Swiss technology company Proton, known for its privacy-focused tools such as ProtonMail and ProtonVPN, has announced the launch of Proton Wallet, a new self-custody Bitcoin wallet. The product integrates with ProtonMail, allowing users to send Bitcoin as effortlessly...
Ferrari plans to start accepting cryptocurrency payments from its European dealers by the end of July, following a successful rollout of the scheme in the U.S. According to a Reuters report, Ferrari will extend crypto payments to international...
Hex Trust, a leading digital asset custodian, has obtained in-principle approval from Singapore's financial regulator for a major payment institution (MPI) licence. This development, announced on July 24, will enable Hex Trust to offer regulated "Digital Payment Token"...
Now-defunct and bankrupt crypto lender, BlockFi, has confirmed the sale of its FTX claims as its bankruptcy process nears completion. According to a statement from its plan administrator and M3 Partners Managing Partner Mohsin Y. Meghji, the sale...
Avail, a blockchain project aimed at addressing rollup fragmentation and enhancing scalability, has launched its data availability mainnet along with its native AVAIL token. The new modular blockchain solution, Avail DA, is designed to optimize data availability and...
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)’s latest report, has flagged significant concerns within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, particularly regarding non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the “Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA)...
The US House of Representatives has approved a new bipartisan financial services bill aimed at addressing the use of cryptocurrency for illicit activities. The bill, passed on Monday, July 22, 2024, seeks to establish a government working group...
Metaplanet has announced a strategic partnership with Hoseki, a global leader in Bitcoin verification solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance transparency in Metaplanet's Bitcoin holdings by utilizing Hoseki's advanced verification technology to allow users to authenticate the company's...
The Attorney General of Iowa, Brenna Bird, has filed an amicus brief asserting that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) exceeds its regulatory authority over the cryptocurrency sector. This brief, supported by attorneys general from Arkansas,...
Japanese investment and consulting firm Metaplanet has successfully completed its plan to acquire 1 billion yen worth of Bitcoin. On July 22, the company announced its final purchase of 20.38 BTC, valued at approximately $1.2 million (200 million...
