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Gary Gensler: SEC Needs New Tools, Expertise, and Resources to Regulate Crypto Industry
31.3.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler said in a congressional hearing that the securities regulator “requires new tools, expertise, and resources” to combat misconduct in the crypto space. “We’ve seen the Wild West of the crypto markets, rife with...
First Mover Americas: Investors Dig Risk Again
30.3.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Nigerian crypto investors question central bank's decision to flag p2p users
29.3.2023
Crypto P2P users in Nigeria worry over using various platforms to launder funds as the country's central bank cracks down on bank accounts that receive a share of Flutterwave’s rumored stolen funds
Bitcoin Seesaws Around $27K as Investors Digest Binance-CFTC Lawsuit
28.3.2023
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has changed hands within a narrow range over the past 24 hours following the CFTC’s filing against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao
DAMX: The Emerging Perpetual Exchange on Fantom
28.3.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Canada, Alberta – Cryptocurrency has become a hot topic in recent years, capturing the attention of investors and traders alike. While it has faced its fair share of controversies, it has also opened up new possibilities and transformed the financial sector. With the rise...
Moody’s Warns of Potential Financial Disruption Spillover Beyond US Banking Sector
25.3.2023
Roughly ten days ago, the credit agency Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the U.S. banking sector from “stable” to “negative.” In a recent update on Thursday, the company stated that there is still a risk to the U.S. economy. The managing director of credit strategy...
Bitcoin Edges Below $28K as Investors Weigh Deutsche Bank Contagion Fears
24.3.2023
But the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is still up about 16% in March. Ether dropped below $1,800
SEC Warns Investors to Exercise Caution When Investing in Crypto Securities – Clampdown Incoming?
24.3.2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors of an alleged danger posed by crypto assets, saying those offering such investments may not comply with US securities laws.
The warning, published on the SEC’s Investor.gov website on Thursday this week, said the risk of loss...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains Momentum as Investors Shrug Off Banking, Fed Concerns
24.3.2023
ALSO: CoinDesk's market analyst writes that a decrease in the number of bitcoin addresses with a balance of more than 1,000 bitcoins suggests that large, institutional investors are reluctant to add to their coffers
SEC Urges Investors to Be Cautious With Crypto Securities
23.3.2023
Investors have more work to do in ensuring the success of Web3: PBW2023
23.3.2023
At Paris Blockchain Week 2023, a group of Web3 professionals discussed how this new paradigm is disrupting traditional business models and creating opportunities for startups and investors
ARB Token Airdrop: Anticipation Spurs IOU Markets for Arbitrum’s Native Cryptocurrency Asset
23.3.2023
A week ago, the Ethereum layer two scaling solution Arbitrum announced the launch of its native token called ARB, and since then IOU markets have launched giving some indication of how much the token may be worth. ARB claiming begins March 23 and when people get their coins on exchanges,...
Texas Lawmaker Launches Resolution to Protect Bitcoin Investors, Support BTC Economy
23.3.2023
A legislative proposal has been introduced to support the bitcoin economy in the U.S. state of Texas. “The individuals who own bitcoin should be protected” under the Texas Constitution, the proposal describes. “No citizen of Texas shall ever be deprived of their right to own bitcoin...
First Mover Asia: Blockchain-Enabled SIM Card for Crypto Investors Fuels Conflux Growth; Bitcoin Holds Near $27.3K After Fed Decision
23.3.2023
ALSO: The SIM card offers the security of a hardware crypto wallet but with more convenience, says Conflux’s chief technology officer in a Q&A with CoinDesk's Shaurya Malwa
Cathie Wood of Ark Invest Sees More Institutional Investors Entering Bitcoin Market Amid Bank Crisis – Here's What You Need to Know
22.3.2023
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin's rally amid the recent banking crisis will only “attract more institutions.”
In a March 21 interview with Bloomberg, Wood said Bitcoin's price behavior through the crisis “is going to attract more institutions.” She claimed this could help build a bull...
Bitcoin holds $28K due to spot buying, but institutional investors are still selling
21.3.2023
BTC price continues to show bullish momentum, but the absence of whale buyers and institutional investor selling threatens to weaken the current rally
Crypto Ads in Belgium to Feature ‘Punchy Warning’ of Risks, New Rules Imply
21.3.2023
The financial regulatory body of Belgium has been tasked by the government to regulate advertisements for cryptocurrencies. New rules, set to enter into force in May, oblige advertisers to clearly warn investors of the risks associated with the digital assets. Belgium Poised to Protect Consumers...
Harvest Keeper AI Crypto Scam Siphons $1 Million from Unsuspecting Investors – Here's What Happened
21.3.2023
In an audacious cyber heist, $1m worth of cryptocurrency was brazenly stolen from the AI-powered trading dApp Harvest Keeper.
The theft took place at 4 pm (UTC) on March 17, as cyber thieves took advantage of a privileged 'getamount' function to loot $709k in user-deposited USDT.
Bearing all...
Bitcoin Seesaws Below $28K as Investors Eye Fed Interest Rate Decision
21.3.2023
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to boost the interest rate 25 basis points
Investors shelter in short-term Treasuries, reducing Bitcoin’s chance of rallying to $30K
20.3.2023
Bitcoin price finally broke through the $28,000 mark, but BTC futures and options data suggest some traders are uneasy about the strength of the recent bullish momentum