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
Crypto.com exchange gets UK regulatory approval
Singapore-based cryptocurrency trading platform Crypto.com has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to be registered as a cryptoasset service provider in the country, a key step to expanding operations there. … [Read more...] about Crypto.com exchange gets UK regulatory approval
World’s largest companies invested $6B into blockchain startups since September 2021
According to a study by research firm Blockdata, forty of the world's largest companies invested about $6 billion in blockchain/crypto space between September 2021 and June 2022. … [Read more...] about World’s largest companies invested $6B into blockchain startups since September 2021