WisdomTree Drops Ethereum ETF Application
Asset manager WisdomTree has made the decision to withdraw its request for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Merlin Chain Emerges as Bitcoin’s Largest Layer 2, Surpassing $1.2 Billion TVL in Just Six Months
Singapore, Singapore, 9th September 2024, Chainwire
German Memecoin OceanDoge Launches with a Focus on Ocean Preservation
Frankfurt, Germany, 9th September 2024, Chainwire
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Will Fall Below $50,000 This Weekend
On Friday, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX crypto exchange Arthur Hayes stated that he predicts Bitcoin’s price will go below $50,000 over the weekend.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Keep Bleeding
On September 5, the top 12 Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows of $211.15 million, representing an increase of over six times compared to the previous day’s outflows of $37.29 million.
Mastercard Unveils a Non-custodial Crypto Spending Feature
Mercuryo, a platform for crypto payment infrastructure, has announced the launch of Spend in Europe in partnership with Mastercard.
Agora-Backed AUSD Stablecoin is Live on Sui
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, 5th September 2024, Chainwire
Japan Could Tax Crypto as a Financial Asset
Japan’s Financial Services Agency has suggested the possibility of taxing crypto holdings as financial assets rather than as income.
Swiss Bank ZKB Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading for Retail Customers
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), the fourth-largest bank in Switzerland, is now offering retail customers the option to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Robinhood Settles Charges with California Department of Justice
Robinhood’s subsidiary for trading cryptocurrencies previously prohibited customers from withdrawing the tokens they purchased.
BC.GAME Unveils Brand Upgrade to Enhance Its iGaming Platform
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, 4th September 2024, Chainwire
Floki Announces Partnership with OG Esports for Valhalla Metaverse Game
Miami, Florida, 4th September 2024, Chainwire
Nexo Resumes Registrations in UK
In accordance with the new guidelines set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Nexo, a centralized crypto lender, has resumed client registrations for UK residents on Tuesday.
Ripple Plans to Add Smart Contracts to XRP Ledger
Ripple has announced plans to integrate smart contracts into the XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer ecosystem.
Matter Labs Reduces Workforce by 16%
Matter Labs, the main developer behind the Ethereum layer-2 protocol ZKsync, has announced a restructuring that includes laying off 16% of its employees.
