Crypto Does Not Have an Illicit Finance Problem, Bad Actors Do

While Senators weigh the merits of Adeyemo’s important testimony, they should also weigh the consequences of more than five years of U.S. policy inaction in regulating the very wayward corners of the crypto industry that pose the greatest threats to consumers, markets and, indeed, national security. U.S. policymakers and regulators, from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, … Read more

Crypto Trader Eisenberg’s $110M Fraud Trial to Put DeFi Under Microscope

In court on Monday, prosecutors and defense teased upcoming testimony from Mango’s founder, Dafydd Durairaj. He spoke with a ransomware negotiator for assistance in the wake of Eisenberg’s trade, prosecutors said. This fact, they argued, could help the jury understand that Durairaj did not view the negotiations as an “arm’s-length” deal between two parties, but … Read more

Ether (ETH) Rallies to $3.6K as Bitcoin (BTC) Holds Steady at $71K

Some traders were positioned for bitcoin leadership after the ether-bitcoin ratio dipped below key support last week. As such, ETH’s market-beating rise has brought rapid adjustment in market positioning, leading to a sharp uptick in the perpetual funding rates or cost of holding long/short positions, Singapore-based QCP capital explained in a note on Telegram. The … Read more

What’s at Stake for the Crypto Universe

“A close election is a given,” said Abel Seow, the Seoul-based BitGo Asia-Pacific director. “But it’s hard to say whether crypto will be a deciding factor. What I can say is that with the passage of time and each cycle, the market has become bigger and bigger. Not only the involvement of investors but also … Read more

BCB Group Moves Custody of Digital Asset Operations to Metaco’s Platform

“We continue to empower new global financial ecosystems, by connecting the global crypto industry,” Oliver Tonkin, BCB’s co-founder and CEO, said in the release. “Our collaboration with Ripple, Metaco and IBM Cloud is a paramount step in that direction, as it enables BCB Group to continue delivering superior top tier services to the digital asset … Read more

From Lenny Kravitz to Carlos Santana: Cindy Blackman Santana’s Electrifying Drum Performance at The Carlyle Room in DC Will Leave You Speechless!

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Cindy Blackman Santana expressed to WTOP the diverse repertoire of their band, which includes original compositions and reimagined works, such as those by Wayne Shorter. She highlighted the band’s ability to infuse new elements into familiar tunes, keeping the music fresh and dynamic. Born in Yellow Springs, Ohio, in 1959, Blackman’s musical upbringing was rich … Read more

Tik Tok Ban Makes No sense!

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Former President Trump has reversed his stance on opposing a ban on the social media giant Tik Tok. However, despite his change in position and efforts from TikTok and its vast user base, his fellow Republicans in Capitol Hill remain unmoved. House GOP leaders are pressing forward with plans for a vote on legislation that … Read more