November has arrived, and Ripple is stirring the market as it prepares for what could be its largest monthly XRP sale in seven years. Ripple, the lead developer of XRP Ledger (XRP) and its largest investor, has set aside 470 million XRP for sale, valued at approximately $240 million. Since 2017, Ripple has been unlocking 1 […]
Tether Strengthens Reserves with Bitcoin, Gold, and Treasury Bonds for Added Stability
Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, recently updated the public on the company’s Bitcoin and other asset reserves via the platform X. Ardoino stated that Tether holds over 82,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $5.8 billion based on the current Bitcoin price of $72,433. Tether’s Reserves: Bitcoin, U.S. Treasury Bonds, and Gold Besides its substantial Bitcoin holdings, […]
Canadians Reluctant to Adopt Digital Dollar, Says Bank of Canada
Research by the Bank of Canada has shown mixed views on the adoption of a Canadian digital dollar. Canadian consumers expressed skepticism about early adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) introduced by the Bank of Canada. A research paper released by the Bank on October 28 highlighted Canadians’ long-standing preference for traditional payment […]
Bitcoin Options Traders Eye $80,000 in November
Bitcoin (BTC) options traders are targeting a price of $80,000 for the last days of November, regardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Open interest (OI) for Bitcoin call contracts expiring at the end of November is concentrated around $80,000, according to data from cryptocurrency exchange Deribit, cited by Bloomberg. The expiration date […]
Ripple Co-Founder Pledges $10 Million to Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has recently contributed more than $10 million to fund the U.S. presidential campaign of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Harris Campaign Funding The recent revelations about these donations come from several reports released today, citing data submitted by the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC). According to this information, Larsen has donated approximately […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla Moves $760 Million in Bitcoin, Raising Fears of a Massive Liquidation
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 […]