Since Election Day, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have garnered the attention of Wall Street investors who seem convinced that President-elect Donald Trump will be able to bring regulatory clarity to push the bitcoin industry to new heights. The companies offering these investment tools have registered inflows of close to $ 10 billion since November …
Trump Effect: China Considering Backpedaling on Bitcoin Policy
Reports indicate that China is considering changing its negative stance toward bitcoin and cryptocurrency, as the next U.S. administration adopts a more open policy toward the cryptocurrency industry. This shift would be a direct result of President Trump’s support for crypto. China Considering Pivot on Its Bitcoin Strategy Due to President Trump’s Ideas The new […]
New Virtual Asset Protection Act Takes Effect in South Korea
South Korea’s Act on the Protection of Virtual Asset Users went into effect on July 19, 2024, aiming to protect users and ensure market stability. Initially revised in 2021 to mandate virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to register and adhere to anti-money laundering regulations, it became evident that further measures were necessary to combat unfair […]
Hong Kong Reveals 17 Crypto Trading Platform Applicants as New Regulations Take Effect
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published a list of two licensed crypto trading platforms and 17 pending applicants under the new regulations that went into effect on June 1. The financial regulator stresses that operating without a license is a criminal offense and commits to taking appropriate actions against any legal breaches. […]
The Halving Effect: Bitcoin Hashrate Decreases as Miners Prepare for Probable Difficulty Drop
Just over two weeks have passed since the fourth Bitcoin halving took place. During this period, the network’s hashprice dropped from over $ 100 per petahash to below $ 45 at the beginning of May. It has since increased to $ 50 per petahash. Despite the modest rebound, the network’s total hashrate …