BIS raises concerns over future of metaverses, advocates for strong public policy framework

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning about the potential for fragmentation and the risk of dominance by private firms within the nascent metaverse, emphasizing the crucial role... Read more »

COPA lawyers struggle to keep Wright on topic as courtroom heats up

On Day three of the COPA v WRIGHT trial to determine whether Dr. Craig Wright is Satoshi Nakamoto, Wright, visibly frustrated, gave impassioned monologues around his thousands of whitepapers and how his... Read more »

Bitcoin options show long-term bullishness and near-term pessimism

Bitcoin options data, particularly open interest and strike prices, is crucial for understanding the market’s expectations for future price movements. Options are financial derivatives that give the buyer the right, but not... Read more »

Solana resumes operations after resolving major outage

The Solana blockchain network resumed full operations following a five-hour major outage that temporarily halted transactions and disrupted services. The interruption, which started at approximately 9:53 AM UTC, was resolved after a... Read more »

How ETFs affected Bitcoin’s supply distribution across cohorts

There has been a significant shift in the distribution of Bitcoin supply since the beginning of the year. While the distribution of Bitcoin holdings is a regular occurrence and follows market cycles,... Read more »

South Korea proposes stricter screening of crypto executives

The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced significant legislative amendments aimed at tightening regulations surrounding virtual asset business operators, specifically focusing on the accountability and duties of crypto executives. The partial... Read more »

FTX files motion to offload $1.4 billion stake in AI startup Anthropic

Defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX has filed a motion seeking court permission to divest its 8% stake in artificial intelligence company Anthropic Holdings. The move is a key component of FTX’s comprehensive plan... Read more »

Trump calls CDBCs “very dangerous” and labels the power of AI “scary”

Former President Donald Trump expressed significant concerns about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) during an interview on Fox’s Sunday Morning Futures. With the Republican Party potentially... Read more »

Spot Bitcoin ETFs rank among largest commodity ETFs by assets held

Several recently launched spot Bitcoin ETFs now rank alongside the largest commodity ETFs in terms of assets under management (AUM). Combining VettaETF’s list of commodity ETFs with its list of blockchain ETFs... Read more »

Crypto scams in 2024: A turn for the better or calm before the storm?

In January 2024 alone, cryptocurrency projects lost $127 million due to hacking and fraud – six times more than in January 2023 and three times more than last December. In the meantime,... Read more »