Despite the initial optimism that followed the approval of Bitcoin ETFs, the cryptocurrency experienced an unexpected decline, dropping over 7% from $49,000 to an intraday low of $45,644. This unexpected decline contradicts the prevailing optimism in the market following the recent approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).Furthermore, the Bitcoin options data also paints a picture […]
The Hedera Council, the governing body of the Hedera network, has given the green light to allocate 4.86 billion HBAR — Hedera Hashgraph’s native cryptocurrency, for further development and advanced decentralized governance. This decision will see a total of $408.2 million directed towards the development of the Hedera network.The majority of this allocation, specifically 4.248 […]
In a remarkable turn of events, an American truck driver’s life was transformed when his $650 investment in the Shiba Inu meme token (SHIB) ballooned to $1.7 million. The driver, who remains anonymous, made the investment in August 2020 when SHIB was relatively unknown and its price was around $0.00000000051 per token. This investment equated […]
Genesis Global Trading, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has agreed to a settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on January 12th. The settlement includes an $8 million penalty, following an agency investigation that uncovered significant shortcomings in the company’s anti-money laundering and cybersecurity programs. The NYDFS stated that these […]
Following a surprising quarterly loss, US banking giant Citigroup plans to cut 20,000 jobs in the medium term. CEO Jane Fraser reported a “disappointing” final quarter with a loss of $1.8 billion. She anticipates a turning point in 2024 as the bank progresses with tightening structures and separating business units. The 20,000 jobs to be […]
Marco Valla, who joined from Barclays last year, is leading a new initiative and has already made at least ten subsequent hires. The team is set to be the 12th for 2022, leaving six more spots to fill. In other news, UBS has gained an activist investor, Cevian Capital, who have so far only issued […]
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has made a bold prediction for Bitcoin (BTC), forecasting a six-figure price as US regulators approve a series of spot exchange-traded funds (ETF). Kiyosaki shared his prediction with his 2.5 million followers on social media platform X, stating that he expects Bitcoin to surge by 247% […]
For the past six months, nearly a dozen providers have been awaiting the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first spot-based Bitcoin ETF. For years, the agency has refused to approve such products, always with seemingly false reasons. However, a clear court decision in the case of Grayscale […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to gain more authority under a new law currently under consideration in the country’s parliament. This law could have significant implications for crypto companies if approved. The Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 aims to expand the MAS’s jurisdiction, allowing it to give directions to holders of […]
The legal proceedings involving Do Kwon, the ex-CEO of Terraform Labs, have taken a new turn. Kwon’s legal team has requested a delay in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) trial. The request for postponement is due to the ongoing complications related to Kwon’s extradition from Montenegro, where he is currently serving a four-month sentence […]
