Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says that it is “really imperative” for the US to have a regulatory framework for crypto assets. Armstrong says in a new CNBC interview that the US is an exception among other major economies with regard to achieving regulatory clarity for crypto. According to the Coinbase CEO, the US has a […]

A popular cryptocurrency trader believes that one mid-cap altcoin project is showing high growth potential. Pseudonymous crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 196,400 followers on the social media platform X that decentralized derivatives exchange Injective (INJ) is forming a bullish pattern. “INJ: high timeframe higher low [price] is here. This looks very healthy. I think […]

Almost 20 days after the announcement of the acquisition, Ripple has made the decision to pull out from the Fortress Trust deal. The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, announced in his tweet that the platform has decided not to move ahead with the outright acquisition as they planned before, but Ripple would continue to remain […]

Exchanges and broker-dealers looking to lure customers will naturally take all reasonable steps to appear reputable and transparent. But some go much further and claim legal status that they do not rightfully possess. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday announced charges against eight Florida-based firms for falsely claiming CFTC registration. The CFTC Clamps […]

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, stablecoin issuer Circle has intervened, asserting that stablecoins should not be categorized as securities under existing financial regulations. This comes after earlier this year, Binance faced several legal accusations from regulators with the […]

It has officially been a decade since Ross Ulbricht, the man behind the popular online marketplace Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His crime: enabling free people to freely trade. In the years since, his case has been a lightning rod for debates about internet freedom, drug policy, […]

The LINK price is no stranger to bullish rallies, and in September alone, the token has gone from a low of $5.8 to a peak of $7.9. Even now, bullish momentum among enthusiasts has not waned, especially with a 130% price increase prediction from a crypto analyst. LINK Price Prediction Ahead Of October In the […]

In the constantly advancing universe that brings forth astonishing technological creations, blockchain networks and cryptocurrencies find a unique position. While the hi-tech globe is expanding with more blockchain platforms and crypto exchanges, the influx of crypto enthusiasts surges day by day, posing the necessity of a user-friendly crypto platform. FixedFloat, the fully automated crypto trading […]

Amid uncertainty around Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot ETF approval by SEC, US investing giant Bitwise kicks off ETH futures ETFs

Ripple has decided to reverse its planned acquisition of Fortress Trust, a subsidiary of Fortress Blockchain Technologies that offers wallet and payment services. Less than a month after announcing its intention to acquire the firm, Ripple has chosen to back out of the deal. Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple, said on X (formerly Twitter): […]

Authorities in Hong Kong and Macao announced they have apprehended an additional four individuals connected to the cryptocurrency platform JPEX, …

The losses on U.S. Treasurys recently surpassed $1.5 trillion, and the likely outcome is turbulent markets, but how will Bitcoin price fare?

A U.S. district judge has once again shot down Sam Bankman-Fried’s request to be temporarily released from prison before his upcoming trial. On Monday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers submitted a formal request for the former FTX CEO to be released on October 2, the day before his trial is scheduled to begin. The lawyers argued that Bankman-Fried’s […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision on the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), casting a shadow of uncertainty over the fate of several ETFs on Bitcoin. The applications affected by these delays include those from financial giants such as Invesco, Bitwise, Valkyrie, and most recently, BlackRock. […]

The people and companies shaping the crypto industry. NewsEditors’ PicksBusinessArtificial IntelligenceTechnologyNFTsCoinsDeFiGamingMarketsOpinionOur Company Business Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: All the Names You Need to Know The ex-CEO and co-founder of the collapsed digital asset exchange and megabrand FTX Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial starts next week in New York’s Southern District. Bankman-Fried will face seven criminal charges relating to […]

Asset management giant Invesco has teamed up with Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital to apply for an Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), following their joint application for an equivalent Bitcoin (BTC) product in June. Per the firm’s S-1 registration statement, the Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF will “reflect the performance of the spot price of ether” […]

Ethereum recently completed a community event, ACDE 171, discussing how to bring several transformative elements that could shape the future of the network, possibly bolstering security and privacy. The event covered several broad topics, including Dencun Devnets, extensive audits, the much-awaited launch of Holesky, a pioneering proposal for private ETH transfers, and significant changes to […]

The Bitcoin price is trading at $27,100 at the time of writing, marking a 60% decline from its all-time high of $69,000 in 2021. As the anticipation for the next bull market builds, questions arise regarding Bitcoin’s potential future prices. While most predictions are speculative, one analyst has devised a model leveraging historical data to […]

A widely followed crypto analyst is keeping an eye on Bitcoin (BTC) while breaking down Chainlink’s (LINK) latest movements. Pseudonymous crypto trade Rekt Capital tells his 354,700 followers on the social media platform X that BTC’s current price point is acting as a “point of reflection” for the largest crypto asset by market cap. “BTC  Acting as […]

Argentina’s capital city is teaming up with Self-Sovereign Digital Identity (SSI) protocol QuarkID to launch a digital identification service that uses the layer-2 blockchain zkSync Era. According to a press release, Buenos Aires will roll out the blockchain-based identification initiative for its 15 million residents in October. Citizens living in the city can download the […]

Can bulls get to $27,000 mark soon?

The New York-based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced its decision to suspend services to Dutch customers starting from November 17. This move is as a result of regulatory pressures imposed by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). However, Gemini is not exiting the Dutch market for good; the exchange aims to re-enter the country once it […]

By ZEN SOO Associated Press. HONG KONG (AP) — Police in Hong Kong and Macao say they arrested four more people linked to the cryptocurrency …

A U.S. government shutdown is not inevitable, but even if one lasts for just hours or days, lawmakers’ priorities on their return may not be digital assets.

After witnessing a massive explosion in June, BCH corrected lower and entered the second half of the year in a bearish mode. However, it later established support and bounced back. Against Bitcoin, the price remains strong. Bitcoin Cash started to gain traction after locating support at $165.5 in August. It further broke out of a […]

One of the co-founders of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has reportedly been arrested in an airport in Singapore. According to a new report by The Business Times, 3AC co-founder Su Zhu has been apprehended at the Changi airport as he attempted to leave Singapore. Zhu has received a four-month jail sentence […]

Three finalists have been selected for the Bitcoin Alpha Competition, a crowd-sourced campaign to find the next top Bitcoin fund manager. The manager with the most promising approach for generating alpha in the bitcoin market will be awarded $1 million USD in seed capital and announced on the Main Stage of the Bitcoin Amsterdam Conference […]

Despite some analysts noting why XRP is unlikely to end on a high, certain macro (and micro) factors could significantly impact the token’s price and possibly see it enjoy the same trajectory it did following Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in favor of Ripple.  SEC-Related Factors Could Impact XRP Price On August 17, the US Securities […]

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining.

Stablecoin issuer Circle has entered litigation in an important development in the ongoing legal dispute between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance. In support of Binance, Circle, the company behind the widely used USDC stablecoin has joined its voice, arguing that stablecoins shouldn’t be subject to the same regulatory […]

In a significant turn of events, FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange that filed for bankruptcy at the end of 2022, is showing signs of financial recovery. The expected payments ratio for claims made by creditors against FTX has experienced a significant increase, rising to between 35% and 40%. This is a substantial leap when compared to […]

Ethereum (ETH) price rapidly climbed 3% to hit $1,650 on September 28 after Bloomberg Analyst Eric Balchunas hinted that the SEC could approve an Ethereum Futures ETF on Friday. How will Ethereum spot market prices react? News of an imminent Ethereum ETF approval has triggered an influx of capital in ETH Derivatives markets. How high […]