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Shielding Your Digital Realm: How to Protect Yourself and Crypto From SIM Swap Attacks
6.10.2023
In 2023, several SIM swap attacks have targeted cryptocurrency advocates and high-profile industry members, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Below is a comprehensive guide aimed at educating our readers on mitigating SIM swap attacks and safeguarding against hacks. Understanding...
Despite Facing Corruption Allegations, Senator Advocates for Stricter Crypto and Bitcoin Oversight
26.9.2023
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), a vocal critic of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, finds himself at the center of a political corruption scandal.
Menendez has been charged with bribery, allegedly accepting a variety of illicit gifts, including gold, cash, and mortgage payments, in exchange...
Graffiti artists Street Cy₿er are painting the town Bitcoin
25.9.2023
Nine months after launching, the Street Cy₿er artist collective has over 100 street artists, musicians and Bitcoin enthusiasts involved
Crypto Advocates Among Arnault Heirs: LVMH's Succession in Focus
18.9.2023
The luxury conglomerate LVMH, headed by CEO Bernard Arnault, is facing a pivotal moment in its history as the business magnate decides which of his five children will inherit his vast empire.
This decision could significantly impact the adoption of crypto and blockchain technology within...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Advocates for DeFi Protocols to Challenge CFTC in Court
14.9.2023
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has weighed in on the recent enforcement actions taken by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) against operators of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
Armstrong has called for these DeFi protocols to take legal action against the CFTC, emphasizing...
What Is XRP? A Brief History of the Real-Time Gross Settlement System
13.9.2023
While Ripple has its critics, there exists a passionate ‘army’ of XRP advocates who firmly believe it represents the future of decentralized finance and cross-border settlement. In this Learning and Insights guide, our objective is to walk you through a brief history of Ripple and...
Environmentalists Rally Against Crypto Mining Facility Renewal in New York, Citing Climate Concerns
11.9.2023
Environmental advocates are redoubling their efforts to persuade New York officials to decline an air permit renewal for a cryptocurrency mining facility in North Tonawanda. They assert that the operation imperils residents’ quality of life and undermines the state’s climate objectives...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Davis Polk Urges SEC to Approve Spot ETF, Highlighting Market Potential and Successful Crypto Entrepreneurs
6.9.2023
On Wednesday, Bitcoin saw a modest uptick, trading at $25,798, marking a nearly 0.50% increase. The financial landscape is buzzing with anticipation as Davis Polk, a prominent grayscale legal firm, ardently advocates for the SEC's approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF.
Their endorsement is rooted...
Singapore Elects President Who Advocates ‘One Regulatory System’ for Crypto and Traditional Finance
6.9.2023
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the former deputy prime minister and central bank chairman of Singapore, has been elected as the new president of the country. The Singaporean president-elect, who advocates for a single regulatory system for both crypto and traditional finance, wants to make sure that...
PM Modi Advocates Global Framework for Crypto Regulation and Ethical AI at B20 Summit
28.8.2023
Speaking at the B20 Summit India 2023, organized by CII, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a worldwide framework for cryptocurrencies and the ethical implementation of artificial intelligence (AI).
Modi, addressing the summit, which took place from August 25–27 in New Delhi...
As Ordinal Transaction Dominance Soars, NFT Advocates Question Bitcoin’s Reported Downturn
21.8.2023
Metrics reveal a significant day for the Bitcoin blockchain as 411,511 Ordinal inscriptions were minted Sunday, clinching the title of the second most prolific day for inscriptions ever. Additionally, over the past seven days, Ordinal inscriptions represented a hefty 53.9% of all transaction...
US Rep. Warren Davidson Criticizes CBDCs, Advocates Permissionless P2P Money Instead
24.7.2023
The United States Republican Representative, Warren Davidson, has reiterated his stance against a government central bank digital currency (CBDC), claiming that they should be banned and criminalized.
In response to a job posting, from the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, for a “senior crypto...
SEC Chair Advocates Increased AI Use for Market Surveillance and Enforcement
19.7.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler says the SEC could benefit from making greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) in several areas, including enforcement and market surveillance. However, he also raised a number of concerns associated with AI, emphasizing that...
Arkham Intelligence Rolls Out Crypto Data Marketplace; Privacy Advocates Cry Foul
10.7.2023
On-chain data provider Arkham Intelligence has announced the release of a marketplace that allows people to buy and sell on-chain cryptocurrency data
Open-source advocates launch OP Stack testnet to fund public goods
7.7.2023
The Public Goods Network from Gitcoin promises to redirect most net sequencer fees into public goods, instead of giving them to token holders or developers
Advocates call for Hong Kong govt stablecoin to compete with Tether and USD Coin
4.7.2023
“Issuing a stablecoin pegged to the HK dollar not only helps to solidify HK’s leadership in the blockchain sector but also propels the progress of the digital HK dollar," said the report
Privacy advocates score a win after Binance buckles on coin listings
2.7.2023
Those of us in Italy and surrounding countries will be allowed to continue trading Zcash, Monero and other coins that Binance sought to condemn as unworthy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advocates for Bitcoin and Opposes CBDCs in Candid Interview
23.6.2023
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in an interview with the New York Post on June 22, 2023, and discussed a wide range of topics, including vaccines and bitcoin. Kennedy stated that if he becomes president, he will ensure that the U.S. maintains “policies that support...
Invesco Reapplies for Bitcoin ETF, Advocates for More Crypto Investment Products
21.6.2023
Invesco first filed for a Bitcoin ETF in the fall of 2021, but has since re-applied in light of BlackRock’s application
Draft Legislation From House Republicans Drums Up Support From Crypto Advocates
3.6.2023
New draft legislation is drumming up support among cryptocurrency advocates who cheered its focus on defining what constitutes a security versus a commodity.
Republican lawmakers teamed up on Friday in the US House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee on a discussion...