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Bitcoin tanks, gold rebounds as Israel vows Iran ‘will pay’ for attack
2.10.2024
The price of Bitcoin fell around $4,000 after Iran fired around 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.
Mike McGlone — Hedge Funds Push Gold Toward $3K Amid Global Market Uncertainty
25.9.2024
In a recent interview, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, emphasized the significant role of hedge funds in gold’s ongoing price surge. McGlone shared his insights on the impact of macroeconomic factors, including China’s economic slowdown and the Federal...
Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Receives 24-Month Sentence
24.9.2024
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to her involvement in several crimes. The courtroom banned cameras, video, and phone recordings during the sentencing. Even though the judge commended her in court...
Court Orders New York Man to Pay $36M for Forex, Digital Asset Fraud
21.9.2024
William Koo Ichioka has been ordered to pay over $36 million after admitting to a forex and digital asset fraud scheme. His scam, which started in 2018, involved falsifying financial documents and misusing investor funds for personal luxuries like cars and jewelry. In addition to financial...
CFTC eyeing Polymarket, betting platforms amid elections, says chair
18.9.2024
If an offshore entity’s “footprint” in the US is big enough, they must register their derivative contracts or risk facing enforcement actions, says CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam
CFTC eyeing Polymarket, betting platforms amid elections, says chair
18.9.2024
If an offshore entity’s “footprint” in the US is big enough, they must register their derivative contracts or risk facing enforcement actions, says CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam
UBS Expects Higher Gold Prices as US Dollar Weakens — ‘Gold’s Rally Has Further to Run’
17.9.2024
Global investment bank UBS predicts continued pressure on the U.S. dollar and further gold price increases. “We expect the U.S. dollar to stay under pressure as yield differentials narrow,” UBS explained, adding: “Gold’s rally has further to run.” UBS highlighted that...
Crypto and commodities poised for massive rally, says market analyst
15.9.2024
According to Michael van de Poppe, an upcoming surge in global liquidity, fueled by debt refinancing, could trigger the next Bitcoin bull run
Crypto and commodities poised for massive rally, says market analyst
15.9.2024
According to Michael van de Poppe, an upcoming surge in global liquidity, fueled by debt refinancing, could trigger the next Bitcoin bull run
Tokenizing Supercars to Commodities
14.9.2024
In the interview, Rey Fernando Verboonen, co-founder and CEO of Curioinvest, recounted his journey from speculator to builder in the digital asset space. We covered the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) using blockchain, the importance of regulatory compliance, and his optimistic vision...
Plume debuts tokenized ‘Mineral Vault’ amid hunger for RWA yield, CEO says
9.9.2024
According to Chris Yin, investor demand for RWAs is moving “upstream” from tokenized treasury bills to private alternative assets.
Plume debuts tokenized ‘Mineral Vault’ amid hunger for RWA yield, CEO says
9.9.2024
According to Chris Yin, investor demand for RWAs is moving “upstream” from tokenized treasury bills to private alternative assets.
Avraham Eisenberg Seeks Acquittal of Mango Markets Conviction
8.8.2024
Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg, who was previously convicted of commodities fraud, commodities manipulation, and wire fraud related to his trading activities on Mango Markets, is pushing for his conviction to be cleared. Eisenberg’s legal team has filed a motion for judgment of acquittal...
CFTC announces $1M award for crypto whistleblower
8.8.2024
The notice came the same day a judge approved a $12.7 billion settlement between defunct crypto exchange FTX, Alameda Research, and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission
CFTC announces $1M award for crypto whistleblower
8.8.2024
The notice came the same day a judge approved a $12.7 billion settlement between defunct crypto exchange FTX, Alameda Research and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Eisenberg seeks to have Mango Markets fraud convictions thrown out
7.8.2024
Eisenberg has insisted all along that his actions on Mango Markets were legal trading and not fraud or market manipulation
Eisenberg seeks to have Mango Markets fraud convictions thrown out
7.8.2024
Eisenberg has insisted all along that his actions on Mango Markets were legal trading and not fraud or market manipulation
Market Volatility Surges Amid Global Uncertainty, Says QCP Capital
31.7.2024
Recent analysis from QCP Capital highlights the intensifying macroeconomic volatility, driven by various factors including equity market sell-offs, unwinding currency trades, and fluctuating commodity prices. QCP Capital’s researchers foresee further turbulence ahead, particularly in light...
Protocol Village: ZK Proofs Arrive on Bitcoin, Roxom Launches Bitcoin-Based Stock, Commodities and Futures Exchange
25.7.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 25-31
Nigeria’s SEC advised to regulate Bitcoin, Ether as commodities
13.7.2024
By treating Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, Nigerian regulators can establish a more tailored regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of these digital assets