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August PCE Inflation Data: Federal Reserve's Key Measure Dips, Easing Market Concerns
29.9.2023
According to data released today by the U.S. Burea of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Federal Reserve's preferred metric for inflation, known as the core personal-consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, showed a decrease in August.
The PCE report was released amid growing concerns about...
The World Federation of Exchanges Chips Recommendations for Crypto Service Providers as Regulatory Concerns Grow
29.9.2023
The World Federation of Exchanges, WFE has shared its suggestions for the digital asset sectors as user adoption and regulatory fears surges.
In a Sept 28 press release, the exchange body pointed out six recommendations for the sector and regulators to address user fears as some of their members...
Marathon Digital Mines Invalid Bitcoin Block, Blames Bug Amid Community Concerns
28.9.2023
Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital confirmed it mined an invalid block due to a bug during an experiment to sharpen the company’s operations.
The firm disclosed the incident in an announcement on X (formerly Twitter) saying the firm utilizes a small portion of the hash rate to experiment in...
JPMorgan CEO Warns of the Fed Raising Interest Rates to 7% With Stagflation
28.9.2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the Federal Reserve potentially raising interest rates to 7% and that the U.S. economy could experience stagflation. “I am not sure if the world is prepared for 7%,” he stressed, adding that there is “a range of outcomes.”...
Chase UK to Block Crypto Payments Amid Scam Concerns and Regulatory Changes
26.9.2023
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s U.K. division, Chase UK, is putting the brakes on cryptocurrency-related payments. Come October 16, any Chase UK customers attempting to make a bank transfer or card payment linked to crypto will find themselves thwarted. Chase UK to Halt Crypto Payments...
SEC raises concerns over Coinbase in objection to Celsius restructuring plan
25.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and chief legal officer Paul Grewal issued a joint statement questioning the SEC's reasoning in its Sept. 22 objection
Chainlink Addresses Concerns as Users Spot Subtle Alterations to Multisig
25.9.2023
Decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) has responded to criticism regarding a recent alteration to the number of signers required on its multisig wallet.
The change, which reduced the required number of signatures from 4-of-9 to 4-of-8, sparked backlash from critics on social media...
South Korean Authorities Take Aim at Unregulated Crypto OTC Desks Amid Money Laundering Concerns
19.9.2023
South Korean prosecutors and regulators are directing their attention toward reported issues concerning unregulated cryptocurrency-based over-the-counter (OTC) trading and deposit enterprises. During the third annual prosecutors’ conference, officials proposed the necessity for enhanced...
Department of Justice: Sam Bankman-Fried's Proposed Jury Questions Raise Concerns
16.9.2023
The US Department of Justice has expressed concerns over the proposed jury questions put forth by Sam Bankman-Fried, suggesting that they may be unnecessarily intrusive and potentially intended to support his defense.
In a letter addressed to Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of...
Crypto Market Sees $55 Billion Outflow in August Amid Liquidity Concerns - Bitfinex Report
15.9.2023
As much as $55 billion in capital exited the crypto market in August, while both trading volumes and volatility remained at suppressed levels, a new report has revealed.
According to the report, published by crypto exchange Bitfinex on September 11, the massive outflows came from three major...
Hong Kong Lawmaker Addresses Vitalik Buterin’s Concerns on City's Crypto-Friendliness
15.9.2023
Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng has extended an invitation to Buterin to gain a firsthand understanding of the region's regulatory environment and crypto-related strategies after the Ethereum co-founder questioned the city's crypto-friendliness.
Ng asserted that Hong Kong boasts a stable policy...
Ether Staking Landscape Gets Boost as SSV Mainnet Seeks to Dispel Centralization Concerns
14.9.2023
The launch comes as staking landscape is dominated by centralized staking providers, which together hold more than 70% of the staked ether (ETH) supply
FTX Revises Crypto Asset Sale Proposal Amid U.S. Trustee's Concerns
14.9.2023
In a recent filing, bankrupt crypto exchange FTX modified its proposed guidelines for liquidating its substantial crypto holdings, addressing concerns raised by the U.S. trustee.
In response to objections raised by the U.S. Trustee on their previous filings, FTX made significant revisions to their...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Market Cap Plummets, Gensler Expresses Concerns, and Luno Restricts UK Investments
12.9.2023
As Bitcoin faces tumultuous waters, trading at $25,187 with a 2.16% decrease on Tuesday, the broader cryptocurrency landscape also experiences significant shifts.
The entire cryptocurrency market capitalization has plummeted below the $1 trillion threshold, largely influenced by major...
Environmentalists Rally Against Crypto Mining Facility Renewal in New York, Citing Climate Concerns
11.9.2023
Environmental advocates are redoubling their efforts to persuade New York officials to decline an air permit renewal for a cryptocurrency mining facility in North Tonawanda. They assert that the operation imperils residents’ quality of life and undermines the state’s climate objectives...
Digital Euro Conspiracy Theories and Privacy Concerns Put EU Central Bankers in the Hot Seat
11.9.2023
Officials promise privacy controls for the possible new CBDC, but are less clear how to respond to wilder reactions
Bitcoin Price Prediction: India Contemplates Crypto Regulation Amidst IMF-FSB Guidelines and CBDC Concerns
11.9.2023
On Monday, Bitcoin price experienced a minor decline of 0.50%, trading at $25,742. This shift in value comes amidst India's contemplation of regulating the cryptocurrency sector in alignment with the IMF-FSB guidelines.
While the move towards introducing Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)...
Fed Official: Digital Dollar Decision Still a Long Way Off
10.9.2023
The Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision has affirmed that the U.S. central bank is “a long way” from making a decision on whether to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Fed official also voiced concerns regarding USD stablecoins, emphasizing that they...
ECB Official Shares Digital Euro Progress, Concerns Over Paypal’s Stablecoin
7.9.2023
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta has warned about stablecoins issued by private providers, such as Paypal. He also provided an update on the progress of the digital euro. “At the ECB, our investigation phase is now in its final stage, preparing the ground...
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Explores Privacy Protocol Amid Tornado Cash Concerns
7.9.2023
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has collaborated on a research paper that explores the development of a privacy protocol called Privacy Pools.
The paper aims to address concerns surrounding existing privacy platforms such as Tornado Cash while advocating for the coexistence of financial...