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BitcoinBeginnerGSR, a leading global cryptocurrency trading firm and liquidity provider, has received regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This significant milestone allows GSR Markets UK Limited to operate as a licensed crypto asset business within the United Kingdom. According…
#crypto#singapore
Morgan Stanley‘s E-Trade division is considering adding direct cryptocurrency trading services to its platform. This move comes amid expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration. The wealth manager allegedly highlighted anticipation of a more favorable…
#altcoin#blackrock#coinbase
BitcoinBeginnerKuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced a new payment system designed to simplify the use of cryptocurrencies for everyday purchases. This development aims to bridge the gap between traditional retail and the world of digital assets. The new system, known as KuCoin Pay, allows…
#crypto
GeneralBeginnerThe highly anticipated Uniswap V4 upgrade, designed to enhance the decentralized exchange’s capabilities, has yet to materialize despite a projected Q3 2024 launch. However, recent developments suggest that the launch may be imminent. The Uniswap Foundation recently announced the successful…
#crypto#defi#uniswap
GeneralBeginnerChina has tightened its oversight of cryptocurrency trading by introducing new foreign exchange rules. These rules require Chinese banks to closely track customer identity, the source of funds, and trading frequencies to curb cross-border crypto activities. On December 31, the South China Morning…
#asia#banks#china
GeneralBeginnerCertiK and PeckShield data revealed that December 2024 saw the lowest crypto losses of the year, with scams, exploits, and hacks significantly decreasing towards the end of the year. CertiK posted on Dec. 31 that losses in December amounted to $28.6 million, compared to $63.8 million in November…
#crypto#defi#hackers
BitcoinBeginnerThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced temporary relief for taxpayers facing challenges with determining the cost basis of their cryptocurrency holdings. This move comes in response to the complexities surrounding cryptocurrency taxation and the evolving nature of the digital asset…
#altcoin#crypto#tax
GeneralBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has criticized Elon Musk for the “tone of discourse” on X and warned against censoring users with a heavy-handed approach. Buterin, in a Dec. 31 post on X, expressed admiration for Musk’s commitment to free speech but urged him to “tone down” the heated nature…
#crypto#elon-musk#social-media
BitcoinBeginnerA significant development is underway in Switzerland as a proposal mandates the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold Bitcoin. This move, if implemented, could have far-reaching consequences for the cryptocurrency market and the global financial landscape. The proposal, currently under consideration…
#central-bank#crypto#law
BitcoinBeginnerA South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, marking a historic moment in the country’s history. This decision comes after Yoon’s attempt to impose martial law earlier this month, which was met with widespread condemnation and led to his impeachment by…
#altcoin#court#crypto
GeneralBeginnerCrypto hackers have devised a new tactic in their arsenal of scams, leveraging fake job offers to infect victims with malicious software. This sophisticated method, uncovered by cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro, involves a multi-stage attack that begins with seemingly legitimate job offers…
#crypto#gemini#hackers
