Tag: cointelegraph

Nov 01
Ripple’s allies expand: Coinbase files amicus brief in fight against SEC

Crypto exchange Coinbase has filed documentation asking permission to help Ripple Labs in its ongoing legal battle with the SEC. 2643 Total views 28 Total shares United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase has become the latest organization to stand behind Ripple Labs in its legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which could wrap […]

Nov 01
Scary stats: $3B stolen in 2022 as of ‘Hacktober,’ doubling 2021

Blockchain security firm Peckshield shared the stats on Halloween night, but also added the month saw $100 million in crypto returned. 928 Total views 14 Total shares The month of October has broken all records for crypto exploits and the amount of digital loot pilfered — living up to its new moniker of “Hacktober” — […]

Nov 01
I’m the captain now: Musk chops Twitter board, becomes sole director

Crypto-friendly billionaire Elon Musk has become the sole director of Twitter, following the dissolution of nine former board members, according to newly filed documents.  In an SEC filing dated Oct. 27, the “consummation” of Musk’s takeover of Twitter came with the dissolution of Twitter’s board members, including Bret Taylor, Parag Agrawal, Omid Kordestani, David Rosenblatt, Martha […]

Nov 01
Huobi Global denies ‘large-scale layoffs’ and key exec resignations

A spokesperson from Huobi Global says rumours of layoffs are “untrue” and the “senior management team is performing their duties as per normal.” 577 Total views 62 Total shares Huobi Global says it has no plans to conduct “large-scale layoffs” and has refuted reports that two of its top executives have resigned amid a takeover […]

Nov 01
Steph Curry files trademark for the ‘Curryverse’ where players earn NFTs

National Basketball League (NBA) megastar Steph Curry looks set to introduce his own version of the Metaverse to NBA’s 650 million fans — filing a “Curryverse” trademark application on Oct. 26.  If approved, the United States-based trademark application, filed by SC30 Inc. will grant the four-time NBA champion exclusive rights for “entertainment services, namely, personal and virtual […]

Oct 31
BTC price sees ‘double top’ before FOMC — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin (BTC) begins a key week of internal and macroeconomic events still trading above $20,000. After its highest weekly close since mid-September, BTC/USD remains tied to higher levels within a macro trading range. The bulls have been keen to shift the trend entirely, while warnings from more conservative market participants continue to call for macro […]

Oct 31
EU crypto sanctions against Russia have an unexpected enforcer

The Monetary Authority of Singapore says crypto exchanges in the country must comply with financial sanctions against Russia. 1300 Total views 18 Total shares The Monetary Exchange of Singapore (MAS), ​​the country’s central bank and financial regulator, reminded all authorized cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to comply with financial sanctions in place against Russia.  The […]

Oct 31
Argo Blockchain is at risk of closing if it fails further financing

Argo Blockchain has been selling its Bitcoin holdings earlier this year to cut debt to Michael Novogratz’s crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital. 1265 Total views 16 Total shares The London Stock Exchange-listed cryptocurrency firm Argo Blockchain has warned that it’s at risk of ceasing operations due to a lack of financing. The crypto mining company […]

Oct 31
Here are top tips by the crypto community to get through the bear market

The common theme of advice revolved around focusing on long-term goals and avoiding short-term distractions be it price volatility or negative mainstream news. 1170 Total views 21 Total shares The crypto bear market of 2022 has wiped out more than 70% of the market capitalization from the top. The total crypto market cap breached $3 […]

Oct 31
Boo! Halloween-themed shitcoins materialize to haunt crypto Twitter

Halloween-themed cryptocurrencies are taking over the crypto ecosystem on Twitter, typically purchased as an off-the-shelf product providing no real use case or future for investors. 578 Total views 15 Total shares The crypto community never shies away from deploying new cryptocurrencies that are themed on current events, and Halloween was no exception. The industry saw […]