What’s ahead for Ripple and Ethereum in 2023?
Ripple, a blockchain payments business, went up against the SEC in federal court in one of 2022’s most well-known—and still ongoing—crypto disputes. The company’s XRP Go to Source
Biggest Trends to Watch in Cryptocurrency in 2023
If 2022 taught us anything about cryptocurrency, it’s that making predictions is completely pointless. 2022 had it all—if not too much—overnight failures of multi-billion dollar Go to Source
Core Scientific shuts down 37K mining rigs it was hosting for Celsius
Core Scientific estimated that canceling the agreement with Celsius will provide $2 million in revenue per month as long as Bitcoin stays around $16,700. Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network agreed…
Ripple CEO optimistic about US ‘regulatory clarity for crypto’
Support for cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is “bipartisan & bicameral,” according to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, shared in a Jan. 3 Twitter thread that…
Blockchain fintech GammaRey signs $320M merger agreement
GammaRey said it has nearly $800 million in consumer assets. According to an announcement on Jan.3, blockchain fintech firm GammaRey signed a merger agreement with financial e-commerce and consumer data…
The ‘godfather of crypto’ wants to create a privacy-focused CBDC: Here’s how
David Chaum explained his game plan to create a CBDC that would also be appreciated by the crypto ecosystem in an exclusive interview. When it comes to the “crypto” part…
Crypto adoption in 2022: What events moved the industry forward?
While the crypto market in 2022 was hit by a slew of insolvencies and daily volatility, adoption seems to have continued apace on the global level. It’s no secret that…
Users need to go under the engine in Web3 — HashEx CEO
HashEx CEO Dmitry Mishunin summarizes Web3 as read, write, own — a “crazy responsibility” for the end-user. Hacking in Web3 is easy because it uses the same pattern that’s been…
US federal agencies release joint statement on crypto asset risks and safe practices
The Fed, FDIC and OCC teamed up to wish the banks they regulate a FUD-filled new year with a warning about the risks associated with crypto assets and their efforts…
Cryptosat launches second ‘cryptographically-equipped’ satellite using SpaceX rocket
The addition to the satellite constellation was part of efforts to make space a “new battleground in the quest for bulletproof cryptography” by expanding computational power. The company behind a…
Iran Returns Seized Crypto Mining Equipment to Miners
A government body responsible for state property in Iran has released some of the hardware seized from illegal crypto mining farms. Its top executive explained the agency was obliged to…
14th Anniversary of Bitcoin’s Genesis Block: A Look Back at the Birth of Cryptocurrency
14 years ago on Jan. 3, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto launched the Bitcoin network and block zero at approximately 1:15 p.m. (ET) on a Saturday afternoon. Satoshi’s technology allows “online payments…
Declining Interest Leads to Poor Market Performance for Ethereum Proof-of-Work Forks
After transitioning from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), the Ethereum community saw the launch of two new PoW Ethereum forks: ethereumpow and ethereumfair. In the past four months, the value…
Crypto Incidents Involving Exit Scams, Hacks, and Code Exploits Reach Record Low in December 2022 According to Certik
According to blockchain security company Certik, the number of cryptocurrency incidents involving exit scams, hacks, and code exploits in Dec. 2022 was the lowest monthly figure of the year. Certik…
The Bahamas lawyers up as the FTX case proceeds in US court and disagreements fester
Brown Rudnick has worked for the country since March, but the nation’s potentially increasing role in the case requires it to register in the United States as a foreign agent.…