Front-running scams rampant on YouTube with 500% surge in 2022: CertiK
The scam lures victims to download fake front-running bot software that swipes their assets once they try to initiate a transaction.
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Ethereum Price Holds Strong at $1,250: A Strengthening Case for Upside
Ethereum spiked above the $1,300 resistance zone against the US Dollar. ETH is correcting gains, but it remains supported near $1,250 and $1,230. Ethereum gained pace for a move above $1,300 before the bears appeared. The price is now trading above…
U.S. Trustee: FTX was the 'fastest' corporate failure in American history, calls for probe
The Department of Justice's U.S. Trustee overseeing FTX’s bankruptcy case has moved for the court to appoint an independent examiner.
Mike Novogratz: Bankman-Fried is 'delusional' and headed to jail
The Galaxy Digital CEO alleges Sam Bankman-Fried and his cohorts perpetuated fraud and suggested they should be in jail.
Proof-of-Reserves Are at ‘Best Incomplete, at Worst Misleading and Deceptive’ Says Crypto Analyst Martin Hiesboeck
While many crypto exchanges have seemingly embraced the use of proof-of-reserves (PoR) to showcase their transparency and reassure nervous users, crypto analyst Martin Hiesboeck insists such so-called proofs are susceptible to manipulation or…
Bitcoin Price Starts Technical Correction, Here’s Key Support To Watch
Bitcoin price traded above the $17,000 resistance. BTC is correcting gains and might decline towards the $16,650 support zone in the near term. Bitcoin gained pace and cleared the $17,000 and $17,200 resistance levels. The price is trading above…
Breaking: Ankr confirms exploit, asks for immediate trading halt
The decentralized-finance protocol said it is already working with exchanges to immediately halt trading of aBNBc.
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Warns of Extended Multi-Year Recession in US
This AI chatbot is either an exploiter's dream or their nightmare
The crypto community has come across an AI-powered chatbot that can be used to audit smart contracts and expose vulnerabilities.
Trader Joe takes its first step into the Ethereum ecosystem
Despite the new multi-chain vision, the Trader Joe team confirmed that its “true home” and “top priority for all growth efforts” will continue to be on Avalanche.
No, Christine Lagarde, Inflation Did Not “Come From Nowhere”
ECB President Christine Lagarde declared that inflation "came from nowhere,” yet Bitcoiners know this isn’t really the case.This is an opinion editorial by Federico Rivi, an independent journalist and author of the Bitcoin Train newsletter.We are…
New York proposes to charge crypto companies for regulating them
The proposal is led by DFS Superintendent Adrienne Harris who is looking for public feedback on the move as the regulator looks to gain further oversight controls.
FTX Japan drafts plan to return client funds
The Japanese subsidiary one of 134 companies been caught up in FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings but has been drafting a plan to return client funds.
Kevin O’Leary, Bill Ackman Slammed for Defending Sam Bankman-Fried — ‘I Think SBF Is Telling the Truth’
Cryptocurrency Law Approved in Brazil — Green Mining Tax Exemptions and Asset Segregation Issues Left Out
A cryptocurrency law, which had been in discussion for several months, has been approved by the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil after having shed some of the changes presented by the Senate. The proposal left out two planned tax exemptions for green…
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.
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.