While regulations are generally meant to protect consumers, in practice, they create hoops for crypto companies to jump through, thus diminishing the overall user experience, said Ivo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of Ambire Wallet. Georgiev argues that regulations like the Eurozone’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) actually “enable more sketchy companies and scams.” Overregulation Beneficial to […]
Bitcoin’s Scaling Dilemma: Binance Report Sheds Light on BTC’s Enhancement Hurdles
Amidst the backdrop of this year’s skyrocketing BTC transaction fees and a congested network, the latest Binance Research report, “The Future of Bitcoin #3 – Scaling Bitcoin,” unveils several approaches to addressing Bitcoin scalability. As average onchain fees have climbed in 2024, Binance researchers say stakeholders across the ecosystem are poised to redefine Bitcoin’s infrastructure […]
South Korean Universities Face Banking Hurdles in Converting Crypto Donations to Cash
South Korea’s regulations prohibiting corporations from opening virtual asset exchange accounts are making it impossible for local universities to liquidate their large cryptocurrency donations. Financial authorities cite money laundering concerns as the reason for maintaining the ban. Education Ministry and Financial Intelligence Unit Favor Maintaining Ban South Korean universities are reportedly unable to convert cryptocurrency […]
The Uphill Quest — Top Cryptos Face Significant Hurdles to Reclaim Peak Prices
As of Feb. 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. ET, bitcoin’s price stands a mere 9.5% shy of its record high of $ 69,044 per unit, achieved on Nov. 10, 2021. Below is an examination of several leading cryptocurrencies and their proximity to their historical peaks. The Herculean Task for Some of the Top Cryptos …
Topps Navigates Web3 Hurdles: Shifts to Fortress Amid Regulatory Challenges in NFT Expansion
This week the collectibles and candy company Topps communicated with its customers regarding its non-fungible token (NFT) initiatives. The company acknowledged encountering challenges with a payment service provider in January 2023, leading to a transition to a new provider, Fortress, in September. Nevertheless, regulatory constraints have resulted in the unavailability of custodial wallets for collectors […]