Blockchain enables many conveniences for people: not least the ability to control their assets and data. Connecting this technology with traditional finance (TradFi) is a challenge that Chainlink has set itself. To this end, the data provider has developed the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), which can be easily married with banking chains. Close-up!
According to analysts, the ongoing sell-off in the US dollar has always pulled bitcoin down. But bitcoin's correlation with DYX won't last forever, argues Acheson, former head of research at CoinDesk and Genesis.
Ripple's battle with the SEC came to an end last week. While the settlement company must feel relieved, the regulator hasn't said its last word. If CEO Gary Gensler's statements are anything to go by, it's not all over yet.
Judge Analisa Torres recently handed down her verdict in the XRP case between Ripple and the SEC. The decision, favorable to the crypto firm, is however only partially settled.
Judge Analisa Torres' verdict was clear: XRP is not a security. A great victory, chanted the crypto community, who saw the SEC's recent attacks as a vendetta. But there's a twist. The U.S. regulator counted a direct sale of XRP to investors to the tune of $728.9 million. In such a context, Ripple's token becomes a security once again. A cold shower for the cryptosphere.
The SEC, often known for its outbursts against companies operating in the crypto market, has just made a big decision. The American regulator has just accepted BlackRock's application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This decision could mark a new turning point in the institutional adoption of bitcoin (BTC).
Asset manager BlackRock recently filed a Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC. The procedure has had such a positive impact that many analysts see the bitcoin (BTC) market exploding. In the meantime, the procedure initiated by BlackRock seems to have a more important, short-term objective.
The nickname “Ghost Chain” was bestowed on Cardano in 2021, when there was very little activity. Three years on, things have changed: Cardano is gradually establishing itself as a flagship blockchain. ADA's recent performance has been a great help.
Is the bull run imminent or still a long way off? There's no denying that recent events have been in bitcoin's and XRP's favor, with many believing that the bull run was finally upon us. But if recent events are anything to go by, the crypto community still needs to be patient.
Cardano is on the brink of a significant turning point: the CIP-1694 is about to be implemented. This initiative could radically transform decision-making by offering unprecedented decentralization. It's a promising chapter that's attracting worldwide attention.
Crypto firm LBRY has been embroiled in a lawsuit against the SEC for the past few months. At issue is the determination of the moveable nature of LBRY Credits (LBC), the company's native crypto. The legal battle over the latter has just seen a new twist.
Yesterday's release of the US inflation rate suggests an imminent rise for the queen of cryptos. Bitcoin (BTC) seems headed inevitably for $50,000.
Lately, there's been a lot of interest in the Bitcoin ETF. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF is particularly attracting the interest of crypto investors. According to one Bloomberg analyst, it could even unlock colossal wealth.
One thing's for sure: as long as the price of bitcoin remains correct, Microstrategy won't part with its holdings, says broker Bernstein. Michael Saylor's company has built up a solid reputation, but nothing can match its firm belief in the most famous of cryptocurrencies.
Judge Analisa Torres believes that XRP is not a security. Basically, Ripple won its case against the SEC.
Multichain is feeling the heat. After the confirmation of a $125 million theft last week, a new hack has been reported involving $103 million. Analysts are not ruling out the possibility of an inside job.
“Not your keys, not your coins”. This is one of the advantages of cryptocurrencies, not banks. But hackers have since evolved to the point of disrupting no less important networks such as Multichain, Poly Network, Atomic… In most cases, it's the investors who pay the piper. When a new bitcoin security device like BIP39 Colors arrives, they have no choice but to pay attention.
Recent news seems favorable for cryptos. Indeed, a former SEC official's opinion that the Bitcoin ETF should be approved is seen as positive for the crypto market. Is the next Bitcoin (BTC) bull-run imminent?
Solana (SOL) is currently not at its best in the crypto market. However, some analysts believe this is just temporary.
The European Central Bank is working on the upcoming launch of new banknotes. The financial institution considers the project important enough to involve Europe's citizens.
With the US CPI due for release on July 12, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are stabilizing, raising investor expectations. The previous month, these two cryptocurrencies soared in response to this economic indicator. Could this trend be repeated this month?
Central banks continue to accumulate gold. Geopolitics and inflation redefine the rules of the game.
A few weeks ago, asset manager BlackRock filed a Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC. The procedure had far-reaching consequences for the crypto market. Effects that are still being felt today.
The Bitcoin halving is a major event in the cryptosphere. Good news for some, it could unfortunately have devastating consequences for miners.
The Cardano team periodically shares data on the progress of its projects. For the week of July 3, updates focused on blockchain core technology, smart contracts, wallets, scaling and also education. Close-up!
BTC continues to hold in the $30,000 to $31,000 range. Large investors seem to remain optimistic and continue to accumulate. The long-term price trend for bitcoin (BTC) remains bullish, although a new DIP cannot be ruled out. Short-term selling could be attractive.
Ripple Labs, the company specializing in digital payments and blockchain technology, is undertaking a groundbreaking initiative to transform the real estate sector through tokenization. The move will allow users to tokenize their real estate assets and use them as collateral for loans using Ripple's CBDC platform.
Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, has taken the decision to freeze $2.5 million in USDT due to its connection to an alleged hack of the Multichain interchain router protocol. Tether thus aims to protect the funds involved and prevent any potential misappropriation or unauthorized access.
The skies over the digital world are decked out in flamboyant colors as the specter of the Web3 revolution rises. The gaming industry, an insatiably vast universe, is not indifferent to this growing phenomenon. Sega, the Japanese video game titan, is about to immortalize its name in this new era, by announcing its very first blockchain-based game.
Investments in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin have exploded in recent years. To provide a better framework for them, or to some extent to profit from their rise, some European countries have defined tax rules that their citizens holding cryptoassets must comply with. In this article, we take a look at the differences between these countries' tax regimes.