Wazirx Files for Moratorium in Singapore Court to Address Users’ Crypto Balances

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced that a moratorium has been filed in Singapore’s High Court under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act to address users’ crypto balances. The move aims to provide a 30-day relief period for Wazirx to reorganize liabilities through a scheme of arrangement. The Singapore court will determine the duration of … Read more

Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund

Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and other investors this year. Hilbert Group Partners With Xapo Bank to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund Hilbert Group AB, … Read more

Washington State Regulator Warns of Potential Fraud by BIB Crypto Platform

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) issued a consumer alert on Tuesday, stating that it has received a complaint regarding possible fraudulent activities by a cryptocurrency trading platform named BIB. An investor reported that after transferring 20,000 USDT to BIB following advice from individuals named Austin Johnson and Cindy Turner, he was unable … Read more

Salvadoran Educational Nonprofit Mi Primer Bitcoin Risks Running out of Funds

Mi Primer Bitcoin, an educational bitcoin nonprofit organization founded in El Salvador, risks running out of funds by September according to statements from its founder John Dennehy. Dennehy declared that while they expect to receive multiple grants by the end of the year, they need additional funds to reach that period. He assessed that this … Read more

SEC Freezes Assets of Crypto Trading Bot Operators in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has frozen the assets of Jonathan and Tanner Adam, alleging they ran a $60 million Ponzi scheme under the guise of a crypto trading bot. Over 80 investors were defrauded by promises of high returns, while the funds were allegedly used for personal luxuries. The SEC seeks injunctions, … Read more

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Predicts Payments Will Be Crypto’s Next Big Boom

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reflects on the past decade of the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting his initial expectation that payments would be the primary application for crypto. Instead, trading became the dominant force. Looking ahead, Armstrong remains optimistic about the future of crypto payments, citing advancements in stablecoins, layer two technologies, and simpler onboarding processes as … Read more

Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Bitcoin Index Options

Nasdaq has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Bitcoin Index Options. The company aims to provide new tools for institutional and retail investors to manage cryptocurrency investments. The options, pending regulatory approval, will offer European-style exercise and cash settlement features. Nasdaq Seeks to Launch Bitcoin Index Options Nasdaq … Read more

Finder’s Experts Forecast Potential Surge in XRP Price

Financial comparison platform Finder has updated its XRP price prediction for 2024 based on input from a panel of fintech experts. The panel’s average prediction for XRP is $0.66 this year, with the forecast suggesting it could rise to $1.05 by the end of 2025 and reach $2.49 by 2030, driven by its role in … Read more

Tether CEO Criticizes Durov’s Arrest, States Europe Is ‘Falling Into Dark Ages’

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency industry, has criticized the arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. On social media, Ardoino stated this development was concerning for society as a whole and stressed that if it loses the battle, “dark ages will be our future.” Tether CEO … Read more

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