Trading
Regulation
Hong Kong set to expand crypto licensing by year-end amid push to become digital asset hub
Hong Kong's regulatory push alings with its effort to cement status as digital asset hub.
Crypto
Ethereum co-founder Buterin swaps memecoins for charity, urges creators to donate directly
Buterin urged memecoin creators to consider establishing DAOs to engage their communities in the donation process.
Regulation
Tax-free crypto transactions coming to UAE in November to push digital ambition
Market observers said the move further cements the UAE as a prominent crypto hub.
Crypto
EU regulator urged to unify crypto rules for ETFs amid fractured regional laws
21Shares' demand comes as Europe gradually implements its highly anticipated MiCA regulation.
Hacks
Wallet drainer exits TON due to lack of ‘whales’, shifts focus to Bitcoin targets
Malicious actors are increasingly targeting Bitcoin users for their illicit activities.
Investments
Digital asset products globally see $147 million outflow but trading surges 15%
Multi-asset funds shine with 16th week of inflows despite broader market outflows.
Crypto
Ethereum proposes 33% transaction increase with EIP 7781 to boost network efficiency
The new proposal has seen significant early support from members of the crypto community.
Crypto
Metaplanet buys average of 34 BTC per day in October Bitcoin buying spree
Metaplanet aims for Bitcoin crown in Asia with additional ¥7.5 billion investment before the end of 2024.
Crypto
Bitwise shifts Bitcoin, Ethereum futures ETFs to dynamic crypto and treasuries strategy
Bitwise explained that the new funds are designed to take advantage of market momentum while offering protection during bearish conditions
Exchanges
HKVAX becomes third crypto exchange licensed in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's strict regulatory regime had deterred several global exchanges, including Binance, from the region.
Stablecoins
Coinbase’s MiCA alignment in Europe to cause controversial delisting of major stablecoins like Tether’s USDT
Coinbase said it would urge its users to conver to compliant stablecoins like Circle's USDC.
Hacks
Phishing scams plague crypto with $46M loss in September, $126M in Q3
Crypto users suffered a staggering $87 million loss from two major phishing incidents in the third quarter.
