Ripple Report: Crypto and CBDCs Transforming Global Payments

Ripple’s recently published 2023 Trends in Regional Payments ebook highlights the transformative role of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the global payments landscape. Latin America is witnessing a digital transformation with a shift towards crypto-powered solutions and CBDCs, despite resistance from sector incumbents. In Africa, crypto-enabled payments are enhancing accessibility and affordability, […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin’s Scaling Dilemma: Binance Report Sheds Light on BTC’s Enhancement Hurdles 

Amidst the backdrop of this year’s skyrocketing BTC transaction fees and a congested network, the latest Binance Research report, “The Future of Bitcoin #3 – Scaling Bitcoin,” unveils several approaches to addressing Bitcoin scalability. As average onchain fees have climbed in 2024, Binance researchers say stakeholders across the ecosystem are poised to redefine Bitcoin’s infrastructure […] Original

AI-Driven Fraud on the Rise, Financial Institutions Unprepared, Reveals Report

A new report by Signicat, the European digital identity and fraud prevention solutions provider, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is used in over a third of fraud attempts targeting financial institutions, with one in fifteen fraud attempts now using deepfakes. The study, titled “The Battle against AI-driven Identity Fraud,” found that 42.5% of detected fraud […] Source CryptoX Portal

Report Shows Grayscale Could Keep ETH Price Down With $110M Daily Outflows

A recent market report by research firm Kaiko noted how Grayscale’s Spot Ethereum ETF could have a negative impact on Ethereum’s (ETH) price. This is based on the firm’s expectations that Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) could follow a similar path to Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). Ethereum Could Face Significant Selling Pressure From Grayscale’s Outflows Kaiko noted that Ethereum could face significant selling pressure from Grayscale’s ETHE once the Spot Ethereum ETFs begin trading. This is because the fund has been trading at a discount between 6% and 26% over the…

Report: Investigation Finds No Fault With Sullivan & Cromwell in FTX Bankruptcy

An investigation into the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, which worked with the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, revealed that the firm was neither involved in the fraud nor aware of the financial troubles that plagued the collapsed trading platform. Sullivan & Cromwell Cleared of Negligence in FTX Collapse Following a recent investigation, former U.S. […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

why 13F report matters for the crypto industry

A new quarterly 13F report has revealed that the world’s largest companies are investing considerable sums in Bitcoin ETFs. What does this mean for the crypto industry? A few hundred U.S. firms have filed Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Of particular interest to the crypto market is that many institutional investors own shares of spot Bitcoin ETFs. How Form 13F works 13Fs are quarterly reports filed with the SEC by institutional investment managers with at least $100 million under management. 13Fs provide insight into stock ownership…

Ether ETF Approval Imminent? SEC Asks 3 Exchanges to Amend Filings: Report

The expectation for the approval of an Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) is heightened as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to amend their applications for the crypto instrument by the end of Tuesday, Reuters reported. Bringing Enthusiasm among Crypto Investors Although there is no official confirmation, the regulator’s reported approach to the exchange has sparked enthusiasm in the crypto markets, as the dollar value of Ether has jumped significantly in the past couple of days. Ether ETF hopes are revived on flurry of application updates…

Crypto Exchange Kraken Mulls Pulling Support for Top Stablecoin USDT in the EU: Report

The San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly mulling whether to pull support for the stablecoin USDT in the European Union (EU). Bloomberg reports that Kraken is “actively reviewing” its European support for the Tether-issued stablecoin. European digital asset trade associations and think tanks have warned that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) could ban the largest stablecoins by trading volume. MiCA is the upcoming EU legislation that will provide rules covering the supervision, consumer protection and environmental safeguards of crypto assets. The law also includes measures that aim…