On Dec. 16, US spot and derivative Bitcoin ETFs collectively broke $129 billion in net assets, surpassing gold ETFs for the first time. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-flip-gold-funds-aum-k33-research?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Monthly Archives: December 2024
US Treasury and UAE target North Korean digital asset launderers
Two Chinese citizens and a UAE trading company have been sanctioned by the United States for their alleged roles in money laundering for North Korea. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-uae-sanction-north-korean-crypto-laundering-network?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
VC Roundup: Investors tap blockchain ecosystems to reach startups
This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Morph, Brighty, AgriDex, Yei Finance, Superform, Waterfall Network and Union. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/vc-roundup-investors-tap-blockchain-ecosystems-reach-startups?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
President Biden proposes ban on congressional stock trading: Report
The US president, with only a month left in office, reportedly said “nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market” while serving the United States. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/president-joe-biden-ban-congressional-stock-trading?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token down more than 50% after launch
The non-fungible token (NFT) project’s new token has had a lackluster debut in the early hours of trading. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/pudgy-penguins-pengu-token-down-after-launch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Solana repeat bull flag hints at ‘absolute monster run’ to $300 SOL
Solana fights bearish headwinds, but a historical chart pattern points to a possible rally to $300 in the near future. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-repeat-bull-flag-hints-at-absolute-monster-run-to-300-sol?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
EU Securities and Markets Authority publishes final guidance for MiCA
This final guidance calls for a commonly adopted application of the definition of “financial instrument” across EU member states. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-securities-markets-authority-final-guidance-mica?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
US lawmakers cancel session to consider Caroline Crenshaw’s nomination
The update to the calendar makes it unlikely lawmakers will be able to vote on the SEC commissioner’s nomination before the next session of Congress. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/united-states-senate-banking-committee-cancel-sec-caroline-crenshaw-nomination?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Remote, Stripe enable USDC payments for global contractors
The new service is available “starting with” US companies paying contractors in 69 countries. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/remote-stripe-usdc-payments-global-contractors?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
BVNK raises $50M to expand into US stablecoin market
The capital will be used to expand BVNK’s operations to San Francisco and New York City in 2025. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bvnk-raises-50-million-expand-us-stablecoin-market?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound