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Fidelity Files 19b-4 for Spot Ethereum ETF, Aiming to Boost Investor Protection in Crypto Space
The asset manager Fidelity has filed a 19b-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The proposed ETF would hold physical ethereum (ETH) tokens and seek…
AI-Driven Crypto Market Rebounds Back to $3 Billion Amid Surge in Leading Tokens
In the early months of 2023, the AI-driven crypto market soared, reaching a peak of over $4 billion. Yet, by the end of July, this sector experienced a notable decline, dropping to $2.6 billion. Despite this downturn, the last three months…
Nigeria’s Fintech Startup Paystack Cuts Workforce, 33 Employees to Depart
The Nigerian fintech startup, Paystack, will be scaling down its operations outside Africa. In addition, Paystack will part ways with at least 33 employees based in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Co-founder Shola Akinlade has promised…
South Africa Becomes the Sole African Nation to Adopt Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework
South Africa is the only African country to join the group of countries that have agreed to implement the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. According to the South African Revenue Collector, the reporting framework is expected to improve its…
Argentina’s Presidential Candidate Sergio Massa Suggests Using Blockchain for State Finance…
Presidential candidate and Economy Minister Sergio Massa has proposed to develop a system to allow citizens to control and monitor state finance using blockchain tech in Argentina. At a recent presidential campaign rally, he declared that…
Openai Shakeup: Sam Altman Out as CEO, Worldcoin’s WLD Plunges
Following the announcement by Openai, a firm dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), that Sam Altman is stepping down, Worldcoin, a crypto venture backed by Altman, experienced a 13.5% decline in its native asset WLD compared to the U.S.…
IMF Chief Says Central Bank Digital Currencies Can Replace Cash — Urges Public Sector to Prepare for…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can replace cash. She has urged the public sector to “keep preparing to deploy CBDCs and related payment…
Report: US Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined for Refusing to Localize Russian Users’ Data
The U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase was recently hit with a fine exceeding $11,000 by a Russian court. The fine stems from the crypto exchange’s refusal to comply with a law that requires foreign companies to localize data of…
Jupiter to Roll Out First Phase of Major Airdrop: 1 Billion JUP Tokens to Reward 955,000 Solana…
The decentralized exchange (dex) Jupiter has unveiled specifics regarding the distribution of the first 10% tranche of its community airdrop, encompassing 1 billion jupiter (JUP) tokens from a total pool of 10 billion. This initiative is…
SEC Delays Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The move was expected and isn't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.