Unlocking Value: Fair Price Discovery, the Role of Market Makers

Getting a token from inception to market is no mean feat and more often takes years of planning and commitment. Achieving fair price discovery and stability requires just as much commitment and energy. Generally speaking, market makers categorize the token pricing journey into four main phases: pre-generation construction, primary listing, price discovery and expansion, and … Read more

Tanzania Targets Crypto Traders With Proposed Income Tax Act Amendment

Tanzania plans to amend its Income Tax Act to tax crypto trades. The proposal includes a three per cent withholding tax on income from digital asset transactions. Digital platform owners or facilitators of digital asset transfers will act as withholding agents. Foreign citizens operating such platforms must register under Tanzania’s Simplified Tax Regime. The government … Read more

Thai Finance Minister Revokes Crypto Exchange Zipmex’s Licenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand announced Monday that the Thai Minister of Finance has revoked Zipmex’s digital asset exchange and broker licenses effective May 28, 2024. This decision, which followed the Thai SEC Board’s recommendation, was based on concerns over the crypto trading platform’s financial stability, inadequate management structure, and insufficient personnel, … Read more

Double-Digit Gainers and Losers Define a Turbulent Week in Crypto

At press time on Monday, the global cryptocurrency market is valued at $2.53 trillion, reflecting a 0.89% decline over the last day. In the past week, six tokens have experienced double-digit gains, with the meme coin brett (BRETT) increasing by 65.8%. Meme Coin BRETT Leads Weekly Gains Amidst $2.53T Crypto Market Decline Over the past … Read more

39% of Family Offices Investing or Exploring Cryptocurrencies: BNY Mellon

The 2024 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Study reveals a divided perspective among family offices regarding cryptocurrency investments. Approximately 39% of the surveyed family offices are either actively investing in cryptocurrencies or considering them, highlighting a keen interest in this modern asset class. These offices are motivated by the desire to stay abreast of new investment … Read more

Nigerian Senate Committee: Regulated Crypto Trading a Boost for Local Currency

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets has called for the regulation of cryptocurrency and warned that the country’s unclear position could be costing the country. The committee also urged the government of Bola Tinubu to develop the capital and crypto markets to defend the local currency. Nigeria’s Ambiguous Stance on Crypto The Nigerian Senate … Read more