May 22, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar In recent years, the meteoric rise of cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial landscape, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and a complex web of legal and regulatory uncertainties. While blockchain technology promises decentralized transactions and financial empowerment, the evolving legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding cryptocurrencies have been a source of considerable […]

May 23, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar On May 22, the cryptocurrency community commemorates Bitcoin Pizza Day, an iconic event marking the first documented commercial transaction using Bitcoin. This historic transaction took place in 2010 when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz exchanged 10,000 Bitcoins for two pizzas, laying the foundation for Bitcoin’s journey from a novel digital currency

May 23, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar Altcoins, the cryptocurrencies alternative to Bitcoin, are attracting increasing interest from analysts and investors alike. In the midst of a prolonged bearish market, some experts believe now is the time to invest in these digital assets. Michaël van de Poppe, a prominent crypto analyst, recently reiterated his support for

May 22, 2024 By Sharan Kaur Phillora Hong Kong has launched a pilot program for China’s digital yuan, known as the e-CNY, marking a significant step in integrating central bank digital currency (CBDC) into its financial system. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced this initiative, aiming to enable seamless retail transactions and cross-border payments

May 21, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar A confidential United Nations report obtained by Reuters has shown that North Korea’s cybercriminal cell, the Lazarus cell, transferred $147.5 million in stolen bitcoin back to the country last year. In March 2023, these hackers illegally seized cash from HTX, a cryptocurrency exchange owned by TRON founder Justin Sun.

May 21, 2024 Anjali Kochhar from NFTMetta explores the landscape of Web3 security with insights from Himanshu Gautam and Abhishek Singh, the co-founders of SecureDApp. SecureDApp is a groundbreaking blockchain start-up recognized by the Department For Promotion Of Industry And Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Q: What inspired the creation

May 20, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar South Korea has emerged as a cryptocurrency trading hotspot, with ordinary investors flocking to local digital-asset exchanges well before the worldwide crypto rush that pushed prices to historic highs in early 2024. According to a semi-annual report from the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit, active users on registered exchanges increased

May 20, 2024 NFT Metta editor Tsering Namgyal spoke to Kelvin Liu, VP of Engineering and Head of Crypto Business, Tiger Brokers on their new platform which allows investors to access virtual asset products alongside traditional investment products. Q: Congratulations on your new platform! What sort of demand are you expecting for your new platform, especially

May 20, 2024 By Sharan Kaur Phillora India’s market watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has suggested that multiple regulators oversee cryptocurrency trade, indicating a willingness to embrace private virtual assets. This recommendation, contained in documents reviewed by Reuters, is the strongest signal yet of a potential shift in India’s regulatory stance.

May 17, 2024 By Anjali Kochhar CoinDCX, a well-known Indian cryptocurrency exchange, is preparing to transform its DeFi arm, Okto, into a full-fledged ecosystem with a blockchain, token, and rewards program. The move intends to give worldwide customers a seamless mobile experience within the Web3 area, reducing the difficulties of decentralised financing (DeFi). Okto first