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House Financial Services Committee Members Demand More Time to Debate New Digital Payment Proposal
2.2.2024
Leading members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, Chairman Patrick McHenry, Subcommittee Chairman French Hill, and Representative Mike Flood, have requested an extension of the public comment period for the CFPB’s proposed rule on digital consumer payment applications. This...
Crypto Lawyer Reveals Fed’s Involvement in ‘Operation Chokepoint’ on Digital Assets
1.2.2024
Image Source: Jimmy Aki, Midjourney On January 31, popular crypto lawyer James Murphy exposed subtle anti-crypto moves by the US Federal Reserve against crypto custody firm Custodia Bank. ‘Master Account’ Approval Takes Forever In a post on X (formerly Twitter), James “MetaLawMan” Murphy revealed...
US Banking Sector Volatility — Distressed Commercial Real Estate Sector Raises Default Concerns
1.2.2024
Following the U.S. central bank’s decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, the turbulence in the commercial real estate market has sent shockwaves through the country’s banking sector and internationally as well. On Thursday, New York Community Bancorp witnessed a further...
EIA Launches ‘Emergency Survey’ on Crypto Mining’s Power Use Amid Concerns of Alleged ‘Public Harm’
1.2.2024
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has gained clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct an urgent survey regarding electricity usage by cryptocurrency mining firms across the U.S. The EIA submitted this request on the grounds that “public harm...
Singapore Authorities Raise Concerns Around Crypto Draining Kits
1.2.2024
Singapore police authority and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore have raised concerns around cryptocurrency draining kits. In a joint statement, the authorities warned that cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging cryptocurrency drainers and targeting owners of digital wallets. (1/2) As...
XRP Price Prediction as On-Chain Data Suggests Ripple is Hacked for $100 Million – Is XRP Going to Crash?
31.1.2024
The XRP (XRP) price has rebounded back above $0.51 following downside earlier in the day on concerning reports that a key Ripple Labs executive had been hacked for XRP tokens worth over $100 million. Concerns about the security of XRP creator Ripple Labs XRP holdings, combined with concerns that...
Hong Kong Initiates Probe into Worldcoin Over Privacy Fears
31.1.2024
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Worldcoin project continues to raise privacy concerns — and is now under probe in Hong Kong. Local media outlet HKET reported that Hong Kong’s data protection authority investigated six Worldcoin booths, using a court warrant on Wednesday. They also requested the operators...
UK's Digital Pound Approach Should Help Manage Privacy Concerns, Experts Say
31.1.2024
The U.K.'s approach to handling privacy concerns posed by a digital pound should help quench concerns, according to interviews with a wide range of crypto industry legal and technical insiders
Experts Warn of Financial System Risks as Bitcoin ETFs Bridge Gap between Crypto and TradFi
31.1.2024
The recent launch of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking Bitcoin (BTC) has sparked concerns among experts about the potential risks that could emerge as cryptocurrencies become further intertwined with the traditional financial system. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 spot...
Best Crypto to Buy Today January 30 – Bittensor, Sui, Sei
30.1.2024
With cryptocurrencies in a bullish mood on Tuesday, investors are on the hunt for the best crypto to buy today. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hold at two-week highs the mid-$43,000s, comfortably above its 21 and 50DMAs. Concerns about Grayscale sell pressure has faded this week as outflows from GBTC...
Exclusive: Anza Co-Founder Responds to Solana Centralization Concerns
30.1.2024
The Solana blockchain crew has moved some team members from one of its divisions to a new entity called Anza. Anza co-founder Jeff Washington, a former engineer at Solana Labs, announced this move on Tuesday, revealing the team’s focus on improving the performance of a Solana Labs validator...
Floki and TokenFi Staking Halted Following Hong Kong Regulatory Concerns
30.1.2024
The Floki Inu cryptocurrency team has decided to halt its Floki and TokenFi staking programs in Hong Kong following a warning from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), which listed them as “suspicious investment products.” This response comes after the SFC warned users about...
Stellar Development Foundation Votes to Delay Protocol 20 Upgrade Amid Bug Concerns
30.1.2024
The Stellar Development Foundation wishes to put a hold on the upcoming Protocol 20 upgrade of the Stellar blockchain network, originally scheduled for January 30. This decision follows the discovery of a bug that could impact the Soroban smart contract transactions. Stellar Development Foundation...
Bitcoin Price Pumps Above $43,000 as BTC Bulls Regain Control – Here’s What to Watch This Week
29.1.2024
The Bitcoin price pumped back to the north of the $43,000 level for the first time in two weeks on Monday as the BTC bulls regained control, with sentiment strengthening due to easing concerns about Grayscale sell pressure, and as new bullish bets come in. Grayscale’s GBTC has been hit by heavy...
Coinbase Grapples with Regulatory Challenges, Analysts Forecast Volatility Ahead
29.1.2024
Bitcoin’s recent decline of more than 10% following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not only impacted the crypto market but also raised concerns for companies like Coinbase, according to an analyst. Coinbase stock pricing has shown...
New Scam: Fake Patreon Accounts Used to Promote Malicious Crypto Projects
29.1.2024
Crypto users have raised concerns about a surge in phishing emails with crypto-themed content, originating from the popular content creator platform Patreon. According to reports on social media platforms such as X and Reddit, scammers are signing up users’ email addresses for Patreon...
Morgan Stanley on Decline of US Dollar, JPMorgan Warns of a BTC Selloff, BTC Mining Improved, and More — Week in Review
28.1.2024
Morgan Stanley has raised concerns about the potential decline of the U.S. dollar’s dominance due to the increasing interest in digital currencies. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has warned of a potential bitcoin selloff, anticipating a $3 billion outflow from Grayscale’s Bitcoin fund....
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as BTC Bounces 5% and ETH Pushes Past $2,200 – New Rally Starting?
27.1.2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum are charting a renewed path in the cryptocurrency markets, signaling a potential rally. On Saturday, Bitcoin saw a noteworthy rise, trading at $41,833, marking over 4% increase. The recent call for enhanced regulation by the chair of the CFTC, specifically targeting concerns...
Bank of England, HM Treasury Respond to Digital Pound Consultation Amid Strong Public Interest
27.1.2024
Amidst public interest, the Bank of England and HM Treasury have addressed key concerns regarding the digital pound, reassuring the public of stringent legislative measures for privacy and control, alongside the maintenance of traditional cash. HM Treasury and Bank of England Respond to Public’s...
ECB Staff Unhappy With Christine Lagarde’s Leadership, Survey Shows
27.1.2024
A survey of European Central Bank (ECB) staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Christine Lagarde’s leadership. More than half of the respondents rated Lagarde’s performance as “very poor” or “poor.” Some expressed concerns that the former...