72 Results from 2024, /crypto
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
Cryptocurrency is billed as the ‘wild west’ of the financial world - often misunderstood, sometimes celebrated (when it’s ‘up’) and occasionally dismissed as a game of chance. But is investing in crypto really just speculating and gambling, or is it a more edgy way to diversify your portfolio? It’s just another asset class Sure, crypto might seem ...
29 October 2024 /crypto
Alexander Boehm Chief Executive Officer at PayRate42
In response to recent reports of a U.S. investigation, Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino shared a detailed breakdown of the reserves backing the stablecoin USDT at the PlanB conference in Lugano, Switzerland. This move aimed to reassure investors and the public after The Wall Street Journal claimed that U.S. financial and justice departments were investi...
Tokenization is revolutionizing the way we think about assets—turning everything from real estate to art into digital tokens that can be traded on the blockchain. It promises greater accessibility, liquidity, and efficiency in markets that were once hard to enter. But while tokenization is full of potential, it also comes with hidden dangers that ...
22 October 2024 /crypto
Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
An interesting recent development in the crypto market is the increasing introduction of institutional crypto custody services, setting new benchmarks in the crypto industry. The adoption of Bitcoin and Ether ETFs this year has attracted growing acceptance in mainstream finance. As a result the institutional demand for secure, compliant and flexib...
21 October 2024 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Non-KYC exchanges are cryptocurrency trading platforms that do not require users to verify their identities before participating in trades. Unlike traditional exchanges that enforce Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, these platforms allow users to maintain anonymity by not requesting personal identification documents such as government-issued I...
15 October 2024 /crypto
The FBI's recent undercover operation involving the fake cryptocurrency NexFundAI (NEXF) has sent shockwaves through both the crypto world and regulatory circles. While it's certainly impressive that the agency managed to expose market manipulators using their own tactics against them, it also raises significant concerns about transparency, accoun...
14 October 2024 /crypto /crime
You’re at the dinner table, the BBQ is sizzling, or you're small talking with colleagues at work - suddenly, conversation stalls. Heads turn toward you, the resident crypto enthusiast, and before you know it, someone asks the inevitable: “So… how’s that crypto looking?” If you’ve ever convinced anyone to join team crypto, this scenario is all too ...
09 October 2024 /inclusion /crypto
With the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation set to take effect in January 2025, the European Union is introducing a more stringent regulatory framework for crypto-assets, including stablecoins. MiCA mandates that stablecoin issuers—such as Tether—obtain an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license if they wish to con...
09 October 2024 /crypto
Obirije Ndubuisi CTO at Afriex
Unstoppable Rise of Stablecoins in the Remittance Landscape The global remittance industry, a financial lifeline for millions of people around the world, is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional remittance channels, on their part, have reached saturation and are plugging along with unnecessary high fees, snail-like speeds, and restrictive access...
09 October 2024 /regulation /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Nick Jones CEO at Zumo
With regulation ramping up for providers around the world, the crypto sector will need to keep a very close eye on sustainability as it continues its impressive growth trajectory. The global cryptocurrency market cap now exceeds $2.3 trillion and as the industry realises new use cases and matures, there are new issues to consider. This includes the...
04 October 2024 /sustainable /crypto Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services
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