Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, is seeking testimony from his former top executives in court as his criminal trial is set to start today (Tuesday). According to a memorandum filed on Friday by his lawyers, he has asked the court to allow six witnesses, including the crypto lender’s former Chief Financial Officer and […]
Bitcoin poised for volatility ahead of US interest rate decision — Analysts
The Fed is expected to deliver its first interest rate cut since the pandemic, which could introduce more volatility before the next Bitcoin leg up.
Hong Kong prepares AI guidelines for finance sector
Hong Kong’s government plans to regulate AI in finance by issuing policies at the upcoming FinTech Week.
Banking Giant Bets Big on EU’s First Regulated Crypto Futures Platform
The European cryptocurrency exchange One Trading (formerly known as Bitpanda Pro) has just secured strategic funding from SC Ventures, the investment arm of Standard Chartered. This coincided with the digital asset platform obtaining new crypto authorization in the Netherlands. SC Ventures Backs One Trading Following EU Crypto Derivatives Approval
Privacy is missing ingredient for business blockchain adoption: EY exec
Paul Brody, EY’s global blockchain leader, highlights how privacy is the missing piece for blockchain adoption in businesses and provides potential solutions to enterprise concerns.
Flyfish Club NFT Case Sparks Debate Among SEC Commissioners
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently found itself under fire from two of its own commissioners following a $750,000 settlement involving Flyfish Club, a non-fungible token (NFT) restaurant.
Beyond the Hype: The Hidden DeFi Use Cases Powering the Future
In a tiny village, a team of craftsmen faced challenges in obtaining financial support for their handmade products. Despite their talent and dedication, traditional banks deemed them too risky. However, everything shifted with the emergence of decentralized finance and the implementation of Defi use cases. By utilizing blockchain lending platforms,
FTSE 100 Bullish Ahead of Key Announcements
The chart of the UK stock index FTSE 100 (UK 100 on FXOpen) shows prevailing positive sentiment in the market. The right side of the daily chart displays a series of bullish candles, with a likelihood of this trend continuing today, as the price has been rising since the market opened. This optimism is likely […]
Bitcoin trader says it’s still ‘too early’ to call BTC price bottom
BTC price performance fails to convince commentators that Bitcoin is out of the woods.
MicroStrategy Plans $700M Note Offering for Further Bitcoin Investment
MicroStrategy, the largest public holder of Bitcoin (BTC), is planning to expand its portfolio once again.