue.xyz revealed that the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs collectively saw $89.73 million in outflows on Friday, […]
Wazirx to Reverse All Trades Made After Withdrawal Freeze
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has decided to reverse all trades made after withdrawals were halted following the recent cyberattack. The exchange announced that this process will take place over the next few days, with all users’ portfolio balances on the platform being restored to their July 18 post-hack levels. Wazirx to Reverse Trades Following Withdrawal […]
QCP Capital: Bitcoin Bounces Back Above $60K as Ethereum Struggles
QCP Capital reports that bitcoin (BTC) has shown a strong recovery this week, stabilizing above the $60,000 range after a sharp drop below $50,000 on Monday. In contrast, the firm highlights a significant liquidity shift in ethereum (ETH), raising concerns about its current market standing. QCP Capital Reports Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Volatility; Ethereum Faces Liquidity […]
NFT Sales Hit $95.42M With Ethereum Dominating, but Market Participation Shrinks
Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 10, 2024, non-fungible token (NFT) sales experienced a 6.29% increase from the previous week, hitting a total of $95.42 million. However, the number of participants in the NFT market saw a sharp decline, with buyers dropping by 86.34% and sellers by 77.25%. NFT Market Sees 6.29% Growth This past week, […]
Online Gaming Veteran: Top Tech, Strong Marketing Key to Web3 Growth and Adoption
While the biggest blockchain bridge hacks have centered on private key mismanagement, according to Joshua Tobkin, CEO of Supra, smart contract errors and cryptography implementation issues also contribute to cybercriminals’ success. Tobkin said while bridges are poised to play an increasingly critical role in blockchain interoperability, their control by a small number of validators poses […]
