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Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto's identity finally revealed? - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto's identity finally revealed? - Crypto Recap

The mystery surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has persisted for over 15 years. The latest twist? An HBO documentary that claims to have unmasked this elusive...

October 11, 2024 at 09:46 am EDT

US SEC charges Cumberland DRW for acting as unregistered dealer in crypto markets

US SEC charges Cumberland DRW for acting as unregistered dealer in crypto markets

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charged Cumberland DRW LLC on Thursday with acting as an unregistered dealer for more than $2 billion in crypto assets, the agency said in a statement. ...

October 10, 2024 at 01:17 pm EDT

US charges 18 people, companies for cryptocurrency fraud

US charges 18 people, companies for cryptocurrency fraud

Four cryptocurrency companies and 14 individuals have been charged in what U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday said was the first criminal prosecution of financial services firms for market manipulation and...

October 09, 2024 at 03:06 pm EDT

What is Ethena, the stablecoin issuer now partnering with BlackRock?

What is Ethena, the stablecoin issuer now partnering with BlackRock?

Ethena’s first decentralized stablecoin, USDe, reached a $2.5B market cap in just seven months. Now, with BlackRock's partnership, Ethena is launching a new one.

October 09, 2024 at 10:04 am EDT

Crypto.com sues US SEC after receiving legal threat from regulator

Crypto.com sues US SEC after receiving legal threat from regulator

Crypto.com filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, alleging that the federal agency is overstepping its jurisdiction by regulating the cryptocurrency industry. ...

October 08, 2024 at 10:58 am EDT

Cryptoverse: Bored bitcoin seeks direction after big bang

Cryptoverse: Bored bitcoin seeks direction after big bang

Bitcoin has been distinctly listless in the past three months after starting the year with a bang. The crypto leader has largely shuttled between $56,000 and $63,000 so far in the...

October 08, 2024 at 01:12 am EDT

Crypto exchange FTX's liquidation plan receives court approval

Crypto exchange FTX's liquidation plan receives court approval

FTX received court approval of its bankruptcy plan on Monday, which will allow it to fully repay customers using $16 billion in assets recovered since the once-leading crypto exchange collapsed. ...

October 07, 2024 at 03:22 pm EDT

Sport and Crypto: Glory, fall and caution - Crypto Recap

Sport and Crypto: Glory, fall and caution - Crypto Recap

In 2021, cryptocurrencies invaded the world of sport, signing dizzying sponsorship deals with the biggest teams and events. But after the crash of 2022 linked to the collapse of FTX, these...

October 03, 2024 at 12:09 pm EDT

SWIFT to trial live digital currency transactions next year

SWIFT to trial live digital currency transactions next year

Global bank messaging network SWIFT will trial live transactions of tokenised assets and digital currencies next year, it said on Thursday, the latest step in the currently slow-moving integration of...

October 03, 2024 at 04:08 am EDT

SEC appeals decision that restricted its crypto oversight

SEC appeals decision that restricted its crypto oversight

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday it is appealing a court ruling that restricted its ability to regulate cryptocurrency markets. Wall Street's main securities...

October 02, 2024 at 06:21 pm EDT

Another Uptober for the bitcoin market?

Another Uptober for the bitcoin market?

Analyzing current trends in the bitcoin market: capital flows, investor confidence, macroeconomic tailwinds, and geopolitical risks.

October 02, 2024 at 11:52 am EDT

Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for XRP ETP with securities regulator

Crypto asset manager Bitwise files for XRP ETP with securities regulator

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has filed an initial registration statement with the U.S. SEC for an exchange-traded product for XRP tokens, as it seeks to introduce more crypto products after a landmark...

October 02, 2024 at 11:22 am EDT

OpenAI sees $11.6 billion revenue next year, offers Thrive chance to invest again in 2025

OpenAI sees $11.6 billion revenue next year, offers Thrive chance to invest again in 2025

Thrive Capital is investing more than $1 billion of OpenAI's current $6.5 billion fundraising round, and it has a sweetener no other investors are getting: the potential to invest another $1 billion...

September 27, 2024 at 08:13 pm EDT

Binance founder Zhao released from US custody, Bloomberg News reports

Binance founder Zhao released from US custody, Bloomberg News reports

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao was released from a correctional facility in California on Friday, Bloomberg News reported, citing a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons. Former CEO...

September 27, 2024 at 06:31 pm EDT

From star to culprit: Caroline Ellison's descent into hell - Crypto Recap

From star to culprit: Caroline Ellison's descent into hell - Crypto Recap

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, played a central role in the collapse of FTX, one of the biggest financial frauds of recent decades. Sentenced to two years in prison after testifying...

September 26, 2024 at 10:08 am EDT

Stablecoins: The Game Changers Reshaping Global Finance

Stablecoins: The Game Changers Reshaping Global Finance

As stablecoin adoption expands beyond crypto, the global financial landscape is on the verge of disruption. In the meantime, competition among stablecoins becomes ever fiercer, with new competitors...

September 25, 2024 at 05:23 am EDT

Wall Street watchdog faces bipartisan ire in House over crypto

Wall Street watchdog faces bipartisan ire in House over crypto

Lawmakers from bother major parties in the House of Representatives on Tuesday renewed their attacks on Wall Street's chief regulator over his agency's policies on cryptocurrencies, accusing the U.S....

September 24, 2024 at 02:38 pm EDT

US SEC, Coinbase clash in court over crypto rulemaking

US SEC, Coinbase clash in court over crypto rulemaking

Coinbase and the U.S. securities regulator faced off in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Monday as the cryptocurrency exchange presses the agency to create new rules for digital assets. ...

September 23, 2024 at 03:23 pm EDT

Three key aspects of DeFi: Manage, Borrow and Tokenize

Three key aspects of DeFi: Manage, Borrow and Tokenize

Decentralized finance is one of the cornerstones of the cryptosphere. But what are its practical benefits? Let's take a closer look at three aspects that decentralized finance is set to...

September 23, 2024 at 12:09 pm EDT

BlackRock: Bitcoin, a unique diversifier - Crypto Recap

BlackRock: Bitcoin, a unique diversifier - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin, once seen as marginal, could become the key to protecting against economic and geopolitical crises. So says BlackRock in its latest report. We talk about it right after the essential news to...

September 20, 2024 at 04:48 am EDT

Terraform Labs approved for bankruptcy wind-down after US SEC settlement

Terraform Labs approved for bankruptcy wind-down after US SEC settlement

Terraform Labs received court approval on Thursday to wind down its operations in bankruptcy after agreeing to settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit accusing the company of...

September 19, 2024 at 03:27 pm EDT

US SEC settles charges against Rari Capital over misleading investors

US SEC settles charges against Rari Capital over misleading investors

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday it settled charges against decentralized finance platform Rari Capital and its founders over misleading investors and acting as...

September 18, 2024 at 03:38 pm EDT

Global Crypto Adoption On The Rise: Key 2024 Trends

Global Crypto Adoption On The Rise: Key 2024 Trends

New data shows crypto adoption growing worldwide, spanning companies, funds, and even governments.

September 18, 2024 at 11:34 am EDT

Dragonfly's Hadick on Crypto Investment Opportunities

Dragonfly's Hadick on Crypto Investment Opportunities

-- Rob Hadick, general partner at Dragonfly, discusses the investment opportunities in the cryptocurrency and the company's fundraising plans. He speaks with Annabelle Droulers on the sidelines of the...

September 18, 2024 at 05:00 am EDT

US urges leniency for FTX's Caroline Ellison, cites help against Bankman-Fried

US urges leniency for FTX's Caroline Ellison, cites help against Bankman-Fried

U.S. prosecutors made a case for leniency for former FTX cryptocurrency executive Caroline Ellison when she is sentenced over her role in the exchange's collapse, citing her help in sending FTX...

September 17, 2024 at 05:00 pm EDT

World Liberty Financial: What's behind Trump's new cryptocurrency platform?

World Liberty Financial: What's behind Trump's new cryptocurrency platform?

Donald Trump, with the help of his sons and influential friends, has announced World Liberty Financial, a new crypto platform. However, questions hover over the details of the project, raising...

September 17, 2024 at 11:36 am EDT

Trump offers little detail at crypto business unveiling

Trump offers little detail at crypto business unveiling

Donald Trump on Monday offered few details about a new cryptocurrency business that the Republican former president, his family and associates unveiled in a live event on X Spaces. Trump...

September 16, 2024 at 11:10 pm EDT

Sam Bankman-Fried's jury only saw 'half the picture,' lawyer says in appeal

Sam Bankman-Fried's jury only saw 'half the picture,' lawyer says in appeal

The jury that convicted Sam Bankman-Fried of stealing billions of dollars from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange only saw half the picture because the judge did not allow in critical...

September 13, 2024 at 04:05 pm EDT

Real assets appear on the Blockchain

Real assets appear on the Blockchain

What if finance reinvented itself entirely? The tokenization of real-world assets is gradually making its mark in the investment world. With industry giants like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton...

September 13, 2024 at 02:38 pm EDT

EToro to shut down nearly all crypto trading in settlement with US SEC

EToro to shut down nearly all crypto trading in settlement with US SEC

Retail trading platform eToro will stop offering nearly all cryptocurrencies to its customers as part of a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the regulator said Thursday. ...

September 12, 2024 at 09:30 am EDT

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Jane Street vs. Millennium: Duel of the titans on Wall Street

Jane Street vs. Millennium: Duel of the titans on Wall Street

Jane Street Capital and Millennium Management, two of Wall Street's largest hedge funds, have been locked in a legal tug-of-war since April. What's at stake? A billion-dollar options trading strategy...

October 11, 2024 at 11:44 am EDT

Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto's identity finally revealed? - Crypto Recap

Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto's identity finally revealed? - Crypto Recap

The mystery surrounding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, has persisted for over 15 years. The latest twist? An HBO documentary that claims to have unmasked this elusive...

October 11, 2024 at 09:46 am EDT

Natural disasters and the reinsurance sector

Natural disasters and the reinsurance sector

Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, is a devastating blow to Florida. A direct impact on this densely populated area is likely to result in significant property damage, only a few weeks after...

October 10, 2024 at 12:19 pm EDT

Headlines

Old Dominion vs Saia: who's got the edge?

Old Dominion vs Saia: who's got the edge?

Airbus reportedly has supply concerns with Spirit AeroSystems

October 11, 2024 at 05:19 am EDT

Airbus reportedly has supply concerns with Spirit AeroSystems

Toast, Inc. : Virtual assistant for restaurants

October 10, 2024 at 11:05 am EDT

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Interviews

Wall Street Beat 10/11/2024

Wall Street Beat 10/11/2024

-- Bloomberg's Sridhar Natarajan helps break down what to expect from other Wall Street banks after JPMorgan Chase outperformed analysts' expectations for dealmaking revenue. Chief executive officer...

October 11, 2024 at 05:57 pm EDT

Duke Energy Conducting Damage Assessment in Florida

Duke Energy Conducting Damage Assessment in Florida

-- Melissa Seixas, president of Duke Energy , in Florida, says crews are already out conducting damage assessments across the state after Hurricane Milton. They have about 845,000 customers without...

October 11, 2024 at 05:52 pm EDT

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Forex Analysis

EUR/USD Likely to Fall Into US Election: 3-Minute MLIV

EUR/USD Likely to Fall Into US Election: 3-Minute MLIV

October 11, 2024 at 12:12 pm EDT

Lula slams US request for information on Brazil's fighter jet purchase

Lula slams US request for information on Brazil's fighter jet purchase

October 11, 2024 at 09:04 am EDT

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Index Analysis

What matters most to world markets in a tight US election race

What matters most to world markets in a tight US election race

October 11, 2024 at 07:31 am EDT

Chinese equities see record weekly inflows, Japan has biggest outflow in 20 years - Barclays

Chinese equities see record weekly inflows, Japan has biggest outflow in 20 years - Barclays

October 11, 2024 at 02:41 am EDT

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Commodity Analysis

Exclusive-Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour, sources say

Exclusive-Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour, sources say

October 09, 2024 at 12:36 pm EDT

Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature

Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature

October 07, 2024 at 04:28 am EDT

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