KPMG has released a report on Bitcoin and ESG (environment, social and governance) issues. The professional services firm, one of the world’s Big Four, found that Bitcoin “appears to provide a number of benefits across an ESG framework.” Looking at each component of ESG separately, the report noted that emissions is a more significant indicator
Kanis Saengchote, a researcher at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, recently developed a framework for identifying and measuring systemic risk in decentralized finance (DeFi) institutions. The new protocol is called the Global Systematically Important Protocol (G-SIP), and it’s based on a similar endeavor instituted in the traditional banking industry. After the global banking crisis of 2008,
AAVE, the governance token of the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave, experienced a 17% decline between July 30 and August 1, reaching the $62 level. While the $62 support has demonstrated its resilience, the current price of $64.40 is still 12% below the daily close on July 30. Investors are now questioning whether this movement
The latest sign of crypto going mainstream among traditional investors is the race heating up to launch the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Ethereum futures. In recent weeks, six companies have filed proposals with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch Ethereum futures ETFs. The Race To Launch An Ethereum Futures ETF Cryptocurrency
Ratings agency Fitch downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+ on Aug. 1 and this move dented the risk on sentiment. The U.S. equities markets witnessed profit-booking on Aug. 2 and the cryptocurrency market’s recovery stalled in its tracks. However, after the knee-jerk reaction, the markets may settle down. The cryptocurrency
According to data provided by the Ukrainian government, cryptocurrency exchanges offering services in the country have failed to contribute more than $81 million to the national budget in the last decade. In an Aug. 2 notice, the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine reported unrelated crypto exchanges were responsible for at least 3 billion hryvnia in
The United States Department of Justice is reportedly considering charging cryptocurrency exchange Binance with fraud, but hesitating based on costs to consumers. According to an Aug. 2 Semafor report citing people familiar with the matter, Justice Department officials are concerned about an indictment against Binance causing a run on the exchange similar to what happened
The Litecoin halving event has been completed with block rewards now halved at 6.25 Litecoin (LTC) per block. On Aug. 2, the Litecoin blockchain went through its automated halving procedure at block 2,520,000. LTC miners are now getting half the rewards and the clock has been reset for the next halving in roughly four years’
Blockchain chat app OpenChat has enabled users to create Discord-like servers called “Communities,” according to an Aug. 2 announcement. Early UX prototype for OpenChat Communities. Source: OpenChat OpenChat is a blockchain-based chat app running on the Internet Computer (ICP) network. It facilitates mostly crypto-oriented chat groups, including some with a few thousand members. LootMoneyArmy (3,201
Popular blockchain technology company, Ripple, has recently announced it was returning 800 million XRP tokens to its escrow wallet just after unlocking 1 billion tokens for this month. News of the event was reported by the prominent blockchain analytics and tracking platform Whale Alert. Ripple’s Commitment To Preserve Its Ecosystem In a series of tweets
So, you’ve deposited some cryptocurrency onto an exchange. You expect that these funds will be held in your name as a liability, with safeguards in place to make sure that you can withdraw them when you wish. However, this is not necessarily the case. Sitting down with Magazine, Simon Dixon, CEO of global online investment
Abracadabra Money, a cross-chain lending platform, has proposed increasing the interest rate on its outstanding loans to manage risks associated with its exposure to Curve DAO (CRV). The proposal drew mixed reactions from the community, with several questioning the modification of loan terms, while others called it a great plan to cut down exposure to CRV. Abracadabra
The chances of approval of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States have now increased to 65% from a mere 1% just a couple of months ago. Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart said in a recent statement that the chances of approval for a Bitcoin ETF have increased
Six major asset managers, including Grayscale and VanEck, have filed fresh applications in a bid to launch Ether (ETH) futures exchange-traded funds (ETF) to United States customers. Separate filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reviewed by Cointelegraph outline respective applications from the likes of Grayscale, VanEck, Bitwise, Volatility Shares, ProShares and Round Hill Capital.
Binance has reportedly continued operations in China, despite the country’s ban on cryptocurrencies, even conducting billions of dollars worth of transactions monthly, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation. The WSJ report says its reporters, along with current and former employees of Binance, viewed “internal figures” that revealed users traded $90 billion in cryptocurrency-related assets
Greg Oakford, co-founder of NFT Fest Australia, is your guide to the world of NFTs from a collector’s and fan’s perspective. With Sound’s recent $20 million raise, music collectibles have reignited a spark in my mind. While music really hasn’t had its moment in the sun, as has the art market and the PFP mania
Following the landmark court ruling in Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) case, Ripple has cleared up some widespread misconceptions regarding the ruling. The company provided a detailed Q2 2023 XRP markets report today, where it underscored the verdict’s implications and presented key statistics about its XRP holdings. On July 13, 2023, a significant milestone was
India, which currently holds the G20 presidency, supported the Financial Stability Board’s recommendations for a global crypto framework published in July. The country also emphasized the necessity of dealing with digital assets’ risks for developing economies. On August 1, India’s Presidency Note for input in a roadmap on a global framework for crypto was published
According to one insider, Chinese police are after Web3 co-founders, not to serve and protect, but for their wallets. In a recent blog post, Wuwei Liang, the brother of imprisoned CoinXP co-founder Liang Liang, warned that under no circumstances should executives hand over their private keys when detained by Chinese police. Responding to news of
Bitcoin (BTC) spiked above $30,000 on Aug. 2 as a tour of its trading range saw BTC price volatility return. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin comes full circle after trip to $30,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as buyers staged a brief rally through key resistance. Local highs of $30,025