Cryptocurrency is a digital asset that can be transferred, traded or used without relying on a central bank or government. Explore the latest cryptocurrency news, market trends, regulation, blockchain developments, digital assets and crypto applications across finance, insurance and technology.
Digital-asset adoption keeps rising and so do the risks tied to holding or moving value online. Insurers now face new pressure to design products that respond to crypto-specific threats
Bitcoin ETFs simplify the process. This structure enables you to access your exposure within an asset via an already harmonized structure within the regulations concerning settlement and risk management
Coinbase, one of the most prominent crypto trading platforms in the US, just rolled out a new capability: decentralized exchange trading done in-app
NFTs have a lot of potential in the metaverse. They provide a way to represent ownership of assets, create scarcity, and monetize content
As insurers worldwide look for ways to modernize operations and enhance client experiences, blockchain offers a compelling solution to long-standing challenges
Multiple indicators suggest the beginning of another “crypto winter,” driven by sharp negative sentiment following the introduction of global tariffs and the risk of further escalation
Blockchain and cryptocurrency are two terms that have become inseparable, yet they are not the same thing. Blockchain is the technology. Cryptocurrency is the application of that technology
The partnership between Bitcoin and central banks will shape up in the following years because of economic circumstances, regulatory changes, and market preferences
The unpredictable nature of crypto markets, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets undergoing extreme volatility, leaves investors both excited by opportunities and anxious about risks
SEC announced the creation of a task force focused on establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets
The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a challenging period for investing in risk assets. The 2024 has been as eventful as they come
Crypto fundraising landscape is showing signs of recovery. In the last months, we’ve been in the same cycle in terms of sentiment
Crypto market shown resilience, maintaining a steady pace of deals and investments. A substantial share of growth can be attributed to gaming and infrastructure
Regulation and taxation of crypto assets in Ukraine, impact on GDP and tax revenues, and the shadowing factor as the main driver of efficiency growth in the industry
Being at the forefront of helping businesses and agencies detect crypto crime, Elliptic routinely researches new trends in how criminals are using crypto for illicit activitie
Transformative trends are shaping the future risk landscape, creating $200+ bn of market potential for insurers by 2030. Top 10 opportunities
Criminal Case Involving Attack on a Decentralized Exchange. Shakeeb Ahmed used his expertise to defraud the exchange and steal approximately $9 mn in cryptocurrency
FATF issues its annual targeted update on the implementation of its standards on Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets
Sanctions activity impacting the crypto space has gone into overdrive. The US, EU, UK and other countries imposed major financial and trade sanctions on Russia
GameFi is an amalgamation of the words “Game” and “Finance”, and incorporates elements of both gaming as well as financial incentives.
What is a decentralized exchange? A decentralized exchange allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies without a centralized intermediary to provide liquidity
NFTs have enabled the possibility of digital ownership and supported the evolution of Web 2.0 to Web 3.0. NFT market have a potential in metaverse
The second quarter saw a stable overall level of investment in Web 3.0, Blockchain & Crypto Startups, but many signs pointed to a decrease in venture capital
The metaverse was already worth nearly $500 bn. That figure is expected to rise to a staggering $800 bn by 2026 as more platforms enter the market
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has had a challenging year – losing 75% of its total value locked over the last 11 months. While the crypto crash might have hit investors
When we consider the metaverse not as an unprecedented revolution but instead as an evolution of the web, we can hypothesize that companies’ present web strategies
What is new is the rise of industries like insurance, finance, retail, and more getting into the metaverse. 30% of organizations will have services ready for Metaverse
Crypto criminals will launder at least $10.5 billion by 2025 by harnessing new blockchain technology that is creating opportunities for financial crime faster
US regulators remain intent on exposing and disrupting cryptoasset mixing services that facilitate illicit activity, undeterred by industry opposition to sanctions imposed
Futures trading refers to a method of speculating on the price of assets, including cryptocurrencies, without actually owning them
For the digital asset market, insurance has proved something of a conundrum. As the sector has surged in value, the need for coverage has grown, but it has not proven easy
The prevalence of scammers on online NFT communities remains a key issue for traders and marketplaces, and can result in millions of dollars worth of asset losses with a few seconds
NFT marketplaces must be proactive in risk management to mitigate these repetitional risks and issues. Sanctions screening solutions are also becoming increasingly essential for NFT-based platforms
Some customers of crypto companies, such as crypto custodians, exchanges, brokers, wallet providers, and neobanks may be confused about Insurance Coverage
Blockchain is one of the trending technologies in the world, with the highest number of social media mentions in the Supply chain, Payments, Cryptocurrencies, NFT and Smart Contracts
Blockchain technology will play a key role in the Metaverse, along with other emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR)
While some employers may see using cryptocurrency as a way to differentiate themselves in attracting next-generation talent, there is also a case for caution in seeking creative ways to reward employees
A new Ethereum token standard called ERC-4907 reached the final stages of development; one which will allow the user to loan out their non-fungible token (NFT)
From an underwriting perspective, crypto assets may lead to unexpected losses and opportunities for new forms of insurance coverage
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has been on an interesting journey since the peaks of the fondly remembered 2020 DeFi Summer
