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Treasury Says Crypto Reduces Efficacy of US Sanctions, Seeks More Funding
20.10.2021
The U.S. Department of the Treasury says that the growing use of crypto assets challenges the efficacy of American sanctions. “We are mindful of the risk that, if left unchecked, these digital assets and payments systems could harm the efficacy of our sanctions,” the Treasury...
‘Risk-Free’ Trade Makes Comeback as Bitcoin ETF Fuels Futures Premiums
19.10.2021
The closest thing to a "risk-free" trade in the crypto market has once again appeared back on the radar for many traders, after the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETF) backed by bitcoin (BTC) futures contracts have pushed price premiums on regulated bitcoin futures higher....
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Economics Professor Warns ‘Cryptocurrencies May Contribute to Monetary and Financial Instability’
16.10.2021
Cornell University’s professor of economics and former head of the IMF’s China division, Eswar Prasad, has warned that “Cryptocurrencies may contribute to monetary and financial instability.” He added that the risk is amplified if the industry is unregulated and lacks...
Dollar Maintains Technical Boundary Amid Density and Risk Trends
15.10.2021
The latest financial session witnessed the market maintaining control due to speculative appetite. However, the benchmarks are already being pushed to resistance levels. The S&P 500 is currently the most notable benchmark with a 1.7% rally, capable of clearing the three-month range’s midpoint...
Genesis CEO Michael Moro Thinks Mistakes Keep Institutions Away From Defi
9.10.2021
CEO of trading firm Genesis, Michael Moro, stated that according to his views the decentralized finance (defi) space is still too risky for institutions to step in. Moro explained that there have been some important mistakes made by high-profile defi protocols that are putting customers’...
Bitcoin bears risk getting trapped if BTC price remains above $50K — Here's why
7.10.2021
Hash rate, supply shock, and U.S. credit risk are likely the causes for the BTC rally
Bitcoin Decouples from Stocks as Bullish Sentiment Returns
7.10.2021
rency, even as stocks and other risk assets have suffered in price.Over the past 7 days, bitcoin has been on a bull run that has brought its price up by more than 30%. At the same time, the US stock market index S&P 500 has remained more or less flat since last week, after having traded l
US Lawmakers Float the Idea of Minting a Trillion-Dollar Platinum Coin to Avoid Sovereign Debt Crisis
6.10.2021
American politicians have been clamoring about the U.S. facing a significant debt crisis and the debt ceiling putting the country at risk of default. Joe Biden spoke about the debt ceiling and told Republicans to “just get out of the way” when it comes to the decision. Meanwhile,...
AUD/USD, China, Australian Dollar, Risk Trends: Talking Points
4.10.2021
With Asia-Pacific sectors set for a peaceful session, investors tidy up for a hectic one. The Chinese markets are set to close the equity and bond operations amid a week-long holiday. Meanwhile, AUD/USD aims to continue its late-week rebound after setting a new low. Another surprising news came...
Compound Contract Bug Keeps Infesting Before Fix Can be Implemented
4.10.2021
fused funds are at risk of being exploited as well. Yesterday, an address showed a transfer of some 4.8m, and
Compounding problems: $65m more COMP at risk as devs wait for time-locked bug fix
4.10.2021
While Compound’s developers submitted a fix for the protocol’s bug on Sept. 30, the update won’t take effect until a seven-day time-lock on code updates has passed
Risk-averse Ethereum traders use this options strategy to increase exposure to ETH
3.10.2021
The Iron Condor options strategy gives risk-averse traders a safer way to profit from a potential $3,400 to $5,400 ETH price
Former Ethereum Dev Virgil Griffith Pleads Guilty to North Korea Charge, Enters Plea Deal for 6.5 Years: Report
27.9.2021
On September 27, 2021, at the Southern District of New York courthouse, the trial against former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith started at 9:30 a.m. (EST). Griffith was facing 20 years behind bars for discussing blockchain technology in North Korea. Around 10:30 a.m., Griffith pleaded guilty...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Calls Evergrande a ‘House of Cards’ While China’s Officials Prep for Firm’s Demise
23.9.2021
The world is still focused on the financial downfall of China’s real estate giant Evergrande and according to Chinese authorities have told the private sector to get “ready for the possible storm.” Reports show that even though the People’s Bank of China already provided...
White Hat Hacker Reveals High-Risk Vulnerability on SushiSwap
23.9.2021
A white-hat hacker recently took the DeFi sector by storm after allegedly speaking about high-risk vulnerabilities on SushiSwap. According to the anonymous hacker, the vulnerabilities can risk user funds worth billions of dollars. SushiSwap developers could not secretly fix the issue, resulting...
Central Banks Look To Two-Tier Retail CBDC Model Amid Disruption Fears
22.9.2021
ral-banks-seek-to-balance-innovation-and-disruption-when--PBC_1303486">report by international risk assessment firm Moody’s. “Based on existing and proposed pilot schemes, CBDC development is being done in conjunction with existing financial market infrastructure, the two-tier
Ethereum 'head & shoulders' chart pattern puts ETH price at risk of dropping to $2K
21.9.2021
The bearish setup positions Ethereum price to extend the decline toward $2,000
Evergrande Losses Sparks Fear of Looming Credit Contagion, Janet Yellen Asks to Raise US Debt Ceiling
20.9.2021
Global investors have their eyes peeled on the Evergrande Group or the Evergrande Real Estate Group, China’s second-largest property developer by sales. Evergrande Group shares nosedived on Monday dropping to 11-year lows and many analysts and economists are concerned about a possible credit...
EU regulator sees crypto as sign of increased risk-taking in current climate
16.9.2021
An ESMA report views crypto assets’ volatility in the first half of 2021 as an indication of “possible market exuberance.”
Does Evergrande’s $300B debt crisis pose systemic risk to crypto industry?
16.9.2021
As onlookers predict top Chinese property developer and commercial paper issuer Evergrande will default, some analysts believe the firm poses systemic risks to crypto