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Decentralization in the centers of power: Learn crypto from Biden's SEC chair pick, part 3/3

19.1.2021
The next leader of the U.S. securities regulator seems to be sympathetic to the mission of decentralization

Blockchain Bites: ‘Crowded’ Crypto Traders, Ether All-Time High, the Bitcoin Battery Proposal

19.1.2021
Bitcoin's environmental impact has become top focus for some critics as traders go "long BTC" and Dunamu reveals a “fear and greed” index

Crypto Derivatives Surge, Bitcoin Options Open Interest Climbs to $9.6 Billion

19.1.2021
Bitcoin options open interest has reached $9.6 billion according to derivatives market data as the metric is nearing the high captured on January 7, 2021. Moreover, the aggregate open interest in bitcoin futures is steadily nearing all-time highs. While cryptocurrency spot markets have...

How to regulate exchanges: Learn crypto from Biden's SEC chair pick, part 2/3

19.1.2021
The SEC's incoming chair predicted the crackdown on crypto exchanges over AML concerns back in 2018. See what other insight he had

Criminal Activity in Crypto Transactions Fell Sharply in 2020, Says Chainalysis

19.1.2021
Partly offsetting the positive trend is an explosion in ransomware attacks, which rose 311% from 2019

Russian Crypto Exchange Shuts Down Amid Accusations of Exit Scam

19.1.2021
The Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin has shut down amid accusations that it has pulled an exit scam. Customers are unable to withdraw their funds and have been asked to provide extensive identifying information which they fear would lead to identity theft. The exchange claims that it...

Crypto startup Amber Group raises $530 million AUM as institutions, retail arrive

19.1.2021
The crypto-finance company reported a 275% annual increase in assets under management in 2020

The way forward for ICOs: Learn crypto from Biden's SEC chair pick, part 1/3

19.1.2021
Gensler will likely be replacing Jay Clayton, who famously slowed down the ICO market during his tenure at the SEC. Will Gensler issue new clarity?

State of Crypto: What the Crypto World Should Watch for in the Biden Era

19.1.2021
The incoming president has already announced he would tap pro-crypto, pro-regulation Gary Gensler to lead the SEC, but a number of other names and issues remain outstanding

Thieves Grab $451K in Cash From Hong Kong Crypto Trader

19.1.2021
The robbers lured a female cryptocurrency trader into an office and threatened her with a weapon, according to a report

New ‘market fear’ index lets traders bet on crypto volatility

19.1.2021
COTI’s new Crypto Volatility Index allows traders to profit from highly-volatile cryptocurrency markets

Ethereum and Altcoins Take Over the Crypto Market, Bitcoin Stable

19.1.2021
Bitcoin price remained in a range below the USD 37,500 and USD 38,000 resistance levels. BTC seems to be consolidating, while many altcoins gained bullish momentum. It is currently (13:00 UTC) trading well above USD the 36,050 support, but it is facing many hurdles. Most major altcoins started...

South Korean Traders Offered First Fear-Greed Crypto Volatility Tool

19.1.2021
Source: Adobe/sergei_fish13 The South Korean crypto firm Dunamu, the operator of the market-leading Upbit trading platform, has launched a real-time digital assets “fear-greed” gauge that it claims will help crypto enthusiasts measure whether traders are spooked, clambering for profits –...

Hong Kong Crypto Robbers Strike Again: Gang Makes off with 450k Tether Haul

19.1.2021
Source: Adobe/Дмитрий Ногаев Trading crypto in person is becoming increasingly risky in Hong Kong – with a second trader this month robbed by violent thugs after agreeing to swap cash for tokens offline. Per the South China Morning Post and Apple Daily’s Hong Kong site, the latest victim...

European Parliament Petitioned to Create Crypto Crime Compensation Fund

19.1.2021
A petition has been submitted to the European Parliament, asking to implement a scheme to compensate crypto-related victims. The crimes mentioned in the petition 0421/2020 include fraud, piracy, and extortion. Petition’s Author Represents Victims in the Bitsane Alleged Scam Case According...

Armed robbers steal $450K from Hong Kong crypto trader

19.1.2021
A gang of four robbers has reportedly stolen about $450,000 from a crypto trader in Hong Kong

UK Crypto-Skeptic’s Anti-Bitcoin Petition Looks Set for a Sad Fate

19.1.2021
An outspoken British financial advisor’s petition to ban bitcoin (BTC) and crypto transactions in the UK has garnered just 124 signatures despite widespread media coverage. The petition, named “Legislate to prohibit transactions in cryptocurrencies in the UK,” went live at the start of the year...