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Latam Insights: Argentine Digital Currency Bill to Be Introduced ‘as Soon as Possible,’ Bitfinex Free P2P Exchanges
23.10.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: The Central Bank of Argentina is pushing for the introduction of the digital currency “as soon as possible,” Bitfinex makes P2P transactions free...
Bitfinex's CTO Paolo Ardoino Endorses RGB Protocol for Bitcoin Stablecoins
20.10.2023
Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer (CTO) at crypto exchange Bitfinex, has expressed his support for the RGB protocol as the "best opportunity" for issuing stablecoins on the Bitcoin network.
In an interview with crypto news outlet The Block, Ardoino said he sees RGB as the “rightful...
Drivechains in Bitcoin Could Enhance Higher Throughput and Improved Privacy: Bitfinex CTO
18.10.2023
Bitfinex Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Paolo Ardoino has stated that drivechains in the Bitcoin network could be the “game changer” amid the ongoing debate surrounding the Bip-300 proposal.
This announcement was made during an exclusive interview with The Block. Ardoino cited that drivechains...
Tether Promotes Paolo Ardoino to CEO
13.10.2023
Paolo Ardoino appointed new CEO at Tether
Bitfinex is looking for a $150 million share repurchase
11.10.2023
Bitfinex’s proprietor is contemplating a $150 million share repurchase as a means of enhancing its operational control over the private company. The reason is more pressing as the emphasis on regulatory aspects continues to grow. Hong Kong-based iFinex has the same board of directors...
Bitfinex Owner Seeks Regulatory Leverage with $150 Million Buyback
11.10.2023
In response to the recent regulatory challenges faced by Bitfinex, iFinex Inc., the Hong Kong-based parent company, is set to repurchase shares worth $150 million from its shareholders, constituting approximately 9% of the company's total outstanding capital. This move, reported by Bloomberg...
iFinex proposes $150M share buyback from Bitfinex hack affected users: Report
11.10.2023
Bitfinex hack victim from 2016 received iFinex shares as a form of compensation as the crypto exchange didn’t have enough cash at hand to make users whole
Today in Crypto: A US FTX Team Found Backdoor to Alameda Months Before Collapse, Hong Kong Financial Watchdog and Police Form Task Force to Investigate Suspicious Crypto Activity
5.10.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: A US FTX Team Found Backdoor to Alameda Months Before Collapse, Hong Kong Financial Watchdog and Police...
Bitfinex Analysts: Bitcoin's September Surge Signals Potential Bullish October
4.10.2023
Bitcoin's performance in September, which saw it closing the month in the green, has piqued the interest of analysts at the crypto exchange Bitfinex, who suggest this could signal a bullish October for the number one cryptocurrency.
Historically, a positive September has often set the stage for...
Bitfinex’s Role in Taming Crypto Market Volatility: Resilience at Its Core
4.10.2023
Understanding volatility in the crypto market The world of cryptocurrencies is known for its volatility, with prices fluctuating wildly within short periods. For traders, the ability to navigate and even capitalize on this is crucial to success. Understanding volatility in the crypto market is...
Uptober Begins: Bitcoin’s Rally Sparks $40K Hopes; Yet $20K Threat Lingers
3.10.2023
The price of bitcoin (BTC) has risen 6% over the previous 30 days, pushed higher by factors such as its finite availability and growing investor confidence, according to this week’s Bitfinex Alpha report. Moreover, on October 1, a popular cryptocurrency trader suggested that $40,000 could...
Tether Treasury receives two $50M USDT lump sums from Bitfinex
2.10.2023
Two transactions showed lump sums of $500,000,000 in USDT being transferred from Bitfinex to the Tether Treasury only a few minutes apart
Bitfinex to Enhance Clients' Assets Security Using Zodia Custody's Interchange Product
28.9.2023
Zodia's Interchange allows clients to keep their assets on its platform, while their holdings are mirrored and available on an exchange for trading
How big is Bitcoin in Lugano? Decentralize with Cointelegraph goes to BTC school
19.9.2023
Adam Back, Paolo Ardoino and enthusiastic students from all over the world share insights on Bitcoin school as well as crypto adoption in Switzerland
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...
Crypto market outflows reached $55B in August as liquidity dwindled — Bitfinex
14.9.2023
Crypto’s liquidity crunch could allow event-based volatility to have a greater impact on prices, according to a recent analysis from Bitfinex
Bitfinex and Tether CTO Faces Deposition in Market Manipulation Case – Here's the Latest
12.9.2023
Paolo Ardoino – the outspoken CTO of Tether and Bitfinex – is set to testify this week as part of a years-long class action lawsuit against both exchanges after the executive's attempt to delay deposition was rejected by the court.
On Friday, legal counsel for the stablecoin issuer and crypto...
Tether and Bitfinex await the ruling after the Court denies leave
12.9.2023
Bitfinex has stated that the District Court has rejected their request for leave to amend the class action and that they anticipate receiving a favorable judgment soon. Tether is on the list as well, waiting for the final verdict. Laura Taylor Swain, the Chief Judge, has rejected Shawn...
Bitcoin Dips Below $25K in a Tumultuous Crypto Market, While Traditional Equities Soar on Tesla’s Rise
11.9.2023
Bitcoin’s (BTC) value dipped under the $25K mark on Monday, a level unseen in 88 days, pushing the global cryptocurrency market cap perilously close to falling below the $1 trillion benchmark. Presently, BTC is hovering just above the $25K mark at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday afternoon....
Bitfinex’s Resilience: Tracing its Transformation Throughout Crypto History
6.9.2023
Bitfinex, the pioneering cryptocurrency exchange, emerged in 2012, establishing itself as a trailblazer in the industry. With a resolute goal of offering a resilient trading platform for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Bitfinex swiftly garnered attention for its avant-garde trading tools...