Fed's Powell Says He's Also Worried About Debanking That Strained U.S. Crypto

As crypto firms and their new government allies rail against U.S. regulators for chasing them out of banking, Powell says such tales are a worry he'll address.

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Staked Ether Is Creating a Benchmark for the Crypto Economy, Says ARK Invest

The growing use of stETH in DeFi protocols means the asset is slowly taking the role of the fed funds rate in the crypto ecosystem, says ARK Invest.

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New U.S. president must bring clarity to crypto regulation, analyst says

Whoever wins the upcoming U. S. election and becomes president must work towards regulatory clarity for the crypto sector, Lucy Gazmararian, founder and managing director at Token Bay Capital, says.

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Bitcoin, crypto market to rebound in August, JPMorgan says

JPMorgan says the crypto market will see a decent bounce starting in August, but has reduced the year-to-date net flows from $12 billion to $8 billion. Analysts at the bank shared the new forecast for crypto in a research note,…

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Crypto traders eye Bitbot launch as top economist says ETFs are a “game-changer”

Crypto has entered a new investing era with spot Bitcoin ETF trading going live for the first time in the US on Thursday. As the market anticipation swells, a top economist says this development could elevate crypto investing to another level.

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Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says

Landmark new crypto laws under MiCA may have few short-term benefits without further steps, the report commissioned by EU lawmakers says

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“Crypto is dead in America,” tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya says

Chamath Palihapitiya, a top tech investor and crypto bull, says regulators have killed crypto in the United States. He notes that regulators have their guns trained at crypto, highlighting regulatory uncertainty and the crackdown on crypto companies.

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The outlook for crypto is not horrible, but it’s not great, says Mike Novogratz

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says that the outlook for crypto is not looking great at the moment. More companies will cut costs to survive this bear period, he added. He previously stated that crypto is facing a deficit of trust.

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I am cautiously optimistic about regulatory clarity for the crypto industry in 2023, says Garlinghouse

Ripple’s CEO says he is optimistic about regulatory clarity for the crypto industry this year. Garlinghouse said the support for crypto regulation in the United States is bipartisan. He added that no bill is perfect, but improvements can be made in the future.

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Most Crypto Scams on BNB Chain, Solidus Labs Says

Crypto risk monitoring platform says it has flagged nearly 200,000 crypto rug pulls and decentralized finance scams since August 2020.

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There are things we can learn from crypto, says HKEX CEO

The cryptocurrency ecosystem is gaining more recognition from the traditional financial systems globally. Hong… The post There are things we can learn from crypto, says HKEX CEO appeared first on CoinJournal.

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UST’s crisis is the most destructive wealth event in the history of crypto, says Frank Chaparro

Terra’s stablecoin has lost its peg to the dollar and is trading around 5… The post UST’s crisis is the most destructive wealth event in the history of crypto, says Frank Chaparro appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Crypto will be handled by multiple regulators, says Coinbase CEO

The crypto space in the United States remains largely unregulated at the moment. Brain… The post Crypto will be handled by multiple regulators, says Coinbase CEO appeared first on Coin Journal.

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UK MP Says Cryptocurrencies Are A Force For Good

UK MP expresses belief in crypto and blockchain technology. Matt Hancock says clear regulations will improve crypto transparency. The MP’s sentiments echo the latest stance by the UK on crypto.

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Crypto Needs to Crash for Web3 to Emerge, Says Tech Pioneer Behind Web 2.0

Silicon Valley oracle Tim O'Reilly says that centralization is "everywhere" in crypto

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SEC Creates A Stand-Alone Office to Conduct Investigations into Crypto and Other Digital Assets: Report

“Crypto is the new shadow bank,” says Senator Elizabeth Warren, who says regulators should consider banning the banks in the US from holding cash deposits backing up stablecoins to effectively end the growing market.

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Regulator interest is good for the crypto ecosystem, says BlockFi CEO

Regulatory clarity enables crypto companies to continue to innovate, Zac Prince says.

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“US Is At A Critical Juncture,” says Coinbase CEO; Calls for ‘Sandbox for Crypto Startups’

Seeking regulatory clarity for crypto, Brian Armstrong says, the U.S. needs to be “a major player in crypto to stay relevant long term.” The post “US Is At A Critical Juncture,” says Coinbase CEO; Calls for ‘Sandbox for Crypto Startups’ first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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NFTs Are the “Gateway Drug to Crypto,” Says CoinGecko

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NFT craze and institutional money to bring next 100 million crypto users, says Crypto.com CEO

The two main factors driving mass adoption are converging, says Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek.

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Sorry, Gold Bugs. CNBC's Jim Cramer Says It's All Going to Crypto

Why is gold under pressure? Jim Cramer says crypto is the reason

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It’s Tough Getting Approved in Gibraltar, Says Green-Lighted Crypto Derivatives Exchange

It's tough getting regulated on "the Rock," says crypto derivatives exchange ZUBR.

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Crypto market structure “broke” last week but BitMEX wasn’t the cause, says crypto fund manager

The managing partner and co-founder of crypto hedge fund Multicoin Capital, Kyle Samani, says that the crypto market structure “broke” last week on account of a bottleneck in the Bitcoin blockchain and miners shuttering operations.

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Crypto Market Could Be Due For a 2-Year Bull Run, Says Top Analyst

A recent rally across all the major crypto assets is hinting the beginning of what could be an overlong bull cycle, says Satoshi Flipper. The top crypto analyst asserted in a tweet published on Thursday that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may stay in an uptrend for the next years.

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Top 20 Major Banks Will Trade Crypto in 2020, Says Ripple CEO

Coinspeaker Top 20 Major Banks Will Trade Crypto in 2020, Says Ripple CEORipple CEO stated that the crypto industry will see some consolidation within the companies, meaning that many of them will probably disappear from the map.

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Crypto Exchanges Need To Specialize To Stay Competitive, Says Coinfloor Head

It’s been a great year for crypto exchanges, with Coinbase making over a billion in annual revenue. But those good times may soon come to an end, according to the head of a London-based exchange group, who says the largest trading platforms will have to specialize or risk being outperformed by competitors.

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Crypto Friendly Regulation Can Help UK Brexit, Says $10 Billion Advisory Giant

Britain should not miss the chance to get ahead of E.U. on crypto after Brexit, says deVere

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This Could Be Your Last Chance To Buy Full 1 Bitcoin (BTC), Says Crypto Analyst

Many investors – including big names like Tom Lee of Fundstrat – are hopeful of a bull run in… The post This Could Be Your Last Chance To Buy Full 1 Bitcoin (BTC), Says Crypto Analyst appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.

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Crypto Wallet Says It Offers ‘World’s Fastest Bitcoin Transfer’ as New Feature Launches

A crypto company claims it is offering “the fastest Bitcoin transfer in the world” after adding a brand-new service to its crypto wallet. SovereignWallet says its platform offers banking-grade features to protect user assets, all the while ensuring that completing transactions is as simple as “sending a text.

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Fidelity Says Its Crypto Trading and Storage Platform Is in ‘Final Testing’

Fidelity Digital Asset Services is in its "final testing" phase, the company said in a blog post Thursday.

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CoinList CEO: Quiet Year for Crypto in 2019 Will Lead to Innovation

The CEO of CoinList says that crypto markets will be quiet in 2019, while companies and entrepreneurs concentrate on building the space

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Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Files for Creditor Protection

The QuadrigaCX exchange says it's been "attempting to locate" its crypto reserves, unsuccessfully.

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TD Ameritrade Says Investors’ Interest in Crypto Futures Spiked When Bitcoin Dropped Under $4,000

Back in December, Shawn Cruz, TD Ameritrade Manager of Trading Strategy, said that TD Ameritrade clients have regained interest in Bitcoin (BTC) after it fell under $4,000 a few months ago. During this conversation, she said that the whole space is currently in its infancy and that it makes sense to see a lot of […]

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Zcash CEO Zooko Says Grin and Beam Are Not “Equals” or Competitors to What ZEC Offers

Zcash was one of the first privacy-focused coins to enter the crypto industry, and they paved the way for many others to follow them. The CEO, Zooko Wilcox, has expressed a positive stance over the new coins entering the market, speaking specifically on Grin and Beam. However, in no way does Wilcox view these coins […]

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Top Russian Official Urges Parliament to Discuss Draft Crypto Bill Without Further Delays

The chairman of Russian parliament’s upper house says that a one-year delay is unacceptable for the legislation on the digital economy

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Consolidation Triangle Says This Week’s Crypto Technical Analysis

The weekly Crypto Technical Analysis is provided by Dmitriy Gurkovskiy, Chief Analyst at RoboForex. Needless to say, all statements and views expressed below and any forecasts contained herein are solely based on.

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Gemini Announces the Completion of Its SOC 2 Review, Says Its a World’s First

New York based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini operated by the Winklevoss twins announced today that it had completed its SOC 2 – SOC for Service Organizations Type 1 examination by the Big Four auditor firm Deloitte & Touche LLP.

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Crypto Lender Genesis Capital Processed Nearly $1.1 Billion In 2018

Institutional crypto loans provider Genesis Global Capital says it processed more than $1.1 billion in lends and borrows in 2018.

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Crypto Exchange Gemini Passes Security Compliance Audit Conducted by Deloitte

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini says it has passed a SOC 2 security compliance review conducted by Deloitte.

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Crypto Exchange Gemini Passes Security Audit Conducted by Deloitte

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini says it has passed a SOC 2 security compliance review conducted by Deloitte.

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Bitcoin Rally To Be Preceded By More “Crypto Is Dead,” Layoffs, Regulation, Says Investor

Since Bitcoin began to tumble in early-2018, crypto investors en-masse have been sitting on their hands, eagerly waiting for the eventual market turnaround. And while hopeful sentiment has begun to mount, especially as this industry’s news cycle indicates that common Joes & Jills shouldn’t be disconcerted, one fund manager believes that crypto will take another.

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Swiss Startup to Produce ‘Banknotes’ for Marshall Islands’ Official Cryptocurrency

Swiss crypto wallet maker Tangem says the Marshall Islands has selected it to produce physical "notes" for its planned national digital currency.

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Nvidia Says Q4 Crypto Miner Demand Was as Weak as Expected

Nvidia has cut its 4Q revenue forecast, which already factored in reduced demand for GPUs used in crypto mining.

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Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Falter as Regulators Warm Up For Crypto

Latest Bitcoin News There is a sweeping wave across Europe and America acknowledging the advantages of DLTs and their products as cryptocurrencies. States as Texas, Wyoming and New Hampshire don’t accept Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as money—not yet, but property whose gains are subject to taxes.

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LocalBitcoins Reveals Security Breach With Some Crypto Wallets Affected

Peer-to-peer bitcoin trading site LocalBitcoins says it's suffered a hack via a third-party service that affected a small number of users.

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Belarus’ Largest Bank Considers Setting up Crypto Exchange, Says Chairman of Board

Belarus’ largest bank is considering setting up a crypto exchange after the launch of reportedly the first crypto trading platform in the country in mid-January

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Civic CEO: If Bitcoin (BTC) Breaks $3,000, Crypto Winter Will Go “Nuclear”

$3,300 An Essential Bitcoin Price Level, Says Analyst As hinted at in a previous Ethereum World News report, the past few hours have been dismal for the broader cryptocurrency market. The aggregate value of all digital assets has fallen from $121 billion to $115 billion in a few hours’ time, as Bitcoin bulls lose traction to […] The post Civic CEO: If Bitcoin (BTC) Breaks $3,000, Crypto Winter Will Go “Nuclear” appeared first on Ethereum World News.

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Jake Chervinsky Says Bill Exempting Crypto from Securities Laws Will Take Time to be Approved

The crypto-related attorney Jake Chervinsky released a tweet in which he says that the Token Taxonomy Act will take months or years to be approved. This bill exempts cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) from U.

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Could Smartphone Wallets Boost Blockchain Adoption?

At first glance, the concept of a smartphone-based hardware wallet is an attractive one. Due to the ubiquity of mobile devices, such solutions could give crypto adoption a massive boost. But even for fully-sold proponents, the issue comes with some obvious security questions.

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