Tag: digital

Hong Kong’s SFC sets new custody standards for crypto trading platforms

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:22:50 +0000

Hong Kong's new custody standards could enhance global trust in its digital asset sector, potentially attracting more international investors.

The post Hong Kong’s SFC sets new custody standards for crypto trading platforms appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BtcTurk Sees $48 Million In Suspicious Outflows, Suspends Crypto Withdrawals And Deposits

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:14 +0000

Earlier today, wallets tied to crypto exchange BtcTurk reportedly transferred more than $48 million worth of digital assets. This movement has raised suspicions of a potential security breach.

BtcTurk Suspends Crypto Withdrawals, Deposits

According to an X post by blockchain security entity Cyvers Alerts, outflows of over $48 million in cryptocurrencies were detected in “unusual activity” across multiple blockchain networks involving the Turkish exchange BtcTurk.

Chainlink Breaks 3-Month High Amid Record 2025 Enthusiasm

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:00:32 +0000

According to market reports, Chainlink hit a three-month high at $23.80 this week as community sentiment for 2025 reached its strongest point so far.

Trading activity was up, with about $2 billion in volume reported in the last 24 hours. The move came alongside broader crypto gains, but LINK’s own narratives — from real-world assets to cross-chain tools — are getting a lot of attention.

$50M Deal: Trump’s Thumzup Media Partners With Coinbase To Expand XRP Holdings

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:00:35 +0000

According to Thumzup Media’s filing and press release, the Nasdaq-listed company completed a $50 million secondary offering at $10 per share to fund crypto mining and expand a multi-asset treasury.

Citigroup Weighs Stablecoin, Crypto ETF Custody amid Upbeat US Regulations

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:11:15 +0000

Citigroup is considering launching custody services for stablecoins and the digital assets backing cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Reuters interview with Biswarup Chatterjee, Citi’s global head of partnerships and innovation.

Bitcoin Pulls Back to $121,800 After Record High: Is This Just a Breather Before the Next Leg Up?

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:21 +0000

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high of $124,400 on early Thursday, fueled by strong institutional demand, bullish technicals, and favorable U.S. policy shifts. The move pushed the overall crypto market cap to a record $4.18 trillion.

The rally followed a decisive breakout above key technical levels, including the 7-day SMA at $118,892 and the 200-day EMA at $101,566.

Bitcoin Tops US Crypto Payments, Stablecoins Rule Asia: Report

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:00:39 +0000

A new report from CoinGate has revealed how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies compare in payments usage across the world.

Binance Bitcoin Reserves Surge To 579,000 BTC – Signal Of Profit-Taking Or Bullish Liquidity?

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:00:21 +0000

Bitcoin (BTC) created a fresh all-time high (ATH) yesterday, touching $124,474 on Binance before stabilizing around $118,000 at the time of writing. Meanwhile, BTC reserves on Binance have surged significantly, raising concerns about a potential price correction.

Bitcoin Reserves Spike On Binance: Time To Worry?

According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, Binance’s Bitcoin reserves have seen a sharp increase in recent months. The exchange holds the largest BTC reserves, supported by its high liquidity and the largest trading volume in the market.

Arsenal FC Signs Major Bitpanda Crypto Partnership Before Premier League 2025 Season

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:35:46 +0000

Bitpanda and Arsenal have officially confirmed a multi-year partnership, naming Europe’s leading crypto platform as the club’s Official Crypto Trading Partner.

The deal coincides with Bitpanda’s UK market debut, offering over 600 digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and curated crypto indices.

US Treasury’s OFAC sanctions crypto exchange Garantex again for facilitating ‘illicit activities’

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:13:35 +0000

Key Takeaways

OFAC claims Garantex processed over $100 million with connections to illicit activities since 2019.
Grinex, three Garantex officials and six Russia- and Kyrgyz Republic-based companies have also been sanctioned

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against the crypto exchange Garantex Europe OU, its ‘successor’ platform Grinex, and three Garantex officials and six Russia- and Kyrgyz Republic-based companies.

US Treasury Punishes Russian Crypto Firms Over Cybercrime Ties, Sanctions Evasion

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:49:03 +0000

Federal agencies have continued to scrutinize some digital asset activities, even as the Trump administration has relaxed its regulatory oversight.

Why the Launch of Dreamspace Could Redefine Who Gets to Build in the AI Economy

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:32:43 +0000

How Dreamspace is Using AI and Blockchain to Let You Build an App Without Writing Code

What if building a functional online business was as simple as describing it in plain English? A new platform named Dreamspace has launched with the ambitious goal of making that a reality, aiming to remove the technical barriers that have historically separated a great idea from a functional application.

Citigroup eyes custody services for stablecoins and crypto ETFs amid US policy shift

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:34:04 +0000

Citigroup eyes custody for stablecoins, crypto ETFs, and instant payments as new U.S. rules open doors for banks in digital assets.

The post Citigroup eyes custody services for stablecoins and crypto ETFs amid US policy shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

How to write a crisis-proof social media policy

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:50:02 +0000

Every organization needs a social media policy. It’s a critical document that sets boundaries and expectations for everyone associated with your brand.

Your brand may or may not have a major corporate social presence. But your employees and associates are absolutely using these platforms. And they may be using them to talk about you.

BTC NEW ATH, ALTCOIN SEARCHES ARE BACK, USELESS GETS COINBASE

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:39:19 +0000

BTC hits new ATH, then pulls back. ETH ETF inflows second-largest inflows ever. Altcoin google searches hit highest since 2021. Banking discrimination sent us to crypto: Eric Trump. Stargate asks for alternative buy-outs to LayerZero. Murano to buy $500m BTC. Google rescinds ban on non-custodial crypto wallets. Estonian Banker’s lost wallet now holds $1b+ ETH. MetaMask could unveil stablecoin this week. Bullish closes 2x IPO price. Justin Sun sues Bloomberg over upcoming stories. Coinbase loses $300k in MEV exploit. Indonesia cancels digital payment tracker launch.