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Thorchain Rises to Third in Decentralized Exchange Rankings, Hits $1.8B Weekly Trade Volume
19.11.2023
In the past week, trading activity on the decentralized exchange (dex) Thorchain has experienced a significant surge, reaching $1.854 billion in trade volume. Data shows that Thorchain is currently the third-largest dex in terms of volume, following the popular dex protocols Uniswap...
Exchange Token FTT’s 200% Spike in 2 Weeks Defies Bankruptcy and Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Conviction Woes
19.11.2023
FTT, the exchange token launched by the now defunct cryptocurrency trading platform FTX, has experienced a significant 200% surge in value over the past two weeks, surpassing the $3 per unit mark. Ranking as the fifth largest exchange coin in terms of market capitalization, FTT stands below...
Coin Center Criticizes Bank Secrecy Act, Demands Regulation
17.11.2023
Coin Center, the leading non-profit dedicated to research surrounding cryptocurrencies, calls the Bank Secrecy Act too “broad” for its own good, according to their most recent report. “Riddled with sweeping powers and expansive terms” Published earlier this month, the report (appropriately titled...
Tether Charts Strategic Course in Bitcoin Mining, Plans $500 Million Infusion
16.11.2023
Tether Holdings Ltd., the issuer of the leading stablecoin in terms of market value and trade volume, is poised to become a formidable player in the mining industry, as revealed by its CEO, Paolo Ardoino. On Thursday, Ardoino announced the company’s intention to channel approximately $500...
US Lawmakers Write to Treasury Department Seeking Amendment On Proposed Crypto Tax Rules
16.11.2023
Source: Pixabay A group of United States lawmakers have led an effort for a change in the proposed cryptocurrency tax regime announced by the Treasury Department. The group addressed a letter to the Department on Nov 15 urging the body to change its approach to regulating the sector specifically...
Today in Crypto: 46.5% of Web3 Fund Loss is Result of Traditional Web2 Security Issues, Investment in Blockchain Gaming Hits $1.5 Billion in 2023
15.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / AhmadSoleh Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Security news While developers and researchers generally focus on designing and coding the smart contract protocol...
9.4% of French Population Holds Crypto as the Asset Class Ranks Second in Investment Options
14.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / MarinadeArt France’s financial regulator, Autorité des Marchés Financiers, has published a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on investment choices and growth levels in the country. In the survey released on Nov 13, digital assets...
THORChain’s 7-Day Trading Volume Hits $1.32 Billion, Third to Uniswap and PancakeSwap
13.11.2023
Source / Sam Cooling THORChain, a decentralized crypto trading protocol capable of cross-chain swaps, has become the third-largest decentralized exchange (DEX) in terms of trading volume over the past seven days. Over the past week, THORChain recorded a trading volume of $1.32 billion, third...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Crypto Google Searches Surge, Peaking in October Before Tapering Off
12.11.2023
Over the 90-day stretch from August 13 to November 11, 2023, bitcoin (BTC) along with a broad array of crypto assets have posted substantial increases. Data from Google Trends in this timeframe indicates a surge in searches for “bitcoin,” “crypto,”...
Today in Crypto: opBNB Becomes 2nd Most Popular L2 per DAU, Ripple Reveals Upgraded Ripple Payments, Bitwala Relaunches With Striga’s Help
8.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / JeanLuc Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. __________ Blockchain news BNB Chain’s Layer 2, opBNB, has experienced on-chain growth and became the second most popular L2...
Robert Kiyosaki Breaks Down Rich Dad’s First Lesson — Says Bitcoin Provides ‘Lifelong Financial Security and Freedom’
5.11.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has broken down Rich Dad’s lesson number one. Explaining in simple terms why the rich become richer, the renowned author said: “They understand the importance of preserving tangible assets, such as gold, silver, and bitcoin, which offer...
Major Token Unlocks in November: Aptos, Avalanche, Hashflow Take the Spotlight – Huge Sell-Off Incoming?
2.11.2023
November is seeing a wave of token unlocks from leading crypto projects, including Aptos, Avalanche, and Hashflow, which will dump over $320 million worth of tokens on the market. Among them, Aptos, a layer-1 blockchain project led by former Meta executives, will witness the most substantial token...
Chinese Court Hands 6-Year Prison Terms to Masterminds in $300 Million USDT Money Laundering Case
2.11.2023
The Tongliang Court in China handed down sentences to 21 individuals, including key figures in a $300 million USDT money laundering case. The massive crypto money laundering case, which spanned from November 2020 to late April 2021, revolved around the actions of the primary defendants, Jiang...
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Challenge Core of Fraud Case, Questioning Fiduciary Ties Under English Law
1.11.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to instruct the jury that no trust or fiduciary relationship existed between the crypto exchange and its customers, a key part of the prosecution’s fraud case. Bankman-Fried’s Attorneys Question Trust Ties In an addendum to earlier requests,...
Cardano Price Prediction as Dogecoin Overtakes ADA – What’s Going On?
27.10.2023
The Cardano price has dropped by 4% in the past 24 hours, with the altcoin’s fall to $0.284623 enabling Dogecoin to overtake it in terms of market cap. Despite today’s fall, ADA remains up by 14.5% in a week and by 16% in a month. The altcoin has also risen by 15% since the beginning...
North America Is Largest Crypto Market Despite Regulatory Uncertainty, Chainalysis Reports
25.10.2023
North America leads in terms of cryptocurrency usage despite the ongoing regulatory uncertainty, blockchain forensics firm Chainalysis revealed. Meanwhile, stablecoin-related activity has been decreasing with users shifting away from U.S.-based services. The region’s share in decentralized finance...
From Effective Altruism to Terms of Service — Pivotal Points in Bankman-Fried’s Court Battle
23.10.2023
Lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have given proposed jury instructions to the court in advance of jury deliberations and his verdict. These instructions clarify the defense’s legal positions and emphasize their client’s right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty....
Binance US Suspends Withdrawals in US Dollars
19.10.2023
Crypto exchange Binance US has suspended withdrawals in U.S. dollars. Users who want to withdraw their USD funds must first convert them into stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies, which can then be withdrawn. Binance US Updates Dollar Withdrawal Policy Binance US, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency...
A deep dive into Dogecoin: What can you expect in terms of risks and rewards?
18.10.2023
Dogecoin has earned special prominence and is recognized as a unique and highly coveted digital asset. Featuring the face of a Shiba Inu Dog embossed on the coin, Dogecoin has grabbed the attention of many crypto investors and enthusiasts alike. The article weighs the performance, risks,...
Binance US Ends FDIC Insurance for Crypto Holdings, Citing Updated Terms of Service
18.10.2023
The US Branch of the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance US, recently communicated to its users that their cryptocurrency deposits are no longer covered by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance.
In an email sent to its customers on October 16, Binance US announced updates...