Crypto exchange Binance has withdrawn its application for a license in Singapore. The news comes amid an announcement from the exchange that it will “refocus” its operations in Singapore into a “blockchain innovation hub.” Binance Asia Services—the exchange’s Singaporean entity—will head this mission with the goal of developing the global blockchain ecosystem. “Singapore is a vibrant fintech hub and Southeast…
Total circulating Bitcoin (BTC) hit a significant milestone on Monday morning, one and a half years after the last Bitcoin halving, as 90% of the maximum total supply has been mined. Current data from Blockchain.com shows Bitcoin in circulation hit 18.899 million as of Dec. 13, meaning only 10% of the total supply is left to mine. While the first…
The chief of the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), one of the big three intelligence agencies in the U.K., has raised concerns regarding China and its digital renminbi. Sir Jeremy Fleming stated that the already existent Chinese CBDC could be used to collect information from users and, hypothetically, to control and filter global transactions. UK Worried About Chinese CBDC Advancements…
Robinhood still hasn’t set a release date for its crypto wallet app. But in the spirit of its “safety-first company” ethos, the company has announced it will use Chainalysis Know Your Transaction (KYT) and Reactor software to manage compliance for its Robinhood Crypto brokerage app and, eventually, the wallet. The KYT software flags suspicious transactions for the Robinhood team in…
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis will be partnering with Robinhood to provide data and tools for trading in advance of the app launching its crypto wallet. In a Monday announcement, Chainalysis said the integrated partnership with Robinhood Crypto will help the trading app meet compliance requirements ahead of the launch of its crypto wallet, expected to roll out for all users…
Gamesta is the smart contract-based guild enabling investors to connect and empower thousands of underprivileged players throughout the world. Gamesta Guild believes the value of any game is created by the network of players playing it. Each player, regardless of their wealth or means, represents the same value in a digital game, investing their time and contributing to an ever-evolving…
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week on familiar ground below $50,000 but anticipation is building for major disruption to begin. After a fresh push above $50,000 ended in rejection, BTC/USD is keeping traders guessing till the last when it comes to near-term price action — including the end-of-year close. With just two weeks to go, the kind of blow-off tops…
Crypto exchange Binance has withdrawn its license application for pursuing digital payment token (DPT) services in Singapore. Starting today, Binance.sg has stopped onboarding new users and will not allow Singaporeans to deposit cryptocurrencies or fiat on the exchange. By Feb 13, 2022, Binance plans to “wind down” all services that relate to dealing with cryptocurrency tokens. However, the exchange announced…
The central bank of Russia intends to ensure that the digital ruble is convertible to foreign currencies and can be used by non-residents. In a document devoted to the digitalization of the Russian financial sector, the regulator reiterates its concerns over the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and insists that state-issued digital currencies are safer. Bank of Russia to Give Foreigners…
sponsored Nested exchanges are becoming a popular tool for money launderers. Learn all about nested exchanges/services and what we’re doing to combat them as well as how to avoid them and why accounts get blocked or frozen because of them. Main Takeaways: A nested exchange provides crypto trading services through an account or wallet on an existing host exchange. Nested…
