General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
@CryptoWallet suspends UK operations to comply with FCA regulations. UK users can withdraw assets without fees. Service provider change in May 2024 aims to enhance compliance. Wallet remains independent from Telegram.
Visa launches VTAP for secure fiat-backed token issuance on Ethereum. BBVA is testing the platform in Spain, with a broader pilot set for 2025. VTAP aims to revolutionize financial transactions with real-time, secure settlements.
Stand With Crypto, launched by $COIN, retracted Kamala Harris’s rating after community feedback demanded clarity on her crypto stance. High-rated politicians include Tom Emmer, Cynthia Lummis, and Donald Trump, highlighting the community’s influence on political ratings.
zkLink launches magicLinks, integrating Web3 with Telegram, simplifying multi-blockchain transactions with Nova Smart Account. Supporting ERC-7683 and ERC-4337, this innovation aims to drive broader blockchain adoption. Total value locked in zkLink Nova’s network exceeds $1 billion.
Visa launches Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), enabling banks to tokenize real-world assets. $BBVA to pilot VTAP on Ethereum in 2025. Partnership with @dtcpay aims to enhance cross-border crypto transactions. #BlockchainIntegration #FinancialInnovation
@Smolbound secures $6M seed funding led by @BitkraftVC to develop a Web3-based game on Treasure Blockchain. The game, currently in closed beta, aims for release next year with potential NFT integration to boost user engagement.
MicroStrategy ($MSTR) stock surged 119% in 2024, surpassing BlackRock’s IBIT’s 35% growth. The rise is driven by diversified strategies, including significant Bitcoin holdings (252,220 BTC valued at $16.1B) and strategic financial maneuvers.
TON Network activity surges with $420M TVL, as $TON stabilizes around $5.9. @STON_Fi dominates, accounting for 90% of DEX transactions. High user engagement highlights TON’s potential in decentralized finance.
Swedish authorities intensify regulation of crypto firms identified as aiding organized crime. FIU reports highlight heavy use by illegal businesses. Increased law enforcement and monitoring of suspicious transactions urged. $BTC miners previously accused of evading $90M in taxes.
Top U.S. financial advisors’ personal cryptocurrency holdings have surged from 10-20% to 70% in two years, says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Despite brokerage limitations on Bitcoin ETFs, favorable market conditions may drive broader crypto adoption.
@KamalaHarris delays detailed crypto policy until post-2024 elections. Her team is engaging with crypto companies, with @Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal noting improved understanding. Harris’s support signals potential for future regulatory clarity.
ETHSofia, Bulgaria’s premier crypto event, takes place Oct 17-19 at Sofia Tech Park with a $15,000 hackathon. Supported by @binance, THORChain, MANTRA, and SSV Network, it features speakers Lyn Alden, Michael Bentley, and Eleonora Genova.
AI tokens surged 37% this week, led by $TAO with an 86.2% increase. Data services, RWA, and gaming tokens also saw gains above 22.5%, while memecoins lagged at 11.1%. Market liquidity is shifting towards stable assets like Bitcoin.
Celestia Foundation secures $100M in new funding, boosting total investment to $155M. $TIA price surges 14% post-announcement, up 34% this week. Celestia aims to scale block space to 1GB, enhancing blockchain scalability significantly.
