A study revealed that stablecoins represented 43% of cryptocurrency transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, significantly outpacing bitcoin’s 18.1% share. Transaction Growth and Nigerian Dominance According to a study, stablecoins accounted for 43% of cryptocurrency transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2024, more than double that of bitcoin (18.1%). Nigeria and South Africa lead the […] Original
S&P Global Ratings has assigned a B- issuer credit rating to Sky Protocol, formerly known as Maker Protocol, marking the first time a major credit rating agency has issued a rating for a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. The rating is part of S&P’s ongoing assessment of stablecoin issuers, which began in 2023 to evaluate their ability to maintain a stable value relative to fiat currencies. The review covers the creditworthiness of Sky’s liabilities, the USDS (USDS) and DAI (DAI) stablecoins and the sUSDS and sDAI savings tokens. Sky Protocol, evaluated…
Humanity Protocol has officially launched its mainnet, introducing a unified identity layer that connects Web2 credentials with decentralized Web3 services through zero-knowledge Transport Layer Security (zkTLS). This technology allows users to verify credentials, such as job titles or university transcripts, without exposing personal data. At launch, travelers can link frequent-flyer and loyalty accounts from major […] Source CryptoX Portal
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) historic shift in favor of digital assets is emerging as one of the most significant developments of the current Trump administration. Yet, investors may not fully grasp what it means for crypto adoption and its integration into the core of American financial services. That’s one of the key takeaways from recent remarks by Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan, who believes markets are underestimating the regulatory tailwinds now forming in the world’s largest economy. Project Crypto, the SEC’s initiative to modernize its approach to digital…
XRP storms into the spotlight as Galaxy Digital anchors it in a $3.56 billion portfolio, backed by a $97 million Ripple equity stake, signaling massive institutional conviction. XRP Featured in Galaxy’s $3.56B Portfolio Alongside $97M Ripple Equity Position Galaxy Digital Ltd. disclosed in its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 10-Q filed on Aug. […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Japan’s investment bank Nomura, has become the first company licensed under Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) pilot framework to offer regulated over-the-counter (OTC) crypto options. The “limited license” will allow Laser Digital to offer OTC crypto options to institutional clients under strict oversight, the company said Wednesday. OTC desks allow institutions to trade large volumes of digital assets directly with counterparties, minimizing slippage and enabling more flexible pricing. These desks are typically used by hedge funds, asset managers, trading firms and other…
Votes Received to Date are Overwhelmingly in Favor of the Company’s Proposals More Votes Are Needed to Reach the Quorum Required to Hold the Meeting Every Vote Is Important to Avoid Further Delays and Additional Solicitation Costs All Holders as of June 27, 2025 are Eligible to Vote and Retain the Voting Rights SINGAPORE, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BTC Digital Ltd. (Nasdaq: BTCT) (the “Company”), would like to remind its shareholders to vote ahead of its upcoming rescheduled extraordinary general meeting scheduled to be held on August 22, 2025,…
Laser Digital, the cryptocurrency trading and servicing subsidiary of Japanese bank Nomura, secured a limited license to offer regulated, over-the-counter (OTC) crypto derivatives from Dubai under the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority’s (VARA) pilot framework. Under this regime, Laser Digital says it is the first regulated entity under VARA to offer direct client-facing crypto OTC option services. As crypto derivatives ramp up around the globe, places like Dubai with its crypto-friendly regulatory framework, have become hot destinations for firms. For example, Deribit, the crypto derivatives platform recently acquired by Coinbase, also…
On Tuesday, with bitcoin sitting comfortably above $110,000, holding at $113,850 by 4 p.m. Eastern time, a long-time holder moved 1,100 BTC — worth $125.23 million — for the first time in more than eight years. Long-Dormant Bitcoin Fortune Reappears Following last month’s record spends, dormant bitcoins are still stirring in August. On Aug. 5, […] Original
Galaxy Digital reported Q2 2025 net income of $30.7 million, adding 4,272 BTC to its holdings for a total of 17,102 BTC. The firm now boasts $2.6 billion in equity and $1.2 billion in cash and stablecoins. Bitcoin Holdings Reaches 17,102 BTC as Galaxy Reports $30.7 Million Q2 Profit Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) has […] Source CryptoX Portal