On 29 May 2024 at 12:00 UTC, we will delist 6 perpetual swap contracts (please see the list below). The contracts will be settled early at 12:00 UTC on 29 May 2024 ( “Tsettle”), according to the standard practice described in our Exchange Guide. Contract to be delisted Settlement Price MINAUSDT .BMINAT30M SLERFUSDT .BSLERFT30M LUNCUSDT…
The cryptocurrency market has been on a bullish streak, with Ethereum leading the charge following the excitement surrounding the potential approval of the first spot Ethereum ETF. Amid this market rally, Solana-based memecoin BONK has emerged as one of the top performers in the last 24 hours. TLDR BONK, the Solana-based memecoin, has broken through…
Hong Kong’s privacy regulator has found that Worldcoin contravened local privacy laws, required the Worldcoin Foundation to cease all operations in the region. Worldcoin, an iris biometric crypto startup co-founded by OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, has found itself embroiled in controversy over its data collection practices in Hong Kong. According to a report released…
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), Hong Kong, has reportedly completed its investigation into Worldcoin. The investigation found significant violations of the Personal data (privacy) regulations. Hong Kong Has Been Probing Worldcoin Since December 2023 According to Hong Kong-based media outlet RTHK, Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung Lai-ling issued an enforcement notice…
Santiment, a leading market intelligence platform, recently analyzed current market conditions, noting significant buying interest in major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin recently surpassed the $71,000 mark, while Ethereum climbed above $3,770, reaching its highest level in 10 weeks. This upward trend suggests robust buying pressure as traders anticipate further gains, though the market remains sensitive to shifts…
Given recent predictions and potential imminent approval, the SEC may be reevaluating its tough stance on crypto. Political pressure and election concerns, highlighted by Trump’s crypto commitment, suggest the White House may be softening its approach to crypto. Memecoins have surged in response to speculation about an Ethereum ETF, despite ongoing regulatory uncertainties. With Standard…
Former US President Donald J. Trump has announced that his campaign will accept donations in Bitcoin and various cryptocurrencies, marking a significant milestone as the first major party Presidential nominee to employ this strategy for fundraising. The announcement came via an official campaign press release. The Trump campaign’s new fundraising initiative integrates the use of…
HKMA Announces Tender Results of People’s Bank of China RMB Bills The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the results of the tenders for the RMB Bills issued by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) held on 22 May 2024, according to a press release on HKMA’s official website….
Key Points: Farcaster secured $150 million for protocol development. The focus is on increasing users and application complexity. The funding highlights interest in user-controlled social networks. Decentralized social protocol Farcaster raises $150m in a funding round. The funds will help grow its user base and develop features like channels and direct messaging. Farcaster, a decentralized…
Although zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs are often considered complex to set up, Iva Wisher, co-founder of the Layer two platform Prom, argues that the technology’s unparalleled privacy, faster transaction finality, and overall efficiency outweigh any developmental complexity. Wisher, an early adopter of cryptocurrency, acknowledges that the industry is currently working to address usability concerns associated with…