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Tether Responds to UN Report Alleging Involvement in Illicit Activity, Disputes Claims
16.1.2024
Major stablecoin firm Tether has responded to the United Nations (UN) report highlighting the alleged involvement of the Tether stablecoin USDT in illicit activity. Tether Challenges UN Report and Calls for Blockchain Education Read more ⬇️https://t.co/RM474wIiqo — Tether (@Tether_to) January...
BTC Tumbles Below $44K, Bitcoin Miners Drop 10% Boosting ETF 'Sell the News' Calls
12.1.2024
Bitcoin [BTC] dropped to near $43,000 Friday, a fall of 6% in day-over-day trading, while some bitcoin mining stocks tumbled over 10% extending yesterday's decline after Thursday's highly-anticipated spot bitcoin ETF debut
Crypto Community Calls to Boycott Vanguard as $7.7 Trillion Asset Manager Blocks Spot Bitcoin ETFs
12.1.2024
Source: Vanguard Asset management giant Vanguard has opted not to allow the purchase of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on its platform, triggering the crypto community. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal on January 11, Vanguard stated that it will not offer the new spot...
EBA Discusses Proposed Guidelines for Stablecoin Issuers
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / rarrarorro European banking regulators have urged stablecoin issuers and other stakeholders to dialogue with regulators ahead of proposed stablecoin rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MICA) regulation. EBA Calls for Synergy Between Stakeholders and Regulators...
5 Best Crypto to Buy that Twitter Influencers Back to Explode in 2024
8.1.2024
As investors scramble to position themselves for a strong 2024, Crypto Twitter influencers are placing their calls for the most explosive assets in the year ahead, here is a breakdown of the 5 best crypto to buy from crypto influencers. With a plethora of catalysts setting the stage for a 2024 bull...
Official X Account of Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Compromised – What’s Going On?
5.1.2024
Source: Pixabay/Werner Moser The X account (formerly Twitter) of blockchain security company CertiK has been compromised with bad actors posting a phishing link to a wallet drainer. On Jan 5, it was revealed that CertiK’s X account was a victim of a phishing attack with several calls from the wider...
Social Media Buzzes with ‘Buy the Dip’ Calls Following Bitcoin’s Slide
5.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / REDPIXEL In a recent surge of optimism among cryptocurrency traders, social media platforms have been flooded with calls to “buy the dip” following Bitcoin’s price slide. According to data from blockchain analytics firm Santiment, mentions of the phrase...
Bitcoin’s Obituary Bounce — Decline in ‘Death Calls’ Signals Resilient 2023
4.1.2024
Following numerous proclamations of bitcoin’s demise in 2021 and 2022, totaling 47 and 27 on the Bitcoin Obituaries list respectively, a mere eight declarations were noted in 2023. The final one emerged at the year’s end, attributed to crypto advocate Arthur Hayes, who warned that...
Euro at 25: ECB President Christine Lagarde Calls Euro the ‘World’s Second Most Important Currency’
3.1.2024
The president of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde and fellow European Union leaders recently hailed the euro for its role in giving the bloc “greater sovereignty in a turbulent world.” The EU leaders added, however, that more still needs to be done if the bloc and...
Jim Cramer Calls Bitcoin “Technological Marvel,” Says Its “Here To Stay”
2.1.2024
Former crypto-skeptic and “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer continued to sing Bitcoin’s praises during a Tuesday morning appearance on CNBC. Bitcoin is “here to stay” “This thing – you can’t kill it,” Cramer stated while discussing news of Bitcoin reaching...
Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Slams US Decision to Drop Additional Charges Against Bankman-Fried, Calls it a ‘Miscarriage of Justice’
1.1.2024
Source: a video screenshot, ABC News / YouTube US prosecutors have decided not to pursue the remaining charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, including allegations of foreign bribery and bank fraud. However, it is the dropped charge of unlawful political donations that has sparked significant concern...
DOJ’s Decision on SBF Case Outrages Crypto Industry — Coinbase Calls It ‘Miscarriage of Justice’
31.12.2023
The decision by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) not to pursue a second trial against disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has outraged the crypto industry. Crypto exchange Coinbase calls the decision a “miscarriage of justice.” One lawyer opined, “Ask yourself why is this case...
Former Monero Lead Maintainer Calls on Binance to Take a Stance on Privacy Coin Issue
30.12.2023
Ricardo Spagni, the former lead maintainer of Monero, one of the most used privacy coins in the cryptocurrency market, has called on Binance to take a stance on the issue of privacy coins. Spagni stated that avoiding taking sides in the process is a disservice to the whole industry and that...
Securities Regulators’ Association Calls for the Identification of Individuals Who Exercise Control Over Defi Platforms
27.12.2023
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has urged regulators seeking to understand decentralized finance (defi) arrangements to identify individuals who “exercise control or sufficient influence at the enterprise level.” The identification of such individuals...
Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Hits Lowest In 3 Years But Still Expands Crypto Operations + More News
25.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / sizsus Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Hits Lowest In 3 Years, But It Still Supports Crypto US SEC Holds Calls With Spot...
Nigerian Central Bank Lifts February 2021 Crypto Prohibition Order
23.12.2023
The Nigerian central bank has reversed its Feb. 5 order which barred banks and financial institutions from extending their services to crypto entities. The central bank said new guidelines align with the Financial Action Task Force’s updated recommendation 15, which calls for the regulation...
SEC Makes ‘Rare’ Calls to Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — Analyst Says ‘Good Sign’ for January 10 Approval
23.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly made “rare” calls to spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers and exchanges regarding their applications. A Bloomberg ETF analyst views this development as a “good sign” for the expected approvals...
Coinbase CEO Highlights Crypto’s Impact on Economic Freedom — Calls Crypto ‘the Future of Money’
22.12.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has highlighted that crypto isn’t just here to say but it’s the future of money. Emphasizing that cryptocurrency “gives people economic freedom, ensuring access to their own money and fair participation in the economy ungated by powerful legacy...
Bobby Kotick’s Goodbye Letter Calls Xbox ‘The World’s Most Admired Company’
20.12.2023
We knew that Activision Blizzard’s longtime CEO, Bobby Kotick, would be stepping down at the end of this year following Microsoft’s historic acquisition of his company—but we didn’t know that he’d officially leave on the last workday of 2023, technically two days before the end of the year. This...
Grayscale CEO Calls for Simultaneous Approval of Spot Products to Level the Field
19.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Technology / YouTube Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein believes the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) needs to approve spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) simultaneously. Sonnenshein expressed his views during a recent interview with...