El Salvador has once again made headlines as it announced its ownership of 5,750 Bitcoin (BTC), which is valued at approximately $353 million based on current market prices, according to Bloomberg. This revelation comes after the National Bitcoin Office launched a tracking website, developed in collaboration with mempool.space, to provide transparency regarding the treasury’s BTC […]
Raoul Pal, a well-known figure in the financial sector, provided a striking forecast for the future of cryptocurrencies. His analysis suggests a potential rise in the market’s total capitalization to $100 trillion, spurred by global liquidity trends and technological adoption. The Mechanics Behind The Prediction Pal’s insights are rooted in his observation of the global […]
After five weeks of fleeing the digital asset market, investors are cautiously dipping their toes back in, with Bitcoin (BTC) emerging as the clear favorite. A recent report by CoinShares reveals a net inflow of $130 million into crypto investment products, marking a potential turning point after a period of sustained outflows. US Investors Lead […]
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken action against crypto brokerage firm Falcon Labs, a company based in the Seychelles, for failing to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM) in the US. Interestingly, this marks the CFTC’s first enforcement action against an unregistered futures commission merchant involved in providing “unauthorized access” to crypto […]
Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced the termination of its interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), Geoffrey Morphy after he filed a $27 million lawsuit against the company. According to Bloomberg, the lawsuit alleges breach of contract and “wrongful termination” and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Bitfarm believes the claims are without merit […]
In a notable development highlighting the increasing interest of traditional financial institutions in Bitcoin (BTC), Wells Fargo, the third-largest bank in the United States, has revealed its exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the regulated index funds in January, allowing institutions like Wells Fargo to invest in the largest […]
BlockFi, a centralized crypto lender, recently shut down its web platform and selected Coinbase as its distribution partner for customer fund withdrawals. The move comes as BlockFi aims to ensure a swift transition for eligible customers following the closure of its platform. BlockFi Selects Coinbase As Exclusive Partner According to the company’s press release on […]
One of the issuers of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, WisdomTree, has announced the expansion of its WisdomTree Prime app to users in New York. Expanded Custody And Stablecoin Services This development closely follows WisdomTree’s recent achievement of a New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) charter, granting the company the […]
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has come under scrutiny after a Wall Street Journal report revealed that the platform fired its top investigators following their allegations of wash trading involving a top VIP client, DWF Labs. Binance Refutes Wash Trading Allegations The report alleges that DWF Labs conducted over $300 million in […]
Nigeria has rejected bribery allegations made by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, labeling them as a “tactic to divert” attention from the exchange’s activities. The statement comes in response to a blog post by Binance’s newly appointed CEO, Richard Teng, who claimed that the Nigerian government demanded a $150 million cryptocurrency payment to settle […]
In a significant move into the digital asset space, British banking app Revolut has unveiled Revolut X, a dedicated crypto trading platform for UK retail customers. According to a Fortune Magazine report, the launch of the new platform signifies Revolut’s commitment to the crypto industry and positions the company to compete with major players like […]
In a recent interview with CNBC, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler reiterated his concerns regarding the crypto industry, emphasizing its alleged association with scams, fraud, and compliance issues within the broader market. Compliance With Securities Laws In Crypto Gensler began by acknowledging that while cryptocurrencies constitute a relatively small segment of the […]