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Italy set to raise Bitcoin capital gains tax to 42%

Italy plans to raise the capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies from 26% to 42%. The new policy reflects a trend among European countries tightening crypto regulations. PM Giorgia Meloni assures no new taxes for citizens despite the proposed increases. Italy is set to increase its capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from 26% […]

Elon Musk’s Tesla transfers Bitcoin worth $770M to new addresses

Tesla relocated 11,509 bitcoins, valued at $770 million, to new addresses. This marks Tesla’s first Bitcoin transaction since selling most holdings in 2022. Tesla remains the third-largest Bitcoin holder among public companies after MicroStrategy. Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by Elon Musk, has recently relocated its entire Bitcoin (BTC) treasury, consisting of 11,509 bitcoins […]

Canary Capital files for Litecoin ETF after recent XRP ETF filing

Canary Capital has filed for a spot Litecoin ETF. The ETF aims to offer institutional investors exposure to Litecoin’s value. Regulatory challenges may arise, especially regarding market infrastructure and liquidity. Canary Capital, a notable name in the world of cryptocurrency investment, has filed for a spot Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the US Securities and […]

Layer 1 payments network CrossFi launches EVM-compatible mainnet

CrossFi launched an EVM-compatible mainnet for scalable web3 payments. The network supports 10,000 TPS and bridges Ethereum assets seamlessly. Governance uses MPX tokens, with fees averaging $0.02 per transaction. Cross Finance, commonly known as CrossFi, has announced the launch of its EVM-compatible mainnet, marking a significant step in the evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi) and […]

MicroStrategy’s endgame is to be the leading Bitcoin bank: Michael Saylor

MicroStrategy aims to become the world’s leading Bitcoin bank, holding 252,220 BTC. The company invests borrowed funds in Bitcoin, expecting 29% annual returns. Saylor’s goal is to grow MicroStrategy into a trillion-dollar bitcoin-driven entity. Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, in an interview with analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein outlined a […]

Bison launches insured Ethereum staking service

Bison announced its insured Ethereum staking product in partnership with Munich Re and Staking Facilities Users can stake as low as 0.005 ETH and earn weekly rewards Bison, a crypto trading and exchange-traded funds (ETF) platform by the Böerse Stuttgart Group, has unveiled a new staking service offering insured staking with Ethereum. According to an […]

Crypto.com sues the US SEC after Wells notice

com has sued the SEC for overreaching its regulatory authority over crypto. The lawsuit challenges SEC rules categorizing most crypto transactions as securities. com seeks clarity on crypto derivatives through a petition with the CFTC. Crypto.com has today filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to a Wells notice […]

National Bank of Bahrain launches a Bitcoin investment fund

The National Bank of Bahrain launches the GCC’s first Bitcoin investment fund. The fund offers accredited investors exposure to Bitcoin as a capital-protecting option. Bahrain ranks fifth globally in Bitcoin holdings, emphasizing its crypto-friendly stance. The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has made headlines with the launch of a groundbreaking investment fund aimed at providing […]

Japan’s Metaplanet buys $7M Bitcoin, now holds to $40.5M BTC

Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin holdings to 639.5 BTC as of Oct. 7. The company’s stock price has surged 11%, with a 544% year-to-date gain since May 2024. It has so far acquired an additional $1.4M in BTC via options trading, recognizing 23.97 BTC as revenue. Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet on October 7 announced that it has […]

CFTC votes on allowing DLT-based collateral in commodities and derivatives trading

CFTC’s subcommittee recommends using DLT-based collateral in trading. Approval could broaden access to digital assets for smaller market participants. Strong ETF inflows signal growing institutional interest in digital assets. In a significant development for the digital assets market, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is reportedly considering a proposal that would enable the use […]