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Lawmakers Probe SEC and FINRA Over ‘Shady Approval’ of Prometheum
17.8.2023
U.S. lawmakers are probing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regarding the “shady approval” of Prometheum “as the first and only special purpose broker-dealer for digital assets.” They raised concerns about the timing...
Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun's Huobi-Linked Exchange WhiteBIT Raises Concerns Over Its Lending Platform
16.8.2023
An obscure exchange with connections to Justin Sun, WhiteBIT, has sparked concerns after advertising a staggering Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of 24.8% to users depositing Tether (USDT) for a year on its lending platform, Protos reported.
This rate is five times higher than the average USD money...
Understanding Blockchain's Eco-Friendly Shift: Five Steps to Clarify Energy Concerns
15.8.2023
Binance published a blog post on Monday teaching readers how to dispel commonly cited blockchain FUD related to the industry’s energy footprint and supposed environmental harm.
As the company points out, most of the industry’s energy footprint is related to mining on the Bitcoin network, which...
Coinbase CEO Acknowledges User Concerns and Vows to Enhance App Experience Amidst On-Chain Activity Surge
14.8.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong acknowledges that the surge in on-chain activities on the new layer-2 network Base has revealed significant flaws in the user experience of the Coinbase app and is committed to enhancing it.
In an August 13 Twitter post, Armstrong pointed out various issues that have...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Former SEC Insider Voices Concerns on BTC ETF Amidst Regulatory Gridlock
14.8.2023
As the world of cryptocurrency continues its volatile dance, the BTC/USD pair is currently witnessing a marginal increase, showing gains of nearly 0.10% and trading at a noteworthy $29,442 as of Monday.
Amid this backdrop, recent revelations have stirred the crypto community. A former...
UK Crypto Lobby Group Voices Concerns About FCA's Incentives Ban Impact – What's Going On?
11.8.2023
A UK crypto industry group has raised concerns about the potential negative consequences of a proposed ban on incentives by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Crypto lobby group CryptoUK has submitted a response to the FCA's recent regulatory regime for crypto advertisements and promotions...
US Inflation Climbs to 3.2% in July, Stoking Concerns and Dividing Market Opinions
10.8.2023
The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a growingly intricate inflationary scenario for the U.S. economy. Disclosed on Thursday, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) exhibited a 3.2% annual increase in July, primarily propelled by housing expenses. This...
Bitstamp Exchange to Suspend Trading of Several Popular Altcoins Due to US Regulatory Concerns – What Coins are Included?
9.8.2023
In a blog post released on August 8, Bitstamp, the oldest cryptocurrency exchange, declared its intention to "permanently" halt trading of certain altcoins for its users based in the United States, starting August 29, 2023.
The suspended assets include Axie Infinity (AXS), Chiliz (CHZ)...
Binance Sale of USDC for BTC and ETH Raises Fresh Concerns In Latest Proof-of-Reserves Report
8.8.2023
Binance's latest proof-of-reserves (PoR) report has come under scrutiny following its depleting USDC reserves after the collapse of Silvergate Bank.
The report released on Aug 1 to show transparency in the exchange’s dealings with user assets has sparked arguments across social media spaces...
Senator Calls for Audit on Palau’s Ripple-Backed Stablecoin Pilot Program
8.8.2023
Palauan senator Mark Rudimch has called for an audit of Palau’s stablecoin pilot program, launched by the country’s ministry of finance in partnership with Ripple in July. In a letter sent to the public auditor Satrunino Tewid, Rudimch reported the Palauan senate had concerns regarding...
Payments Giant Paypal Launches Dollar-Backed Stablecoin PYUSD
7.8.2023
Paypal has introduced its own stablecoin, representing the first venture of its kind by a leading financial firm. Initially reported by Bloomberg, the launch could notably accelerate the slow integration of cryptocurrencies for payment purposes. A New Era for Paypal: Introduction of PYUSD...
Coinbase Reports Significant Drop in Consumer Trading Volume Raising Concerns for Crypto Industry
6.8.2023
Coinbase has reported a significant drop in consumer trading volume, which has raised concerns for the crypto industry.
On Thursday, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange released its second quarter earnings report, revealing that transaction volume for consumers and institutions...
Worldcoin Confirms Kenya ID Verification Pause
5.8.2023
The CEO of Worldcoin’s founding entity confirmed on Aug. 2 that his organization has paused “World ID verifications in Kenya” and will attempt to address concerns raised by authorities. Kenya’s ICT Minister Eliud Owalo has said Worldcoin’s verification services were...
Certik Uncovers Security Vulnerability in Worldcoin’s Verification Process
4.8.2023
On May 29, 2023, Certik, a blockchain and smart contract auditing firm, reported a critical security vulnerability within Worldcoin’s verification process. This flaw could have allowed attackers to bypass strict identification measures and operate an Orb, a device used to collect users’...
Abracadabra's Bold Move: 200% Interest Proposed on $18 Million Loan to Curve Founder Amidst Bad Debt Concerns
3.8.2023
Abracadabra Finance has put forth a proposal aimed to adjust interest rates to mitigate the risk of bad debt resulting from an $18 million loan to Curve Finance founder Michael Egarov.
The proposal suggests hiking interest rates on the loan to 200% on two specific pools known as "cauldrons,"...
KPMG Study Highlights Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Shrink Carbon Footprints
3.8.2023
In a fresh analysis focusing on Bitcoin and its alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the ‘Big Four’ accounting titan KPMG delves into the digital currency’s promising contributions to this movement. The professional services entity highlights...
Kraken Co-founder Jesse Powell Voices Concerns About FTX 2.0
3.8.2023
The revival plans of crypto exchange FTX have been met with skepticism from industry insiders, with Jesse Powell, co-founder of Kraken, raising concerns about the feasibility of FTX 2.0's aspirations.
In a series of tweets, Powell questioned the viability of reviving the defunct FTX exchange...
Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activity on Financial Security, Privacy Concerns
2.8.2023
Kenya is the first country to fully suspend Worldcoin operations. Data protection offices in Europe have started investigations
How Monero addresses concerns about privacy and financial surveillance in crypto
2.8.2023
In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency, privacy, and financial surveillance have become central concerns. Monero, a leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency, has risen to address these issues effectively. This article delves into Monero Casino Sites, highlighting the importance of privacy...
RFK Jr. Defends Bitcoin, Denounces Climate Concerns as 'Smokescreen' to Limit Freedom
1.8.2023
Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. defends Bitcoin against environmental impact criticisms, asserting that opponents use it as a smokescreen to limit financial freedom.
On July 31, RFK responded to Sangha Systems director Daniel Feldman's recent Twitter thread discussing...