SEC to Sue Crypto Trust Co. Paxos Over Binance Stablecoin: WSJ
13.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) intends to sue stablecoin issuer Paxos, which is behind the Pax Dollar and Binance USD tokens, over the latter. The news comes days after CoinDesk reported Paxos was under investigation by the New York Department of Financial Services
Blockchain tech still far from hitting the esport big leagues, says investor
13.2.2023
Smaller-scale esports organizations have started using blockchain tech for distributing prize pools, but the tech is yet to be adopted by the big tournament organizers
Breaking: Paxos to face SEC lawsuit over Binance USD: Report
13.2.2023
According to people familiar with the matter, the notice relates to Binance USD, which is being seen by the SEC as an unregistered security
Fed Governor Warns Crypto Prices Could Fall to Zero — Says ‘Don’t Expect Taxpayers to Socialize Your Losses’
13.2.2023
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has warned that crypto prices could fall to zero at some point. “Please don’t be surprised and don’t expect taxpayers to socialize your losses” when that happens, the Fed governor stressed. Crypto Prices Could Go to Zero,...
Coinbase will 'happily defend' staking in U.S. courts, says CEO
12.2.2023
Coinbase executives claim that staking is not a security under the US Securities Act or Howey test
Block Sizes Exceeding 3 MB Now Common on Bitcoin Blockchain as Ordinal Inscription Demand Rises
12.2.2023
Since Luxor, a bitcoin mining pool, mined a record-setting 3.96 MB block (#774,628) on the Bitcoin blockchain, block sizes have been larger than they were prior to that block height in the past 12 days. Statistics show that blocks larger than 3 MB are now quite common, and demand for Ordinal...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Pantera Capital CEO Says Next Bull Market Cycle Has Already Started – What Does He Know?
12.2.2023
In the past few years, the cryptocurrency market has grown at a rate that has never been seen before. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has led the way. As Bitcoin's price continues to trade sideways, investors and analysts closely monitor the market to predict where...
MATIC, HBAR, LDO and BIT gather strength as Bitcoin price rebounds
12.2.2023
BTC price could remain range-bound in the near term, but MATIC, HBAR, LDO and BIT could continue higher
Crypto bank Silvergate ranks as the second most-shorted stock on Wall Street
12.2.2023
Over 72% of Silvergate Capital Corp stocks were shorted as of Jan. 31, shows FINRA's latest data
Top 7 OTC Bitcoin Brokers You Can Use in 2023
12.2.2023
Are you looking to buy large volumes of bitcoin, you might consider engaging an OTC bitcoin broker to avoid moving the market by placing your orders in exchanges.
In this guide, we will explain what OTC bitcoin brokers are and list reputable bitcoin brokers you can use.
OTC (over-the-counter)...
Russia Releases Bitzlato Co-Founder Anton Shkurenko After Questioning
12.2.2023
Russian authorities have released the recently arrested co-founder of crypto exchange Bitzlato, said to have processed illicit funds worth millions of U.S. dollars. Anton Shkurenko, who was questioned in Moscow, denies the French charges against him that became the reason for his brief detention....
I’m Glad There Are No Crypto Super Bowl Ads: Here’s Why
12.2.2023
Sportswashing and crypto company hubris are no longer in play in Super Bowl commercials this year. And that's a good thing