Blockchain & crypto news from India
The launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States was a highly-anticipated event in the world of cryptocurrency. Following their introduction, many investors were eager to see how these ETFs would perform in the market. However, replicating the success of these ETFs has proved to be a challenge, as Hong Kong’s new…
On April 25, Bitcoin’s value fell below $62,000 as a result of the release of “stagflationary” macro data in the United States. This data caused market unrest, and when Wall Street opened, investors were greeted with troubled sentiment. The US Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) came in significantly lower than expected at 1.6%, which added…
According to a research report published on April 15, the South Korean won has emerged as the world’s most-traded fiat currency against cryptocurrencies in the first quarter of 2024. The report reveals that the won accounted for a whopping $456 billion worth of trading volume on centralized crypto exchanges, surpassing the trading volume of $455…
The regulatory authorities in Hong Kong have recently approved the use of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the popular cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ether. This means that at least three local issuers have been granted regulatory approval to offer ETFs that track the price of these two digital assets. This is a significant development in the…
The financial authorities in South Korea have announced their intention to introduce new guidelines that aim to impose stricter regulations for token listings on centralized cryptocurrency exchanges. These guidelines are expected to be unveiled by the end of April or the beginning of May, and are aimed at ensuring a safer and more secure environment…
Fidelity, a well-known player in the financial services industry, has plans to utilize a portion of Ether held within their proposed spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) to offer investors an added source of income. This move is aimed at enhancing the returns for investors in the ETF. On March 18, Fidelity submitted a 19b-4 amendment…
On March 12th, the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin in the United States reached a remarkable milestone. For the first time ever, these funds managed to attract more than $1 billion in net inflows, indicating an increasing demand for Bitcoin investments. Investors have been showing a keen interest in Bitcoin ETFs, with daily inflows reaching…
A recent study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom has investigated the effectiveness of current intellectual property (IP) laws and their ability to regulate new technologies like the metaverse. The study revealed various inadequacies in the current laws and presented recommendations to address these shortcomings. This research is significant as the metaverse continues to…
The recent FBI report stated that a majority of investment losses were made through crypto-related frauds in the USA in 2023. According to a recent report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), investment losses involving cryptocurrency significantly increased in the year 2023. The report revealed that the losses rose from $2.57 billion in…
Tether has recently launched a recovery tool for stabilising different blockchains as UTSD touches $100 billion market capitalization. Tether, the blockchain-enabled platform that facilitates the issuance of digital currencies, has recently launched a blockchain recovery plan to ensure uninterrupted access to its USDT token. The plan aims to safeguard against any disruptions that may arise…