Ripple’s expansion plans come months after its partial victory in its ongoing legal battle with the US SEC. In a strategic move aimed at addressing ongoing regulatory issues in the United States, Ripple, a blockchain payment company, is gearing up to significantly expand its workforce in international markets. In an interview with CNBC on September 13, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said without revealing the actual locations that over 80% of the company’s new hires for the year will be...
Read More »Alchemy Pay Obtains Money Transmitter License in Arkansas, United States
The issuance of this license, provided by the Arkansas Securities Department, marks a pivotal moment for Alchemy Pay as it is the company’s first Money Transmitter License within the United States. Alchemy Pay, a cryptocurrency payment gateway, has significantly expanded its global presence by securing a Money Transmitter License in the state of Arkansas, United States. With the help of this license, Alchemy Pay will be able to provide the state with a wide array of financial services...
Read More »Mt. Gox Trustee Extends Repayment Deadline to October 2024
The trustee cited the need for additional time to facilitate the rehabilitation process. Defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox has yet again postponed its repayment deadline by one year. This significant development was confirmed in a letter shared by Nobuaki Kobayashi, the trustee responsible for overseeing the rehabilitation of the exchange. Initially slated for October 31, 2023, the repayment deadline has been shifted to October 31, 2024, following approval from the Tokyo District...
Read More »Former Alameda Employee Accuses Firm of Causing BTC 87% Price Dip in 2021
The ‘honest’ mistake did eventually cost Alameda some millions of dollars. An individual simply identified as Baradwaj has dropped a bombshell of an accusation on his former employer Alameda Research. According to him, Alameda, which was owned by Sam Bankman-Fried, played a prominent role in the downward spiral of Bitcoin (BTC) that saw its prices plunge over 87% on Binance.US within minutes. This was back in 2021. At the time, BTC’s price dipped to as low as $8,200 from around $65,760,...
Read More »Bitcoin Maintains Price Above $27,000 as Predictions from Stakeholders Come In Bullish and Bearish
The price of Bitcoin is still above $27k as investors and stakeholders await monetary policy announcements from regulators worldwide. The price of Bitcoin stayed above $27,000 on Wednesday as most of the largest cryptocurrencies remained barely changed for the most part. The crypto market is likely reacting to investors holding out for official monetary policy announcements from central banks around the world. Earlier, BTC was unable to scale its 50-day moving average as it met with stiff...
Read More »Grayscale Files for New Ether Futures ETF Following Recent Legal Victory
Grayscale’s decision to file for an Ether futures ETF comes on the heels of a significant legal victory against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Renowned crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments recently filed for a new Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that will track Ethereum (ETH) futures, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Grayscale’s Unique Approach In its previous attempt to launch a crypto ETF, Grayscale filed under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This filing,...
Read More »Justin Sun’s High-Yield Project Is Set to Eclipse Huobi Global
More than the risks to its financial reserves, and all the news about withdrawals, there is yet another reason that currently ticks off investors about Huobi. In June, Justin Sun floated a brainchild project that was targeted at crypto investors who had a knack for very high yields. Per his pitch, the project promised returns of 5% on low-risk securities like government bonds. Although there were always high expectations for the project, it may have already surpassed all. Barely two and a...
Read More »Former Deutsche Bank Investment Banker Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud
According to the DOJ, Russell defrauded at least 29 investors from the scheme of around $1.5 million. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Rashawn Russell, a former Deutsche Bank investment banker and registered broker, has confessed to participating in a fraudulent crypto scheme called the ‘R3 Crypto Fund’. According to the September 19 announcement, the 27-year-old financier pleaded guilty to the crime before Judge Sanket J. Bulsara at a federal court in...
Read More »Coinbase Launches ‘Stand with Crypto’ Campaign to Advocate for Clear Cryptocurrency Legislation in US
The “Stand with Crypto” campaign will have a strategic focus on nine specific states in the United States: New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The Coinbase “Stand with Crypto” campaign is dedicated to advocating for favorable cryptocurrency legislation in the United States. This initiative follows extensive research by Coinbase, revealing that a majority of Americans believe the financial system requires significant reforms....
Read More »Top Bitcoin (BTC) Price Forecasts for 2024
While all the predictions from influential figures and institutions mentioned in our article provide intriguing insights, it’s always crucial to approach them with caution. Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has been on a bullish but rollercoaster ride since its inception in 2009. Over the years, it has gained popularity as both a cryptocurrency and a fast-growing investment asset. As we approach 2024, the crypto market is bound to continue evolving, and Bitcoin is...
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