Deniz Saat

Brazilian Bitcoin startup Bipa has successfully concluded its seed funding round, accruing R$8 million, or around $1.4 million.  New Form Capital and Hivemind Ventures are part of this funding round and will support Bipa's mission to simplify Bitcoin transactions for Brazilians and expand its customer base.

ZEBEDEE, a financial technology company and payment processor, is joining forces with Beamable to streamline the implementation of Bitcoin transactions in gaming.  The objective of this joint venture is to bypass the requirement for a server or systems operations team, thereby facilitating developers' ability to incorporate server-side features into

In an effort to mitigate escalating rates of cybercrime, the Belarusian government has suggested prohibiting peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions involving Bitcoin and other digital assets.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Belarus outlined the objectives of this new legislation and the resulting impact on users of Bitcoin and crypto exchanges.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed worries about the recent influx of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) applications, indicating that the submissions lack both clarity and thorough information. Echoing BlackRock's strategy, a variety of asset managers such as Fidelity Investments,

In a recent wave of increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin, Fidelity Investments has resubmitted a spot Bitcoin ETF application. This step follows similar filings by various prominent financial entities. On January 27th 2022, the SEC rejected Fidelity’s initial application for a Spot Bitcoin ETF after rejecting applications from First

The North Carolina House of Representatives has approved House Bill 721 to research the benefits and acquisition of Bitcoin and virtual currencies. The bill, now referred to the Senate, aims to investigate state-level virtual currency management. The proposed law acknowledges the increasing significance of Bitcoin and virtual currencies, as stated

Tether, a stablecoin issuer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Georgian government. The objective is to establish Bitcoin and peer-to-peer (P2P) infrastructures within the nation.  This strategic alliance between Tether and the Georgian government will primarily concentrate on creating the necessary infrastructure to foster a flourishing startup

After issuing a cease and desist order, the Financial Institutions Division of Nevada has once more taken action against the cryptocurrency custodian, Prime Trust. This time, they have sought to appoint a receiver. A receivership is a court-appointed tool aiding creditors in retrieving defaulted funds and helping companies avoid bankruptcy,