A new HBO documentary aims to reveal the identity of the elusive creator of Bitcoin, known as Satoshi Nakamoto. For over ten years, there has been much speculation regarding Nakamoto’s true identity. This documentary could potentially settle one of the most significant mysteries in the cryptocurrency world: who authored the Bitcoin whitepaper? Directed by Cullen […]
Investors are increasingly looking to gold and Bitcoin as part of a “debasement trade” in response to growing geopolitical tensions and fears of a “catastrophic scenario,” according to a report from JPMorgan dated October 3. The report highlights that the upcoming U.S. election and escalating global conflicts are likely to bolster this “debasement trade,” making […]
Ripple has teamed up with Mercado Bitcoin, one of Brazil’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, to roll out crypto-enabled cross-border payment services. This initiative will allow businesses to settle transactions globally using Ripple’s “managed end-to-end payments solution”, according to the company’s official announcement on October 3. With this innovative tool, businesses in Brazil will benefit from faster, […]
In an announcement on Oct. 2, Gurbir Grewal, the head of enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealed that he would be stepping down from his position on Oct. 11. His tenure has been notable for a tough stance on the cryptocurrency sector. Although a permanent successor has not been named, Sanjay […]
On October 2, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a notice of appeal in the ongoing Ripple lawsuit, aiming to overturn a prior ruling made by Judge Analisa Torres. Legal analysts had long expected the SEC to challenge the 2023 decision, which clarified that secondary sales of Ripple’s XRP tokens were not considered securities […]
On October 2, thousands of Bank of America customers faced disruptions when a network outage caused many to see $0 balances or experience difficulties accessing their accounts. Service interruptions were first flagged around 4:26 p.m. UTC, and by an hour later, nearly 18,000 users had reported issues, according to Downdetector, a platform that tracks real-time […]
According to crypto research firm Santiment, five particular keywords might hint at a bottom in the crypto market. Bitcoin’s price dropped by 3% in the past 24 hours amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. With growing concerns about how the conflict might impact risk assets, crypto traders are keeping a close eye on […]
A spokesperson for Bitwise confirmed that the asset management company has registered an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) trust, as indicated by records found on Delaware’s Division of Corporations website. According to the documentation, the Bitwise XRP ETF was officially registered on September 30. The listed agent for the filing is CSC Delaware Trust Company, which […]
Institutional investors seem to be reacting to escalating tensions in the Middle East, as U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) witnessed nearly $243 million in withdrawals. On October 1, the 11 U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively experienced an outflow of $242.6 million, based on figures from Farside Investors. This marks the largest outflow in nearly […]
Robinhood, a popular U.S.-based trading app, is expanding its cryptocurrency services in Europe, now allowing users to deposit and withdraw crypto using external platforms. As of October 1, Robinhood’s crypto division, Robinhood Crypto, has officially rolled out this feature for European customers. The update enables users in Europe to transfer about 20 different cryptocurrencies, including […]