Anti-TikTok RESTRICT Act could be turned against crypto and much else, think tank warns
Experts are speculating on ways the Act could be misused, if passed, and finding potential threats to technologies people love.
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Optimism reigned at Paris Blockchain Week
Careful optimism was the theme at this year's Paris Blockchain Week. Builders will build and the crypto community will keep going.
Arbitrum airdrop-related selling subsides, but Dapp use sustains while smart money accumulates ARB
The ARB airdrop followed the sell-the-news narrative, but Arbitrum's Dapp use and fundamentals remain strong and smart money continues to buy ARB tokens.
Coinbase Aims to Stay in Canada; Binance Could Be Poised to Exit Amid Regulatory Shakeup
The moves come as the country tightens rules for cryptocurrency exchanges.
Crypto Exchange Trader Joe Booms on Arbitrum, Spurring JOE Token Rally
Trader Joe is seeing activity spike on its Arbitrum crypto trading venue.
Mysterious entity may be collecting BTC users' IP addresses — Bitcoin developer
The entity reportedly uses a range of 812 different IP addresses to obscure its identity while collecting data.
That Binance Suit Sure Seems Bigger Than Just a CFTC Case
Between Coinbase, Binance, Justin Sun, Do Kwon and Custodia, there has been just so much news over the last week. And that’s largely just the U.S. But Binance is the most interesting, not only for what happened (the Commodity Futures Trading…
Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Recent Bank Collapses, Calls for Tougher Regulations
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, also known as the Senate Banking Committee, held a hearing to discuss the recent bank collapses in the United States and the regulatory response. Throughout the…
The Metaverse Is Facing a ‘Cooldown Moment’ Amid Crypto Winter
That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, Cathy Hackl, chief metaverse officer at Journey, said. There are still people building in the ecosystem.
Market Maker DWF Labs Emerges as Top Crypto Investor
Managing partner Andrei Grachev discussed the firm’s investment strategy – and continuing risks for the industry.
Paxful to return lost Celsius funds to Earn users
Peer-to-peer marketplace Paxful will refund its Earn program users impacted by Celsius Network's bankruptcy.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer: There’s ‘A Lot to Unpack’ in CFTC’s Filing Against Binance
Paul Grewal says it’s clear the agency is undertaking a great effort to understand what is happening at the largest crypto exchange by trading volume.
Top U.S. Treasury Official Says Crypto Had No ‘Direct Role’ In Bank Failures
Nellie Liang, the U.S. Treasury Department's undersecretary for domestic finance, doesn’t believe that the digital assets sector should be blamed for the runs on Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank that led to their quick demise earlier…
Ethereum bulls ignore regulatory action against exchanges by preparing for the Shapella hard fork
ETH investors appear unconcerned about the regulatory challenges facing the crypto market and are instead selecting to focus on the network’s next upgrade.
MATIC Could Target $1.40 If Bullish Momentum Continues
MATIC has seen significant price growth over the last 24 hours, following a period of strong bearish influence in the past week. On the daily chart, the altcoin surged by almost 6%. At present, MATIC is trading above its $1.07 support line. Over…
NFT investor accidentally burns CryptoPunk: Nifty Newsletter, March 22–28
While trying to wrap his CryptoPunk to borrow money, an NFT investor accidentally sent the asset to a burning address, permanently removing it from circulation.
Sam Bankman-Fried is paying for legal defense using previously gifted funds from Alameda: Report
The former FTX CEO reportedly gave Joseph Bankman roughly $10 million funded by a loan from Alameda Research as a part of a lifetime estate and gift tax exemption.
Texas Senate Committee Hears Testimony On Bill That Would Ban Certain Energy Arrangements With Bitcoin Miners
Pierre Rochard, VP of research at Riot Platforms testified yesterday that Bitcoin is a net positive for the state.The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce heard testimony in regards to a Texas bill that would prohibit flexible load agreements…
Controversial ‘Tiktok Ban Bill’ Sparks Concerns Among Cryptocurrency and Technology Advocates
Ethereum Shanghai Update Gives Native Tokens A Boost In Price
After several postponements, a date has finally been set for the Ethereum Shanghai upgrade, which will allow for the withdrawal of staked ETH on several platforms. According to the Ethereum Foundation’s latest note, the Shanghai upgrade is set to…
Beaxy exchange shutters after SEC presses multiple charges against founder, execs
The regulator is throwing the book at Beaxy and people associated with it on charges of unregistered securities offering and failing to register in a number of capacities.
Price analysis 3/29: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC
Bitcoin and select altcoins are close to breaking out of their overhead resistance levels, indicating that bulls remain in control of the crypto market.
How to mitigate the security risks associated with crypto payments
Learn how to mitigate security risks associated with crypto payments through methods such as hardware wallets and secure exchanges.
Binance concealed ties to China for years, even after 2017 crypto crackdown: Report
Documents reviewed by the Financial Times show that Binance kept staff and operations in China despite announcing its departure in 2017.
Biggest Movers: XRP Gains Intensify, as Token Hits 11-Month High
Xrp climbed to its highest level since last May, as bullish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. The token rose by as much as 17% in Wednesday’s session, with the global market cap over 5% higher. Cardano also rallied, rising by…
The Questions That Linger After Do Kwon’s Arrest
CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris suggests that the Terra founder's attempts to avoid prosecution may have added to his troubles.
Paxful Announces Decision To Personally Return Lost Celsius Funds For Paxful Earn Users
The global bitcoin exchange will dig into its own coffers to reconcile users who lost their money as a result of the collapse of Celsius.Global peer-to-peer Bitcoin platform Paxful announced it will provide almost nine bitcoin worth ~$250,000.00 to…
In The Face Of Banking Crisis, The Bitcoin Price Rise Is Proving Us Right
The bitcoin price, rising in the face of an ongoing banking crisis, appears to vindicate what Bitcoiners have known all along. This is an opinion editorial by Robert Hall, a content creator and small business owner.The events of the last few weeks…
Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Expands Crypto Trading to Chile
The company launched the service in partnership with Ripio, a regional crypto firm.
This Price Level Remains Crucial For AAVE As It Surpasses $70
Aave has been on a downtrend over the past week, causing the coin to slip below $70. However, as the broader market strengthened, Aave rose on its chart and breached the $70 level. In the last 24 hours, the altcoin appreciated by over 4%. Despite…