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JPMorgan Analysts Predict Ether Will Outperform Bitcoin Next Year; Halving Priced In
15.12.2023
JPMorgan analysts predict ether, the main asset of the smart contracts enabled Ethereum blockchain, will likely outperform bitcoin next year. A note released this week explains that Proto-Danksharding, an update coming to Ethereum next year to address the network’s operative capacity, will...
Bitcoin ‘Cash Creates’ Model ETFs are a “Done Deal” Says Expert – Here’s What You Need to Know
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock Bitcoin spot ETF applicants will almost certainly be forced by regulators to adopt an “in-cash” redemption model for their fund’s shares, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. When asked how negotiations between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Financial Regulators Urge Congress to Pass Crypto Legislation in New Report
15.12.2023
The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) has renewed its calls for Congress to pass crypto legislation, according to their annual report released Thursday. Crypto vulnerabilities addressed FSOC’s latest release reiterates its suggestion from last year’s report demanding greater regulation...
CFA Renews Accusations Against Circle, Says CCTP May Be Funding Terrorism via Tron
15.12.2023
Nonprofit watchdog CFA alleged Circle’s blockchain protocol CCTP enables money laundering and funding of terrorism through Tron network. Image by Kerem Goktug Kaya, DALL-E 3. The Campaign for Accountability (CFA), a nonprofit ethics watchdog, renewed its accusations against Circle on December...
SEC Denies Coinbase Push for Crypto Regulation, Cites Own Priorities
15.12.2023
The SEC rejected Coinbase’s plea for customized crypto regulations, preferring to apply traditional securities laws. Image by RareStock, Adobe Stock. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected a petition by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Friday requesting the creation...
Arrest Warrant Issued for Self-Proclaimed ‘Crypto King’ Accomplice in $14 Million Scam
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay A judge in Ontario, Canada has issued a warrant for the arrest of Ryan Rumble, an accomplice of Canada’s self-proclaimed “crypto-king” Aiden Pleterski, for aiding the con artist in his years-long eight-figure crypto investment scam. A class action lawsuit launched earlier this year...
Red Bull Formula 1 Team Launches NFT Collection on Sui Blockchain
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The Red Bull Formula 1 team has dropped an exclusive NFT collection on the Sui blockchain after a dominant performance in the 2023 Formula 1 season. The team announced in a press release Friday that fans would be able to mint the collectibles free of charge exclusively on Sui,...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Gary Gensler Says SEC Taking ‘New Look’ at Spot BTC ETFs – Approval Coming?
15.12.2023
In the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, the pioneering digital currency, has recently seen a downturn, slipping below the $43,000 threshold. This decline aligns with the broader crypto market, which witnessed a 0.25% drop in its global market cap, now standing at $1.61 trillion. This...
Bitget Forecasts BTC to Reach $100,000 and ORDI’s Ascent in Next Bull Market
15.12.2023
In a newly published prediction report, Bitget, a leading derivatives crypto exchange, forecasts a vibrant future for the Bitcoin ecosystem, with BTC potentially soaring to $100,000 and the ORDI BRC20 token climbing the ranks in the next bull market. Bitget researchers say this expansion is set...
Verida and inDAO Team Up to Help Uzbekistan Adopt Web3 Tech
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay inDAO, a specialized organization focused on incorporating blockchain technology into daily life, and Verida, a provider of self-sovereign digital identity solutions, have formed a partnership with the goal of promoting the widespread adoption of Web3 in Uzbekistan. The partnership...
Sui Blockchain’s Promise: Simplifying Crypto Transfers via Email
15.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Mysten Labs, founded by five former Facebook engineers, is working on its Layer 1 blockchain Sui to revolutionize the ease of sending money and cryptocurrencies. The company aims to simplify blockchain transactions to the level of basic online communication, enabling seamless...
Inside Job: Security Engineer Behind Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Exploits
15.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Rawpixel.com Shakeeb Ahmed, a senior security engineer associated with an international technology company, pleaded guilty on December 14 to computer fraud in connection with his hacking of two decentralized crypto exchanges. The announcement of the guilty plea was made by Damian...
Crypto Hybrid Exchange Ankex, Led by former Genesis CEO, Shuts Down
15.12.2023
Ankex, Qredo’s cryptocurrency exchange spearheaded by former Genesis Trading CEO, Michael Moro, has shut down operations. “Ankex development has been paused” The formerly up-and-coming Ankex was launched last year and was set to combine both centralized and decentralized features. Moro...
First Trust Submits ‘Buffer’ Crypto ETF to SEC as Gensler Reconsiders Approach
15.12.2023
Image Source: iStock Illinois-based financial services firm First Trust has formally submitted Form N1-A to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), notifying the agency of its intentions to launch a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to the prospectus submitted to the...
Taiwanese Authorities Investigating Blockchain Betters over Polymarket Election Contract: Report
15.12.2023
The Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act specifically prohibits gambling on elections
Arbitrum Hit by 'Partial Outage' Due to Traffic Surge
15.12.2023
The layer-2 blockchain stopped working as intended Friday morning
Ripple Releases Framework on the Future of CBDCs Highlights Benefits and Challenges
15.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Blockchain payment firm Ripple has rolled out a whitepaper on the state of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), their utility in cross-border payments as well as challenges towards adoption in several jurisdictions. The framework published on Dec 14 explains...
Bitcoin Price Pressured as Fed Official Says “Premature to Even Be Thinking About” Rate Cuts – Where Next For BTC?
15.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / Michael Wuensch The Bitcoin (BTC) price has come under pressure on Friday, dipping 2% from around $43,000 to the low $42,000s in wake of hawkish commentary from a leading US Federal Reserve monetary policymaker John Williams. Williams, who is the president of the influential...
U.S. SEC Denies Coinbase's Push for Crypto Regulations as 'Unwarranted'
15.12.2023
U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase's petition to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prod it toward a system of tailored rules for digital assets was rejected by the regulator on Friday
Bank of Korea Governor Sees CBDC Introduction as Case for 'Urgency:' Report
15.12.2023
Stablecoins' widespread usage and frequent instability could lower the effectiveness of central bank monetary policies, Rhee Chang-yong said