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Crypto highlighted as 'novel and complex' risk to US banks: FDIC report
15.8.2023
The FDIC warns that uncertainty around crypto's legal status, the likelihood of fraud and contagion present key risks to United States banks
Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications Face More Delays
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday asked for additional public feedback on a proposal to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), likely delaying any decision on the high-profile applications. SEC Seeks Public Opinion on Spot Bitcoin ETF The SEC put out a 34-page...
Identity checks on crypto exchanges at risk as AI deepfakes evolve
9.8.2023
Once HeyGen’s AI-generated digital avatar is available to the public, users would be able to create a video with a real life-like digital avatar in just two minutes
US Fed steps up oversight of banks' involvement with crypto firms
9.8.2023
The limitations set out in the Federal Reserve’s new Program provides additional measures to its original policy statement laid out in January
Wall Street Divided: Treasury Yields Surge Sparks Intense Debates and Divergent Bets
8.8.2023
In recent weeks, Treasury yields have skyrocketed, igniting a Wall Street dispute over whether the precipitous sell-off is now overextended. A small group of prominent investors are wagering that bond prices will bounce back following the abrupt escalation in rates. Hedge Funds Place Bold Wagers...
UK's Central Bank Forges Ahead With Plans for a Systemic Stablecoin Regime
8.8.2023
The U.K. recently passed the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 into law which gave the BoE powers to set up a systemic stablecoin regime
Trailing Stop: A powerful tool for controlling risk in crypto trading
8.8.2023
Trailing Stop loss orders allows traders to fix a loss percentage they can afford to lose while trading on any crypto assets. Trailing Stop loss orders play a powerful role in providing profit protection and managing risks, considering profit-protecting stops. When a crypto price rises or falls...
Breaking: 'All funds are at risk' — Steadefi exploited in ongoing attack
7.8.2023
The leveraged yield aggregator confirmed on Aug. 7 that it was hacked and said it's willing to discuss a bounty with the exploiters
Bitcoin Faces Increased Risk Relative to Stocks: Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone Warns of Challenges
7.8.2023
Seasoned commodity strategist Mike McGlone says bitcoin is now riskier relative to stocks, while he further warned that economic downturn pressures may hold silver prices at bay. Bitcoin Volatility Low, Silver Faces Challenges: McGlone In a client communication dated August 2, 2023, the prominent...
CRV exposure risk throws a curveball at the DeFi ecosystem: Finance Redefined
4.8.2023
Most DeFi tokens traded in the red on weekly charts due to the chaos caused by the Curve Finance exploit
Australian Regulator Sues Etoro to ‘Protect Consumers From High-Risk CFD Products’
4.8.2023
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has filed a lawsuit against the crypto platform Etoro. The lawsuit relates to Etoro’s contract for difference (CFD) product which ASIC alleges to be in breach “of design and distribution obligations and of Etoro’s license...
Aave is Going to Zero as Curve DeFi Risk Grows and Green Crypto Chimpanzee Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode – $1.1m Raised
3.8.2023
As the Curve liquidity pool exploit continues to haunt price action, leading DeFi protocol Aave has suffered a -16.25% downside move - leading some to say Aave is going to zero - explore Aave's short-time frame outlook in Aave price analysis.
DeFi markets have endured an anxiety-ridden week after...
Aave is Going to Zero as Curve DeFi Risk Grows and IOTA20 Could Be the Next Crypto to Explode – $100,000 Raised in 24 Hours
3.8.2023
As the Curve liquidity pool exploit continues to haunt price action, leading DeFi protocol Aave has suffered a -16.25% downside move - leading some to say Aave is going to zero - explore Aave's short-time frame outlook in Aave price analysis.
DeFi markets have endured an anxiety-ridden week after...
Binance Could Face U.S. Fraud Charges, but Prosecutors Worry About Risk of Bank Run: Semafor
2.8.2023
Deposit risk: What do crypto exchanges really do with your money?
2.8.2023
While depositing may be easy, what some crypto exchanges do with your money behind the scenes can range from concerning to criminal
Abracadabra proposes hiking loan interest rate by 200% to manage Curve risk
2.8.2023
The Curve Finance exploit has created a liquidity crisis in the DeFi ecosystem and many lending protocols are rushing to minimize their exposure
Aave Should Block Curve Token Borrowing, Risk Management Firm Proposes
2.8.2023
An ongoing crisis situation stemming from a large curve token collateral can be prevented by pausing all borrowing activity, Gauntlet argued in a Wednesday protocol
Curve liquidation risk poses systemic threat to DeFi even as founder scurries to repay loans
1.8.2023
A Curve Finance hack sparked a sharp sell-off, and while DeFi traders stepped in to support CRV, the possibility of a contagion-level event remains
Curve Founder’s $168M Stash Is Under Stress, Creating a Risk for DeFi as a Whole
31.7.2023
Curve CEO Michael Egorov pledged 34% of CRV’s total market cap to back loans across DeFi protocols. A forced liquidation would result in selling at a time when prices are already falling
First Mover Americas: Curve Finance Exploit Puts More Than $100M of Crypto at Risk
31.7.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 31, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets