Regulation

Australia Takes Cybersecurity Stride: Businesses to Report Cyberattacks, but Is Ransom Payment Still on the Table?

Australian regulators are set to require local businesses to disclose any ransomware cyberattacks on their operations, aiming for greater transparency in the face of escalating cyber threats. The move comes as the country’s economy suffered a staggering $2.59 billion loss to cybercrimes in 2021. The upcoming national cybersecurity strategy, slated for unveiling this week, will […]

Bitcoin News

Bitcoin Boom: Michael Saylor Forecasts 10X Surge in Demand Within a Year, Predicts Multi-Million Dollar Future

MicroStrategy co-founder and renowned Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor anticipates a substantial surge in Bitcoin demand, potentially reaching up to 10 times its current level within the next 12 months. Speaking at the 2023 Australia Crypto Convention on November 10, Saylor shared his insights on the future trajectory of Bitcoin. Saylor began by highlighting Bitcoin’s evolution […]

Regulation

BlackRock Challenges SEC’s Differential Treatment of Crypto Futures and Spot ETFs

Summary: BlackRock, a major investment management firm, has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) unequal treatment of spot-crypto and crypto-futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The firm’s application for a spot-Ether (ETH) ETF, named the “iShares Ethereum Trust,” questions the SEC’s basis for consistently rejecting spot crypto ETFs while approving crypto futures […]

Bitcoin News

Bitcoin ETFs on the Horizon: Expert Forecasts Potential U.S. Approval and a $220,000 Surge in Bitcoin Value

John Deaton, a well-known attorney representing XRP holders in the SEC vs. Ripple case, predicts that the United States could potentially approve Bitcoin ETFs by late 2023. This forecast coincides with the anticipated Bitcoin Halving and key Federal Reserve decisions expected in the second or third quarter of 2024. If approved, the Bitcoin ETFs could […]

Regulation

UAE Cracks Down on Unlicensed Virtual Asset Providers: A Step Towards Financial Integrity

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) recently issued new guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country, aiming to crack down on unlicensed operations. The move comes as part of the UAE’s efforts to improve its standing on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list.” The published guidelines outline […]

Binance

Binance Introduces New Web3 Wallet for 120M Users

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled its latest Web3 wallet feature, now accessible to all its users through the Binance mobile app. The launch took place during the Binance Blockchain Week conference in Istanbul, where CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao highlighted the significance of the new service. In his statement, CZ emphasized the broader role […]

News

Gary Gensler, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, has asked cryptocurrency companies to stop deceiving investors.

In an X post, US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler reminded crypto companies to comply with securities laws, by not defrauding investors. Gensler did this to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Bitcoin whitepaper. Gensler also asked whether the creator of the first cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, could be identified in a Halloween […]

Trading

Today’s cryptocurrency prices are November 3rd, 2023. Bitcoin will be rectified.

The prices of Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies were observed to experience mixed movements on Friday (3/11/2023). The majority of top cryptocurrencies were observed to be in the red zone again. Based on data from Coinmarketcap, the cryptocurrency with the largest market capitalization, Bitcoin (BTC), weakened 1.40 percent again in 24 hours, but still strengthened […]