Binance tried to hire Gary Gensler in 2018 for closer ties with U.S. regulators: Report
The SEC chairman was approached by Binance in 2018 and 2019, while teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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EOS, STX, IMX and MKR show bullish signs as Bitcoin searches for direction
BTC price is attempting to stage a recovery, while EOS, STX, IMX and MKR are beginning to flash bullish signals.
'Sorry for spreading a rumor', says podcaster on Lido's FUD
David Hoffman apologized for spreading rumors about what he called a "Wells Notice Carpet Bombing" targeting crypto firms.
Russia-Ukraine war: How both sides of the conflict have used crypto to win
While tens of millions worth of crypto were donated to Ukraine in the last year, pro-Kremlin groups have also leveraged digital currencies to buy military supplies and spread propaganda.
Can blockchain help combat climate change?
Blockchain’s transparency and traceability can aid sustainability and reduce carbon emissions for climate change.
Bitcoin price faces 'last stand' as weekly close threatens $22K retest
Bitcoin bulls have a lot to do preserve newly-won support, but failure to do so could still see a BTC price cascade below $20,000, research warns.
Binance recommends P2P as Ukraine suspends hryvnia use on crypto exchanges
Following the temporary suspension from Ukraine’s central bank, crypto exchanges like Binance and Kuna made official announcements informing investors about the inconvenience.
BNB Chain hackathon winner accuses Binance of stealing AI-powered NFTs idea
Chatcasso won first prize in the BNB Chain hackathon for its AI-powered NFT creation tool.
Monetary policy of cryptocurrencies, explained
Monetary policy for cryptocurrencies is a game-changer — with fixed supplies and decentralized control, they challenge traditional monetary policy tools.
The crypto industry has 'already started' moving outside US, says Ripple CEO
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple is the regulator playing "offense" and "attacking" the industry as a whole, believing it could put the U.S. at "severe risk."
CZ denounces false rumor 'widely' spread on China's WeChat
A Metamask security analyst stated that the rumor was the “2023 adaptation of attempted market manipulation.”
Fears over Silvergate, $8B hole at FTX, senators seek Binance’s numbers: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 26 – March 4
Delay in Silvergate’s financials sparks fears over bankruptcy, FTX reports $8.6B deficit and Binance’s balance sheet sought by U.S. senators.
Bybit halts USD bank transfers citing partner outages
Dubai-based Bybit is the latest crypto exchange to suspend USD wire transfers claiming partner disruptions.
DOJ seeks to narrow Sam Bankman-Fried's bail terms, use only flip phones
The proposal restricts Sam Bankman-Fried communication to a flip phone or other non-smartphone device with no internet access.
Silvergate closes Exchange Network, releases $9.9M to BlockFi
The bank is discontinuing its crypto payment network, claiming the termination is a risk-based decision.
What is the time value of money (TVM)?
Understanding the time value of money is essential for making sound financial decisions and maximizing returns on investment.
Jack Dorsey’s TBD launches ‘C=’ to improve Bitcoin Lightning Network
C= (pronounced C equals) aims to further the reach of the Bitcoin Lightning Network through added liquidity and routing services.
Bitcoin price would retest $25K without Silvergate saga — analysis
Strong U.S. equities and a floundering dollar normally serve to boost BTC price action — but Silvergate is the elephant in the room.
India explores offline functionality of CBDCs: RBI executive director
In addition to offline functionality, RBI is gauging CBDC’s potential for cross-border transactions and linkage with legacy systems of other countries.
Nifty News: Dan Harmon’s NFT show set for season 3, NFT-friendly Square Enix CEO steps down and more…
Square Enix’s NFT-friendly CEO is stepping down, but it may not impact the firm’s NFT plans, while Disney-backed Baobab Studios' first NFT drop sold out ahead of its upcoming RPG game.
Galaxy tips Bitcoin NFT market to hit $4.5B by 2025
Galaxy’s estimation was based on the rapid uptick of interest in Bitcoin NFTs, currency market infrastructure, and the potential to take some market-share away from Ethereum.
Binance launches anti-scam campaign after Hong Kong pilot run
The new campaign features a withdrawal warning message that attempts to prevent users from sending their crypto to scammers.
Senators renew call for EPA investigation of crypto mining emissions data
Sen. Edward Markey and Rep. Jared Huffman want miners to disclose emissions data and the EPA to lead an investigation of their impact.
Uniswap wants to launch mobile wallet but Apple won’t green-light it’s launch
Despite having its first build approved in October, Uniswap Labs is facing issues with Apple's App Store regarding its mobile wallet.
DeFi to be examined at inaugural CFTC tech advisory meeting: Finance Redefined
French police arrested two individuals in connection with the Platypus exploit in the month of February.
Solana faces ‘lack of appetite’ from US regulators, says Austin Federa
The Solana Foundation’s head of strategy said he had heard from projects facing “pretty draconian” rules in the European Union related to liability of illicit crypto transactions.
Price analysis 3/3: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC
Concerning news from Silvergate Bank and FTX may have influenced investors’ decision to press the sell button, but the potential for further downside could be limited.
Total crypto market cap takes a hit amid Silvergate Bank crisis
The total crypto market cap slipped below $1.025 trillion as concerns over Silvergate Bank’s solvency triggered a sharp sell-off in BTC, ETH and altcoins.
Crypto Biz: Did crypto winter scare off Visa and Mastercard?
Visa's head of crypto has pushed back against the notion that the credit card giant is getting cold feet because of the bear market.
How do the Fed’s interest rates impact the crypto market?
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rates impact the crypto market.