US lawmakers divided in first Congressional hearing on DeFi
Pro-crypto Representatives noted the need for a freer financial system, while more skeptical lawmakers blamed DeFi for crime, scams and tax evasion. Go to Source
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Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody in UAE
Standard Chartered has launched a digital asset custody service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. The service aims to provide secure storage for digital assets, initially focusing on bitcoin and ethereum. Brevan Howard Digital is the first client, and the bank plans further expansion into additional digital assets. … Read more
North Carolina Rejects Federal Digital Currency, Overrides Governor’s Veto
The North Carolina General Assembly has overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto to enact a bill prohibiting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. The Senate voted 27-17, securing the required supermajority. The bill bars payments using CBDC and state participation in Federal Reserve testing. This bill reflects strong opposition to CBDCs and emphasizes … Read more
Financial Giant State Street Launches 3 Digital Asset ETFs With Galaxy
Financial giant State Street Global Advisors has launched three digital asset and disruptive technology exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in collaboration with Galaxy Asset Management, focusing on blockchain, AI, and volatility management. These actively managed ETFs aim to capture market inefficiencies and adapt to the evolving digital asset space, offering investors exposure to cutting-edge technology trends through … Read more
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Trend With $28.72M Inflows; Ether ETFs Falter
According to the latest data, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) broke an eight-day outflow streak on Monday, scooping up $28.72 million in fresh investments. Meanwhile, things didn’t look as bright for the nine spot ether ETFs, which saw outflows of $5.2 million during the trading session. Bitcoin ETFs Recover $28.72M in Inflows; Ether ETFs Shed … Read more
Vaneck Reveals Plans to Close Ethereum Futures ETF
On Sept. 6, Vaneck announced its decision to close and liquidate the Vaneck Ethereum Strategy exchange-traded fund (EFUT). The liquidation comes after evaluating key factors, including performance and investor interest. The firm noted that shareholders will have until September 16, 2024, to sell their shares before delisting. Vaneck to Wind Down Ethereum Futures ETF According … Read more
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $211 Million as Ethereum Funds See Modest Outflows
Thursday’s trading session saw spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows totaling $211.15 million, while ethereum ETFs faced a much smaller decline of $152,720. $211 Million Exits Bitcoin ETFs, Ethereum Funds Slip by $152K On Sept. 5, bitcoin and ethereum ETFs both took hits, with bitcoin ETFs leading the way in outflows. According to data … Read more
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record $74 Million in Outflows, Grayscale Funds Lead Losses
On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs saw money flowing out on Wednesday, with nearly identical divestments. According to … Read more
Sberbank to Join Russia’s Crypto Settlement Pilot This Fall, Executive Reveals
Sberbank, Russia’s largest financial institution, plans to join a cryptocurrency settlement pilot program this fall. The bank also aims to serve clients using digital rubles by 2025. Deputy Chairman Anatoly Popov supports regulatory efforts to legitimize cryptocurrencies for international payments and mining. He highlighted cryptocurrencies as effective payment methods, especially for small businesses, amid global … Read more
FBI Warns of Sophisticated North Korean Cyber Attacks Targeting Crypto, Defi, ETFs
The FBI has issued a new warning about North Korea’s cyber campaigns targeting the cryptocurrency sector. The agency highlighted the use of sophisticated, hard-to-detect social engineering tactics to deploy malware and steal digital assets. North Korean hackers are reportedly focusing on decentralized finance (defi) platforms and cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). FBI Warns of North Korean … Read more