A recent research by KPMG has revealed that after a turbulent year for the cryptocurrency market, investor sentiment appears to be on the rebound.

German Investors Increasing Crypto Investments Ahead Of Bitcoin Halving: KPMG Study

The findings reveal an increase in crypto investments, with 54% of respondents allocating over 20% of their total investments to digital assets. Many investors, particularly those dedicating mor...

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More Crypto-Related Tax Violations Expected in 2024

IRS Investigation Chief Anticipates Increase in Crypto Tax Evasion Cases This Year

Guy Ficco, the Criminal Investigation Chief at Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has indicated the agency is bracing for a significant increase in cases of crypto-related tax evasion thi...

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Bitpanda: Another “Major Milestone”

German Federal Bank Landesbank to Offer Crypto Custody Services With Bitpanda

German federal bank Landesbank Baden-Württemberg has entered a crypto partnership with Bitpanda to offer crypto-asset custody services in the second half of 2024. In an announceme...

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“The Fabled” Joins Immutable for a Groundbreaking Gaming Launch

Octavian Studios, known for its veteran team drawn from top industry giants like EA, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco, is gearing up to redefine gaming with its latest venture, “The Fabled”...

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The overall proportion of total illicit crypto funds is shrinking by 9% on a year-on-year basis, although bad actors still handled over $34 billion in 2023.

Illicit crypto volume decreased to $34.8b in 2023, TRM Labs says

The total volume of illicit crypto funds decreased by nearly one-third in 2023, according to research done by TRM Labs. The findings reveal that the volume fell from $49...

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China Ties Cast Shadow on Hong Kong’s Crypto Future

HashKey CEO Slams Hong Kong’s Crypto Regulations as Barriers to Global Market

HashKey CEO Livio Weng criticized Hong Kong’s recent regulations around crypto trading, expressing concerns that they may impede access for international clients. Hong Kong&rsquo...

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Google search data and exchange activity point to the declining interest from retail traders as crypto investors search for the next big spark that will bring fresh capital into the ecosystem.

Retail interest in crypto declines as investors search for the next big price mover

One of the main narratives of hope for cryptocurrency investors is that there will be a major shift in public perception that sparks a new wave of capital from retail and institutional traders.&...

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Russia’s finance ministry shared the amended and finalized crypto bill with the government, which recommends using cryptocurrencies as legal tender.

Crypto Twitter reacts as Russian gov’t reviews finalized crypto bill

The Ministry of Finance (MinFin) of Russia finalized a draft bill named “On Digital Currency” and has sent it to the Russian government for approval to be passed as law. Th...

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Blockchain forensics firm TRM Labs has expanded its leadership team, appointing Boon Hui Khoo as senior advisor.

TRM Labs appoints ex-Interpol president as senior advisor

In a blog announcement on April 11, blockchain forensics firm TRM Labs announced the appointment of Boon Hui Khoo as senior advisor, signalling the company’s strategic ...

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MiCA Regulation Yet to Boost Euro Adoption in Crypto

EU Watchdog Warns 90% of Crypto Trading Funneled Through Few Exchanges

The European Union’s (EU) securities regulator warned about the high concentration of trading activity on a limited number of crypto exchanges. Notably, Binance, a single platform, control...

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