The cryptocurrency community is abuzz with rumors following Tesla’s transfer of a sizable portion of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. More than 11,500 BTC were transferred from wallets linked to the electric car giant to unknown addresses, raising concerns about a potential liquidation. However, despite these transactions, there are no clear indications that Tesla intends to […]
United Arab Emirates Approves First Dirham-Linked Stablecoin
AED Stablecoin Company announced that it has received the first approval from the UAE Central Bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon see its first regulated stablecoin. AED Stablecoin LLC has announced that it has received approval in principle from the UAE Central Bank to issue and establish its […]
Cryptocurrencies Exempted from VAT in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from value-added tax (VAT), making it a more cryptocurrency-friendly jurisdiction for digital asset transactions. The amendments to the UAE’s VAT regulations will exempt transfers and conversions of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies. On October 2, the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) made public the amendments to the country’s […]
Cryptocurrency Markets Reeling From Global Uncertainty Over Middle East Conflict
Bitcoin plummeted as the market reacted to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. On a macroeconomic level, crypto-asset markets have been shaken by the escalation of geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, challenging the notion of ‘Uptober’ and raising doubts about the role of digital assets like cryptocurrencies during global crises. As the conflict […]
Ripple obtains preliminary license to operate in Dubai
Ripple reported on October 1 that the blockchain company has achieved another regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates. Specifically, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has granted Ripple preliminary approval, allowing the company to expand its services and strengthen its presence in the UAE and the Middle East in general. The approval means Ripple […]
Japan Plans to Update Cryptocurrency Rules and Allow Bitcoin ETFs
Japan’s financial regulators are considering reviewing and updating their existing rules for the cryptocurrency sector to make them less stringent, according to recent reports. Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing an anonymous Financial Services Agency (FSA) official, that Japan is contemplating changes to its cryptocurrency regulations. The reform of Japanese regulations is expected to take place […]
SEC Delays Decision on Spot Ethereum ETF Trading Options
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on approving a rule change to allow options trading in Ethereum exchange-traded funds. In a filing on Tuesday, the SEC announced it was extending the deadline for its decision on Nasdaq ISE’s proposal to list and trade options on the BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust, […]
Interest Rate Cut Drives Cryptocurrency Investment to $321 Million
Cryptocurrency investment products saw inflows of up to $321 million in the previous week, an increase that is related to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts. Bitcoin, continues to be the dominant asset, drawing the most investment attention, while altcoins remain the most important cryptocurrency direction in the market. Bitcoin at the Forefront of Cryptocurrency […]
Bitcoin Price Today: Around $60,000 Before the Rate Cut
Bitcoin prices rose Wednesday on expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, while data indicating an improvement in capital flows into spot exchange-traded funds also contributed to sentiment. Cryptocurrency prices across the board also rose as markets positioned in anticipation of lower U.S. interest rates, which are expected to benefit assets that […]
DBS, Singapore’s Top Bank, to Offer Bitcoin and Ethereum Options
One of the largest banks in all of Southeast Asia is offering its high-profile clients exposure to Bitcoin through options and debt instruments. One of Singapore’s largest banks is the latest traditional financial institution to lean into cryptocurrencies. DBS Bank, the largest bank in Singapore and one of the largest in Southeast Asia, is preparing […]