Bitcoin mining company Canaan has entered into a joint mining agreement with Texas-based crypto miner Luna Squares as part of its strategy to achieve a mining capacity of 10 exahashes per second (EH/s) by mid-2025. According to a...
Cyberport, an innovation hub backed by the Hong Kong government, now hosts more than 270 blockchain-related companies, reflecting the rapid growth in the region's Web3 and crypto sectors. In just 16 months, the hub added over 120 new...
South Korea's ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is planning to implement the long-delayed cryptocurrency tax regulations in early 2025, following a decision not to approve further delays, according to a local news outlet, the Seoul Shinmun. The...
Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has raised concerns about the growing risks of money laundering linked to cryptocurrencies. In its 2024 Risk Monitor report, the regulator highlighted how cryptocurrencies are being used for cyberattacks, illegal transactions on...
U.S.-based crypto exchange Gemini has officially launched operations in France, marking a significant milestone in its European expansion. The exchange announced in a recent press release that French users could now create accounts and trade or store more...
Analysts at Singapore-based trading firm QCP Capital predict that the introduction of Bitcoin ETF options on Nasdaq by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust could significantly boost institutional participation in the cryptocurrency market. The ETF options began trading on Tuesday,...
India's central bank is adopting a cautious stance on the rollout of its central bank digital currency, emphasising the importance of thoroughly assessing its potential effects before broadening its implementation. Speaking at a conference in Cebu, Philippines, Deputy...
CoinGecko, the cryptocurrency data aggregator, has refuted claims that it had listed a token with a racist and offensive name. The platform responded in an X post on November 19, calling the screenshots of the alleged listing circulating...
Crypto payment service provider Bit.Store has announced a strategic partnership with Conflux Network, a blockchain platform known for its high-performance decentralised technology. This collaboration aims to enhance the real-world use of Conflux’s native token, CFX, by integrating it...
Federal prosecutors in North Carolina are moving to confiscate nearly $5 million in Tether (USDT) recovered from unhosted wallets linked to a sophisticated cryptocurrency romance scam. The funds, seized under a search warrant in August, are currently held...
