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- Ex-Coinbase Product Manager sentenced to two years in prison for crypto insider trading
Ishan Wahi, former Coinbase Product Manager, has been sentenced to two years in prison after admitting guilt for insider trading in a case involving forthcoming coin listings. His sentence exceeds that of his brother,…
· People
- Grayscale Investments Files Registration for Three New Crypto ETFs
Grayscale establishes Grayscale Funds Trust and files registration statement with the SEC for three new crypto ETFs, including an Ethereum Futures ETF, Global Bitcoin Composite ETF, and Privacy ETF.
· Investing
- MicroStrategy Co-Founder Sees CBDCs Driving Interest in Bitcoin
Michael Saylor Believes the Potential Negative Aspects of Digital Dollars Will Lead to Greater Awareness of Non-Sovereign Stores of Value
· Insights & Views
- Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Cboe, and Deloitte Partner to Develop Blockchain Infrastructure for Financial Markets
Consortium aims to increase adoption of distributed ledger technology by synchronizing previously isolated financial markets with the Canton Network.
· Business
- Tether Emerges as Leading Stablecoin Amid US Banking Crisis and Regulatory Oversight
Crypto investors shift focus to relatively secure tokens, with Tether's market value soaring since March
· Business
- UK Citizen Extradited to US for 2020 Twitter Hack
Joseph O'Connor confesses to multiple cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency theft and SIM swap attacks.
· People
- Hxro Launches Bitblox Games to Bring Online Gambling to the Web3 Era
Gaming studio to create on-chain gambling games using Solana-based infrastructure
· Business
- BRC-20 Tokens Reach $1B Market Cap Milestone, Impact Bitcoin Transactions
ORDI's listing on major crypto exchanges propels BRC-20 tokens to record market cap
· Investing
- Argentina's Central Bank Takes Action to Address Risks of Crypto Transactions
BCRA urges payment providers to stop supporting unregulated digital assets amid currency devaluation concerns
· Regulation
- Cryptocurrency Market Drops by $40 Billion as Bitcoin Price Plummets
Altcoins Follow as Market Faces Increased Volatility and Uncertainty
· Investing
- Massive $5 Billion Bitcoin Transfer From Binance Raises Eyebrows
Industry Insiders and Analysts Scrutinize Exchange's Decisions Amid Speculation of Investor Trust
· Investing
- Bittrex Files for Bankruptcy After SEC Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Securities Exchange
Bittrex Denies SEC's Accusations as it Files for Bankruptcy Amid Growing Regulatory Pressure on Crypto Exchanges
· Business
- Ethereum Gas Fees Concern Cryptocurrency Community as Trader Spends $118K for Meme-Based Coin
Trader Spends $118K in Gas Fees to Acquire Meme-Based Coin
· Investing
- Economist predicts Ethereum-based altcoin Jasmy to soar over 100 times its current value
Henrik Zeberg predicts bullish course for cryptocurrencies, including Jasmy, as market approaches more optimistic phase
· Investing
- The Rise of Ordinal Inscriptions and the Need for Efficient Settlement on Bitcoin
As the popularity of Ordinal Inscriptions grows, the Lightning Network emerges as a solution to Bitcoin's transactional challenges, but faces regulatory scrutiny.
· Technology
- 'Speedrun' Meme Coins: How Quickly Can You Create a Cryptocurrency?
A Viral Video Sparks a Trend, But Raises Concerns Over Token Proliferation and Scams.
· Investing
- Alibaba Cloud and Avalanche Partner to Launch Blockchain-Based Metaverse Platform
Skyrealm will facilitate the creation and management of virtual reality environments on Avalanche's layer 1 blockchain with Alibaba Cloud's support.
· Business
- Pepe Memecoin Trading Slumps, Highlighting Risks of Meme-Based Tokens
Pepe Memecoin's decline hit losses that amounted to the tune of $500,000 for one investor, causing concerns for potential investors.
· Investing
- Liechtenstein Plans to Introduce Bitcoin Payments for Government Services
Liechtenstein Prime Minister Daniel Risch plans to introduce a Bitcoin payment option for government services payments, following in the footsteps of their Swiss neighbors.
· Technology
- Bitcoin Network Gridlocked: High Fees and Limited Solutions Hinder Transactions
Bitcoin network suffers unprecedented logjam with 390k unprocessed transactions, leading to 343% surge in transaction fees.
· Investing
- Voyager Digital to Begin Reimbursement of Creditors Following Bankruptcy Liquidation Process
Insolvent crypto brokerage could commence reimbursement of creditors in upcoming weeks, as Binance.US deal falls through
· Business
- Kenya Proposes 3% Tax on Digital Asset Transfers in New Budget
Latest Tax Proposal Aims to Regulate Digital Asset Sector Without Granting Full Legitimacy
· Regulation
- FTX Seeks to Reclaim $3.9 Billion from Genesis in Ongoing Bankruptcy Proceedings
Claims Subsidiary Played Critical Role in Deceptive Business Practices
· Regulation
- FTX Suffers Significant Loss as it Sells Off LedgerX in Court-Approved Transaction
Derivatives Trading Platform Acquired by M7 Holdings for $50 Million
· Business
- Algorand Foundation and American Red Cross Partner to Launch Kare Survivor Wallet
Disaster Aid Assistance Enhanced Through User-Friendly and Secure Platform on Algorand Blockchain
· Blockchain
- Jack Dorsey Donates $10 Million to Open-Source Nonprofit OpenSats
Twitter Co-Founder's Latest Philanthropic Gesture Supports Free and Open Technology Development
· People
- Nigeria Approves Blockchain Integration in Economic and Security Sectors
The Nigerian government establishes industry-wide regulatory frameworks and a National Steering Council, as it aims to become a pioneer in blockchain technology adoption.
· Business
- U.S. Banking Crisis Validates Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Interest rate hikes and potential bank failures are contributing to the stability of the crypto market, underscoring the value of digital currencies.
· Investing
- Binance Struggles to Navigate Regulatory Landscape Amid Iranian Transactions
The leading cryptocurrency exchange faces criticism and compliance challenges while attempting to balance sanctions enforcement and customer access.
· Business
- Coinbase Ceases Borrowing Program as Regulatory Scrutiny Mounts
The cryptocurrency exchange discontinues its lending service amid increased SEC attention.
· Blockchain
- French Senate Approves Groundbreaking Law Prohibiting Social Media Influencers from Endorsing Cryptocurrencies
The French National Assembly's Economics Committee passed a law prohibiting social media influencers from endorsing high-risk financial services like cryptocurrencies. This legislation aims to promote transparency and…
· Regulation
- 36% of Top Crypto Projects Neglect Marketing Efforts, Report Finds
A blockchain marketing agency's research reveals that over one-third of leading cryptocurrency projects failed to add new written content to their websites in 2023, reflecting a lack of focus on sustainable organic de…
· Insights & Views
- Could Litecoin Reach 10% of Bitcoin's Value? Charlie Lee's Positive Price Forecast
Lee's bullish outlook for Litecoin's potential growth and its unique strengths that could bolster its value.
· Investing
- Pepe Token Surpasses DOGE and SHIB Trading Volumes in Meme Coin Craze
The freshly-debuted Pepe token experienced a meteoric rise in trading volumes, overtaking its meme-based counterparts, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.
· Investing
- Democratic Presidential Hopeful Voices Support for Cryptocurrency Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes government interference in the digital asset industry, citing concerns about negative impacts on major banks and recent banking failures.
· People
- Crypto Mining Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Environmental Impacts
Concerns about pollution, economic impacts, and energy consumption have led to proposed taxes on cryptocurrency mining companies.
· Regulation
- Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Triggers Outflows from Centralized Exchanges to Decentralized Liquid Staking Protocols
Coinbase and Binance See Major ETH Outflows as Frax Finance and Rocket Pool Experience Inflows Following the Upgrade
· Blockchain
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Opposes Central Bank Digital Currency, Supports Cryptocurrencies
DeSantis' Latest Proposals Aim to Counter "Woke Politics" and Protect Individual Freedoms
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Sets New Daily Transaction Record with the Help of Ordinals Protocol
Ordinals Integration into Blockchain and Rise in Small Transactions Indicate Positive Market Growth for Bitcoin
· Blockchain
- US SEC Criticizes Binance.US and Voyager Digital Over Securities Regulations
Regulatory Body Questions Binance.US's Unlicensed Operation and Voyager Digital's VGX Token Sales During Bankruptcy Hearing
· Regulation