The crypto market has experienced a significant decline in exchange-traded products (ETPs) over the past nine weeks, as reported by asset manager CoinShares. This downward trend reflects negative sentiment towards cryptocurrencies, impacting both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) funds. ETPs are designed to track crypto prices and serve as an accessible investment avenue for traditional
The recent lawsuit launched by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Binance.US, the US entity of the leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has sent shockwaves through the crypto industry. Similar to the well-known Ripple case, the legal proceedings are becoming increasingly complex and uncertain. One of the latest issues stemming from the courtroom is a
Hong Kong police officers have taken influential crypto personality Joseph Lam Chok into custody for his involvement in promoting the JPEX crypto platform, as reported by the South China Morning Post on September 18th. The authorities interrogated Lam Chok and conducted a raid at his company’s location in the Entertainment building in Central. JPEX is
Today, all eyes are on the hearing between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance, which holds significant implications for the cryptocurrency exchange. The SEC has accused Binance of failing to provide adequate documentation for the case, despite a prior agreement for expedited discovery. BAM, the organization responsible for Binance’s US branch,
NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence, alongside popular YouTube influencers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit surrounding their endorsement of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange. According to a court filing, the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. This agreement marks the first resolution among the numerous celebrities and companies accused of
Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao has addressed the rumors surrounding the departure of Binance.US CEO Brian Schoder, emphasizing the need for new leadership in light of the current regulatory challenges faced by the exchange. According to CZ, the regulatory landscape in the United States is rapidly evolving and becoming increasingly hostile towards the cryptocurrency industry.
Since the Merge, Ethereum has undergone significant changes, starting with the implementation of the London hard fork. One key development introduced by this upgrade is the fee-burning mechanism. Under this mechanism, transaction base fees are burned immediately after a transaction is processed. This move was aimed at making Ether deflationary, as it permanently removes some
Ripple, one of the prominent players in the cryptocurrency industry, has been facing numerous challenges in recent times. The company’s troubles began when the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Ripple Labs in 2020. The lawsuit alleged that Ripple Labs had conducted an unregistered sale of securities worth over a
The rise of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has paved the way for a captivating fusion – AI crypto projects. These innovative platforms combine the transparency of blockchain with the predictive capabilities of AI, creating robust and tokenized ecosystems. In this article, we will delve into three prominent examples – Akash Network, Numeraire, and
The cryptocurrency market has been plagued with volatility and regulatory challenges, causing many exchanges to face significant obstacles and decline in trading volume. However, amidst this chaos, Coinbase has managed to emerge relatively unscathed, maintaining a stable monthly trading volume since May. This article explores the strategic positioning of Coinbase and its potential impact on