A deep-pocketed investor is accumulating massive amounts of two Solana (SOL)-based memecoins, on-chain data shows. Blockchain-monitoring service Lookonchain says that one trader just bought 181 million cat in a dog’s world (MEW) after buying 776,830 dogwifhat (WIF) less than two weeks earlier. “A smart money is buying MEW with a new wallet, and has spent …
Monthly archives: April 2024
KuCoin’s assets and market share slide amid legal woes and user withdrawals
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Data shows US government often sells at the local lows in the market
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HanChain (HAN) Goes Live on Top 10 Crypto Exchange MEXC
PRESS RELEASE. HanChain (HAN) went live on MEXC, a top 10 global cryptocurrency exchange, at 5:00 AM UTC on April 3, 2024. In addition to the listing, the HanChain project also launched its mobile staking version, coinciding with LBANK’s Grid Trading Competition and Flexible Staking Service. HanChain is a dual cryptocurrency project designed for real-life …
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Deribit’s Dubai Unit Receives ‘Conditional’ Virtual Asset Service Provider License
Deribit FZE, an entity owned by crypto derivatives platform Deribit, has secured a conditional virtual asset service provider from the Dubai virtual assets regulator. The license, which covers spot and derivative trading, will remain non-operational until Deribit meets the regulator’s localization requirements. Meeting Dubai’s Localization Requirements Deribit FZE, a wholly owned entity of the crypto …
Aave Proposal Aims to Safeguard Against DAI’s Rapid Market Cap Increase
The Aave Risk Framework Committee (ARFC) has proposed adjustments to the risk parameters of the dai (DAI) stablecoin to mitigate potential risks associated with Makerdao’s aggressive expansion of the DAI credit line. The proposal, initiated by the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI) team, suggests setting the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for DAI to 0% across all Aave …
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Fear of Retrospective IRS Regulation Changes Discourages Filing, Says Crypto Tax Expert
Many cryptocurrency users have not filed their tax returns, fearing that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) might change regulations after they submit their returns, according to a cryptocurrency tax expert. The expert stated that the IRS has the discretion to apply laws retroactively or retrospectively interpret them. Complex Filing Process Clinton Donnelly, CEO of Crypto …
Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Outflows Surpassed for the First Time
Cathie Wood’s ARK 21shares Bitcoin ETF experienced a daily outflow of $87.5 million on April 2, marking a historic event as it exceeded Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust’s outflow for the first time since the introduction of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. Despite this outflow and a preceding day’s loss, ARKB remains the third-largest among the …
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Arkon Energy Strikes Deal With Bitmain for 27,700 Bitcoin Mining Rigs
On Tuesday, the Ohio-based bitcoin mining and colocation company Arkon Energy announced its procurement of 27,700 bitcoin mining rigs from Bitmain, equaling a hashpower of 6 exahash per second (EH/s). Ohio’s Arkon Expands Mining Fleet With 6 EH/S Boost From Bitmain Arkon Energy has revealed its acquisition of 27,700 bitcoin application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) mining …
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Quant Analyst PlanB Unveils Massive Bitcoin Price Target, Says $200,000 BTC ‘Very Underwhelming’
Closely followed quant analyst PlanB believes that Bitcoin (BTC) can print more than 4X gains this market cycle. In a new strategy session, the on-chain analyst tells his 140,000 YouTube subscribers that it would be a letdown if Bitcoin ended the current bull market with a $200,000 price peak. PlanB says his stock-to-flow model, which …
Grayscale falls behind in ETF outflows first time since launch as ARKB loses $87.5 million
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Hokkoku Bank Launches Tochika, Japan’s First Deposit-Backed Stablecoin
Hokkoku Bank, a regional financial institution in the Ishikawa prefecture, launched Tochika, Japan’s first deposit-backed stablecoin. Customers of the bank will be able to purchase the currency using Tochitsuka, an app developed by Digital Platformer, that previously allowed users to earn points from city services. Hokkoku Bank Reaches Milestone With Deposit-Backed Stablecoin Tochika Hokkoku Bank …
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Stablecoin Issuer Tether Completes SOC 2 Type 1 Audit
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, announced on April 1 that it had completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 Audit, the highest level of security compliance achievable. Tether stated that the audit’s completion demonstrates the robust information technology control measures it has in place, ensuring the safety of its systems. Gold Standard …
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Singapore Imposes New Rules for Digital Payment Token Services
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced amendments to the Payment Services Act to impose additional requirements on digital payment token service providers and broaden the scope of regulated services. The central bank warned that entities that do not fulfill the requirements must cease the activities when the amendments come into …
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B2Prime’s Q1 Fiscal 2024 Results Highlight Strong Growth and Regulatory Compliance
PRESS RELEASE. B2Prime, a renowned multi-asset Prime of Prime liquidity provider, disclosed financial results of its Parent Company B2B Prime Services EU for January and February 2024. The report aims to highlight the company’s dedication to transparency, regulatory compliance, and market leadership. Regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and the Financial Services …