The financial world is abuzz as Standard Chartered Bank, a leading global financial institution headquartered in the UK, prepares to disrupt the crypto trading market by launching a specialized platform for spot trading of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This groundbreaking platform, reportedly close to completion, marks a significant milestone. It represents Standard Chartered’s entry as the first major bank
The recent price movements of Bitcoin have captivated the cryptocurrency community, with prices hovering between $65,000 and $66,000, fueling a wave of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) among traders. This sentiment is notably captured by blockchain analytics firm Santiment, which has highlighted an unusual prevalence of fear or disinterest among many traders. Despite the cautious atmosphere, Santiment also points to
The introduction of “Brollups,” a new Bitcoin layer 2 solution developed by Bitcoin developer Burak, marks a significant step forward in extending Bitcoin’s capabilities to support a wide range of decentralized finance (DeFi) use cases. This innovative technology aims to achieve these improvements without requiring a hard fork or the issuance of a new token. By leveraging rollups, transactions such
The landscape of Bitcoin’s market outlook is being intricately intertwined with broader economic signals, most notably the anticipated rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve. Enthusiasts and investors alike are calibrating their expectations in response to these delays, making it crucial to delve deep into the macroeconomic forces at play. Ever since the Bitcoin halving event in April, which
In recent news, the German Federal Police (BKA) have transferred approximately 6,500 BTC, valued at around 670 billion Yen, to major crypto exchanges Kraken and Bitstamp, causing a significant stir in the cryptocurrency market. This major movement has led to widespread speculation about a possible sell-off that could potentially drive Bitcoin’s price down to $63,000. Bitcoin has historically shown sensitivity
The rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology presents unique opportunities and challenges for startups aiming to enhance their revenue and ensure successful implementation. Optimizing blockchain performance is essential for achieving transaction speed, reliability, security, and resource economy, which are all critical factors for the sustainability and effectiveness of blockchain solutions. This article explores several actionable strategies for startups to navigate
Brazil’s tax authority, Receita Federal, has embarked on a mission to decipher the intricacies of major international cryptocurrency exchanges, such as Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and OKX, operating within the country. The upcoming ordinance requires these exchanges to disclose their activities and customer services in Brazil, despite the absence of a clear regulatory framework, aiming to ensure compliance with local tax
Gaming in Latin America is experiencing a surge in popularity, propelled by an enthusiastic community of over 316 million gamers. The recent partnership between dLocal, a prominent cross-border payment platform, and Eneba, a fast-growing gaming marketplace, aims to further fuel this momentum. By expanding the availability of alternative payment methods (APMs) like bank transfers, card payments, cash payments, and PIX
The gaming blockchain Ronin has made a significant stride by announcing its new Ronin zkEVM, a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine layer-2 chain that employs a customized version of the Polygon Chain Development Kit. This pivotal development aims to greatly enhance Ronin’s capability to handle the expected surge in user base and transaction volumes over the coming years. The network is
Corpay, a global corporate payments company listed on the NYSE under the ticker CPAY, has announced a significant strategic move that could reshape the landscape of the FinTech industry. The company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire GPS Capital Markets, LLC, a leading provider of business-to-business cross-border and treasury management solutions primarily serving upper middle-market companies in the United
The cryptocurrency market has once again found itself at an intriguing crossroads, this time spurred by heightened retail investor interest in artificial intelligence. Tokens associated with AI, such as Fetch.ai (FET), Render (RNDR), Bittensor (TAO), and The Graph (GRT), have witnessed significant declines of up to 30% over the past week. This sharp downturn coincides with a surge in Google
The complex world of cryptocurrency has once again come under scrutiny, this time involving former executives from the Bank of Huludao in China. The executives reportedly embezzled a staggering 2.6 billion yuan ($348 million) by manipulating non-performing assets and converting a significant portion into foreign currency. They transferred the ill-gotten gains to Hong Kong-based companies under their control. By exploiting
