The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority said it will not oppose applications to create a market segment for ETNs backed by cryptocurrencies. The London Stock Exchange (LSE) reported that it is going to start allowing and accepting applications for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded notes (ETNs) by the second quarter of 2024. On Monday, March 11, […]

The market capitalization of Bitcoin surpassed $1.013 trillion, reaching a 25-month high, primarily driven by the approval of Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs in the U.S. market. The total value invested in Bitcoin surpassed $1 trillion on Wednesday for the first time since November 2021, supported by inflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) trading the spot cryptocurrency in […]

Bitcoin (BTC) hit its highest price since December 2021, boosted by a record debut by U.S. exchange-traded funds. The cryptocurrency rose more than 2.1% to US$49,130, surpassing last year’s highs. This occurred a few weeks after ETFs were approved in January. Likewise, Bitcoin is poised for a seventh consecutive gain, which would become the longest […]

The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) has applied to create a stablecoin pegged to the yuan (CNY). The application, which has provoked great interest in the financial sector, is part of a set of strategies to promote the yuan’s intentions of securitization. Similarly, the application also aims to encourage the adoption of the […]

According to an analysis conducted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Bitcoin miners in the country consume the same amount of energy as the entire population of the state of Utah. And that’s referring to the lowest usage. Electricity use in mining operations equates to between 0.6% to 2.3% of demand across the entire […]

The cryptocurrency created by Satoshi Nakamoto is awaiting the determination of the financial regulator in the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the coming weeks regarding the issuance of ETFs, something totally new for the cryptoasset market. A not minor fact is that this year bitcoin celebrates 15 years of its creation […]

The founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, one of the most famous cryptocurrencies with the largest market cap in the market, has sparked controversy by suggesting an increase to the network’s gas limit. With the increase of the limit would also see an improvement in the scalability of the network according to the founder. Ethereum’s creator […]

Through the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Union is toughening its stance in its fight against money laundering activities and the fight against terrorism, with European-based companies. This regulation has been implemented as of December 30, 2023. It is intended to give crypto-asset service providers a hand in making assessments to decrease the risks […]

Last week, the cryptocurrency market was revolutionized when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved about a dozen bitcoin (BTC) ETF investment funds; since then, the price of the cryptocurrency has dropped 10% in value. Something almost no one had in mind, the unexpected 10% drop in Bitcoin’s value post-ETF approval, could also be […]

The black market industry is increasingly using cryptocurrencies for its operations to achieve its financial objectives quicker and more smoothly. According to a report published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, cryptocurrencies are now increasingly being used for illicit activities in poorly regulated areas in East and Southeast Asian countries.  The report […]