John E. Deaton, a prominent lawyer representing XRP defendants, was honored with the Defender of Freedom Award by the International Congress of Blockchain Legal Advisors (ICBLA). This award recognizes Deaton’s exceptional dedication to defending the rights of XRP holders. Deaton expressed his gratitude for the award and highlighted the collective effort of the XRP community. […]
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has urged all investors to buy gold, silver and bitcoin before the stock, bond and real estate markets crash and people rush to buy all three assets. Rich Dad Poor Dad is a 1997 book co-written by Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. It has been on the New York […]
Taming the Wild West of Cryptocurrencies: SEC’s Gary Gensler Unveils New Regulations and AI Insights
SEC Chair Gary Gensler is preparing to discuss the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) updated approach to overseeing technological advancements, including cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence (AI), in front of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Gensler’s opening remarks for the hearing on September 27 have been made available, shedding light on the SEC’s expanded regulatory […]
Former Facebook executive and co-creator of Diem, David Marcus, is exploring exciting opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Marcus, now the CEO of Lightspark, a startup focused on developing enterprise payment solutions using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, believes that real-time payments have vast potential across various industries worldwide. In a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano, Marcus discussed […]
There were around twelve major security hacking incidents that occurred in a week which caused crypto losses of around USD 6.4 million or the equivalent of IDR 98.2 billion (assuming an exchange rate of IDR 15,357 per US dollar). Reporting from Coinmarketcap, Tuesday (26/9/2023), according to web3 security company CertiK, this loss was caused by […]
The recent surge in the strength of the US Dollar (USD) has raised questions about its implications for Bitcoin. What exactly is the relationship between these two currencies, and what can we expect moving forward? A Brief Introduction: The Dollar Strength Index (DXY) reached its highest level in nearly ten months on September 22, signaling […]
Binance Japan Inc. aims to introduce these three stablecoins, with the possibility of adding more in 2024, through its partnership with the trust banking arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, according to Takeshi Chino, the unit’s general manager. The two companies have already begun joint studies on the issuance of these stablecoins, as stated in […]
Bitwise, a leading cryptocurrency firm, has bolstered its application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, made this announcement on September 25. Hougan emphasized that if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not ultimately approve a spot Bitcoin ETF, applicants will need to demonstrate the adequacy […]
Crypto Transactions in Indonesia Touch IDR 86.45 Trillion, Here’s the Response from Industry Players
The crypto market appears to be slowing globally, but in Indonesia it is experiencing interesting growth in the value of digital asset trading transactions. Data from the Ministry of Trade shows that in August 2023, the value of crypto asset transactions increased by 13.5 percent compared to the previous month, reaching a total of IDR […]
Mixin Network, a decentralized wallet service, recently fell victim to a significant $200 million hack over the weekend. In a live stream today, Mixin Network’s founder, Feng Xiaodong, shared some insights regarding this event. Feng Xiaodong assured users that, regardless of the type of assets they hold, whether it’s Bitcoin or Ethereum, Mixin Network can […]