After a choppy price action throughout the past couple of days, the Bitcoin price has taken off, pushing above the pivotal $60K level today. As seen in the chart below, the move happened suddenly as BTC exploded by more than $1,000 in a single hourly candle. Source: TradingView As CyrptoPotato reported earlier, the $60K mark is very…
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, August 20th, 2024] PEXX, an innovative fintech startup specialising in stablecoin cross-border payments, is excited to announce the acquisition of Singapore-based blockchain media platform, Chain Debrief for an undisclosed amount, following its successful raise of $4.5 million led by TNB Aura and ANTLER. This strategic move aligns with PEXX’s commitment…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced today that it has dismantled over 600 cryptocurrency scams in the past 12 months. This announcement comes as ASIC marks the first anniversary of its investment scam disruption initiative, revealing that more than 7,300 phishing and fraudulent websites have been taken down over the past year. Australians…
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…
Several financial analysts predict that gold prices will continue to gain ground, supported by forecasts that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year. According to Patrick Yip of American Precious Metals, the $3,000 mark could be reached as soon as next year if geopolitical issues and central bank demand persist. Financial Analysts…
The Democratic National Committee published its 2024 Party Platform on Sunday – a document detailing the Democrats’ future political priorities heading into the next election. Unlike their Republican counterparts, the Democrats’ platform made no mention of the words Bitcoin, crypto, or blockchain. Democrats Still Quiet On Crypto The ninety-two-page document touched on popular issues among…