Minipay, an integral feature of the Opera Mini browser, has announced a significant upgrade with the introduction of ‘Pockets’. This new feature now supports USDC and USDT, two of the most widely used stablecoins, thereby enhancing its existing digital asset management capabilities. The innovative ‘Drag & Swap’ feature simplifies the process of switching between USDC, […] Source CryptoX Portal
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Tether to Drive Digital Asset Education in Turkey
Crypto industry leader, Tether Operations Limited, and technology and strategy company, BTguru, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assess digital assets educational initiatives in Turkey (Türkiye). The MoU aims to develop comprehensive programs introducing stakeholders to blockchain and peer-to-peer technology, and explore real-world asset tokenization use cases for banks. This collaboration could […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin miner Genesis Digital Assets eyes IPO in US: report
Alameda-backed crypto miner Genesis Digital Assets is reportedly in discussions with advisors about launching a pre-IPO funding round within the coming weeks. Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), a Bitcoin mining firm headquartered in Texas, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., despite significant investment from the now-disgraced hedge fund Alameda Research, founded by Sam Bankman-Fried. According to a Bloomberg report, the company is actively engaging with advisors to expedite its IPO plans, targeting a pre-IPO funding round as soon as in the “coming weeks.” It remains unclear if…
Paxos Gains Full Approval From Singapore’s Monetary Authority for Digital Token Services
Paxos has secured full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer digital payment token services, positioning Singapore as a key player in Paxos’s global stablecoin operations. The approval permits the issuance of stablecoins compliant with MAS’s forthcoming regulatory framework. DBS Bank Named Main Banking Partner as Paxos Secures MAS Approval Paxos, a […] Source CryptoX Portal
Digital Assets See Outflows for 3rd Consecutive Week
Coinshares reported consecutive weekly outflows in digital asset investment products, totaling $30 million. Ethereum faced its worst year-to-date net flows with $61 million in outflows, while multi-asset and bitcoin ETPs saw inflows of $18 million and $10 million, respectively. Regional inflows occurred in the U.S., Brazil, and Australia, contrasted by outflows in Germany, Hong Kong, […] Source CryptoX Portal
Marathon Digital stock price gains as crypto market moves higher
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc., (MARA) was up more than 11% early Monday afternoon as crypto stocks rose sharply to mirror Bitcoin (BTC) gains. After struggling with bearish pressure amid miner and government wallets selling, bitcoin price broke to above $63k on July 1. While the flagship cryptocurrency pared gains to return below this mark, the positive sentiment that had also pushed altcoins higher cascaded into the crypto stocks market. BTC traded around $63,182 at the time of writing, up 2.8% in the past 24 hours. Analysts suggest Bitcoin could be…
Treasury and IRS Announce Digital Asset Tax Reporting Regulations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have released final regulations for tax reporting on digital asset sales, as part of the Biden-Harris administration’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Additionally, the Treasury and the IRS revealed that they anticipate issuing further rules later this year to establish reporting requirements for […] Source CryptoX Portal
Marathon Digital Expands Mining Operations to Include Kaspa
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has diversified its mining activities by adding kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work digital asset, to its portfolio. The initiative has already yielded significant results, with the company mining 93 million KAS, valued at approximately $15 million as of June 25, 2024. Marathon Digital Diversifies With Kaspa Mining, Adds $15 Million in Assets […] Source CryptoX Portal
Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs Partner to Drive Digital Transformation in the Middle East
The Hashgraph Association and Blade Labs have partnered to drive digital transformation using the latter’s conventional and Shariah-compliant digital securities platforms. The CEO of Blade Labs described the Hashgraph Association as a strategic investor that enables the company to integrate its cutting-edge digital asset solutions with more businesses in the Middle East and beyond. Integrating […] Source CryptoX Portal
State Street, Galaxy Digital to Develop Active Crypto Trading Products
State Street Global Advisors, a unit of financial services giant State Street (STT), filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register a crypto-based fund called the SSGA Active Trust. Galaxy will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund’s investments, according to the filing. The company is affiliated with Galaxy Digital (GLXY), a financial services company that specializes in digital assets. Source