Expect the SEC to use its Kraken playbook against staking protocols
Some observers have suggested the SEC’s action against Kraken will push users toward DeFi protocols. The reality is that the SEC is coming for those as well.
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Brainard reportedly moving from the Fed to head National Economic Council
Fed Vice Chair Lael Brainard became vice chair of the Fed after a partisan fight and has been considered for other top positions.
NFT marketplace tokens soar in 2023, and Blur’s recent airdrop may extend the trend
NFT marketplace tokens are gaining the market’s attention, and Blur’s recent airdrop could extend the trend.
Another ‘strong’ crypto bull run may lie ahead, thinks market analyst Filbfilb
Filbfilb was Cointelegraph’s guest for Episode 5 of the Crypto Trading Secrets podcast, answering questions on possible future Bitcoin market cycles, his background and more.
Bitcoin price clings to $22K as investors digest the recent SEC actions and CPI report
Bitcoin price recaptured the $22,000 level, but pending regulatory action against stablecoins and today's CPI report are front of mind for many investors.
Why the SEC wants to ban crypto staking and stablecoins under scrutiny — Watch The Market Report live
On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the details of the SEC’s ban on crypto staking and whether stablecoins are securities.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s use of a VPN on Super Bowl Sunday ‘raised concerns,’ say prosecutors
Lawyers representing the former FTX CEO and U.S. prosecutors requested until Feb. 17 to discuss the impact using a VPN could have on Bankman-Fried’s bail conditions.
Bitcoin price returns to $22K despite 'least volatile' US CPI reaction
Five-day highs for BTC price come within a narrow trading range as U.S. inflation broadly conforms to expectations.
What is NFT ticketing and how does it work?
NFT ticketing is a secure and unique solution that allows you to own your ticket as a one-of-a-kind digital asset verified on the blockchain.
Cointelegraph’s Top 100 reaches halfway point, with profiles 51–60 revealed
Take a peek at the next installment of Cointelegraph’s 2023 Top 100 list, with rankings 51–60 featuring Jack Mallers, Epic Games and more.
3 technical analysis strategies that help confirm winning trades
A combination of RSI, Bollinger Bands and MACD indicators can help investors confirm winning trades.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest bags nearly $16M Coinbase stocks in February
Ark Invest has spent nearly $30 million on the Coinbase stock so far in 2023 while dumping Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares.
The ethics of the metaverse: Privacy, ownership and control
As the metaverse continues to grow and evolve, it is essential that we consider and address the ethical questions and challenges it raises.
UK think tank launches a crusade against 'surveillance' CBDCs
The Bank of England's plans for a CBDC launch raises concern among UK Tax Reform Council and the broader Bitcoin community.
NASDAQ-listed Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has seen a growing interest in global crypto and fintech player over the years as Interactive Brokers joins the list.
UK FCA to take action against unregistered, illegal cryptocurrency ATMs
According to FCA, all crypto ATM operators in the United Kingdom are currently illegal because none of them is registered with the regulator.
Crypto ads and sponsors banned from women's cricket league in India
Following men's cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) prohibits the women's teams from having commercial associations and other sponsorships with crypto businesses.
Out of the Ordinal-ry: Bitcoin average block size hits all-time high
Bitcoin’s average block size has hit an all-time high of 2.5MB following the creation of the Ordinals protocol in January 2023.
Bitcoin price targets range from $19K to $25K as CPI day dawns
It's all about macroeconomic data this Valentine's Day as Bitcoin bulls face a test from a familiar source.
Bitcoin miners already made nearly $600K from Ordinals' NFT transactions
The Ordinals hype is real with the NFT inscriptions now regularly taking over 50% of Bitcoin block space.
SEC to target crypto firms operating as 'qualified custodians' — Report
If a majority of the five-member SEC panel votes in favor of the draft proposal, it will proceed to the next stage, which will be reviewed by other members of the SEC.
Stablecoins not the target in BUSD crackdown: Matrixport head of research
Crypto financial service Matrixport’s head of research believes regulators are not targeting all stablecoins with the regulatory crackdown on BUSD issuer Paxos.
OFAC-compliant blocks on Ethereum hit three-month low of 47%
Back in November, the percentage of Ethereum blocks complying with orders from the Office of Foreign Asset Control peaked at 79%.
Binance withdrawals and BUSD redemptions surge post Paxos crackdown
Net outflows at the cryptocurrency exchange hit $788 million over the last 24 hours, however, Binance told Cointelegraph that "Funds are SAFU."
Bitcoin hits record 44M non-zero addresses, thanks to Ordinals: Glassnode
Glassnode noted that this is the first time in Bitcoin history where the network has been used for purposes other than for monetary purposes.
CFTC and SEC cases against SBF deferred until after criminal trial
Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, had pushed to defer the civil cases due to a major overlap between the CFTC, SEC and DOJ’s cases.
Iris Energy to nearly triple hashrate with estimated 44,000 new BTC miners
With the tough conditions that faced Bitcoin miners last year, Iris’ co-founder said the purchase was a “significant milestone” for the company.
Paxos ‘categorically disagrees’ with the SEC that BUSD is a security
Paxos said it will engage with the U.S. securities regulator on the matter and is prepared to “vigorously litigate if necessary.”
Circle blew the whistle on Binance reserves to NYDFS: Report
The company's complaint to the New York regulator reportedly came before the SEC's lawsuit against Paxos over BUSD and NYDFS ordering the firm to "cease minting" the stablecoin.
Bakkt sunsets its consumer-facing crypto app to focus on B2B solutions
The app is expected to cease operations on March 16, 2023.