Circle, the company behind stablecoin USDC, announced that it will soon be making USDC available on five additional blockchains. … [Read more...] about Circle and Binance expand their stablecoins to new blockchains
BlackRock launches ETF with blockchain exposure for European clients
BlackRock just made another move into crypto, this time launching an ETF with exposure to blockchain and crypto companies for its European customers. … [Read more...] about BlackRock launches ETF with blockchain exposure for European clients
Nasdaq to launch crypto custody service for institutional investors
Nasdaq, the second-largest U.S. stock market operator, announced the launch of Nasdaq Digital Assets, a new business that will provide a cryptocurrency custody service to institutional investors. … [Read more...] about Nasdaq to launch crypto custody service for institutional investors
ECB to look into transaction settlement via blockchain
European Central Bank might introduce a blockchain bridge between the private sector’s ledgers and its own settlement system … [Read more...] about ECB to look into transaction settlement via blockchain
The U.S. sets framework on regulating crypto
New directives are aimed at developing financial services infrastructure, simplifying cross-border payments and addressing fraud … [Read more...] about The U.S. sets framework on regulating crypto
Iran approves crypto payments for imports
Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade has approved the use of cryptocurrency for imports as a measure to circumvent US sanctions imposed on its finance and banking sector. … [Read more...] about Iran approves crypto payments for imports
Cybercriminals have stolen over $100 million in NFTs during the last year
Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm, has found that over $100 million in NFTs have been stolen through scams during the last year, an average of $300,000 per scam. The number could even be higher, the firm further added, as many incidents aren’t even reported and as such do not affect the average figures. … [Read more...] about Cybercriminals have stolen over $100 million in NFTs during the last year
Coinme adds ETH, DOGE and other cryptocurrencies to Coinstar kiosks
Coinme, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency cash-exchange, has announced the introduction of six new digital assets available for purchase via cash deposits at kiosk stations located across the U.S. following a partnership deal with Coinstar. … [Read more...] about Coinme adds ETH, DOGE and other cryptocurrencies to Coinstar kiosks