Day: October 2, 2023

Parliamentary committee calls for shutdown of Worldcoin in Kenya

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A parliamentary committee in Kenya’s government tasked with investigating Worldcoin has recommended that regulators shut down the project’s operations in the country. According to a report released on Sept. 30 by Kenya’s parliament, Worldcoin has continued to collect personal data of Kenya’s residents “in total disregard” of an order to stop issued in May — potentially including information from minors. The committee recommended that Kenyan authorities “disable the virtual platforms” of Worldcoin as well as investigate its companies for potential criminal charges. “The registration of Kenyans by Worldcoin online App…

Bankrupt CeFi firm Haru Invest hints at asset recovery

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Bankrupt South Korean yield platform Haru Invest says it will return users’ assets, although no particular timeframe is given. In a questions and answers session on October 2, Hugo Lee, Haru Invest’s CEO, said the firm has a plan for “phased asset recovery and distribution” in several rounds through the disposition of recovered assets. Lee wrote:  “To note, however, as legal procedures including rehabilitation and cooperation with investigative agencies are still underway, we are essentially unable to distribute the assets on our own. Hence, predicting and telling you the asset…

Chainlink Signal That Preceded Crashes Of 34% Is Back

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An on-chain signal that preceded crashes of at least 34% for Chainlink in the past has once again formed for the cryptocurrency. Chainlink 30-Day MVRV Ratio Recently Hit The 20% Mark As explained by an analyst in a post on X, the last two times the 30-day MVRV ratio broke above the 19% level, the price of LINK registered a sharp decline. The “Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio” is an indicator that measures the ratio between the Chainlink market cap and the realized cap. The “realized cap” here…

Coinbase secures full regulatory approval in Singapore

Coinbase is the latest crypto company to secure full regulatory approval in Singapore. The U.S. exchange’s Singaporean arm announced it had received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), becoming a fully authorized player in Singapore. The platform had secured a temporary licensing exemption from the Singaporean central bank in March 2020. Two years later, in October 2022, Coinbase received an “In Principle” license to operate in the city-state.  Moreover, the Republic of Singapore, often viewed as a crypto haven, is no stranger…

FTX Customers Remain Bullish on Crypto despite Losing Fortunes

While FTX customers remain optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency, their battle for compensation continues. As Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of the defunct FTX exchange faces criminal charges,  customers who lost significant sums in the debacle remain bullish on crypto. In a new CNBC documentary premiering later today, they share their experiences and explain why they remain optimistic about the industry, even after losing everything. The Crypto Bullishness Evan Luthra, an app developer, entrepreneur, and angel investor, stands as a testament to the unyielding spirit of crypto enthusiasts.…

VanEck Rolls Out First Ethereum Futures ETF Structured as C-Corp

The launch of EFUT marks the company’s second foray into the futures ETF market. US-based investment manager VanEck has officially announced the launch of the long-awaited Ethereum (Ether) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), exposing traditional investors to the world of cryptocurrencies. According to a press release on Monday, the fund named VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (CBOE: EFUT) is structured as a C-Corporation. The investment vehicle is designed to be the sole ETF focused on ETH futures, potentially providing tax advantages for long-term investors. However, it is essential to note that the…

Germany’s Premium Footwear Brand Birkenstock Eyes $9.2B Valuation in IPO

Birkenstock confidently moves ahead with its IPO plans despite mixed performances of other listings in September. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley shall be the underwriters for the IPO.  Birkenstock, the renowned German premium footwear brand supported by private-equity firm L Catterton, has announced its intention to pursue a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in New York. For its IPO the company is targeting a valuation of up to $9.2 billion. In this IPO, the company and its selling stockholders intend to offer approximately 32.26 million shares within a…

Tether treasury receives two $50M USDT lump sums from Bitfinex

Two 50 million Tether (USDT) transactions have been transferred from Bitfinex to the “Tether Treasury” address, according to transfer receipts from Whale Alert.  Both transactions took place on Oct. 2, 2023, two minutes apart. The first lump sum of 50 million USDT occurred at 9:43 am UTC and was worth $50,039,125. The second was at 9:45 am UTC and was worth $50,038,875. According to data from CryptoQuant, stablecoin holdings in exchanges have steadily declined over the past year, beginning around November 2022. Stablecoin holdings on exchange reserves 2023. Source: CryptoQuant…

Optimism (OP) Climbs 6% A Day As Crypto Market Rebounds

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Optimism (OP) has posted notable gains today, October 2, trading at $1.45, with a 5% increase in the last 24 hours. Furthermore, its price has gained 15% in the last seven days.  OP’s rise coincides with the improvement in the general crypto market, which showed a remarkable recovery. However, whether OP will sustain the ongoing rally remains to be seen. But a close look at a few technical indicators may provide vital insights into its next price moves.  OP Approaches Overbought Zone As Buyers Sustain Rally OP continues to show…