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SEC-retly Failing: How the SEC Is Letting Crypto Down
16.2.2023
When Gary Gensler (ex-Goldman Sachs investment banker) was announced as the new head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in February 2021, the crypto industry saw a glimpse of hope. After all, the man in charge of regulating the industry was a “crypto native,” having taught...
Industrial Giant Siemens Issues €60 Million Digital Bond on Blockchain
16.2.2023
German conglomerate Siemens has for the first time issued a blockchain-based digital bond denominated in euros. In an announcement, the corporation highlighted the benefits of using blockchain, including the opportunity for direct sale to investors. Digital Bond Issued Under Germany’s Electronic...
SEC Chairman Proposes Amending Federal Custody Rules to Cover ‘All Crypto Assets’
16.2.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has proposed amending federal custody rules to cover “all crypto assets.” The SEC chief said: “Though some crypto trading and lending platforms may claim to custody investors’ crypto, that does not mean they...
Interactive Brokers Rolls Out BTC, ETH Trading to Professional Investors in Hong Kong
15.2.2023
Eligible clients include individuals with over 8 million Hong Kong dollars and institutions with over 40 million Hong Kong dollars in investable assets
Angel investors vs. venture capitalists
15.2.2023
Angel investors are seed-stage financiers who offer mentorship to nascent businesses for equity, while venture capitalists inject substantial capital into later-stage firms
South Korea’s Second-Largest City Aims to Become a Crypto Hub
15.2.2023
South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, is making efforts to become a crypto hub. Busan has been designated by the Korean government as a “super-aged” city, and its officials believe that crypto could help turn things around by attracting young people, tech startups,...
Litecoin (LTC) sees a 4% price pump while Cosmos (ATOM) is up 7%, Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) presale rewards investors with 1675% returns
15.2.2023
There’s good news for cryptocurrency investors. The recent depreciation swept across the industry is gradually easing as more coins are appreciating. Litecoin (LTC) has recorded a 4% price pump while Cosmos (ATOM) appreciated by 7%. Similarly, Orbeon Protocol (ORBN) investors are looking forward...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Steady on CPI Data. Are Investors Undecided?
15.2.2023
ALSO: Unspent transaction output, individual units of bitcoin that are locked in transactions on the blockchain, are rising. Here's why the trend is significant. Bitcoin Ticks Upward
Bitcoin price clings to $22K as investors digest the recent SEC actions and CPI report
14.2.2023
Bitcoin price recaptured the $22,000 level, but pending regulatory action against stablecoins and today's CPI report are front of mind for many investors
US Inflation Remains Higher Than Expected, Raising Concerns Among Investors
14.2.2023
U.S. inflation levels dropped slightly in January, sliding from 6.5% to 6.4%. However, inflation remains higher than expected, causing concern among investors that the U.S. central bank will continue to hike the benchmark federal funds rate. Inflation in the US Remains High, Causing Uncertainty...
Investors Rush to Tether as Paxos' BUSD Faces Regulatory Heat, Curve Liquidity Pools Show
14.2.2023
Investors are fleeing the Paxos-issued stablecoin even though the firm gave assurances it is fully backed and will be wound down in an orderly manner, one observer said
DPA Token (DPAT) and Blockchain Technology: The Key to Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential
14.2.2023
PRESS RELEASE. For foreign investors who have always wanted to diversify their portfolio with African assets but have been held back by security and transparency, this might be a game-changer. Africa is a continent that is rich with potential and opportunity. However, due to prolonged periods...
Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Investors Fret Over Inflation Data, Stablecoin Regulation
13.2.2023
The largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to linger below $22,000. Ether fell below $1,500
DeFi exploits and access control hacks cost crypto investors billions in 2022: Report
13.2.2023
Cyber criminals used a variety of methods to siphon funds through hacks and exploits in 2022, amounting to over $2.8 billion in losses
JPMorgan Estimates Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Might Bring More Investors to Stake in the Protocol
11.2.2023
JPMorgan, one of the biggest financial institutions in the world, estimates that the arrival of the next Ethereum upgrade, codenamed Shanghai, will bring more investors to stake their funds in the protocol. The firm believes that this number might reach 60% of the ether issued, a number already...
Bank of New York Mellon: ‘Clients Are Absolutely Interested in Digital Assets’
11.2.2023
Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has revealed that its clients “are absolutely interested in digital assets.” Emphasizing the need for clear crypto regulation, the bank’s head of digital assets noted: “We need responsible actors who can offer reliable services that live...
Bitcoin Options Market Turns Most Bearish Since 2022 With Investors Facing New Wall of Worries
10.2.2023
Bitcoin options markets are signaling that investor sentiment has hit a new low for the year, as investors face a mounting wall of worries including the prospect of a regulatory crackdown in the US and a possibly more hawkish US Federal Reserve monetary policy outlook. That’s according to data...
Bitcoin Drops Below $22K as Kraken Agreement to Close Crypto Staking Operations Spooks Investors
9.2.2023
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization declined after the crypto exchange giant agreed to settle charges with the SEC to shutter the service. Ether also declined
Bitcoin Addresses With Non-zero Balance Hit New Record High – Will New Investors Pump the BTC Price?
9.2.2023
The number of Bitcoin wallet addresses holding a non-zero balance of the world’s first, most popular and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization hit a new record high this week, suggesting the Bitcoin network’s global adoption continues to press ahead despite 2022’s challenging bear market...
Bogus Crypto Bank Chief Jailed for 10 Years After Duping Investors out of $181m
9.2.2023
The CEO of a bogus South Korean crypto bank has been handed a 10-year jail term – after cheating investors out of a total of $181 million.
The news outlets Chosun and Newsis reported that the CEO (surnamed Ko) led a firm named QRC Bank. Ko was convicted of fraud and other charges. Two other...