Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Harris targets Black men with new economic proposals

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris unveiled new policy proposals aimed at Black men on Monday that include forgivable small business loans and access to a new legal recreational marijuana...

Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto's identity finally revealed? - Crypto Recap

The mystery surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has persisted for over 15 years. The latest twist? An HBO documentary that claims to have unmasked this elusive...

US SEC charges Cumberland DRW for acting as unregistered dealer in crypto markets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Cumberland DRW LLC on Thursday with acting as an unregistered dealer for more than $2 billion in crypto assets, the agency said in a statement. ...

Russia reducing share of budget revenue from gas and oil, minister says

Russia is reducing the share of budget revenue derived from gas and oil production and hopes to bring down its reliance on volatile commodities to about 23% by 2027, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov...

US charges 18 people, companies for cryptocurrency fraud

Four cryptocurrency companies and 14 individuals have been charged in what U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday said was the first criminal prosecution of financial services firms for market manipulation and...

What is Ethena, the stablecoin issuer now partnering with BlackRock?

Ethena’s first decentralized stablecoin, USDe, reached a $2.5B market cap in just seven months. Now, with BlackRock's partnership, Ethena is launching a new one.

Crypto.com sues US SEC after receiving legal threat from regulator

Crypto.com filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, alleging that the federal agency is overstepping its jurisdiction by regulating the cryptocurrency industry. ...

Cryptoverse: Bored bitcoin seeks direction after big bang

Bitcoin has been distinctly listless in the past three months after starting the year with a bang. The crypto leader has largely shuttled between $56,000 and $63,000 so far in the...

Crypto exchange FTX's liquidation plan receives court approval

FTX received court approval of its bankruptcy plan on Monday, which will allow it to fully repay customers using $16 billion in assets recovered since the once-leading crypto exchange collapsed. ...

Sport and Crypto: Glory, fall and caution - Crypto Recap

In 2021, cryptocurrencies invaded the world of sport, signing dizzying sponsorship deals with the biggest teams and events. But after the crash of 2022 linked to the collapse of FTX, these...

SWIFT to trial live digital currency transactions next year

Global bank messaging network SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, it said on Thursday, the latest step in the currently slow-moving integration of...

SEC appeals decision that restricted its crypto oversight

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday it is appealing a court ruling that restricted its ability to regulate cryptocurrency markets. Wall Street's main securities...

Another Uptober for the bitcoin market?

Analyzing current trends in the bitcoin market: capital flows, investor confidence, macroeconomic tailwinds, and geopolitical risks.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for XRP ETP with securities regulator

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has filed an initial registration statement with the U.S. SEC for an exchange-traded product for XRP tokens, as it seeks to introduce more crypto products after a landmark...

OpenAI sees $11.6 billion revenue next year, offers Thrive chance to invest again in 2025

Thrive Capital is investing more than $1 billion of OpenAI's current $6.5 billion fundraising round, and it has a sweetener no other investors are getting: the potential to invest another $1 billion...

Binance founder Zhao released from US custody, Bloomberg News reports

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from a correctional facility in California on Friday, Bloomberg News reported, citing a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons. Former CEO...

From star to culprit: Caroline Ellison's descent into hell - Crypto Recap

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, played a central role in the collapse of FTX, one of the biggest financial frauds of recent decades. Sentenced to two years in prison after testifying...

Stablecoins: The Game Changers Reshaping Global Finance

As stablecoin adoption expands beyond crypto, the global financial landscape is on the verge of disruption. In the meantime, competition among stablecoins becomes ever fiercer, with new competitors...

Wall Street watchdog faces bipartisan ire in House over crypto

Lawmakers from bother major parties in the House of Representatives on Tuesday renewed their attacks on Wall Street's chief regulator over his agency's policies on cryptocurrencies, accusing the U.S....