Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Crypto exchange FTX's liquidation plan receives court approval

FTX received court approval of its bankruptcy plan on Monday, which will allow it to fully repay customers using $16 billion in assets recovered since the once-leading crypto exchange collapsed. ...

Sport and Crypto: Glory, fall and caution - Crypto Recap

In 2021, cryptocurrencies invaded the world of sport, signing dizzying sponsorship deals with the biggest teams and events. But after the crash of 2022 linked to the collapse of FTX, these...

SWIFT to trial live digital currency transactions next year

Global bank messaging network SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, it said on Thursday, the latest step in the currently slow-moving integration of...

SEC appeals decision that restricted its crypto oversight

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday it is appealing a court ruling that restricted its ability to regulate cryptocurrency markets. Wall Street's main securities...

Another Uptober for the bitcoin market?

Analyzing current trends in the bitcoin market: capital flows, investor confidence, macroeconomic tailwinds, and geopolitical risks.

Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for XRP ETP with securities regulator

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has filed an initial registration statement with the U.S. SEC for an exchange-traded product for XRP tokens, as it seeks to introduce more crypto products after a landmark...

OpenAI sees $11.6 billion revenue next year, offers Thrive chance to invest again in 2025

Thrive Capital is investing more than $1 billion of OpenAI's current $6.5 billion fundraising round, and it has a sweetener no other investors are getting: the potential to invest another $1 billion...

Binance founder Zhao released from US custody, Bloomberg News reports

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from a correctional facility in California on Friday, Bloomberg News reported, citing a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons. Former CEO...

From star to culprit: Caroline Ellison's descent into hell - Crypto Recap

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, played a central role in the collapse of FTX, one of the biggest financial frauds of recent decades. Sentenced to two years in prison after testifying...

Stablecoins: The Game Changers Reshaping Global Finance

As stablecoin adoption expands beyond crypto, the global financial landscape is on the verge of disruption. In the meantime, competition among stablecoins becomes ever fiercer, with new competitors...

Wall Street watchdog faces bipartisan ire in House over crypto

Lawmakers from bother major parties in the House of Representatives on Tuesday renewed their attacks on Wall Street's chief regulator over his agency's policies on cryptocurrencies, accusing the U.S....

US SEC, Coinbase clash in court over crypto rulemaking

Coinbase and the U.S. securities regulator faced off in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Monday as the cryptocurrency exchange presses the agency to create new rules for digital assets. ...

Three key aspects of DeFi: Manage, Borrow and Tokenize

Decentralized finance is one of the cornerstones of the cryptosphere. But what are its practical benefits? Let's take a closer look at three aspects that decentralized finance is set to...

BlackRock: Bitcoin, a unique diversifier - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin, once seen as marginal, could become the key to protecting against economic and geopolitical crises. So says BlackRock in its latest report. We talk about it right after the essential news to...

Terraform Labs approved for bankruptcy wind-down after US SEC settlement

Terraform Labs received court approval on Thursday to wind down its operations in bankruptcy after agreeing to settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing the company of...

Global Crypto Adoption On The Rise: Key 2024 Trends

New data shows crypto adoption growing worldwide, spanning companies, funds, and even governments.

Dragonfly's Hadick on Crypto Investment Opportunities

Rob Hadick, general partner at Dragonfly, discusses the investment opportunities in the cryptocurrency and the company's fundraising plans. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers on the sidelines of the...

US urges leniency for FTX's Caroline Ellison, cites help against Bankman-Fried

U.S. prosecutors made a case for leniency for former FTX cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison when she is sentenced over her role in the exchange's collapse, citing her help in sending FTX...

World Liberty Financial: What's behind Trump's new cryptocurrency platform?

Donald Trump, with the help of his sons and influential friends, has announced World Liberty Financial, a new crypto platform. However, questions hover over the details of the project, raising...