Global crypto exchange Okx has secured a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to offer digital payment token services. Gracie Lin, the newly appointed CEO of Okx’s Singapore entity (Okx SG), highlighted the significance of this license and Singapore’s role in the company’s growth strategy. Okx SG aims […]
UAE Requests France to Provide Immediate Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular services for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov following his arrest in Paris for alleged cybercrimes. France is investigating Durov for enabling illegal activities through Telegram. Russia has similarly sought to protect Durov’s rights, but France has been described as uncooperative. Telegram denies any wrongdoing, defending its moderation practices […]
Holonym Foundation Emerges With $5.5 Million Seed Funding to Provide Global Digital Personhood With Human Keys
PRESS RELEASE. 17th August, 2024: Holonym Foundation, an organization building the next generation of digital identity security for the decentralized web, is announcing the completion of a successful $ 5.5 million seed funding round. The funding round was led by Finality Capital and Paper Ventures, with significant participation from Draper Dragon, Arrington Capital, Lightshift, …
Cantor Fitzgerald Announces New Venture to Provide Leverage to Bitcoin Investors
Cantor Fitzgerald, a billionaire asset management fund, recently announced its plans to provide leveraging services for Bitcoin investors. This venture will operate as a separate entity, commencing its operations with a capital of $ 2 billion. The capital will be replenished in tranches of $ 2 billion to cater to the needs of …
Coinbase to Provide Custody for Australian Bitcoin ETF BTXX
Digitalx, an ASX-listed company, has selected Coinbase to deliver custody and advanced trading execution services for its recently approved Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (BTXX) in Australia. This partnership will offer qualified Australian investors access to bitcoin and other digital assets via a traditional fund structure through Coinbase Prime, a comprehensive prime brokerage platform. This selection follows […]