On Monday October 23, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) had listed BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (iBTC), to which it had added the ticker. This symbol, used to identify the asset manager's ETF, was withdrawn on Tuesday October 24. The latest news confirms the relisting of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.
The year 2023 will be remembered as a tumultuous period for cryptocurrency investors. While the market faced challenges, such as the overall cryptocurrency market cap contraction, Ethereum's depreciation, and a decline in total value invested in decentralized finance (DeFi), it also witnessed significant progress. Among these advancements, notable developments include continued institutional adoption, a growing interest in layer 2 solutions, and, most importantly, significant changes in cryptocurrency regulation. This article will specifically explore the recent developments in cryptocurrency regulation within the EU and on a global scale. Let's take a closer look.
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After coming perilously close to the worst during the crypto exchange FTX's fall, Solana has skyrocketed in the charts. Staking the Solana (SOL) cryptocurrency, which is now one of the top-performing cryptos of 2023, has generated over 200% in profits throughout the year. A performance that completely outshines that of its competitor, Ethereum.
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms, is facing a technical obstacle. Cryptocurrency withdrawals are temporarily suspended, causing concern among users. What exactly is happening?
Elon Musk is certainly one of the most prominent visionaries in the tech ecosystem. He believes that this industry, vital for the American economy, is unduly burdened by unsustainable regulatory pressure. While the tech sector is more dynamic than ever, the businessman is calling for deregulation policies. At the same time, the CEO of X wants to put an end to the proliferation of crypto-bots.
Enabling the creation of private accounts in Ethereum is the goal of Nocturne Labs. In a seed funding round that raised $6 million, the specialist in anonymous transactions received support from several notable entities, such as Robot Ventures, Bankless Ventures, and more. To the surprise of many, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, reached into his pocket to support the project.
In the frenzied race for asset dominance, Bitcoin, once a marginal cryptocurrency, has written a new chapter in history by surpassing Tesla. This unexpected turn challenges the established order and echoes the tumultuous movements of the global financial ecosystem.
China's hegemonic ambitions in the economic sphere have been well-known. The desire of the Asian giant and its BRICS partners to move away from the dollar is essentially an expression of this ambition. This ambition has recently seen progress involving the euro, the currency used in the European area.
What is the state of crypto adoption in the Maghreb? It's not an insignificant question, especially as the region is far from being the continent's crypto powerhouse. Sub-Saharan Africa is leading the way, driven in particular by Nigeria. Figures show that in this West African country, more and more people are holding cryptos or are aware of their existence. In fact, several Maghreb countries are not far behind in this dynamic, even if the relative weakness of this craze must be acknowledged. In what follows, we look at the trends in crypto adoption in the Maghreb and the reasons behind them.