With the introduction of decentralized finance, also known as DeFi, the world of money has undergone a paradigm shift. This new notion is upending existing financial systems by giving individuals greater control over their assets and upsetting the banking industry’s established conventions. In this article, we will look at the rapid emergence of DeFi and […]
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Celsius Hit with Multiple Lawsuits as Founder Alex Mashinksy Is Arrested
Alexander Mashinsky, the Founder of the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, Celsius Network was arrested today (Thursday) in New York. The arrest was made as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and several regulators imposed multiple lawsuits against the troubled Founder and his company. DOJ, SEC, CFTC and FTC Head to Court In the complaint filed […]
HNT Price Skyrockets as Coinbase Announces Upcoming Listing
As Bitcoin and Ether hold steady, altcoins are continuing to see greens, with Helium (HNT) being the latest token to rally 38% in a matter of hours on Thursday. At the time of writing, the $232.6 million market cap token has been trading at $1.54, having given up some of its gains but still up […]
Bitcoin Accounts for 90% of Energy Consumed by Top 40 Coins: Report
Neither the author, Ruholamin Haqshanas, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. CCData and CCRI, leaders in digital asset data and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) analysis, have created the first-ever institutional-grade Digital Asset ESG Benchmark and data solutions. The report revealed that Bitcoin accounts for 90% of […]
First EU Spot Bitcoin ETF to Launch Soon as Digital Asset Inflows Stay Strong
Neither the author, Tim Fries, nor this website, The Tokenist, provide financial advice. Please consult our website policy prior to making financial decisions. European crypto enthusiasts will soon be able to invest in a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Wealth manager Jacobi Asset Manager said it plans to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in July amid a […]
PoW Mining Update – Vanguard Increases Exposure to RIOT, While HIVE Eyes AI in Rebrand
Proof-of-Work (PoW) is a consensus algorithm commonly used by notable blockchains such as Bitcoin. It requires participants known as ‘miners’ to solve complex and computationally demanding mathematical puzzles to add a new block of transactions to the blockchain. Whichever miner solves the puzzle first wins the right to add the new block and is rewarded […]
Crypto investment products hit 3-week streak of inflows
Bitcoin inflows over last week was $133 million, compared to Ethereum’s $2.9 million. Total inflows into crypto asset products was $136 million, with this the third consecutive week of inflows. Altcoins such as XRP, Solana, Polygon, Litecoin and Aave saw minor inflows. Inflows into crypto investment products was $136 million this past week as the […]
The Rise of Crypto Sponsorships: Exploring the Latest Trends
Cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity and acceptability, and their influence has gone beyond the financial realm. The rise of crypto sponsorships, in which organizations and individuals use digital currencies to build alliances and endorsements, is one prominent trend. In this post, we’ll look at the newest trends in cryptocurrency sponsorships, including the benefits, obstacles, and […]
Crypto Exchanges Face More Setbacks in July – Gemini, Binance, Binance.US, and Coinbase Updates
Takeaways Trading volume on centralized exchanges in Q2 fell to its lowest level in more than two years US SEC lawyers repulse Coinbase’s defence that it did not know operations violated securities laws Binance market share is at its lowest this year as the exchange navigates disputes in several jurisdictions Recent court filings indicate Bittrex […]
News Nuggets | 10 July: CNMV’s New Warning; Recurring Payments by Praxis
ESMA Publishes Post-Trade Transparency Manual The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its manual on post-trade transparency. It provides market participants and national competent authorities (NCAs) with guidance on the consistent application of the relevant MiFIR obligations. The manual serves as a tool for post-trade transparency and transparency calculations, clarifying which instruments and […]