Bitcoin price eyes $23K despite US dollar strength hitting 6-week high
The U.S. dollar index (DXY) is gaining ground more rapidly than Bitcoin after fresh economic data surprises from Washington.
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FTX bankruptcy judge denies US Trustee’s motion to appoint independent examiner
The U.S. Trustee made arguments including that an examiner was necessary to scrutinize the use of software to conceal FTX's alleged misuse of customer funds.
What are the applications of NFTs in supply chains?
PFP NFTs have seen a lot of adoption over the years. Can NFTs be valuable in real-world scenarios and address pain points with supply chains?
Can you trust crypto exchanges after the collapse of FTX?
On Oct. 25, 2022 — about two weeks before the collapse of the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, FTX — prominent DeFi architect Andre Cronje published a foreboding article with a chilling warning on the state of centralized…
Angel investors vs. venture capitalists
Angel investors are seed-stage financiers who offer mentorship to nascent businesses for equity, while venture capitalists inject substantial capital into later-stage firms.
Korean e-commerce exec accused of accepting LUNA for shilling Terra Labs
The former CEO of Tmon, an e-commerce platform, has allegedly earned billions of South Korean won after selling the LUNA tokens he had received from Terra co-founder Shin Hyun-Seong for promotions.
Education is key to financial freedom, says Bitcoin advocate Najah Roberts
The Agenda podcast discusses the importance of financial literacy and education in Part 2 of a conversation with BTC advocate and entrepreneur Najah Roberts.
El Salvador to open a ‘Bitcoin Embassy’ in the United States
After debuting a Bitcoin Embassy in Switzerland’s city of Lugano, El Salvador continues expanding its BTC strategy with a new partnership with Texas.
3 reasons why Binance’s BNB token risks sliding further by March
A slew of technical, fundamental and on-chain indicators hint at more pain for BNB’s price in February.
83% confess attraction to crypto fanatics on Valentine's Day survey
A Valentine’s Day survey by Binance suggests that interest in cryptocurrencies could be a key factor in attracting a partner.
IMF wants El Salvador to reconsider Bitcoin exposure: Community reaction
One community member interpreted the IMF’s move as a way to “scare other countries away” from adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender.
South Korea to examine crypto staking services following the Kraken case
No details on the timeline and methods of the examination were provided, but reportedly it would be conducted moderately as no wrongdoings have been registered in the country.
Ethereum supply plunges 37% on crypto exchange post the Merge upgrade
The decline in exchange supply, especially just weeks before the Shanghai upgrade, is being seen as a bullish sign.
Bitcoin eyeing 'next big move' which could see $19K retest — analyst
It's decision time for BTC price action in a range which could also see a trip to $28,000, popular trader Skew believes.
Sen. Warren vows reintroduction of AML bill that extends to DAOs and DeFi
While the Senator did not expand on other details of the upcoming bill, she suggested that DeFi should not be exempt from AML laws.
SBF and FTX fraud 'aided and abetted' by Silvergate Bank, alleges lawsuit
The filing is the latest proposed class action in a string of lawsuits aimed at Silvergate over the last two months about its links with Sam Bankman-Fried and defunct crypto exchange FTX.
Sequoia Capital, Paradigm among VCs facing "tricky" FTX investor lawsuit
It’s a “tricky case,” as it is unknown what obligation these firms actually had to “completely separate investors,” suggests a crypto lawyer.
Binance and Huobi freeze $1.4M in crypto linked to North Korean hackers
The North Korean-based hacker outfit Lazarus Group resorted to different privacy mixers attempting to anonymize the stolen funds, but it didn’t work.
Polygon tables late-March launch date for its zkEVM Mainnet Beta
The Ethereum scaling solutions provider is preparing to launch its long-awaited Ethereum Virtual Machine roll-up technology.
Celsius creditors committee proposes suing Mashinsky, other Celsius execs
The proposed lawsuit names Alex Mashinsky and a number of former executives and co-founders for alleged “recklessness, gross mismanagement, and self-interested conduct.”
Sell or stake: Ethereum staking giant Lido mulls choices for its $30M ETH
While LidoDAO’s current inflows of about 1000 stETH are sufficient to cover operating costs for the time being, it’s worried that may not last.
Crypto regulation decided by Congress, not the SEC: Blockchain Association
The group's policy head doubted a divided Congress can create crypto legislation but said it doesn’t give regulators absolute authority in the interim.
Breaking: Circle squashes rumors of planned SEC enforcement action
Rumors swirled on Twitter that the stablecoin issuer received a litigation notice from the U.S. securities regulator but a Circle executive rebuffed the claim.
Charity tied to former FTX exec made $150M from insider trading: Report
The former FTX chief of staff reportedly ‘donated’ FTT tokens he had obtained at a price of $0.05, later selling them after public trading opened for $1.
Binance CEO: crypto industry will probably move to non-dollar stablecoins
The Binance CEO claimed that algorithmic USD stablecoins may become more popular as well, although they “have risks.”
Ethereum’s $1.5K support weakens as ETH traders turn slightly bearish
ETH derivatives data shows bulls becoming less inclined to defend the current price level, creating an opportunity for more downside.
Blockchain Association files amicus brief in Wahi case, says SEC exceeded authority
The industry group cited the Supreme Court’s recently reaffirmed “major questions” doctrine and listed ways the SEC’s alleged regulation by enforcement causes harm.
Siemens issues €60M digital bond on a public blockchain
Siemens shared that the process of issuing digital bonds is much faster and more efficient than traditional bond-issuing methods.
Digital Asset Provider Raises $65M in Series B Led by Credit Suisse
The company said the funds will be used to expand Taurus' new offices in Europe, the UAE, and later in the Americas and Southeast Asia.
US lawmakers and experts debate SEC's role in crypto regulation
Senator Tim Scott questioned whether the SEC had been "asleep at the wheel" amid major bankruptcies in the crypto space causing the loss of millions in user funds.