Garanti BBVA Kripto enhanced the performance and security of its cryptocurrency asset trading platform by collaborating with Ripple and IBM. Following a pilot program in 2023, the company is debuting the platform for its entire customer base, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 23) press release.

Coinbase wants US banking regulators to disclose information regarding an apparent “digital asset deposit cap” they've been imposing on financial institutions, according to Paul Grewal, the exchange's chief legal officer (CLO).

Although crypto games have struggled in the past to woo consumers, there have recently been some encouraging developments.

Kalshi could enable more crypto-related options like stablecoin deposits amid a surge in volume for prediction markets and the approaching U.S. elections.

Fairshake, the political action committee (PAC) focused on crypto, is preparing to spend another $40 million in the closing days of the 2024 U.S. elections. After already dropping $140 million on Congressional races, the PAC is set to make its final push, with Ohio's Senate race being one of the most watched contests.

Ronaldinho, Figo, and other soccer icons named in class action lawsuit as victims fight back against OmegaPro's €3B crypto scam.

US Congressman French Hill, who serves as the Chairman of the House's Subcommittee on Digital Assets, has provided a timeline for when the Stablecoin bill could be passed, suggesting that this could happen as early as year-end. Interestingly, the congressman also offered insights into the process for firing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

The crypto world witnessed an astonishing feat when an expert crypto trader managed to turn a modest investment into a mere 10-hour window. This incredible gain, which reflects a 2,693x return, has caught the attention of many, sparking debates about the potential insider knowledge or sheer luck that contributed to this remarkable outcome.

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Western Europe grows its stablecoin usage in the past year, using euros to purchase dollarized stablecoins.

An over-the-counter trader in China, Yicong Wang has allegedly laundered tens of millions in stolen cryptocurrency for the notorious Lazarus Group hacking organization behind several major crypto thefts. On-chain analyst ZachXBT revealed that Wang laundered the stolen assets for the Lazarus Group via bank transfers since 2022.

Musk's talk of the so-called “Department of Government Efficiency" has moved the price of Dogecoin in recent weeks.

Vietnam unveiled its National Blockchain Strategy, setting ambitious goals to advance its blockchain capabilities in an Oct. 23 announcement. The initiative aims to position Vietnam as the region's leading hub for blockchain research, application, and innovation by 2030.

In an analysis shared on X, crypto analyst Astronomer (@astronomer_zero) has provided an in-depth macro outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), suggesting that the next significant market peak—and potentially the ideal time to “sell it all”—may occur in the second half of 2025. “Another month and a half has passed, and the full macro breakout thesis is really pushing many eyes onto the crypto charts now,” Astronomer states.

Norges Bank of Norway will make its final decision on introducing a CBDC by 2025. The deadline for the government task force to submit a report is on Nov 15.

Cryptocurrency remains a low priority for male voters across all age groups, according to a new survey. What Happened: The survey, conducted by Blueprint, shows that despite the rise of digital assets in financial markets, men aged 18-29 place far greater emphasis on traditional issues like inflation, jobs, the economy, corruption and crime, leaving cryptocurrency as one of the three least important concerns for these voters.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) have issued reports on tokenization ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting scheduled for October 23-24.

Vietnam's government launched its National Blockchain Strategy, targeting legal frameworks, infrastructure, and innovation to boost its blockchain ecosystem by 2030.

According to reports by Bloomberg and Reuters, the Nigerian government has dropped money laundering charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance Holdings Ltd., who had been detained since February.

A Chinese trader helped the North Korea-linked hacker Lazarus Group launder millions of dollars' worth of stolen cryptocurrencies. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed in a post on X on Oct.

A well-balanced portfolio that includes cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or ether has the potential to offer superior returns and a higher Sharpe ratio compared to traditional portfolios made up solely of equities, bonds, or other assets, says Timothy Burgess.

TL;DR The Bitcoin price has briefly surpassed $69,000, approaching the all-time high of $73,000. Most short-term holders are in unrealized profits, which improves market sentiment. Activity in futures markets has reached a new all-time high in open interest. The Bitcoin market has shown encouraging signs in recent weeks, with the price briefly reaching $69,000.

Tokenizing U.S. Treasuries and using them as collateral in crypto markets presents a significant opportunity to merge the best aspects of traditional finance with the innovation of DeFi, says Carlos Domingo.

Bitcoin developer Peter Todd recently told tech outlet Wired.com that he was concerned about being potentially harassed by "crazy people" after a much-talked-about HBO documentary identified him as Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of the original cryptocurrency.

With only 13 days remaining for the U.S. Presidential elections, the Political meme category has recorded a significant increase in the buying and selling pressure. Moreover, the uncertainty is heading toward a new high as investors are paying more attention to the election.

Crypto is involved in the US election cycle like never before with backers directing more money to support their industry than any other single-issue interest group. Leading the way is the super PAC, Fairshake, which backs Republicans and Democrats as long as they back crypto, and attack members of both parties who don't.

Bears appear to be returning to the crypto market, and the sentiment is slightly shifting toward the negative side. The market experienced a massive liquidation wave, resulting in almost $138 million being wiped out in the last 24 hours.

Fat finger errors prove that crypto is still vulnerable to simple human mistakes.

The Binance executive has seen the case against him from the Nigerian government dropped.

After more than a year of hype and expectation, layer-2 network Scroll's governance token launch is beginning to fall short of expectations after being plagued by token allocation issues.

The UK's stablecoin regulation could enhance financial stability and innovation, positioning the nation as a leader in digital finance. The post UK will soon introduce laws to regulate stablecoin, says Circle's head of policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan's FSA is cautious while the U.S. and Hong Kong embrace spot crypto ETFs. Crypto gains face tax rates of up to 55%, while ETF gains are taxed at 20%.

Nigeria has dropped money laundering charges against Binance exec. Gambaryan will seek medical treatment abroad after being detained since February.

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin introduces “The Verge,” a phase aimed at decentralizing node validation in Ethereum, making it accessible to all users. With the adoption of Verkle Trees, hardware and storage requirements will be reduced, facilitating validation without a minimum token balance.

Central, Northern, and Western Europe made up 22% of global crypto volume between July 2023 and June this year, according to Chainalysis. Central, Northern, and Western Europe has emerged as the second-largest crypto economy globally, receiving $987.

QCP Capital's latest market update highlights the influence of the upcoming U.S. elections on financial markets, with a particular focus on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC). Analysts predict increased volatility as the elections near, with potential outcomes shaping investor sentiment and price movements. QCP Analysts Link U.S.

The FSB said risks from global finance's exploration of tokenization are low because the technology has failed to be adopted at scale.

Variational, a crypto derivatives trading protocol built on Arbitrum, has raised $10.3 million in a seed funding round.

Crypto PAC Fairshake plans to spend over $40 million in the final weeks of the 2024 U.S. elections.

While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK's unclear crypto regulations.

As Bitcoin (BTC) languishes, the Total Crypto Market Cap has recently been rejected from the important $2.3 trillion level. Is this the beginning of a full-out rejection, or is this just a small bump in the road for crypto before it definitively breaks out of a seven month bull flag?

The North Korean cybercrime group is credited with some of the biggest crypto hacks, including the $600 million Ronin bridge exploit.

Emerging developments in AI could provide the breakthrough that has been missing for cryptocurrencies.

New data indicates that the blockchain gaming market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars by 2030, driven by a robust annual increase.

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The UK is expected to introduce laws regulating stablecoins within a few months, according to a spokesperson from Circle.

Tomarket, a leading player in the Telegram gaming ecosystem, crossed a major milestone as its user base rose to over 40 million.