Hong Kong's First Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Set to Begin Trading April 30, Official Approval Granted
Apr 24, 2024 16:16 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency
Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission has officially approved the first spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, which will begin trading on April 30. This marks a significant milestone in the citys cryptocurrency market...
US Prosecutors Demand Three Years for Former Binance CEO Zhao Over Laundering
Apr 24, 2024 14:18 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency
In a stern move reflecting the severity of financial crimes, U.S. prosecutors have recommended a 36-month prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of cryptocurrency giant Binance, for aiding in money laundering...
Binance Launches Meme Coin Giveaway as Whale Moves $53M Bitcoin
Apr 24, 2024 05:34 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency
In a striking blend of events, Binance has rolled out a massive giveaway for meme coin traders, including SHIB and DOGE, on the same day a mega whale withdrew $53 million worth of Bitcoin, stirring market...
Hong Kong Cracks Down on Crypto Scams as FTX Claims Ignite Market Surge
Apr 24, 2024 03:10 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency
Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission has warned against two crypto trading platforms, CBEX Group and Bitget Pro, over suspected fraudulent activities, just as the market sees a surge amid FTX bankruptcy...
SEC Postpones Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Decision Amid Tighter Crypto Scrutiny
Apr 24, 2024 03:04 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency Law Business
The SEC has once again delayed Grayscales application for a spot Ethereum ETF, pushing the decision to June 23 as it intensifies its examination of cryptocurrency ETFs. This marks another delay setback affecting major...
Bitcoin Surges Past Tesla in Five-Year Gains, Sparks New Interest in ETFs
Apr 24, 2024 02:56 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business
For the first time since 2019, Bitcoin has outperformed Teslas stock, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the ninth-largest asset globally. Despite Teslas decline, Bitcoin soared 139% last year, bolstered by...
New Crypto Whale Snags 237.8 Billion SHIB Following Key Shiba Inu Blockchain Announcement
Apr 23, 2024 17:16 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency
Shortly after Shiba Inu announced securing $12 million for a new layer-3 blockchain project, a new whale acquired 237.8 billion SHIB, stirring the crypto community and fueling speculation about the coins future. Massive...
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