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Economist Peter Schiff Warns of Biggest Bond Market Crash and ‘Unprecedented’ Financial Crisis
29.9.2023
Economist Peter Schiff has warned of an impending biggest bond market crash in U.S. history. “The coming economic and financial crisis will be unprecedented in size,” he added. “The stagflation nightmare will soon be a full-blown reality. Very few investors are actually prepared...
U.S. House Bill Seeks Centralized Record of Off-Chain Crypto Transactions
28.9.2023
It would be hard for a big exchange to repeat an FTX collapse if the firm’s internal flow of crypto assets was also reported to an outside repository that U.S. regulators could see. That’s the idea behind new legislation from Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) that would force exchanges to share the movement...
Russia’s Yuan Shift: EBRD Economist Warns of Waning US Dollar Dominance
28.9.2023
In a recent interview, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) chief economist, Beata Javorcik, highlighted a notable trend: Russia’s growing inclination to transact in the Chinese yuan. This shift, the economist emphasized, could challenge the dominance of...
Coinbase Launches Perpetual Futures Trading for Retail Crypto Traders Outside the US
28.9.2023
Coinbase has received a regulatory stamp of approval to start offering perpetual futures trading to retail crypto traders outside the U.S., opening up access to the $5.5 trillion global derivatives market. Coinbase Extends Perpetual Futures Trading to Retail Traders Abroad The Bermuda Monetary...
Do Kwon’s Defense Declares SEC’s Deposition Request ‘Impossible’ Amid Ongoing Detention Saga
28.9.2023
The legal team defending Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, argues that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lacks the capacity to depose Kwon, deeming it an “impossible” feat. Kwon’s legal counsel additionally maintains that the SEC’s bid for a preclusion order...
5 lowlights of Gary Gensler's evasive testimony before Congress
28.9.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission chief was asked whether the purchase of Pokemon trading cards is a security transaction and whether Bitcoin is a commodity
US Authorities Seize Crypto Linked to Pig-Butchering Scam Held at Binance
28.9.2023
U.S. authorities are seeking to recover cryptocurrencies linked to the popular pig-butchering crypto scam. “Law enforcement was able to trace cryptocurrency involved in the fraud and money laundering to two Binance accounts, where it was seized,” the United States Attorney’s...
JPMorgan CEO Warns of the Fed Raising Interest Rates to 7% With Stagflation
28.9.2023
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed concerns about the Federal Reserve potentially raising interest rates to 7% and that the U.S. economy could experience stagflation. “I am not sure if the world is prepared for 7%,” he stressed, adding that there is “a range of outcomes.”...
US Lawmakers Urge SEC to ‘Immediately’ Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs — Say There’s No Reason to Deny Applications
28.9.2023
Four U.S. lawmakers have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to immediately approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “Following the Court of Appeals’ decision, there is no reason to continue to deny such applications under inconsistent...
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
28.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with...
U.S. Department of Justice Opposes Sam Bankman-Fried's Latest Move for 'Temporary Release'
27.9.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice said in a Wednesday court filing that Sam Bankman-Fried's latest move for a temporary release – even with severe restrictions – should be denied
SEC Postpones Verdict on Ark 21shares and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
27.9.2023
The U.S. securities regulator recently announced a delay in its verdict on the Ark 21shares Bitcoin ETF. Consequently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has marked January 10, 2024, as the decisive day to either greenlight or reject the proposed amendment. SEC Pushes Back Decision...
Biggest Movers: BCH, LINK Move to 6-Week Highs on Wednesday
27.9.2023
Bitcoin cash was once again a big mover, as the cryptocurrency rose by nearly 10% during today’s session. The move saw price climb to its highest level since mid-August, and came as U.S. dollar strength pushed the S&P 500 to a three-month low. Chainlink also rallied strongly...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Rally as US Government Shutdown Fears Worry Stock Markets
27.9.2023
Bitcoin rebounded strongly on Wednesday, as U.S. indices continued to fall ahead of a potential government shutdown. The U.S. government could run out of money later this week, if a deal is not reached to increase funding. Ethereum also rebounded higher in today’s session. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
Bitcoin, Ether Prices Stay Flat as Traders Eye Return of U.S. Equities Correlation
27.9.2023
Crypto majors lost just under 0.5% as U.S. markets closed lower on Tuesday
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Seek Another Attempt at Temporary Release
27.9.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are making another attempt to have the disgraced FTX founder temporarily released from jail before his October trial, claiming he needs better access to prepare his defense properly. Lawyers Cite Bankman-Fried’s Indispensable Knowledge for Complex Trial...
AirBit Club 'ponzi' co-founder gets 12 years prison
27.9.2023
Convicted fraudster Pablo Renato Rodriguez will also need to serve three years of supervised release after he finishes his 12 year imprisonment sentence
Judge Limits Bankman-Fried’s Trial Arguments; Allows Recreational Drug Use Questions
27.9.2023
A federal judge has issued rulings limiting some arguments the defense can make at Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal fraud trial next month. However, the judge will allow Bankman-Fried’s lawyers to question witnesses about past recreational drug use. Bankman-Fried Can’t Mention Jail...
U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’
26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should listen to the courts and give up its efforts to block exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding bitcoins, a bipartisan group of lawmakers argued in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler
Treasury Sanctions Ethereum Wallet Used by Sinaloa Cartel to Launder Fentanyl Financing
26.9.2023
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned an Ethereum wallet used by the Sinaloa Cartel to launder money from fentanyl sales in the U.S. Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro, an accused money launderer for the cartel’s Los Chapitos faction, allegedly...