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Crypto self-custody a ‘fundamental human right’ but not risk-free: Community
18.11.2022
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that risks of having bugs in smart contracts are still present when opting for self-custody
Fed paper looks at theoretical role of remuneration, convenience in CBDC design
17.11.2022
The discussion paper reviews the literature on the impact of CBDCs in large, developed economies and draws some conclusions and specific design elements
Citi Analyst Joseph Ayoub Warns of Serious Contagion Risks From FTX Implosion, Here’s What Could Happen
16.11.2022
As collapsed exchange FTX is advancing through its voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, some market observers are concerned over the risk of a broader contagion spreading across the crypto ecosystem, according to Joseph Ayoub, an analyst at international financial industry player...
Could South Korean Crypto Exchanges Be Safe from Bankruptcy Risk?
15.11.2022
With some of the biggest names in the crypto exchange game apparently teetering on the cusp of bankruptcy, attention in South Korea is turning to domestic trading platforms. And some are suggesting that the nation’s sector may be safe from insolvency – at least for the time being.
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Ethereum turns deflationary for the first time since the Merge — ETH price still risks 50% drop
11.11.2022
A bearish technical setup and a declining number of Ethereum whales pose downside risks for ETH price
Bitcoin price risks $17K amid claim Binance may reject FTX takeover
9.11.2022
Further losses come in step with confusion over the future of FTX under Binance, while CPI data looms on the horizon
NFL Legend Tom Brady Caught in FTX Fallout, Risks Losing Complete Strategic Investment
9.11.2022
A tarnished record after coming out of retirement, a divorce, and now a wipeout of the strategic investment in FTX. 2022 has been a rough year for the seven-time Super Bowl champion
FTX Token price risks 30% plunge as a 23M FTT 'part' moves to Binance
7.11.2022
Alameda Research reportedly obtained $2.2 billion worth of loans using FTT as collateral, a token created by cryptocurrency exchange FTX
Crypto no more in top 10 most-cited potential risks: US central bank report
7.11.2022
The U.S.-China tensions, the Russia-Ukraine war, higher energy prices, rising inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic and cyberattacks came out as some of the most pressing financial risk concerns
Bank of Thailand Needs More Time to Complete and Launch Retail Digital Currency
31.10.2022
The central bank of Thailand is not going to rush with the launch of its digital currency as it’s not yet sure about the benefits it would bring. According to the head of the monetary authority, the development of the state-issued coin may take several years. Thailand’s Central Bank Wants to Better...
Singapore Seeks to Reduce Risks for Retail Crypto Investors With Restrictive Rules
27.10.2022
Financial authorities in Singapore have proposed new regulations designed to protect consumers from risks associated with cryptocurrency investment and trading. The measures, which also aim to expand regulations for stablecoins, will be discussed with the industry before their adoption. Singapore...
Crypto Echoes Risks of 2008 Financial Crisis, Says US CFTC Commissioner
26.10.2022
Though the crypto industry is a sliver of the overall U.S. financial system, the “growing interest by traditional finance” firms should put regulators on notice of dangerous risks to come, said Christy Goldsmith Romero, a commissioner with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Ethereum is ahead of Bitcoin this rally — But ETH price still risks 20% crash against BTC
26.10.2022
Ether has entered a bearish range that preceded a 35% price crash in the April–May 2022 session
Monetary Authority of Singapore May Introduce Risk Test Before Permitting Cryptocurrency Trading
26.10.2022
Source: AdobeStock / martinhosmat083 Singapore’s retail investors may have to take a risk awareness test to be allowed to trade crypto, in order to ensure that they have sufficient knowledge of the risks involved.  Citing two consultation papers published on Wednesday, the CNA reported...
Ethereum’s Layer 2 Rollups Reduce Costs, but the Risks Are Underappreciated
26.10.2022
Ethereum’s incumbent rollup networks cannot currently claim that they “borrow” Ethereum’s security. Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that breaks down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: US Financial Stability Risks Could Materialize, Cites ‘Dangerous and Volatile Environment’
26.10.2022
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that financial stability risks could materialize in the U.S. Noting that “Inflation remains too high, and we are contending with serious global headwinds,” she stressed that the Treasury is “closely monitoring the financial sector,...
On-Chain Analysis: How to Effectively Manage DeFi Risks
24.10.2022
BTC energy use jumps 41% in 12 months, increasing regulatory risks
19.10.2022
Despite the European Union rejecting a proposal banning crypto mining earlier this year, more regulations could soon be implemented to mitigate the environmental impacts of crypto mining
What are the risks of the Ethereum Merge?
16.10.2022
The mammoth task of merging Ethereum’s mainnet and Beacon Chain is finally complete, but what are the risks?
Report: Paypal HK Halts Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Group’s Payments Over ‘Excessive Risks’
15.10.2022
According to a report from a pro-democracy group in Hong Kong, Paypal HK has reportedly stopped processing payments for the League of Social Democrats (LSD). The pro-democracy group said that they were “stunned” to hear the news, and they now have “one less way [to collect...