South Korea has cracked down on a pump-and-dump scheme, accusing a suspect of rapid price manipulation under the country’s new crypto regulatory framework. New Crypto Law in Action: Suspect Accused of Rapid Price Manipulation South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced on Thursday that they have reported an individual suspected […]
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans With Rewards and Flexible Repayment Options
Coinbase now lets users borrow up to $ 100,000 in USDC without selling bitcoin, offering flexible repayment, tax advantages, and instant access to funds via its streamlined platform. Borrow USDC Without Selling Bitcoin: Coinbase Introduces New Loan Feature Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Thursday the introduction of bitcoin-backed loans, enabling customers to …
Namibia Flips the Script: Central Bank Grants Provisional Approval to Crypto Firms
On Jan. 13, the Bank of Namibia announced provisional authorization for two entities, Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange and Landifa Bitcoin Trade, to operate as virtual asset service providers. Provisional Authorization First Step in Two-Step Licensing Process The Namibian central bank announced on Jan. 13 that it had granted provisional authorization to two entities to operate […]
Tether Introduces USDT0 to Enhance Blockchain Interoperability
Tether has unveiled USDT0, a refined iteration of its stablecoin, crafted to foster greater interoperability and enable effortless transactions across multiple blockchain ecosystems. USDT0 Aims to Streamline Transfers Across Blockchain Networks The stablecoin company, which issues USDT, the largest fiat-pegged by market capitalization, announced that USDT0 aims to expand its capabilities to new blockchain environments. […]
Altcoin Season Looms as Bitcoin Dominance Declines, Says QCP Capital
Global markets jumped higher after a softer-than-anticipated Consumer Price Index report, with QCP Capital spotlighting noteworthy advancements in both the cryptocurrency space and traditional equities. Market Analysis Says Ethereum and Altcoins Poised for Takeoff as Bitcoin Stabilizes QCP Capital reported that bitcoin climbed 4.13%, touching a peak of $ 100.8K before settling just shy …