Coinbase Acquires One River Digital Asset Management to Beef Up Services

Podcast: Coinbase has acquired One River Digital Asset Management (ORDAM), the cryptocurrency exchange said on Friday as it aims to beef up services and take advantage of weak valuations of digital asset companies. The company did not disclose the financial details of the deal, in which ORDAM will become Coinbase Asset Management and operate as a fully-owned unit

Binance, Its US Partner Being Questioned for Regulatory Compliance and Finances

Podcast: Three US Senators have asked giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its US partner Binance.US for information about their regulatory compliance and finances, citing a series of investigations by Reuters and some other media reports, according to a letter released on Wednesday. In the letter, Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Chris Van Hollen along with Republican Roger Marshall,

Dubai Officiates Rulebooks for Crypto Firms as it Prepares to Become Web3 Hotspot

Podcast: Dubai has been taking several pro-crypto steps to establish itself as a crypto hub. The city has now released a set of new regulations that would be mandated to be adhered to by crypto firms looking to operate from Dubai. Four rulebooks have been prepared for crypto service providers, detailing the regulations. In addition,

BAYC Parent Yuga Labs Announces New NFT Series ‘TwelveFold’: Details

Podcast: Yuga Labs, the developer behind the exceptionally Bored Apes Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT series, has refreshed its offerings in the digital collectibles space. The platform, on Wednesday, March 1, announced the launch of its next NFT series titled ‘TwelveFold’. While the date of the launch of TwelveFold has not been disclosed, it is expected

French President Macron to Review, Sign Stringent Laws for Crypto Firms

Podcast: France is moving ahead in terms of structuring and lightning the crypto industry to fit well with its existing financial system. In a fresh development, France’s National Assembly voted and passed stricter rules that would be enforced on crypto firms, that are seeking an entry into France’s crypto market. In the coming days, these

Binance USD Stablecoin to Be Delisted From Coinbase, Trading to Halt Starting March 13: All Details

Podcast: Coinbase, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has decided to delist the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin starting March 13. The decision comes in the backdrop of the BUSD token facing legal challenges in the US. Paxos, the stablecoin issuer that wholly owned and managed the Binance USD stablecoin is facing a lawsuit from

Dapps Bharat Tour: 5ire Blockchain, UniFarm Expand Web3 Initiative in Delhi

Podcast: Dapps Bharat Tour, an initiatve by a group of crypto-related companies, has moved to Delhi on Friday, February 24, a few months after its launch in Mumbai. These companies include 5ire blockchain along with UniFarm, Recorum, Desi Crypto, Tick.eth and The Product House. As part of the initiative, members of the Web3 community in

IMF Outlines Nine-Point Crypto Action Plan, Aims to Block Cryptocurrencies From Becoming Legal Tender

Podcast: The International Monetary Fund has laid out a nine-point action plan for how countries should treat crypto assets, with point number one a plea not to give cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin legal tender status. The global lender of last resort said its Executive Board had discussed a paper, “Elements of Effective Policies for Crypto

BTC Inches Closer to $25,000 with Small Gains, ETH and Other Altcoins See Profits

Podcast: Bitcoin on Thursday, February 23, reflected small gains on national as well as international crypto exchanges. The oldest cryptocurrency grew by 1.03 percent to trade at the price point of $24,445 (roughly Rs. 20 lakh). BTC has been hovering around the mark of $25,000 (roughly Rs. 20.6 lakh) for a while now, but has

Bitcoin, ETH See Price Drops, Stablecoins Show Stronghold Amid Turbulent Market

Podcast: The cryptocurrencies that had been riding on high horses these recent weeks, witnessed minor setbacks on Wednesday, February 22. Bitcoin fell by almost 3.40 percent on both, national as well as international exchanges. The oldest and most expensive cryptocurrency currently stands at the price point of $24,060 (roughly Rs. 19 lakh). In the last