GCL Energy Technology and Ant Digital Technologies announced a strategic partnership on Monday, seeking to develop blockchain-based real-world asset (RWA) tokenization for residential photovoltaic assets in Hubei and Hunan provinces, China. GCL Energy Technology Co Ltd has completed the first…
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, has announced it will end trading support for Bitcoin Gold (BTG) on January 23, 2025. The decision follows the exchange’s comprehensive review of BTG under its Digital Asset Transaction Support Termination Policy. Transparency Concerns Upbit…
Hedera’s native cryptocurrency, HBAR, soared by more than 11% in the past 24 hours, surpassing Stellar in market capitalization. The sudden rally positions Hedera as a key player in the altcoin market during this bull run. “HBAR has been flying…
OKX Ventures, the investment arm of global crypto exchange OKX, has officially announced its strategic investment in USUAL. USUAL is a decentralized stablecoin issuer that claims to redefine the financial landscape through real-world asset (RWA) integration and decentralized governance. USUAL’s…
Singapore and Hong Kong have tried to attract crypto businesses this year; however, Singapore has
Brokerage firm Robinhood has no immediate plans to invest in Bitcoin, despite its growing focus on the crypto sector. In a recent interview, CEO Vladimir Tenev said that while the idea occasionally surfaces, the company remains focused on its core…
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has proposed a substantial increase in its authorized shares to enhance its ability to pursue its Bitcoin-focused strategy. The software company is seeking shareholder approval to raise its Class A common shares from…
The Russian government has approved a decree banning cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions from January 1, 2025, until March 15, 2031, according to a report by TASS. The decision aims to address energy concerns and includes seasonal restrictions in key…
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a draft version of its “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASP Rules),” seeking public input. The proposal outlines a regulatory framework for the country’s expanding crypto sector, which has seen…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency, noted that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, orchestrated the infamous Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin hack. In May, the exchange lost 4,502.9 Bitcoin, comprising 48.2 billion yen ($305…