Unlike bitcoin, ether is traded on a so-called ‘proof-of-stake’ blockchain that allows users to earn yield in exchange for locking up tokens for a period of time. And because ether is often ‘staked’, or deposited, it could be deemed a security, which will entail stricter rules around disclosure that fly in the face of cryptocurrency’s …
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The total volume in DeFi is currently $7.51 billion, 10.91% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume. The volume of all stablecoins is now $59.35 billion, which is 86.21% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume, as per data available on CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin’s dominance is currently 51.85%, according to CoinMarketCap. BTC volume in the last …
The finances of the parent, centred on ecommerce platform Rakuten Ichiba, have suffered since its 2020 launch of a mobile carrier that led to 14 straight quarters of operating losses. To generate cash Rakuten has issued equity and debt and sold off assets, for example by listing Rakuten Bank in April 2023.
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A great example of the potential that FinTechs have in financial inclusion is digital lending for MSMEs. An IFC report estimates that MSME digital penetration in unsecured lending will rise to 20% by FY 2026.
The total volume in DeFi is currently $9.18 billion, 9.51% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume. The volume of all stablecoins is now $85.53 billion, which is 88.64% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume, as per data available on CoinMarketCap. In the last 24 hours, the market cap of Bitcoin, the world’s largest …
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FY24 began on a positive note for cryptocurrencies, witnessing market recovery since the start of 2023 and numerous positive developments in the space. Momentum accelerated in January 2024 with the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs. As FY24 drew to a close, the crypto market experienced heightened activity, with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high.
January 2024 was a landmark moment in the history of cryptocurrency trading when the US SEC approved 11 crypto funds including Grayscale, Fidelity, Bitwise and Franklin to be traded on US bourses. It allowed investors to hold Bitcoin instruments directly instead of relying on futures contracts. Read on to know more:
