SEC to Crypto Companies: There Are Benefits to Self-Reporting Violations and Working With Us

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that there are benefits for cryptocurrency companies to self-report their violations of securities laws to the regulator. While noting that there will be... Read more »

KPMG Canada buys an NFT after investing in crypto

KPMG in Canada announced that it has completed the purchase of a digital art NFT from the World of Women collection. “This acquisition reflects our belief not only in the continued growth of... Read more »

Here’s a clever options strategy for cautiously optimistic Bitcoin traders

Bitcoin (BTC) entered an upward channel in early January and despite the sideways trading near $40,000, order book analysts cited “significant buying pressure” and noted that the overall negative sentiment might be heading towards... Read more »

Bitcoin Tops $44,000 as Russian Ruble Plummets

Key Takeaways Bitcoin touched $44,000 Monday, helping the rest of the crypto market soar. Many lower cap assets outpaced Bitcoin and Ethereum. The rally came as the Russian ruble plummeted following the... Read more »

Payment services provider Shift4 acquires The Giving Block for $54 million

According to an investor presentation published Tuesday, U.S.-based payment solutions provider Shift4 announced its acquisition of The Giving Block in cash and stock for $54 million, plus a potential earnout of up... Read more »

Report: Israel Defense Ministry Seized Crypto Wallets Holding Hamas-Destined Funds

Israel’s Defense Ministry seized cryptocurrency wallets holding funds that were destined for Hamas, a report has said. The wallets belonged to businesses that are associated with Al’matchadun currency exchange, which itself is... Read more »

Russians are paying up to $20,000 above market rate to buy Bitcoin

Media outlet DeFiprime.com noted Bitcoin is trading for up to $20,000 above the market rate on Russian exchanges. DeFiprime.com jokingly called this the “matreshka premium,” as a spin on the kimchi premium,... Read more »

Cambridge University launches crypto research project with IMF and BIS

The University of Cambridge is collaborating with some of the world’s top banking institutions and private companies to introduce a new project targeting cryptocurrency research. The Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance, or... Read more »

India Unveils Guidelines for Crypto Advertising

The Advertising Standards Council of India has released guidelines for the advertising and promotion of crypto assets and related services. “We had several rounds of discussion with the government, finance sector regulators,... Read more »

Say it again: NFTs are more than digital art

NFTs (or Non Fungible Tokens) have been on the tips of everyone’s tongues for the last few months. Brands from Givenchy to the NBA are getting in on the game. Their adoption... Read more »