Ripple CEO optimistic about US ‘regulatory clarity for crypto’
Support for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is “bipartisan & bicameral” according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, shared in a Jan. 3 Twitter thread he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the United States gaining “breakthrough” regulatory clarity …
Users need to go under the engine in Web3 — HashEx CEO
HashEx CEO Dmitry Mishunin summarizes Web3 as read, write, own — a “crazy responsibility” for the end-user. Hacking in Web3 is easy because it uses the same pattern that’s been used since the inception of the internet — pretending to …
Crypto adoption in 2022: What events moved the industry forward?
While the crypto market in 2022 was hit by a slew of insolvencies and daily volatility, adoption seems to have continued apace on the global level. It’s no secret that the crypto market was gripped by bearish pressure for the …
US federal agencies release joint statement on crypto asset risks and safe practices
The Fed, FDIC and OCC teamed up to wish the banks they regulate a FUD-filled new year with a warning about the risks associated with crypto assets and their efforts to contain those risks. United States federal bank regulatory agencies …
3 reasons why it could be a rocky week for Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins
BTC volatility is at a record low, inflows to spot markets remain muted and this week’s economic calendar suggests that volatility is set to rock the crypto market. Continuing with 2022’s trend, there is a lack of positive excitement in …
The Bahamas lawyers up as the FTX case proceeds in US court and disagreements fester
Brown Rudnick has worked for the country since March, but the nation’s potentially increasing role in the case requires it to register in the United States as a foreign agent. The Bahamas will have legal representation in the unfolding FTX …
Cryptosat launches second ‘cryptographically-equipped’ satellite using SpaceX rocket
The addition to the satellite constellation was part of efforts to make space a “new battleground in the quest for bulletproof cryptography” by expanding computational power. The company behind a crypto-satellite module launched in May has announced an additional piece …
The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
David Chaum explained his game plan to create a CBDC that would also be appreciated by the crypto ecosystem in an exclusive interview. When it comes to the “crypto” part of cryptocurrencies, David Chaum’s work predates the crypto ecosystem. His …
Blockchain fintech GammaRey signs $320M merger agreement
GammaRey said it has nearly $800 million in consumer assets. According to an announcement on Jan.3, blockchain fintech firm GammaRey signed a merger agreement with financial e-commerce and consumer data analytics company GoLogiq. Both companies are based in the U.S., …
Tribulations and triumphs: The biggest surprises in crypto of 2022
2022 was a challenging year for many crypto companies, but some maintained exemplary performance. 2022 saw the fall of many linchpin crypto and blockchain firms as the May market drawdown shook the industry. It caused many cryptocurrencies to lose value …