Bitcoin trader warns risk 'is peaking' in crypto cycle, calls for caution

Though the Democratic presidential race in the United States may have lost its most forward-thinking candidate when it comes to cryptocurrency, that doesn’t mean it’s not still a hot button issue across party lines. The number of patents and companies associated with cryptocurrencies and blockchains continues to rise in the US market, making it both…

British financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is preparing a potential ban on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail investors, according to an official document released on July 1.In the document, titled “Restricting contract for difference products sold to retail clients,” the FCA revealed that the regulator will soon publish a consultation paper…

Bitcoin investors sit on their hands at $26,000 — can a velocity rebound reproduce the kind of breakout seen three years ago? 304 Total views 1 Total shares Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain activity is at levels last seen before its run to 2021 all-time highs, data shows.In an X (formerly Twitter) post on Aug. 25, Ki…

As companies continue to fall for hacks and exploits, professionals working in the cybersecurity space chipped in on what can be improved in terms of crypto security for digital asset companies and the broader crypto industry. Before September, almost $1 billion had already been lost to crypto hacks, exploits and scams in 2023. Yet, more incidents

“How could I possibly do this?” — That is what I asked myself when the opportunity presented itself to leave my 14-year career in corporate and investment banking to join the startup world. It was certainly one of the biggest decisions of my life. I chewed on it for a month, which in my world…

United States cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has abruptly imposed a minimum deposit amount of 1,000 British Pounds ($1,240) for United Kingdom account holders, staff reportedly confirmed in private emails on July 16.Report: Coinbase Suspends Faster Payments Deposits in U.K.Coinbase, which previously allowed U.K. users to deposit fiat funds via the country’s Faster Payments settlement system, has…

A French commerce court has classified Bitcoin (BTC) as currency during a recent trial.Local news outlet Les Echos reported on March 5 that the Commercial Court of Nanterre decided on Feb. 26 to qualify Bitcoin as a fungible interchangeable asset that is not individualizable, just like fiat money.The ruling was part of a dispute between…

Changpeng Zhao's net worth overtook Asia’s richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani despite Bloomberg excluding his personal crypto holdings such as BTC and the exchange’s in-house BNB tokens. 843 Total views 29 Total shares Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, tops the list of richest crypto billionaires with an estimated net worth of $96 billion.According to Bloomberg…

Gary Gensler said a regulatory framework for digital assets from the SEC or CFTC "could instill great confidence" for investors. 5058 Total views 22 Total shares Recently confirmed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler punted to congress on providing more regulatory oversight to the crypto space, but also said the commission would act…