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How NFT technology is creating room for a ‘no risk’ sports prediction market?
21.11.2022
Sports betting dates back to the ancient times when chariot racing was a popular form of entertainment in ancient Greece, around 700 BC. Today, it is a billion-dollar industry featuring all forms of sporting events. But more importantly, sports betting has come a long way to find its footing...
American CryptoFed registration at risk as SEC alleges filing anomalies
20.11.2022
The SEC instituted administrative proceedings against American CryptoFed to determine the issuance of a stop order which would retract its registration and bar sales of in-house tokens, Ducat and Locke
EverEarn Ethereum Blockchain Public Presale With USDC Rewards
18.11.2022
PRESS RELEASE. As if the cryptoverse needed more reasons for people to be fearful, both FTX and BlockFi rocked cryptocurrency blockchains and investors alike, sending prices spiraling, blockchains congesting, and investors hunkering down for more ‘crypto-winter’. But amidst this...
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
Bitcoin Price and Ethereum Prediction - Risk-off Triggers as Genesis Trading Halts Withdrawals
17.11.2022
Bitcoin is mostly unchanged on November 17, but it remains under pressure as Genesis Trading, a crypto financial services firm, has suspended withdrawals from its loan section, citing the "extraordinary market instability" caused by Sam Bankman's FTX collapse. Ethereum, the second-most valuable...
FDIC to prioritize crypto risk assessment as banks perform poorly in Q2
16.11.2022
With banks reporting $470 billion in unrealized losses and FDIC foreseeing the continuation of this trend, acting chairman Gruenberg believed banks must cautiously engage in crypto-asset activities
Citi Analyst Warns of ‘Serious’ Contagion Risk to Crypto Ecosystem From FTX Failure
16.11.2022
A Citi analyst has warned of a serious risk of broader contagion to the crypto ecosystem stemming from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, noting that the contagion “can last for a significant amount of time.” He added that the crypto industry seems to have “no significant lender...
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.
Per a report...
Charities risk losing a generation of donors if they don't accept crypto
15.11.2022
Crypto donations expose charities to a "new demographic of funders" that they can’t afford to miss out on
White House, US Senators Call for Proper Crypto Oversight
12.11.2022
The White House and members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee have called for proper cryptocurrency regulation following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. “Without proper oversight of cryptocurrencies, they risk harming everyday Americans, and this is something that clearly we monitor...
MakerDAO Risk Core Unit makes urgent parameter change request in light of recent market events
11.11.2022
The proposed change would prevent certain coins that have fallen in value recently from being used as collateral
California Regulator Reveals Investigation Into FTX’s Failure, Says ‘Crypto Assets Are High-Risk Investments’
11.11.2022
After it was discovered that FTX was dealing with financial issues and the crypto exchange paused withdrawals, U.S. regulators started to take notice. On Nov. 10, 2022, California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) published a consumer alert and said the state regulator...
Major VC Firm Sequoia Capital Marks FTX Investment to $0 — Says ‘Liquidity Crunch Has Created Solvency Risk for FTX’
10.11.2022
Venture capital giant Sequoia Capital is marking its investment in the embattled crypto exchange FTX down to $0. “In recent days, a liquidity crunch has created solvency risk for FTX,” the firm stressed, adding that “The full nature and extent of this risk is not known at this...
FTX Blowup Puts Trove of Prized Bored Apes at Risk of Liquidation
9.11.2022
Yuga Labs, the NFT collective behind the majority of tokens held in the crypto empire’s wallet, has previously raised capital from FTX Ventures, though Alameda Research is in control of the wallet
Countries ignoring crypto AML rules risk placement on FATF's 'grey list' — Report
8.11.2022
Reports suggest the Financial Action Task Force will conduct annual checks to ensure countries are enforcing anti-money laundering rules for crypto providers
Santander UK Limits Cryptocurrency Exchange Transactions, Bank Says Investing in Crypto ‘Can Be High Risk’
3.11.2022
On Nov. 3, Santander UK, the subsidiary of the Spanish financial giant Banco Santander, S.A., published a notice that says “investing in cryptocurrency assets can be high risk.” Furthermore, the British bank also imposed a limit on cryptocurrency exchanges using the firm’s...
ASIC's Longo pledges action against certain ‘high-risk’ crypto products
3.11.2022
The chair of Australia’s market regulator has warned that “action will be taken” on financial product issuers who promote risky products to a wide consumer base
Indian Central Bank RBI Begins First Digital Rupee Pilot Today
1.11.2022
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is launching its first digital rupee pilot on Nov. 1. with the participation of nine banks. “Settlement in central bank money would reduce transaction costs by pre-empting the need for settlement guarantee infrastructure or...
Argo Blockchain is at risk of closing if it fails further financing
31.10.2022
Argo Blockchain has been selling its Bitcoin holdings earlier this year to cut debt to Michael Novogratz’s crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital
Troubled Bitcoin Miner Core Scientific's Shares Continue to Plunge on Bankruptcy Risk
28.10.2022
Shares of bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZ) fell another 14% Friday after a rough week amid financial woes and analyst downgrades