US Senate committee hearing on FTX fail brings gaps in regulatory authority to light
CFTC chair Rostin Behnam appeared before a Senate Agriculture Committee to talk about how FTX happened and how it could have been prevented.
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P2P Financial Systems panel: Crypto core values and transparency are critical for DeFi
Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Cornèr moderated a panel discussion on DeFi's future among market dynamics, cyberattacks and regulatory uncertainty.
Clearing company tests out securities transaction settlements on blockchain networks
The Digital Dollar Project and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation trialed a potential settlement system using tokenized securities and CBDC in real world conditions.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried denies "improper use" of customer funds
According to the former CEO, at the time of filing for bankruptcy “FTX US was solvent.”
NYDFS proposes regulation to assess costs of 'supervision and examination' for licensed crypto firms
Though some crypto firms operate in New York with a BitLicense, many including NYC Mayor Eric Adams have criticized the licensing regime as a difficult barrier to cross.
Dappradar Report Shows Blockchain Gaming Thrived Amid FTX Collapse, Sector Accounted for 46% of All Network Activity
According to a report published by the global dapp store platform, Dappradar, blockchain gaming hardly felt the impact of the recent FTX collapse and the crypto market carnage that ensued. Dappradar’s Blockchain Games Report indicates that…
Bitcoin Hits $17,000, But Is It Too Early To Call The All Clear On The Bear Market?
Bitcoin is retracing its recent week losses, and it’s about to reclaim the support lost during the FTX debacle. The number one crypto by market capitalization is displaying some short-term strength as macroeconomic conditions continue to improve. …
Fantom wants to cut token burn rate by 75% to fund dApp rewards program
"Fantom will become the youtube/twitch of blockchain platforms," commented ecosystem architect Andre Cronje.
We could use crypto regulation after FTX — but let's start with basic definitions
Congress should start by addressing what cryptocurrencies are securities and what are commodities.
Bitcoin Depot says SPAC merger will continue as planned after solid revenue growth
The firm's revenue increased by 25.25% to $497.2 million in the first nine months of 2022.
Italy to impose 26% capital gains tax on crypto profits
The 26% capital gains tax will be imposed on cryptocurrency trading profits larger than 2,000 euros ($2,062).
Despite the Former FTX CEO’s Media Tour Many Unanswered Questions Remain
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has been talking a lot more since his exchange collapsed a few weeks ago, as he’s spoken at the New York Times Dealbook Summit, sat down with Good Morning America host George Stephanopoulos, and…
Bitcoin price volatility expected ahead of Friday’s $430M BTC options expiry
Here is why Bitcoin bears stand to profit from this week’s $430 million BTC options expiry.
Coinbase claims Apple blocked wallet app release over gas fees
The platform said Apple wanted Coinbase Wallet to disable NFT transactions, introducing “new policies to protect their profits at the expense of consumer investment in NFTs."
Rostin Behnam points to CFTC-regulated LedgerX as success story amid FTX collapse
"The customer property at LedgerX — the CFTC regulated entity — has remained exactly where it should be, segregated and secure," said Rostin Behnam in a hearing on FTX's failures.
Solana-based market maker integrates Stripe for fiat-crypto transactions
The Solana-based automated market maker Orca opened up fiat purchases and fiat-to-crypto transactions through a new integration with Stripe’s onramp.
Crypto and Capitulation — Is there a silver lining? Watch Market Talks on Cointelegraph
Join us as we discuss the current state of the crypto market and whether there could actually be a silver lining to capitulation. Hosting the show will be Ray Salmond, head of markets at Cointelegraph, and our special guest this week is Magdalena…
Bitcoin Family Says They Are Moving $1M in Crypto to Decentralized Exchanges After FTX Collapse
In October 2017, Netherlands native Didi Taihuttu and his family sold all their valuable belongings and their house for bitcoin. The decision paid off and the Taihuttu family has traveled all around the world and recently moved to the island of…
Bitcoin Could Usher In December Near $18,000 If It Moves Past This Resistance
DEX token GMX rallies 35% after beating Uniswap on trading fees for the first time
GMX’s technical indicator hints at a strong correction in December, which may push its price toward $40.
What is tokenization and how are banks tapping into its design principles?
Financial services organizations can use tokenization to solve several friction points and have better risk management in place.
Party-to-earn: Blockchain breaking down the doors in electronic music community
With access getting more exclusive and ticket prices rising, electronic music fans are at the heart of a new push to rebalance the scene.
Italy Wants to Tax Crypto Gains at 26% From 2023
The new government of Italy plans to impose a 26% tax on capital gains from crypto trading, according to the draft budget for next year. The center-right coalition in power is also preparing to oblige Italians to declare their digital assets and…
Russia's Sber bank integrates Metamask into its blockchain platform
Russia’s largest lender is moving into DeFi and Web3 by integrating its blockchain platform with the Ethereum blockchain.
CAKE Not Looking Delectable For Investors Despite PancakeSwap’s Progress
Chainlink (LINK) Is About To Launch Staking – These Are The Next Target Zones
While Chainlink staking v0.1 will go live on the mainnet on December 6, the LINK price has shown a strong performance over the past week. At press time, LINK was trading at $7.58, and thus up 13.5% over the last week. Still, Chainlink has been…
Turning Garbage Into Digital Gold: The Rise Of Landfill Bitcoin Mining
Powering bitcoin mining operations with landfill waste is the latest trend in sector growth as miners capitalize on wasted and stranded energy resources.Powering bitcoin mining machines with literal garbage is an emerging trend within the mining…
MATIC attack: How smart crypto traders “got out” before a 35% price drop
Polygon (MATIC) and Green Satoshi Token (GST) provide the perfect examples of how quant analysis can help cryptocurrency investors shield themselves from volatile markets.