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ThursdayJul 10, 2025 9:00 am

US Secret Service Amasses $400m from its Operations Against Crypto Scams

Over the last ten years, the U.S. Secret Service has built one of the largest cryptocurrency cold wallets, collecting close to $400 million in seized digital assets. The Secret Service’s Global Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) has played a key role in tracking these funds. Jamie Lam, one of the agency’s investigative analysts, explained during a recent briefing in Bermuda that the team relies on blockchain tracking tools, public data, and a lot of persistence to follow the money. Most of the crypto in the agency’s possession was taken as part of investigations into online scams. A common fraud scheme involves…

TuesdayJul 08, 2025 7:22 pm

Experience the Future of Trading at Traders Fair Hong Kong 2025

Hong Kong Traders Fair is making its much-anticipated return to one of Asia’s most influential financial hubs. This prestigious one-day event will take place on December 10, 2025, at the luxurious Kerry Hotel Hong Kong by Shangri-La, bringing together leading voices, top brands, and thousands of financial enthusiasts under one roof. Organized by iEvents, the Traders Fair series has earned a global reputation for delivering world-class finance events across Asia, Europe, and beyond. The Hong Kong edition is set to provide a vibrant environment for traders, investors, brokers, fintech companies, and financial institutions to engage, exhibit, and explore the latest…

TuesdayJul 08, 2025 7:19 pm

Traders Fair South Africa 2025: Brings Learning, Networking, and Global Sponsors Together

Traders Fair South Africa is set to bring together the trading and investment community on September 20, 2025, at the Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers. This event is not just another finance gathering; it is a day where traders, investors, and industry professionals can learn, connect, and explore the evolving world of financial markets. This year, Traders Fair South Africa is powered by XS.com, a global multi-asset broker that has grown into a market leader since its beginnings in Australia in 2010. XS.com provides access to a wide range of trading products, including shares, indices, metals, and currencies, supporting traders worldwide…

TuesdayJul 08, 2025 9:00 am

Supply Problem Emerges as Exchanges Hold Just 15% of Available BTC

The amount of Bitcoin held on crypto exchanges has dropped significantly, now sitting at just 14.5%—a level not seen since August 2018, according to recent data from Glassnode. This shrinking exchange supply could signal a brewing price jump, as fewer coins available for trading often result in heightened demand pressure. Such a trend often reflects growing confidence among investors and a preference to hold Bitcoin for the long haul rather than trade it actively.When fewer Bitcoins are available for purchase, especially in times of strong buying interest, the limited supply can lead to upward price movement. This condition, sometimes described…

MondayJul 07, 2025 9:00 am

Circle IPO Illustrates Growing Investor Interest in Crypto

Circle Internet Group’s shares saw a remarkable surge, rising over three times its opening price of $31 and bringing in $1.1 billion through its IPO. The fresh capital is expected to support the growth of Circle’s USDC stablecoin, which is tied directly to the value of the U.S. dollar and can be redeemed on a one-to-one basis. This strong market debut follows a trend of crypto firms stepping into public markets. Companies like Galaxy Digital and eToro, known for their crypto trading services, have also taken the IPO route recently. eToro’s stock jumped 34% after its Nasdaq listing, showing that…

ThursdayJul 03, 2025 7:32 pm

Quantitative finance experts to reflect on tumultuous year in markets and debate industry’s future at Quant Strats 2025 in London

Event will offer an unrivalled opportunity to unlock insight into drivers shaping today’s quant finance industry amid global trading boom London, July 3, 2025 – Quant Strats Europe is set to return to London from 14-15 October, 2025. Currently in its eighth year, Europe’s leading quantitative finance event will bring together more than 600 quant professionals from across the buy- and sell-side, regulatory bodies, financial technology providers and academia, to explore the evolving intersection of quantitative strategies, data science, artificial intelligence, and risk management. Spanning two days, the event programme will tackle the most pressing challenges and innovations in quantitative…

ThursdayJul 03, 2025 9:00 am

South Korea Suspends CBDC Project in Favor of Stablecoin

A recent Bloomberg report, referencing a confidential source within the Bank of Korea, reports that the country’s top bank has put the next phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) testing on hold. The phase was originally expected to roll out in late 2025. The central bank has notified participating financial institutions that discussions surrounding the next phase will be put on hold for now. The halt comes as South Korean regulators shift attention toward regulating privately issued stablecoins. The Bank of Korea launched the first stage of its pilot, called “Project Han River,” in collaboration with seven major…

TuesdayJul 01, 2025 9:00 am

Profit-Taking Slows Crypto Bull Run Momentum

The cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery, though lingering economic concerns and profit-taking behavior are still holding back investor confidence. As of June 27, Bitcoin was trading at $106,600, marking a 1% drop in the last 24 hours. Other digital assets, including major altcoins, mirrored this trend, with the top 100 tokens by market value also declining around 1%. The earlier downturn triggered by the Iran-Israeli conflict appears to have passed as the market has largely regained ground. With political tensions cooling down, the severe losses have eased into smaller, more manageable dips. Most cryptocurrencies are no longer seeing…

FridayJun 27, 2025 9:00 am

Japanese FSA Wants Cryptos Reclassified, Taxed Lower

The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is proposing a major change in how cryptocurrencies are taxed and classified. This change could open the door to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country and apply a flat 20% tax rate on profits from digital assets. The proposal recommends treating cryptocurrencies as financial products under Japan’s FIEA, which are the same rules that apply to stocks and bonds. Currently, crypto profits are taxed under a progressive system, with rates going as high as 55%. Switching to a standard 20% tax would align crypto with stock investments and could attract more investors, from…

ThursdayJun 26, 2025 9:00 am

BTC Retracts as America Hits Iran Nuclear Sites

Bitcoin took a hard hit over the weekend, dipping to its lowest value since May as global tensions and inflation concerns shook investor confidence. The decline was part of a wider slump in digital currencies, with the entire crypto market reacting swiftly to escalating geopolitical risks. On Sunday, Bitcoin slipped beneath the $99,000 threshold for the first time in over a month. Ether also took a hit, plunging more than 10%. Other major digital currencies, including dogecoin, Solana, and XRP followed suit, all experiencing significant drops that pulled the crypto sector broadly into the red. There was a modest rebound…