Brazilian Securities Regulator CVM Initiates Inquiry Into Tokenization Operations
The Brazilian Securities Regulator (CVM) has begun sending letters to tokenization companies, inquiring about the nature of their operations. According to local reports, these letters require issuers to disclose which tokens were issued, their purported classification, and the assets supporting the issuance of such tokens. Brazilian Securities Regulator CVM Investigates Tokenization Companies’ Activities The Brazilian […]
Report States Salvadoran Economy Slowed, Purchasing Power Down as Bukele Fights Inflation
A report by FUNDE, an investigative organization in El Salvador, has highlighted that the Salvadoran economy will grow less this year due to a decrease in public investment in infrastructure. Additionally, FUNDE claimed that the purchasing power of Salvadorans is being affected by rising inflation, which is one of the highest among dollarized economies. FUNDE […]
Fake Crypto Recovery Service Operator Arrested and Charged
The Homeland Security Investigations New York has charged Michael Lauchlan for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery service, Coin Dispute Network (CDN), that scammed customers out of their ethereum. Lauchlan convinced clients he could recover lost cryptocurrencies but pocketed the fees and took additional ethereum. He was arrested in Las Vegas. Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Recovery Business Operator […]
JPMorgan Sees ‘Buy the Dip’ Opportunity After Market Selloff
Monday marked a severe downturn in financial markets, with sharp selloffs in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals. However, JPMorgan analysts see a potential “buy the dip” opportunity as the rotation out of tech stocks might be nearing its end. John Schlegel, JPMorgan’s head of positioning intelligence, indicated that their Tactical Positioning Monitor might drop further, […]
MyStake Hosts 2024 Summer Olympic Games Leaderboard
PRESS RELEASE. Get ready for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games with MyStake’s exciting new promotion: the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Leaderboard! From July 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM GMT to August 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM GMT, you can climb the leaderboard by betting on your favorite Olympic events and compete for a share of […]
Peter Schiff Warns Against Owning Bitcoin ETFs, Cites ‘Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins’
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff argues that bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) contradict the core principles of the cryptocurrency by undermining decentralization and peer-to-peer transactions. He criticizes recent buyers of bitcoin for focusing solely on profit, suggesting this behavior indicates an impending collapse. Schiff also slammed Senator Cynthia Lummis’ bill proposing a U.S. bitcoin reserve, […]
Ex-Fed Advisor Suggests US Is Already in a Recession as Airbnb Cautions on Economic Slowdown
On Tuesday, following a sharp downturn the day before, the top five U.S. benchmark indices made a recovery. However, Airbnb, the prominent vacation rental company, reported that it does not foresee a strong third quarter due to a slowdown in demand, driven by ongoing economic concerns. Meanwhile, Danielle DiMartino Booth, a former advisor at the […]
Asia Blockchain Summit 2024 Day One: Initial Thoughts
Despite a severe market downturn, the world keeps turning, the show must go on, and I must still attend the Asian Blockchain Summit (ABS). It’s been quite interesting so far. Crypto Market Turmoil Doesn’t Extinguish Enthusiasm at ABS As I flew to Taipei to attend the Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS), traditional markets and the crypto […]
Digital Asset Manager Coinshares Reports Strong Q2 2024 Earnings
Coinshares, a leading European digital asset investment firm, reported strong financial performance in the second quarter of 2024, highlighted by a significant increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA. The company also navigated market challenges, including the impairment of its Flowbank investment, while achieving a profitable sale of its FTX claim. Coinshares Reports 133% EBITDA Growth […]
Immunefi Report Reveals Alarming 112% Rise in Crypto Hacks and Frauds in Q2 2024
Popular bug bounty platform Immunefi has found that the global cryptocurrency ecosystem suffered increased hacks and frauds in the second quarter of 2024, losing $572.7 million. According to a recent report, this is a 112% increase compared to the same period last year. Immunefi noted that the two largest exploits of the year were responsible […]
