Bitcoin’s price has been on the move throughout the past 24 hours and managed to increase to around $28,000. This comes on the back of millions worth of liquidated short positions and an increased trading volume across the board. As the market sentiment betters, we decided to take the opportunity to poke ChatGPT’s artificial brains...Read More
Pablo Rodriguez – the co-founder of the cryptocurrency pyramid scheme AirBit Club – was sentenced to 12 years in prison months after pleading guilty to wire fraud conspiracy charges in a US District Court in March. Rodriguez and his co-conspirators were accused of orchestrating a global scam, enticing investors with false promises of cryptocurrency riches...Read More
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of France, Singapore, and Switzerland just recently announced the successful completion of a new CBDC initiative called Project Mariana. This project tested cross-border trading and settlement of wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDCs) between financial institutions. BIS and Central Banks Collaborate on CBDC Test As...Read More
The US commodities regulator has targeted yet another crypto exchange for allegedly running a “fraudulent” digital asset commodity scheme, The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a civil enforcement action in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Pennsylvania-headquartered Mosaic Exchange Limited, along with its owner and Chief Executive Officer Sean...Read More
There appears to be no end to the JPEX saga. In the latest development, Hong Kong and Macau authorities have made fresh arrests of 18 suspects in the JPEX crypto exchange case. A total of $2.8 million has been seized in both cash and gold. Untangling JPEX Mess A report from local media revealed that...Read More
The leading cryptocurrency exchange – Crypto.com – recently teamed up with the payment platform PayPal to become the preferred marketplace for the recently launched stablecoin – PayPal USD (PYUSD). As such, it said there are now new trading pairs on the application. In the following lines, we will outline which ones exactly. Support for XRP...Read More
Minswap – which is the largest decentralized exchange on Cardano – witnessed a spike across various metrics after months of low activity. According to the latest update by DappRadar, Minswap’s unique active wallets (UAWs) and transaction count increased by 89.85% and 63.05%, respectively over the past seven days. The volume was also up by a...Read More
Asset managers continue to actively explore digital asset products, with Bitwise poised to launch trading for two Ethereum-themed ETFs next week. The release of the two products is expected to enable investors to gain exposure to CME Ether futures through the widely popular and regulated ETF format for the first time. Bitwise’s Ethereum-Themed ETFs One...Read More
Ripple’s XRP has been one of the most popular cryptocurrencies throughout the last few years, and not without a good reason. The lawsuit between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple has been going on for a few years now, and it seems to be entering its decisive stage. The impact it’s had...Read More
Artificial intelligence technology has stormed into our lives this year, with chatbots such as ChatGPT taking center stage. While they are commonly used to automate certain processes to assist us with some mundane tasks, it’s also curious to poke their artificial brains on exciting topics that many are interested in. For the cryptocurrency community, the...Read More
As FTX faced its dramatic collapse, a mysterious hacker absconded with hundreds of millions of dollars. 10 months later, on-chain data unveiled some fresh activity within the wallet of the alleged perpetrator. The identity of the individual responsible and the precise technique employed in the multi-million dollar hack continued to remain shrouded in mystery before...Read More
On Sept. 28, the SEC charged Anthony Viggiano for insider trading ahead of numerous merger-and-acquisition deals. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleged Viggiano tipped two friends on upcoming M&A deals and strategic partnerships. Chief of the SEC’s Market Abuse Unit, Joseph Sansone, commented: “As alleged...Read More
In a significant stride towards bolstering fan engagement, the Chiliz chain and Socios collaborated with premier league club Tottenham Hotspur to launch the SPURS Fan Token. As per the Chiliz CEO, Alexandre Dreyfus, the recent launch positions Tottenham as the seventh Premier League club to join the burgeoning global sports ecosystem, showing interest in innovation...Read More
Oracles serve as bridges between the worlds of on-chain and off-chain, enabling blockchains to tap into real-world information. Whether it’s retrieving crypto asset prices or fetching the outcomes of a soccer game, oracles can access a wide range of external data, which can then be easily incorporated into the crypto ecosystem. While oracles significantly enhance...Read More
Ethereum (ETH) may now present advantages to institutional investors over Bitcoin (BTC), according to Fidelity’s Director of Research, Chris Kuiper. During an interview with the Bankless podcast on Wednesday, Kuiper argued that legacy finance is “getting past the Bitcoin point” in terms of its understanding of crypto at large, opening its minds to other digital...Read More
Ripple’s XRP is undoubtedly one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, with a strong community of devoted supporters and millions of holders. The coin is one of the veterans in the industry and has consistently been a part of the top 10 largest cryptocurrencies by means of total market cap for many years now. However, in...Read More
Earlier this week, cryptocurrency exchange HTX, formerly Huobi, lost roughly 5,000 ether (ETH) worth $7.9 million to a hacker. The attacker had compromised the exchange’s hot wallet and siphoned the assets in one swipe. While Tron founder and HTX advisor Justin Sun assured users that their assets were safe and the exchange would cover the...Read More
John E. Deaton – a US attorney representing thousands of Ripple investors in the lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – does not see how the regulator will prevail. He described the agency’s claim that it wants faster adjudication than the blockchain enterprise as the “dumbest argument” he had heard. In his...Read More
Joel E. Cohen, a mathematician and biologist acting as the valuation adviser for Celsius Network through Stout Risius Ross, has verified the accuracy of the fair value of specific assets and liabilities of the debtors. After several months of negotiations and discussions, most Celsius creditors have recently approved a plan that would return around $2...Read More
Ethereum recently completed a community event, ACDE 171, discussing how to bring several transformative elements that could shape the future of the network, possibly bolstering security and privacy. The event covered several broad topics, including Dencun Devnets, extensive audits, the much-awaited launch of Holesky, a pioneering proposal for private ETH transfers, and significant changes to...Read More
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, stablecoin issuer Circle has intervened, asserting that stablecoins should not be categorized as securities under existing financial regulations. This comes after earlier this year, Binance faced several legal accusations from regulators with the...Read More
Fortnite developer – Epic Games – has confirmed reports about laying off around 16% of its employees, affecting nearly 830 staff members. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said the company has been working towards reducing costs across the globe, including its transition to “net zero hiring and cutting operating spend on things like marketing and events.”...Read More
Zhu Su, the infamous co-founder of the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, has been reportedly apprehended in Singapore. This comes amid the amassing issues against his former hedge fund and his newly launched crypto exchange – OPNX. Citing an email update seen by The Business Times (Singapore), the report indicated that Su was...Read More
Binance announced the sale of its Russian entity to a relatively unknown company called CommEX, the transaction of which raised several questions and concerns within the crypto community, primarily due to the limited information available about the company and its ownership. Moreover, CommEX was officially launched on Tuesday. To address these concerns and provide clarity,...Read More
Shibarium Discord admin, using the X (Twitter) handle DaVinci, alerted individuals to do proper research before taking all rumors about a partnership involving Shiba Inu for granted. Relying only on verified sources is the key to making “informed decisions,” they added. The Latest Warning DaVinci argued that there are numerous bad actors who use the...Read More
Valkyrie Investments, known for its Bitcoin Mining ETFs, will begin investing in Ether Future ETFs, making it the first to offer exposure to Ether and Bitcoin futures contracts within a single entity. The asset management firm plans to purchase Ethereum Futures on Oct. 3, expanding its offerings range. Valkyrie Expands Offerings with Ethereum Futures Valkyrie...Read More
Despite Ripple’s partial victory in July, the legal battle between the company and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues at full speed. In this article, we will outline the latest essential details surrounding the lawsuit as well as Gary Gensler’s (Chairman of the regulator) most recent reaction to the dispute. The Battle Goes...Read More
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed reviewing Bitcoin ETF applications from major financial firms, including BlackRock, Valkyrie, Invesco, and Bitwise. Analysts say this postponement is tied to the impending risk of a U.S. government shutdown on Oct.1. SEC Delays Bitcoin ETF Applications According to separate Sept. 28 filings, the SEC has...Read More
Blockchain firm Ripple has canceled its plans of an outright acquisition of Fortress Trust, a development that marks a significant U-turn from the former’s previous intention to purchase the company roughly three weeks earlier. However, Ripple plans to keep supporting Fortress while stating that it will continue to be an investor in Fortress Trust’s parent...Read More
As per insightful analysis from Lookonchain, Michael Egorov, the founder of Curve DeFi network, has fully completed the payment of his remaining debt associated with DeFi lending protocol Aave. Egorov’s debt repayment spree was triggered by liquidation risks last month when CRV tokens plunged in value following a massive network exploit. Egorov Settling Debts As...Read More
