Hong Kong Officials Urge Self-Regulation in Crypto Industry

The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has proposed setting up a self-regulatory body for the crypto industry in Hong Kong. In their latest recommendation letter, they emphasized the importance of having an independent organization to manage industry growth, as they believe there is currently too much regulatory attention on one area. The … Read more

SEC prosecutors quit after ‘abuse of power’ in DEBT Box case

Two attorneys, Michael Welsh and Joseph Watkins, from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have stepped down following allegations of significant misrepresentations in a cryptocurrency investigation from the previous year. The report states that the two individuals were given an ultimatum: they had to leave their positions at the securities regulatory body or face termination, … Read more

Bitcoin L2 tokens outpace BTC post-halving

After a Bitcoin halving event, three cryptocurrency projects referred to as Layer 2 protocols for Bitcoin have surpassed Bitcoin’s performance. Currently, Bitcoin (BTC) is being bought and sold for more than $65,000 based on the latest information from CoinGecko. Over the past day, its value has risen by 2.9%. This short-term price trend following Bitcoin’s … Read more

Magic Eden Launches Bitcoin Runes Platform

Magic Eden, a prominent NFT marketplace, recently introduced an innovative development: the Bitcoin Runes Platform. With this platform, users can now interact with Bitcoin Runes, representing a major advancement in the realm of digital assets. Bitcoins “Runes” represent a new method for issuing tokens on the Bitcoin platform, surpassing the capabilities of Bitcoin Ordinals. By … Read more