Advice to local authorities facing financial restrictions

Terna Waya, Senior Upstream Regulation Officer, Freedom of Information and Transparency   Ribia Nisa, Team Manager, Public Advice and Data Protection Complaints Services   Managing request volumes and issuing timely responses to requests for information are crucial to complying with your information access obligations. We know that when resources are tight, this can become more difficult. The importance of information access is not always recognised and can easily fall off people’s radar when decisions are taken about what is considered a core service. We’ve seen the biggest impact where local…

Metaplanet shares added to Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF

Metaplanet has been added to the the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF or BLOK, a global index that invests in leading blockchain companies including SBI Holding, MicroStrategy and Nvidia. On Nov. 28, the Japanese investment firm announced its inclusion into BLOK, joining a lineup of 53 companies that engage in the development and utilization of blockchain technology. The ETF features leading industry players including MicroStrategy, Robinhood, Nvidia, and SBI Holdings. According to the press release, Metaplanet’s estimated starting weight on the BLOK will be around 2.9%. As of Nov. 29,…

BitBasel + VESA

South Beach Bound This year BitBasel will takeover the entire Sagamore Hotel in Miami South Beach for the entire week. The last show I was a part of with BitBasel was still held in the Miami Bitcoin Center in 2019, so returning to exhibit with these pioneers is precious. I had also no idea just how predictive my keynote back then was going to be about what is going to be shown now. It’s groundhog day with bananas and a repetition of Dante’s circles of hell, while trying to help…

Memecoin CHILLGUY Hits $0.65 ATH, What’s Behind The Rally?

Este artículo también está disponible en español. A new Solana-based memecoin has stolen the crypto market’s spotlight after surging over 80% in seven days to a market capitalization above the $600 million mark. After its remarkable performance, the latest internet sensation continues to grow in popularity, recently scoring two major exchange listings. Related Reading Just A Chill Rise To $0.65 This cycle’s memecoin mania has seen the rise and fall of many tokens in the last few months, including the Celebrity token frenzy and the recent Pump.fun Livestream saga, sparking…

SIX Promotes Exchange Head Sibbern to CEO as Dijsselhof Exits

SIX Group, Switzerland’s principal financial market infrastructure operator, has appointed Bjørn Sibbern as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025, marking a leadership transition at one of Europe’s major exchange operators. SIX Names Exchanges Chief Sibbern as CEO to Succeed Dijsselhof Sibbern, who currently serves as Global Head Exchanges and sits on SIX’s Group Executive Board, will succeed Jos Dijsselhof, who is stepping down after a transformative seven-year tenure to pursue opportunities in the Middle East. The Danish executive brings more than two decades of capital markets…

Bitcoin ETF inflows resume amid renewed investor optimism in BTC

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw renewed inflows on Nov. 27 as investor sentiment toward the flagship cryptocurrency improved, driven by Bitcoin’s rally toward the $100K milestone. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $103.09 million in inflows on Nov. 27, ending two consecutive days of outflows during which over $561 million exited the funds. Bitwise’s BITB led the inflows with $48.05 million, followed closely by Fidelity’s FBTC, which reported $40.24 million in inflows. Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust and Franklin Templeton’s EZBC contributed $11.99 million and…

CHILLGUY pumps another 42%, prompting decisions on buy now or wait

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. CHILLGUY defies the market slump with a 42% surge, fueling debate on whether to buy now or wait. The cryptocurrency market is selling off today, but ‘Just a chill guy’ continues to push forward with a 42% pump in the last 24 hours. Will it keep rallying, or are there better opportunities on the market? Traders eye Binance listing Everyone is talking about a Binance listing for Just a…

Bitcoin Sell-Side Pressure Dominated By New Holders, Research Shows

Ash is a dedicated crypto researcher and blockchain enthusiast with a passion for diving deep into the evolving world of decentralized technologies. With a background in writing and a natural curiosity for how digital assets are shaping the future, he has immersed himself in various sectors of the cryptocurrency space, including decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and liquidity mining. His journey into crypto started with a desire to fully understand the technology behind it, leading him to explore and engage with these systems firsthand. Ash’s approach to DeFi goes beyond surface-level…

Altcoins See Massive Inflows Amid Bitcoin’s Record Rally, But 2021 Bubble Warnings Persist

Este artículo también está disponible en español. Amid a significant uptrend in crypto prices, altcoins are beginning to outperform Bitcoin (BTC), marking a notable shift since the historic highs of 2021. This surge coincides with Bitcoin nearing an all-time high of $100,000, fueled by the presidential election victory of Donald Trump, who positions himself as a pro-crypto leader. However, Bloomberg reports that the uncertainty stemming from the 2021 crypto collapse remains palpable among investors, as many altcoins experienced dramatic price fluctuations during past market cycles. Expert Voices Skepticism On Altcoins…