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Former President of FTX US Shares His Experience and Relationship With CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in Detailed Twitter Thread
15.1.2023
The former president of FTX US, Brett Harrison, published a 49-part Twitter thread explaining why he left the firm and his relationship with co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) of FTX. Before his role at FTX US, Harrison worked with SBF at Jane Street and prior to joining FTX, he worked for Citadel...
India's Central Bank Governor Calls Crypto "Gambling," Asks for Blanket Ban Again!
15.1.2023
India’s central bank governor has once again expressed skepticism toward cryptocurrencies, saying these assets are “nothing but gambling” and asking for a blanket ban.
Speaking at a Business Today event, Shaktikanta Das claimed cryptocurrencies don't have any intrinsic value and their perceived...
President Herbert Hoover Saves the Day for a Crypto Bank? Yeah, That’s Weird
15.1.2023
Silvergate got propped up by the Federal Home Loan Bank system created in 1932
House Republicans to Set New Subcommittee on Crypto, Will Have Key Role in Developing Bills
15.1.2023
The House Republicans have announced the formation of a new subcommittee dedicated to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. This subcommittee will have a key role in developing legislation and regulations that will govern the use of these technologies.
House Republicans are set to form...
Navigating the World of Crypto: Tips for Avoiding Scams
15.1.2023
From "pig butchering" to phishing, there are myriad ways that scammers try to take advantage of crypto users
Bankman-Fried’s Lavish Lifestyle Allegedly Revealed, Cuban Warns of Wash Trade Implosion, Experts Expect Soaring Gold Prices in 2023 — Week in Review
15.1.2023
More information has come to light allegedly revealing the lavish lifestyle of FTX co-founder and “altruist” Sam Bankman-Fried, as the failed former crypto exchange CEO also fights for Robinhood shares he says he needs more than customers. In other news, Shark Tank star Mark Cuban...
The aftermath of LBRY: Consequences of crypto’s ongoing regulatory process
15.1.2023
What could the case of LBRY mean for future token projects in the United States?
Meta Masters Guild Crypto Presale Raises $200k – Only 5 Days Left to Benefit From 42% Price Hike
15.1.2023
The latest play-to-earn games platform, Meta Masters Guild, has raised $200,000 from eager investors just four days after its presale began.
The project styles itself a guild and its mission is to become the go-to ecosystem for mobile-centric play to earn games.
Interest in crypto gaming...
Ukraine’s Tascombank Pilots Stellar-based E-hryvnia
15.1.2023
Tascombank, one of the oldest banking institutions in Ukraine, has completed the pilot testing of a digital currency based on the Stellar network. The bank believes that its electronic money platform represents an economically viable implementation of blockchain technology. Tascombank Conducts...
Want to Store Your Crypto Safely and Profitably? Do This
15.1.2023
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that is not part of Cryptonews.com editorial content.
These days the crypto markets are incredibly volatile, but there’s a way to reduce your risk close to zero, while still making a steady profit. Regardless of whether the market fully recovers...
Metamask Wallet Users Warned to Be on the Lookout for Address Poisoning Attacks
15.1.2023
To avoid becoming victims of an address poisoning attack, Metamask wallet users should ditch the practice of copying and pasting wallet addresses, the crypto wallet app support team has warned. Metamask users should instead “develop a habit of thoroughly checking every single character of...
Hungarians Interested in Investment Potential of Cryptocurrencies, Poll Shows
15.1.2023
A survey has indicated that Hungarians would like to learn more about the long-term investment opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies. However, associated risks and insufficient information in their native language are major concerns, according to the polled. Hungarians Want to Know How Crypto...
US Lawmakers Create ‘Congress’ First Ever’ Digital Assets Subcommittee
15.1.2023
U.S. Congress’ “first ever” subcommittee on digital assets has been created as part of the House Financial Services Committee. “We want to create a regulatory legal framework for digital assets … that makes America a leader from an innovation point of view but also protects...
SEC Chairman Warns Most Crypto Will Fail — Says ‘Don’t Get Caught up in FOMO, Fear of Missing Out’
15.1.2023
The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has warned that most crypto tokens will fail. He has urged investors not to “get caught up in the FOMO, the fear of missing out,” emphasizing that crypto is a highly speculative, non-compliant asset class....
Polygon Announces Upcoming Hard Fork to Address Gas Spikes and Chain Reorganizations
15.1.2023
The Ethereum scaling blockchain, Polygon, has revealed plans to initiate a hard fork on Jan. 17, 2023. According to the team, the network upgrade will “reduce the severity of gas spikes” and “address chain reorganizations (reorgs) in an effort to reduce time to finality.”...
Decentralized Exchange Trading Volumes Remain Lackluster in the New Year, Uniswap Leads the Way with Daily Swaps
14.1.2023
According to statistics, decentralized exchange (dex) monthly trading volumes have dropped significantly since Jan. 2022. After a brief spike in volume in Nov. 2022, dex trade volumes have been lackluster for the past 44 days. As of Jan. 14, 2023, Uniswap version three (V3) has the highest trade...
Osprey Vies for Control of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust; Tron’s Justin Sun Offers to Invest Up to $1B on DCG Assets
14.1.2023
Following charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission against the crypto exchange Gemini and the digital currency lender Genesis, Tron founder Justin Sun told the press that he may be able to purchase assets from Genesis, up to $1 billion, “depending on their evaluation of...
New York sued by environmental group after approval of crypto mining facility: Report
14.1.2023
The approval violates the New York climate law of 2019, plaintiffs claim. The facility was acquired by the Canadian crypto mining firm Digihost
Can Canada stay a crypto mining hub after Manitoba’s moratorium?
14.1.2023
Local stakeholders believe that a crypto mining moratorium might actually mean the beginning of a new dialogue between the government and the industry
Over $450M Shorts Liquidated in 24 Hours as Crypto Market Extends Rally
14.1.2023
Traders betting against the crypto market have suffered more than $450 million in losses over the past 24 hours as major cryptocurrencies surged higher in one of the most impressive rallies in about a year.
According to data by CoinGlass, short traders suffered around $457 million across major...