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Will $28K Bitcoin price hold? Two indicators remain solid despite 5% pullback

[May 1, 2023 9:40 AM] BTC margin markets and futures’ long-to-short indicator show professional traders unwilling to bet on Bitcoin's price dropping.

ECB President Lagarde Warns of ‘Major Disaster’ If US Defaults on Debt Obligations

[Apr 18, 2023 1:30 PM] There is a lot of discussion lately about the U.S. government’s debt ceiling and whether Congress will act before defaulting. In a recent interview, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said she is confident…

China Opposes Recent US Sanctions for Chinese Firms, Criticizes ‘Long-Arm’ Jurisdiction Policies

[Apr 17, 2023 2:00 AM] The government of China protested the enactment of sanctions on a series of national companies by the U.S., barring them from doing business with U.S.-based entities for allegedly collaborating with Russia. China’s Commerce Ministry criticized the…

US Bank Lending Drops by Record $105 Billion in Two Weeks, Trillions Moving to Money Market Accounts, Elon Musk Warns ‘Trend Will Accelerate’

[Apr 9, 2023 9:30 AM] The banking industry in the United States is still struggling after the collapse of three major banks. According to statistics, bank lending in the U.S. has dropped by close to $105 billion in the last two weeks of March, which is the largest…

Former Treasury Official Issues Dire Warning, Bill Ackman Fears Economic ‘Train Wreck,’ US Gov. Remains Top BTC Holder, and More — Week in Review

[Apr 2, 2023 7:30 AM] Warnings continue to pervade market and financial news this week, with Monica Crowley, former assistant secretary for public affairs for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, indicating “catastrophic” consequences if the U.S. dollar…

Senate Banking Committee Holds Hearing on Recent Bank Collapses, Calls for Tougher Regulations

[Mar 29, 2023 2:00 PM] 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…

Arbitrum’s Governance Token ARB Ranks Within Top 40 Market Capitalizations Following Airdrop

[Mar 25, 2023 11:30 AM] Following the Arbitrum token airdrop, ARB has become a top 40 cryptocurrency as it currently holds the 37th largest market valuation out of more than 23,000 listed digital currencies. Currently, there is a circulating supply of 1,275,000,000 ARB…

First Republic Bank’s Shares Downgraded to Junk Status by S&P Global; Stock Slides More Than 25% Lower

[Mar 20, 2023 11:30 AM] After UBS acquired Credit Suisse and close to a dozen financial institutions injected $30 billion into First Republic Bank four days ago, S&P Global downgraded First Republic’s shares to junk status on Sunday. Investors are concerned that…

US Bank Outflows and Concerns Mount: 11 Banks Bail Out First Republic Bank From Collapse

[Mar 17, 2023 8:00 AM] After the fall of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and Signature Bank (SNBY), First Republic Bank, a commercial bank and wealth management services provider, is the latest financial institution to receive a bailout. Close to a dozen…

On the Brink of a New Trend: Credit Suisse Receives 50 Billion Swiss Franc Bailout From Swiss National Bank

[Mar 16, 2023 10:00 AM] Credit Suisse has experienced a loss of confidence in the financial institution’s health following a significant drop in its shares’ value this week. Over the past five days, Credit Suisse shares have fallen 24.34% against the U.S…

Coinbase met with Australian banking regulators over local crypto regulations

[Mar 16, 2023 12:05 AM] Coinbase’s vice president of international policy told Cointelegraph the meetings took place in Canberra and Sydney and touched on the government’s token mapping efforts.

UK Treasury Budget Discusses Separate Reporting of Crypto Assets in Tax Documents

[Mar 15, 2023 3:00 PM] Taxpayers in the United Kingdom will have to report cryptocurrency assets separately in their tax documents for the tax year 2024-25, according to the Exchequer’s recently published spring 2023 budget. New Criminal Offenses Planned by U.K…

Federal Investigators Probe Silicon Valley Bank Collapse; SVB and Top Execs Sued by Shareholders

[Mar 14, 2023 1:30 PM] The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Financial Group, and two senior executives have been sued by shareholders after SVB’s collapse last Friday. The proposed class action accuses SVB of hiding the fact that interest rate hikes would…

Derivatives data highlights crypto traders’ positive sentiment and belief in further upside

[Feb 28, 2023 1:06 PM] A 5.5% weekly decline in the total crypto market capitalization might have sucked the wind out of some altcoins, but it has done little to alter traders' bullish point-of-view.

LinksDAO likely to put in ‘compelling offer’ to buy Scottish golf course

[Feb 21, 2023 11:43 PM] If the final tally remains in favor of the purchase, the LinksDAO acquisition committee will officially put out a “compelling offer” to purchase the golf course.

Sell or stake: Ethereum staking giant Lido mulls choices for its $30M ETH

[Feb 14, 2023 8:27 PM] 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.

IMF Report on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: Risks Averted, but Transparency Needed

[Feb 12, 2023 3:00 AM] According to a recent mission statement published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador has adopted bitcoin as legal tender and has avoided risks so far. The IMF states that the risks have not materialized due to the limited use of…

Treasury Secretary Yellen Urges Swift Action to Increase Spending Limit, Avert Default on US Obligations

[Jan 14, 2023 1:30 PM] Janet Yellen, the U.S. secretary of the Treasury, sent a letter to Congress on Friday urging lawmakers to increase the spending limit. Yellen stressed that the country would reach its statutory debt limit on Jan. 19, 2023. She warned that…

UK Treasury Considers Digital Pound, Maintains Crypto Hub Objective

[Jan 12, 2023 3:00 AM] The U.K. is mulling over launching a digital pound as it remains committed to becoming a cryptocurrency hub, a government representative has indicated. British authorities should also regulate payments with stablecoins, according to the official…

US Government Delays Tax Reporting Rules for Cryptocurrency Brokers

[Dec 25, 2022 4:00 AM] The enforcement of a requirement for brokers to report gains made by crypto investors has been postponed by the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS. The new tax rules, incorporated into the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the U.S…

ApeCoin Falls Below $4 Again As Its Treasury Sells Its Own Token Holdings

[Dec 1, 2022 3:40 AM] ApeCoin (APE) seems to be ignoring the push that the broader crypto market is making that enabled many cryptocurrencies record significant price increases during the previous 24 hours. In fact, the digital currency that currently ranks 35th in…

Aussie treasurer promises crypto regulation next year amid FTX debacle

[Nov 17, 2022 12:32 AM] A spokesperson for Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said they are closely monitoring the fallout from FTX's collapse.